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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1894

Page

2

Health fair and farm notes in local region

Gandeerfoot reports a health fair and farming activity. Fred Shaffer moved on the Cline farm while Christ Blocher preaches at Salem next Sunday. Local busyness includes timber hauling, corn cutting, and a Kreps school house gathering.

Fred Shaffer Cline Farm Salem Charley Gentis Bosart Noah Kreps H. S. King John Kreps Portland G. Watson D. Gottschalk Jacob Beeler Nottingham Kreps J. Potter

Craigville Notes From Foxy Community Scene

Craigville updates report household ailments and visits. Mrs. Addie John is laid up with neuralgia. Mrs. Sarah Venis stayed with Decatur friends. Local residents attend Dun Kard church communion. Rev. J W B Flack of Missouri to officiate at next Sunday dedication.

Addie John Sarah Venis Decatur Jack James Cochran Grandma Stiner Shaffer Isaac Baker Geneva John Miller Dunkard Toney Huffner Ben. Sorg John Sorg Tracy Sorg Ft. Wayne Mary Ranner Ethan John Wm. Wolfcate Mahoning County Ohio Pennsylvania J. W. B. Flack Missouri Malissa Robenold Craigville Uniondale Lipkey & Studabaker Bluffton

Wheat Outlook Note from Lualaba District

By Lualaba. Items are scarce. Wheat in our vicinity looks well but readers report limited supplies and rising prices as markets tighten in the region.

Rain needed as crops and politics mix in local notes

A varied newspaper fragment reports rain is needed, a child ill with white swelling, visits between neighbors, a looming Democratic majority next month, a baseball game against the Banner boys, local farming progress, a yam exhibit with a prize, corn notes about John Ruby and Pugney, Republican campaign questions, and remarks on moonlit kraut and witchcraft.

Turner Vaughn Saunders S. Kunkel Charley Mamie Grace Healer Huntington Ohio Settlers Ossian Lydia Richey Neice Rosa Miller Chicago Heights S. Kunkel’'s Pugney John Micheal John Ruby

Independent View on McKinley Speech and Economic Hardship

The Indianapolis News argues that while McKinley's remarks about hard times may be largely true, economic slumps recur regardless of party. It notes the 1873 panic lasted six years with Democrats unable to alter legislation, and contends the governor seeks political gain from a period nearing its end.

McKinley Harrison Indianapolis News

How Indiana Tax Law Really Affects Railroads

The Ft. W., C. L. railroad shows the new tax law’s impact by comparing county and state board valuations. In Licking township the company reported 21716 614 to state board 101970. county valuation 47904 vs state board 206906. The board’s higher figures raise tax implications, illustrating the law’s shift toward corporate taxation. Hartford City Telegram endorses paying fair shares.

Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners Licking Township State Board Hartford City Telegram

Hood's Sarsaparilla Works Like a Charm

Mrs EpNa Studabaker of Bluffton Indiana reports that her son suffered daily nervous headaches for a year from the grip. After trying many doctors she used Hood's Sarsaparilla and it cured him almost completely with one bottle. Hood's pills cure all liver ills.

Hood

Kokomo Postmaster Recovers From Heart Trouble

Mr G W McKinsey Kokomo Indiana postmaster and ex soldier reports severe heart disease after the war. He suffered palpitation shortness of breath slept poorly on his left side and felt chest pain. He was alarmed but later found relief after seeking treatment.

G. W. McKinsey Kokomo Ind

Sugar Refineries to Close Under Tariff Pressure

President Havemeyer of the American Sugar Refining Company orders immediate shutdown of half its refineries and plans to close the rest next week due to rising stock and the new tariff. Henry O Hovemeyer says the tariff has already halted operations and will lay off about 10 000 workers as sugar prices remain below production costs.

New York Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company Henry O. Hovemeyer

Notary Public Offers Services in Wells County

C. L. Blue announces availability as Notary Public for Wells County offering pension vouchers execution and will drafting services. Clients may visit at Tocsin for notarization and related matters.

Wells County Tocsin C. L. Blue

Public sale of Poland China hogs in Indiana

On Thursday October 15 1894 Joshua Erreur of Adams county Indiana will sell at his residence two miles south of Peterson sixty head of Poland China pigs of spring and summer farrow. Notable sires include Trenton Bell Boy Hadley and U S Perfection with numerous named show stock. Free dinner at noon sale opens 11 a.m. twelve months time offered without interest.

Peterson Adams County Ind Poland Trenton Bell U.S Lady Princess Ethel B Little Beauty Clora Black Daisey Lady Butler Duffie Joshua Erreur

Four Big Successes in Reliable Remedies

Four remedies prove their merit with phenomenal sales. Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Dr. King's New Life Pills. All guaranteed to do as claimed with dealer Charles C Deam's Drug Store ready to provide details.

