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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1903
Page
6
In antebellum style health advice the article touts salt pork as a remedy for consumption and praises Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites for lung disease. It notes local notices on smallpox quarantine, community moves, and social events with residents traveling and visiting neighbors.
An eleven year old West Side boy, smoking and using tobacco, armed with a revolver, is described as a severe case of neglected youth. The Juvenile Court is urged to intervene and care for him until adulthood, avoiding contact with hardened offenders.
City mail carriers struggle under piled mail as a large national firm floods the system with circulars price lists and cartons. With holiday gift giving about to begin faced with uneven package sizes the post is challenged by clutter and volume.
Miss Iva Lipkey was surprised with a party at her uncle Murch’s Uniondale home on Friday evening in her honor. Friends and relatives attended, enjoying candy and games late into the night.
Indiana University defeated Illinois by seven to nothing, with Clevenger returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The drive showcased Indiana’s fast line and strong tackling, signaling the Hoosiers’ surge in Western football circles.
Cigar makers are a scarce article in Bluffton and across the state. Shops report a shortage of skilled workers, with demand normally high this season, though current trouble could force smokers to cut back.
Buyer seeks second growth white elm poles from Clover Leaf railroad hub in Bluffton. Poles must be four inches and over in diameter, any length. For further particulars, contact the factory.
Community notes report a November 24 silver medal contest by the Six Mile W C T U. Local updates include families, illnesses, remedies, church remarks, and a city firebell issue with repair plans.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and locations including Chicago and Cleveland in unclear context. The text lacks coherent events or actions to summarize a specific news item.
Mrs Susan Nesbett traveled to Delphos Ohio this morning to visit her cousin Harry Decker for a few weeks.
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