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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1893
Page
9
A one horse powered corn cutter claims to cut and shock 300 shocks of corn in a single day. The vendor invites the public to come and see the device in operation.
The article details order No. 216 issued by Commissioner Lochren and approval by Secretary Smith halting further pension suspensions, with corrections applying to those already suspended. It notes the Treasury’s current stance, affected cases, and the impact on widows and veterans, plus local notices on pensions and community updates from Uniondale and Horeb charge churches.
A fragmented local report notes a bus movement on a farm at Pt Wayne leaving a man briefly injured, and a contractor finishing gravel road work except crane tasks. church sisters Miss Gardiner and Miss Hoffman were named to raise funds for foreign missions. Rev A J Douglanes of Wilmot Indiana appears in closing lines.
Toesin reports corn cutting in fall harvest delays due to extreme weather. John Johnson builds a barn for Comer and Peble while Sunday school considers a concert. The ball team won 89 to 260 last Saturday and will face Bhiffton in Pugin tomorrow.
Farmers discuss current conditions while Frank Hardwidge works at the railroad station in Mr Brackin’s absence. James Williams may move to Wymore Nebraska later this week. Edington resigns and moves near Batson Bridge. George Tappy digs a fish pond and enjoys fishing like Grover. Sheldon becomes a town citizen from Mollie Indiana. Oil firms Salamonie Gas and Inckeye Oil lay a pipeline through Rockcreek. Stell Malott of Decatur visits Miss Bessie Turner. Jharve Sark of Kingsland visits town. Edward Turner wins at McFarren race track. Isaac Routh reopens his blacksmith shop for repairs. Tappy Jamison and Pred Hardwidge visit Marion and Gas City. Annual meeting of Salamonie Baptist Association and Sunday School conversion underway at the Baptist church. Pf with last four days beginning Tuesday, plans for smallpox care noted, with mentions of Muncie and Heron.
An old advertisement promotes Marsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as cures for nervous fatigue headaches indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia. It touts easy action and a price of 25 cents for Marsaparilla and 16 cents for pills.
Advanced science proposes petroleum arises more likely from water interacting with metal than from coal. The idea contrasts traditional coal-origin theory and highlights a shift in understanding of fuel formation.
An 1900s style ad touts Trood s Sarsaparilla promising cure through perseverance and reasonable moderation while noting Hood s Sarsaparilla attacks disease vigorously. A side note warns that black fox skins from Kamehatka are scarce, hard to obtain and can fetch around seven thousand dollars per skin.
An advertisement promotes a 25 cent Simmons Liver Regulator package as a cure for Twany e sick-headaches, described as the woman's friend. It instructs to take dry on the tongue or as tea and mentions multiple dubious claims and a salve product.
Farmers delay sowing until rain arrives. A Tuesday shower eased dust and offered relief. Local notices mention Fred Oswalt on the sick list and William Brackin attending a shidder where his wife fell ill. Wheat shipments remain steady.
An old style medical notice promises cures for hernia and multiple ailments. It touts surgery and deformity treatment, lists kidney and bladder diseases, nervous disorders, and sexually related illnesses, and offers free urine analysis and confidential consultations.
A series of low rate harvest excursions is arranged by the North-Western Line for visiting the rich and productive West and Northwest. Tickets go on sale August 22 September 12 and October 10 1893 to Northwestern Iowa Western Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah with return passage valid twenty days from sale and stopover privileges on onward trips. For rates and details contact ticket agents or W A Thrall General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago and North Western Railway Chicago 42 9.
A historical survey notes royal headpieces and regalia across nations. It highlights Portugal’s crown valued at 86,500, the Russian czar’s cross focal diamonds, Great Britain’s queen empress crown with 1,360 diamonds and many other gems, plus jewels of Johera sultan and maharajah of Taredi with distinctive diamond collars and settings.
Reading from a late 19th century report, wild camels have appeared in Arizona with debate over their source. Officials recall military use decades ago under Jefferson Davis and the Pierce era, noting camels’ tolerance to cold and drought, their suitability for desert travel, and potential performance in mining work.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Spain and a variant of invasion or conflict. It references names or terms that are garbled and do not form a coherent report. The text appears to be a stray, partial notice with no clear event, date, or entities fully readable.
Fragmentary text describes a high society event and related reaction with names and places obscured by OCR errors. It mentions a performer and audience members, with vague references to attire and timing, but key details are illegible.
A garbled note recounts Weeterup misidentifying a Lister, raising questions about a supposed plan. The speaker recalls ordering government portraits and pondering a new Newtonian wrinkle as a bizarre exchange unfolds. The confusion peaks with a misread line about a “vane Wee tee erecna” and a failed car healing effort. Transcript.
Fragment refers to tremor teal canal boats and a Dead Sea shore find described with odd phrases. It mentions DeWitt's Witch Ibizel Salve as a cure for various ailments and piles, attributed to C.C. Deam.
Notice to teachers announcing a reruler examination of applicants for teaching positions at Central School. Applicants not personally known to the superintendent must present a principal from a school trustee or official. a library fee is collected from each applicant. Applicants must appear for work not later than the stated date.
Notice to heirs creditors and others in the Walls Circuit Court Sept term states that Chiat Abram van Haste eldin executor will present the final account and vouchers for settlement. The hearing is set for the 36th day of the month for interested parties to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the Clerk in Wells Circuit Court Pluthon on this date. The unrelated pyramid note appears in the text.
A reader from Prilla, Cotes credits White Wine of Tir Syrup with curing tongue or throat trouble and endorses it strongly. The note also mentions J.B. Sturgis and a Cyclopean style noted for massive walls built of enormous creeks without cement.
A caregiver reports giving White Wine of Tar Syrup to a six year old with sore throat and coughing, noting rapid improvement. Mrs. Groves and PE endorse the remedy to others, while Rev. Chab Grobes of AE Church in Clarksville Mo lists it as the best medicine. Sold by JF Sturgis.
A reader from Troy Nausas shares that cholera and diarrhea remedies should be kept at home. They praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for symptoms and urge readers to keep it handy.
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