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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1893
Page
4
The Wilson tariff bill is released for revision by a Democratic majority with Republican objections expected before House consideration next week. The proposal cuts duties on pig iron steel rail and other items while expanding the free list, prompting mixed reactions across papers and calls for economic revival.
In Poneto community news residents discuss a possible dredge launch if rainfall raises the creek. Local business remains active as a saw mill thrives. Hog prices slide after the McKinley vote. Mrs. Mary Cook returns to Muskegon. Town chatter includes mayoral, city attorney, and council hopefuls, and shifts in oil and glass factory work. Mrs. Pace dies at age, funeral held at M E church. Interment at McFarren cemetery.
Miss Anna Eckrote daughter of David Eckrote of Benna Vista died after a runaway carriage incident near Beuna Vista. Stanton Reynolds aided Miss Runyon and Miss Eckrote into a buggy and the horse frightened, throwing them. Eckrote died from a fractured skull. Runyon was uninjured. The narrative also recalls hunting and wildlife notes amid heavy snow.
November 19 1893 at Camp RANDALL reports Sunday weather cloudy with two inches of snow and no game seen. On November 20 the party hunts hard all day but sees no deer though many deer signs and bear tracks noted. The group closes by writing by laws fining vulgar words, reports mail, visits from locals, and prepares for more hunts despite poor luck and cold conditions.
The Democratic State Central Committee designates mass convention at county seats on Saturday December 30 at 2 PM to elect delegates for the district conventions on January 8, 1894. District meetings elect state committee men for two years. Eleventh district convention to be held at Peru.
In Zanesville considerable sickness is noted. Rev. Bloyd left Ohio City to lead the Winebrewarian church. A ten pound daughter was born to Rev. and Mrs. Culbertson. Wells and Allen counties discussed placing a bridge over Eight Mile ditch near the county line. An accident near David Scott’s home nearly killed his 19 year old son Charles who was treated by Dr. McBride and Dr. Myers. Rev. Becker’s lecture "600 Miles on Horse Back in the Holy Land" drew a crowded audience wearing native attire.
Craigville School reports total enrollment 65 with 55 average daily attendance. Forty five students were neither absent nor tardy, yielding an attendance percentage of 97. Walter K. Reed serves as teacher.
A rough estimate suggests about 25,000 people die annually in India from wildlife and reptile attacks. Authorities and researchers call for improved safety measures and awareness to reduce fatalities.
The mills typically disburse about $4.4 million in annual wages across shirt, collar, and cuff production. This figure reflects standard payroll outlays for the sector and underscores steady labor compensation in the industry.
An advertisement highlights DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as best for digestion and biliousness with claims of reliable relief for dyspepsia and constipation. It spans multiple testimonial lines and references various products and publishers.
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Four years ago IT started using Dr Wells New Cough Cure after a harsh illness left Perry Taylor near death. He reports the medicine stopped his cough and let him work a full day. Sold by J E Sturgis. 445 Baena. Also promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues and chapped hands with claims of painless application and cure.
Deformities and all operations in surgery available. Bright's disease, diabetes, prostatic glands issues, bladder and kidney inflammation cured if treated early. Marriage risk advised to seek screening for physical defects. Nervous and old chronic cases welcomed. Free urine analysis for chronic cases. Women’s diseases treated with new methods.
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