Local notes on schooling postal shift and river fishing
The text reports sickness in a family and hopes for a doctor's aid. It mentions John Kibler, Wm. Deibl, Jess Christ, and Bart Tucker fishing at St Mary's river with a one horse wagon. Spring term starts despite bad weather with Mr. Cartwright of Ossian as principal. The local post office has moved, drawing disappointment and a call for better order for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kibler
Wm. Deibl
Jess Christ
Bart Tucker
St Mary's
Mr. Cartwright
Ossian
Sunday Echoes From West Jackson Corner
Local notes from West Jackson report chores and chores lists. Mr Carzon Cloud is very ill and Mrs Wilson reports her home nearly erected. Sunday School at Dillman began April 1. Several residents visit Bluffton and Warren while spring work and oil talks wane. Aggie Byal dies, typhoid fever. Protracted meetings yield few conversions and Wiley school closes with modest turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillman
Geo. Anrue
Banquo
Henry Zent
Union
Gertrude Neff
Warren
Cena Jackson
Wiley School
Rev. Jones
Liberty Center
Aggie
Alexander Byal
Isaac Sowerwist
Union Chapel
Jones
Wiley’s
Wilson
Craigville Notes From Bluffton Weekend
Crairville Drums reports from Bluffton and Craigville include visits by John Miller and families, Mrs Edington sick, Mrs Davenport worsening, attendance at Bluffton Sunday, and locals socializing. Also notes carpenters laying foundation for a saloon and a doctor opening after Dr Davenport stopped practicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
John Miller
Elizabeth Edington
Davenport
Reed
Add Richey
J. M. Pyle
Hiram Drum
Phil Breneman
Addie John
Robert Crosedale
Grandpa Crossette
Liberty Center
McClelland Pyle
Lurt Drum
John Trostel
Weather Anomalies From 1816 Through Late 1800s
The excerpt recounts unusually long winters and cold springs from 1816 onward, noting warm January and February 1816 then cold March, sleet and snow in May, nightly frost or snow through June, heavy snow in New York interior and Vermont Maine, severe 1816 summer, and 1817 seed-crop prices. It mentions 1878 Iowa snow and May 23 1882 records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vermont
Maine
New England
United States
Europe
Iowa
Llinvis
Local notes from Ossian and Bluffton area
Miss Mamie Alleman of St Wayne and Mrs Snyder of North Main move to Hoagland as she will live with her daughter. A mass meeting in Hatfield’s hall nominated officers for the May 1 city election. C E Society members attended Poneto union meeting. A Jr Gorrell leaves for Richmond to work in insurance for the summer. Presbyterian Missionary women will join Ft Wayne District meetings in Bluffton. C C Sixbey talks of locating a canning factory. Walt Craig released as road superintendent serving the local railroad line project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Alleman
St. Wayne
Snyder
North Main Street
Hoagland
Bluffton
Jennie Todd
Hatfield’s Hall
C. E. Society
Poneto
A. Jr. Gorrell
Richmond Ind
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Ft. Wayne
C. C. Sixbey
Walt Craig
Silver question debated at Reiffeburg meeting
A local gathering in Reiffeburg discussed the silver question, voting 6 yes and 3 no. The evening included a teating club meeting with new officers to be elected soon and debates on keeping doors as too costly. J Potter challenged others to discuss the idea that pure democracy harms the country, but the offer was not accepted and likely won’t be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiffeburg
J. Potter
Bright Spring Days And Health From Good's Sarsaparilla
An advertisement extols spring as a season of happiness and prosperity while warning of springtime discomfort. It links liver health to nerves and mental steadiness and claims Good's Sarsaparilla restores harmony, urging increased use for national well being and business calm.
Glove Makers Edge Toward Final Pairing
About two hundred workers handle a pair of kid gloves through stages of production, nearly completing the full set before final finishing.
