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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
5
An advertisement touts Kodol Digests What You Eat from E G DeWitt & Co. It claims indigestion causes many symptoms and that the product cleanses purifies strengthens stomach membranes. Testimonial from S S Ball Ravenswood WV supports long sour stomach relief. Bottles priced $1.00, trial size 50 cents.
The Wells County Indiana board of commissioners calls bids for one contract to build the Lockwood free gravel road in a 19,675 foot segment. Sealed bids due March 21 1905 at 1 pm with bonds and adherence to the plans on file in the county auditor's office.
Dan Reinhard moved from north Main to the Harshman property on east Wabash street on Tuesday. Wednesday Wm J Dustman moved into the Reinhard property and took full possession of the feed barn business after purchasing last fall with March first possession. Dustman is described as an energetic and prosperous farmer and is expected to succeed in the venture.
A misspelled letter from Westerly painter Thomas J. Bannan discusses Devoe varnish and paint coverage for blinds. It references naval reckoning as a cure and critiques local workers, claiming Devoe covers more and explaining why the paint is needed.
An exchange notes alcohol removes stains from summer clothing and suggests frequent applications. The text discusses a municipal bill to move Bluffton’s public library to a new building, potentially knocking out six saloons in the current area and affecting streets named Stout Nash Clinsky The Green Front and Nickle Plate. The move covers distances within 500 feet, raising questions about shopkeeper and proprietor permissions.
Indianapolis reports the House approved the general appropriations bill totaling 33.2 million dollars, sending it to the Senate as lawmakers spar over funding to pursue lobbyist C. A. Baker and other fiscal measures. The article notes debate over arrest costs, municipal code codification, and other chamber actions amid broad fiscal and ethics discussions.
Indiana Fair weather forecast with morning rain in northern portions. Sun and Moon rise and set times noted for the day. Thursday expected to be fair with cloudless intervals.
Indianapolis senator Charles Roemter reports a Columbia club poll showing Republican support for extending mayor Holtzman term, reflecting anti Bookwalter sentiment and business support for continuity. Senate advances Lew Wallace statue bill amid Dem opposition over Hendricks choice and G hue. Corporate foes mobilize against anti trust bill. George Lilly warns impact on United States Steel and 7000 jobs. Senator O Brien heads to Washington for inauguration. Griffiths to Liverpool as consul and Mrs Griffiths to join VP elect’s guests.
Russian forces under General Kuropatkin press the Japanese along the Shakhe valley as heavy artillery shells Pulitom hill and Novgorod positions. Russians claim a railroad bridge on the Japanese center captured, while a Japanese thrust on the Russian left threatens northern Hun river positions. No confirmation of orders to retreat to the north.
Dispatches from Mukden claim General Wat Ue's forces hold 60 miles of front with Russian vanguard near Sandiapu and Koropaikin striking at the Japanese center. Russian retreat from Da Pass is uncertain while a Shakhe river bridge seizure offers cautious hope for halted Japanese eastward advance.
A tiger sprang at trainer Roger Boger during a zoo performance in St Louis. An attendant freed him, and Rog er Boger suffered two severe head wounds and multiple facial lacerations.
Dua Mayeh to Todee Stimson refused to dissolve the restraining order preventing the city council from granting Walsh's Southern Indisume railway access to a road serving the union railway station with the Chilene division. The case will be carried to the supreme court.
From Emperor William, Cambridge hosts Marek collection of models charts maps and books once part of the Corman educational exhibit at the St Louis exposition. Theodore Lewald presented it on behalf of Paperar Welliven. May change its program. Terro Hite reports a tragedy in a gambling room as Roach shoots and kills Robertson after alleging a robbery. A loan of 4 million for public improvements passes the San Juan house.
Mentone Indiana March 1 Willard Baker a bartender in Vandemarks saloon dropped dead while in the act of drawing a glass of beer.
The Russians report Japanese control of Taling and the pass between Taling and Katouling. This position threatens Tiehling and Uiesessway, seen as crucial to operations around Mukden and potentially decisive if Japanese push from the southeast.
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