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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1894

Page

3

Wells County Farmers Institute Meets In January

The Wells County Farmers Institute will convene in the circuit court room on Tuesday and Wednesday January 30 and 31. The program includes welcomes, farm fencing, soil fertility, farm chemistry, small fruits, hog profit, farmers clubs, query box, officer reports, and closing address by W. W. Stevens.

Wells County Farmers’ Institute Circuit Court Room E.C. Vaugan Bluffton C. A. Robinson Fountaintown W. W. Stevens Salem Ind J.C. Kezerries Hartford City

Jeint Institute Program at Poneto Notable 1894 Event

The Jeint Institute of Nottingham Harrison and Liberty townships schedules a program in Poneto Indiana on Saturday February 3 1894 at 10 AM Activities include Rev Dempsey recitation by Maggie McBride institute sessions on school management Webster questions by E Markle and M W Real arithmetic geography and grammar lessons with educators Buckner Johne Merriman Sawyer Markbey and Homa among others with discussion leaders and times listed through 1 30 PM.

Jeint Institute Nottingham Harrison and Liberty Poneto Ind H. Dempsey Mles Maggie McBride Kilt . Institute MinaGilie Ferris E. Markle Brstions of Webster W. McKipmy M. W F. Buckner Bixth Institute Nora Johme F. M. Rickason Arithmatiec Fourth Institute Curtis Merriman A. W. Sawyer Fifth Institute John Markbey A.T. Merriman K.P. Homa

Warning Against Gambling From Moral Reform Sermon

A moral lecture condemns gambling as illegal and dishonest. It warns gamblers ruin families, waste labor, and destroy character while noting odds against profit and the risk of ruin as life’s ultimate stake.

Howard Rod

Declaration of Principles on Hawaiian Relations

The Philadelphia Press closes its statement on the Hawaiian matter with a pledge of friendship to the Hawaiian Republic, signaling a diplomatic stance amid contemporary debates. The remark reflects the paper's emphasis on amicable conduct and recognition.

Philadelphia Press

Republic requires consent of people and elected representatives

A Patriot letter argues a true republic needs a constitution adopted by popular action and laws made by elected representatives. It says Hawaii cannot be a republic while a small group rules by edict and denies votes, branding the Hawaii Republic talk as fraudulent.

Hawaii United States Song Hawaii Republic

Poneto Notes and Local Updates From Poneto

Uncle Jimmie England remains very ill. Emanuel Popejoy returns home after cataract surgery in Ft Wayne and is slowly recovering. Eli Brown of Council Bluffs visits cousin W. S. Van Horn. Brown is a longtime Bluffton resident now prospering in the west. Local schools under W. W. Oman and Miss Stellan Leach progress well. A joint institute for Nottingham Harrison and Liberty townships is set for Saturday February 3. Mr and Mrs W S Van Horn visit George Van Horn in Dunkirk.

Jimmie England Soi Emanuel Popejoy Ft Wayne Mr. Popejoy Eli Brown Council Bluffs Iowa van Horn Brown Bluffton W. W. Oman Stellan Leach Nottingham Harrison and Liberty Townships Poneto Satuarday W.& van Horn George van Horn Dunkirk

Local Happenings and Social News Highlights

Community notes recount a New Year spirit with neighbors gathering at F Crum for a pioneer time, oyster supper and turkey roast at John Swartz for young people, and visits by John Beery and H S Steele. Lily Pease receives a diamond ring from a Chicago sweetheart as Frank Crum runs for justice of the peace. A Monroe pair attends a sing and an old coon weighs thirty three pounds valued at four hundred thirty three collars.

H. S. Steele Ohio F.crum John Swartz Frank Lily Pease Chicago Frank Crum Justice of the Peace J.G. Crum H. E. Deihl R. Miller

Incident Near Swartz House Sparks Disturbance

Last Sunday evening a group of three or four boys gathered around John Swartz's house after a singing event and began shooting. John rose to respond but could not locate his trousers until a brief search recovered them and he appeared.

John Swartz John

Care for the hands and curious questions about crypts and dogdays

The excerpt offers home remedies to keep hands smooth and whitened using soap, borax, vinegar, lemon juice, glycerin, and a mercury-containing emulsion for stain removal. It also explains nail care and cautions about removing rings. It then explains the origin of crypts and the term dogdays, noting the Latin roots and Roman beliefs about Sirius and its supposed misfortune.

Gowland Sirius

Wartime remedies and court chatter in a clipped note

A mixed, clipped item mentions Warner's Heart Corrector with thanks to a doctor for a remedy and a signature Clyde O Rev G W Hacans. It notes sale by J E Sturgis and references brass tablets with 16 Roman treaties and public documents. A Canadian court defines boodler as the meanest class of thieves.

Clyde G. W. Hacans J. E. Sturgis Dr. Warner R. F. Beavers Perche

Combined Historic Health Ads and Facts Scraped

An OCR fragment contains multiple ad lines and phrases about remedies and products including White Wine of Tar Syrup and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials and promotional claims. Additional items touch on witch hazel, agate marbles, and a stark historical note about female infanticide in Arabia before Muslim rule.

Mocked medicine claims from Ocean Grocer tale in Ohio

Oak Harbor resident Geo. O Moment recalls reading about Simmons Liver Regulator and buying a bottle. He reports immediate relief after three doses. The ad touts druggist sales in powder or liquid form and describes the powder as tea or dry ingestible. One ounce covers 146 square feet when prepared.

Oak Harbor Ohio Geo. O Simmons Liver Regulator Geo. Gosline

Meow to Make vange Fhat Double Boiler Orange Dish

A quirky kitchen instruction describes placing lemon rind in a double boiler with water, tying in muslin, boiling, then squeezing and sweetening. Add cornstarch, boil two minutes, then prepare orange slices in a glass dish. Chill and serve with whipped cream topping.

Carnstarch

Hood's Sarsaparilla Dominates Medicine World

Beginning with a small sale in a retail drug store Hood's Sarsaparilla has grown to wide recognition across the United States. The piece claims it leads the medicine world in sales and merit, urging the sick to try it. It also touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a reliable remedy for biliousness and constipation.

United States Hood C.C. Deam

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