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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
8
Auditor Brineman reports mortgage exemptions for the year totaling 488 310, up from 449 860 in 1903. Jefferson township leads with 76 940 while Ossian 4 495 and Bluffton 96 0380. Rock Creek and Liberty differ by just 50. All exemptions align with assessor praisement and cannot exceed half its value.
The piece urges protection for children during hot months in cities and touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for bowel complaints. It cites Frank Riggs of Frankville NY endorsing having a supply and recommending it for families and adults alike. Sold by Davenport & Ehle.
Liberty Center Sunday schools officers received a cordial invitation from Professor Latta of Purdue to attend the Lafayette excursion at the university. He notes good weather plans and rain venues for dinner in large halls. Purdue is praised as farmers' favorite school with strong agricultural stations and practical training benefiting Wells county schools.
Indian oil markets see 95 cent crude, a two year low. Standard Oil is blamed for price moves as operators watch for further cuts. Drilling slows amid market softening, with hopes that a rebound will later restore activity.
County commissioners approved seven gravel roads for sale on August 11 at a Thursday session. No objections were filed. Roads are in Chester and Nottingham townships with lengths: Nutter 19300 feet Kemper 15710 feet Williams 14182 feet Ed Terhune 36715 feet Al Terhune 7787 feet Shadie 15500 feet Canes 5400 feet.
Burlington Iowa fireman C W Bellamy recalls a near-fatal trip while on duty. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after a period of weakness and illness. The testimonial is offered by druggist Chas C Deam with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
United Telephone has laid off its construction crew for the moment and will pause work awhile. Several new toll lines were completed this spring and the service in the region is now excellent. Plans exist for further extensions but likely not this year.
Former Bluffton observer recounts the 1874 campaign clash between Republican and Democratic Granges. A state Grange hearing awarded Bluffton exclusive territory, suppressing Greenfield’s rival, then a farmers convention produced a doubtful ticket. The author describes tense local politics and the political use of Grange structure to tilt elections.
A political ticket claims full victory after scattering resolutions and notes a Lady's strong endorsement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Druggist P. M. Shore cites a year of customer repeats, praising the tablets as a pleasant purgative and popular with women. Davenport & Ehle handle sales.
The Uniform Rank K of P biennial report by James R. Carnahan shows a rise in Unit rank membership. the document will be presented at the supreme meeting in Louisville.
The Presbyterian church will receive curant from the city lighting plant after Friday morning connection. Officials say current usage exceeds 3,000 lights now with demand growing, suggesting 5,000 lights within a year, despite critics doubting the plant's profitability.
A brief, unclear item notes domestic troubles amid unusual gaps in the text. It mentions no clear names, dates, places, or agencies, offering only a fragmented glimpse of social conflict without specific details.
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