Morris English Stable Liniment and One Minute Cough Cure Ad
A medicinal ad proclaims Morris English Stable Liniment for barbed wire injuries, galls, and blemishes with claimed rapid healing. It notes price 50 cents and 1.00, sold by J. E. Sturgis at 13110. The ad also touts One Minute Cough Cure with a testimonial by C. C. Deam, asserting instant relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liniment
J. E. Sturgis
C.C. Deam
Texas Farmers Finally Grow Fair Tobacco After Four Years
Farmers in Texas report four years of experiments culminating in the successful raising of very fair tobacco. The achievement marks a notable advance for local agriculture and crop diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Morris English Stable Powder Promises Horse Health
Advert promotes Morris English Stable Powder claiming it prevents colic and stomach congestion in horses when used regularly. It also asserts cows fed the powder increase milk and cream by one third. Sold by J. E. Sturgis at 13110. A New Zealand concert featured an Irish song by a Maori performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris’ English Stable
J. E. Sturgis
Electric Bitters Aids Kidney and Liver Troubles
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports years of kidney pain and back trouble eased by Electric Bitters after trying many cures. The ad claims quick relief for kidney and liver issues with a large bottle offered at a low price. Periodical shipments from Manchester, England, reach readers weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, Ir
Charles C. Dean
Distemper Cure Promoted For Horses Dogs And Sheep
Safe preventive and positive cure for distemper coughs and related ailments in horses sheep and dogs. Widely used across the country with proven results. Price 50 cents and 1.09 dollars. Pamphlet on Distemper free from J E Sturgis 1310. First white glass factory for houses established in 1330.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sturgis
Life-savers aided by trained dogs on French coast
An item notes life-savers along the French coast will be aided by trained dogs. It also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, a multipurpose remedy said to clean purify heal and treat burns cuts bruises chapped hands sores and piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
C. Dean
Noods Sarsaparilla Pills and Divorce Suit Noted
An 1900s ad column promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and boost appetite, then touts Hood s Pills as best after dinner digestion aids. A St Louis man seeks divorce citing wife under the hired girl s domination, and DeWitt s Little Early Risers are advertised as reliable for dyspepsia biliousness and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nood
St. Louis
DeWitt
C.C. Deam
Local Notes From Bluffton Area Headlines
Measles and tumps linger in the neighborhood as residents stay active. Many traveled to Bluffton last Saturday to shop for winter clothing. Fred Bosart plans to move his mill this week while H French expects to raise his barn soon. Ike Zehring is constructing a structure and Jo Sawyer had his barn raised. Emanuel Biberstine suffered a scalp wound from a falling spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beery
Bluffton
Lindsey
H. French
Ike Zehring
George Harnish
Frank Biberstine
Levi Heller
Jo Sawyer
Emanuel Biberstine
Low-cut waistcoats blamed for most male lung cases
A historic medical notice attributes three-fifths of pneumonia and pleurisy cases in males to wearing low-cut waistcoats. It emphasizes fashion as a health risk and calls for awareness of chest protection.
Advertising claims for salve and postage stamp talk
The notice touts a salve claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It is offered at 23 cents per box by Charles Deam. An international postage stamp is also mentioned as under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Deam
New Cough Cure Sells Well Says Roberts Reader
Mr S H Jackson of Roberts Indiana writes praising Dr Wells New Cough Cure as the best seller and most satisfactory cough medicine. He notes customers say it is the best of them all and mentions price of 25 cents and sales by J E Sturgis 13110. Switzerland has 65000000 invested in Alpine hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Jackson
Roberts, Ind
Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
A Quarter Century Test For Br King’s New Discovery
A quarter century review proclaims Br King’s New Discovery curative for throat chest and lungs with universal satisfaction. Each bottle carries a relief guarantee or refund. Trial bottles free at Charles Deam's drug store. Large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00. It discusses steering vessels by telephone in fogs and notes the Astor women possess jewels valued at 3 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deam’s
White Wine of Tar Syrup Milked as Cure All
In Garden Valley Wisconsin L T Prindle reports measles left four children with coughs and alarming breath. After using White Wine of Tar Syrup from J E Sturgis the family saw rapid improvement within three days and no bottle remained unused. Also advertised lute pills by C C Deam claim relief from constipation headache and dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Prindle
Garden Valley
Wis
J. E. Sturgis
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H. C. Arnold
West Jackson
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Crairville
Foxy
Grandpa Miller
Dave Uetrick
Arnold
Edington
Joe Wadkins
Niblick
James Steel
Tom Shaffer
Ft. Weyne
The
Court House
Cramer
Baker
Geneva
Craigville
Tom Tim
New Zealand
Manchester
England
Kieps Kindlings
Backlen
Switzerland
Warner
Astor Family
Wonderful Cares
Wisconsin
Farly
C. C. Deam
J. A. Studabaker
Deering Binders
Maita
Nancy Hanks
Gean
Lee
Toint
Exchange Bank
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