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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1894
Page
5
The August 8 1894 issue notes Miss Nellie Mason visiting Delphi. Blafts of local items include D W Samsel from Ely in the city, John Robinson's big show August 23, and various obituaries and accidents. Also mentions Lake View and Bluffton show preparations, farm notes, and political plans for militia funding.
Notice of meeting at Liberty Center school house on Saturday August 11 1894 at 1 PM to arrange the Old Settlers Reunion. Sermon time to be set at the meeting. All interested are requested to attend.
A New York Sun article explains the modern plumper is a dental plate with artificial gum that pushes the cheek outward to create a plump appearance. It can be fitted to order, often uses rubber or celluloid, and does not affect speech or chewing. The device is discreet and sometimes accompanies artificial teeth.
Farmers consider feeding wheat to hogs due to wheat surplus and low prices. Reports from Wells County show some yields over a dollar per bushel for fed wheat. The Indianapolis News notes wheat prices drop enough to shift profit toward feeding wheat to hogs instead of corn.
Market notes show one bushel of wheat fed to hogs equals two bushels of corn. Wheat tops 43 cents at country stations in Indians, with corn 44 to 46 cents. Hogs command 5.20 to 5.25 dollars, and farmers expect higher hog prices as crops shrink. Wheat yields average 25 bushels per acre with state crop up 1,000,000 bushels from estimates.
A Washington Star column quotes two girls noting Cholly’s evolving demeanor. One says he bears a thoughtful ex on his face while the other suggests Cholly is becoming deceitful. The remarks capture an intriguing shift in his character through casual dialogue.
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