Dr. King Bucklen Charles C.deam

Multinational Circle Formed by King's Daughters in San Francisco

A King's Daughters circle in San Francisco comprises eight Chinese women two Japanese two Syrians and their American teachers, highlighting a diverse group sharing education and community work.

King’s Daughters San Francisco

Morris English Stable Liniment Leads the Procession

A 20 year tested remedy by a leading English veterinary surgeon promises cures after others fail. Sold in the United States with a positive guarantee and available for both man and beast. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar, through J. E. Sturgis.

England J. E. Sturgis

Call for a zero cent piece to speed merchant cash handling

The habit of fixed prices like 4.69 3.49 and 99 cents draws attention to the need for a zero cent coin to ease transactions and save time lost waiting for change.

Distemper Cure Promoted for Horses by Wells Medicine Co

Distemper among horses and colts can be cured quickly by Crafts Distemper and Cough Cure. The remedy curbs spread when given early and is inexpensive and easy to administer. Send for a book on distemper free or contact Wells Medicine Co. in Lafayette Indiana or J. E. Sturgis.

Wells Medicine Co LaFayette Ind J. E. Sturgis

Pantata Punch-Up to Date Sign Spotted in New York Eatery

A sign in a New York City restaurant window proclaims Pantata Punch-Up to Date, drawing attention to a local culinary or entertainment promotion and reflecting current city restaurant signage.

New York

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised for Unique Medicinal Merit

A Kansas town Osawatomie is named from Osage and Pettawatomie rivers. The piece touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as peculiarly effective, highlighting its distinctive combination, proportions, and preparation methods that purportedly yield cures previously unknown. It emphasizes results over claims.

Hood Osawatomie Kansas Osage Pettawatomie

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised as Nerve and Blood Cure

Advert describes tiredness nervousness and impure blood as caused by overwork and strain. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and nourishes nerves, noting thousands certify it as the best blood purifier nerve tonic and strength builder. It also claims Hood's pills cure constipation by restoring peristaltic action.

Hood

England Sees No Butterflies This Summer

A scarce butterfly season with virtually no life observed in England marks a striking decline apart from rare white butterflies. The report notes an unusual summer devoid of typical butterfly activity across the country.

England

Noted Minstrel Credits Drummond’s Remedy Cure

M T Skiff, former manager for Irish comedian W J Scanlan, credited Drummond’s Lightning Remedy with curing years of rheumatism after two bottles. The ad claims unsolicited testimonials from prominent people and offers two large bottles for five dollars, with shipments from 49 Maiden Lane New York. Agents wanted.

M. T. Skiff W. J. Scanlan Drummond Drummond Medicine Co Maiden Lane New York

Certificate of Independence signer sold in Wilmington

An original certificate or membership in the Society of the Cincinnati, issued to a signer of the Declaration of Independence and signed by George Washington, was recently sold in Wilmington Delaware for thirty two dollars.

Order of Cincinnati George Washington Wilmington Del

Morris English Stable Powder Aids Health And Appearance

An advertisement for Morris English Stable Powder claims it cures and prevents disease in livestock. Feeding two to three times weekly supposedly keeps stock in fine condition, making them glossy and robust for spring work. Full pound packages cost 25 cents, sold by J. E. Sturgis. In Italy, thirty in ten thousand die by assassination.

J. E. Sturgis

The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments Guaranteed

An advertised salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and claims to cure piles or money refunded. Sold by Charles C Deam at 28 cents per box. The article notes the earliest Greek inscriptions were written from right to left.

Charles C. Deam

Dr Wells New Cough Cure for children

An advertisement urges families to keep Dr Wells New Cough Cure on hand for sudden coughs colds and croup. It touts the remedy as pleasant safe and effective with a 25 cent price and availability from J E Sturgis.

Dr. Wells J. E. Sturgis

Booth Admired for Voice and Face Across Senses

A quote attributes extraordinary perception to Booth, saying the blind sensed him by his voice and the deaf by his facial expression, highlighting a remarkable impression of his presence.

Booth

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cough Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for consumption coughs and chest lung diseases. It claims a million users prove its power and offers a money back guarantee with trial bottles at Charles C Deam's Drug Store and full bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Dr. King Charles C. Deam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gandeerfoot Christ Blocher J.hecker Foxy Lualaba Health Fair Dr. Miles G. W. McKinsey, P. M Miles Forst Brothers Morris Liniment Powd Italy W. A. Gutelius Stone Front Drug Store
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