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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1904
Page
6
The text argues feed science for livestock also applies to children. It claims Scott's Emulsion provides flesh blood and muscle nourishment with cod liver oil and minerals to support bone and brain development in delicate children.
Mrs Madge Hull of Tipton Iowa leads a plan to establish a private home and school for feeble minded children in Eastern Indiana. Backed by about twenty initial patrons, the project aims to grow with public aid into a state institution, addressing overcrowding in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne facilities as Hull seeks to return to Indiana.
A Baxter Springs Kansas druggist Mr A R Kane hails Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as highly superior for constipation and non nauseating, noting their sure action. Sold by Davenport and Ehle.
Cash wheat sold at 1 a bushel in Chicago marking the highest price on the Board of Trade since the Leiter deal of June 1898. Armour Grain Co owns most of the May wheat in Chicago and has been buying for three months. Domestic demand remains strong while foreign demand is small.
An advertisement touts years of practical experience in truss fitting and presents the Smithsonian truss as the only satisfactory instrument for retaining hernia.
J L Irwin wife and son Don return to Indiana after a twenty three day trip from Poneto. They traveled by Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio routes visiting Greensboro High Point Jamestown and Randolman North State mines before returning home arriving January 27 1904. They were warmly greeted by relatives including Mrs Samuel Irwin and Mr Irwin’s aged parents now in their eightieth year.
Friday evening at Craigville the school hosted a box social and minstrel show to raise funds for a new library. A large crowd attended despite bad weather, with the top box selling for 4.25 dollars as Dutch Frye bid 4 and others matched 4.26.
An advertisement urges buyers to choose better butter from a top national maker, claiming consistent high quality and rich flavor compared with cheaper options. The copy emphasizes a reliable standard and steady price.
Wells County schools opened their exhibit Friday with township and city displays in the courthouse. Ninety six pictures of school buildings and rooms, handwritten work from townships, and Bluffton manual training pieces showcase strong student effort intended for the Indiana exhibit at the World's Fair in St Louis. Superintendent A R Huyette and Wirt coordinated the setup with broad cooperation from trustees and teachers.
We want the heads of men and boys to fit our can bar gains. We offer the most desirable styles worth twice the price, 17¢ and 27¢. Gloves and mittens for everybody at 10¢ and a few a little more. Tam o Shant ers 50c toques 25c and other bargains at Racket Store 113 North Main Street.
Valentine day customs rise as Bluffton shops stock a growing line of artistic valentines. Retailers report heavy advance orders nationwide with sales likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Prices for a single valentine run from 10 to 16 dollars as artists favor tasteful imagery over crude caricatures.
Bluffiton’s Progress reports a wide range of office books, ledgers, journals, day books, cash books, blank books, memorandums, calculators, inks and pens offered at special reduced prices.
The Montpelier Lodge K of P is preparing for the district meeting to be held on the 26th. Special meetings are under way and many committees appointed to handle the event. The lodge expects a large attendance and will provide for all Knights visiting the city.
An advertisement promotes country butter and eggs and a trial package of Filson Cendo coffee. It highlights a pound of coffee as a key purchase incentive and invites readers to place an order.
County residents push for strict enforcement of a 5 day road clearing rule after snowfall. The legislature may consider convict labor to build road building materials and machinery, with state prisoners and county rally workers deploying them on streets and roads.
A reading on convict labor for road construction was discussed at the Oetat meeting, outlining plans to employ incarcerated workers for public works projects and road maintenance.
A cheerful gathering occurred Saturday evening January 30 at Miss Effie Meeks home. Guests included Misses Emma Brickley Maud Hiberson Zepha Hite Herma Hite Iva Crumm Della Fora Kain Biffle and Linnie M with games and amusements throughout the night.
A fragmented notice lists individuals including Laura Folk Laura Rhodifush Earl Gardner Dallas Crisamore Cliff Taylor H Hartley Olle Odear Perl Hite Patten James Scott John Zion in a civic context. Further details are unreadable but indicate a roster or membership without dates or actions.
Advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for catarrh with a money back guarantee. It claims to reach the seat of the illness and kill the catarrh germ, selling for 25 cents with a full refund if not cured.
A. M. Johnson representing Howe Engine Co of Indian War in Berne on Thursday toured the city. A gasoline engine for detection will be installed in about six weeks, attached to the machinery and pump.
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