Toesin community notes and local news roundup
Wheat is nearly all sown and Mrs. Ruby is sick with typhoid. Our boys will play Ossian on Thursday at Ossian. The Williamsport bail club did not appear last Saturday. J O Kunkel and family visit from Berne. Kunkel is thriving in produce with weekly receipts over a hundred dollars. Rupright & Son shipped onions to Chicago last week. The southeast oil well attracts visitors. J A Hindman spoke at Tocsin on political issues. many democrats attended Ossian’s Martin address.
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Ruby
Ossian
Williamsport
J. O. Kunkel
Berne
Kunkel
W. Rupright & Son
Chicago
West Jackson Wheat Harvest Shifts to Corn Cutting
Farmers in West Jackson move from sowing wheat to corn cutting as field work continues and the school term progresses smoothly.
Pugney Pointers Health Fair and Local Gatherings
Community notes describe health fair activities at Jeff Helm’s rental of Jim Trullen der’s farm, corn and wheat farming progress, and attendance at races in Curryville. Social rounds include Sunday School picnic at Boiling Springs and a Democratic speech in Bluffton. A birthday surprise for Grandma Dick and a birthday gathering at Marion Garton’s complete the social sweep.
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Jeff Helm
Jim Trullender
Curryville
Boiling Springs
Bluffton
S. L. Rockwell
M. P. Rockwell
Aaron Wisner
Grandma Dick
C. Kunkel
Marion Garton
Vera Cruz News Update and Local Happenings
Vera Cruz notes report King Frost prowling and preparations for a new district schoolhouse as the current one is unsafe. Mrs. Geissel injured with a broken arm. E L Mertz leaves for Lafayette to study pharmacy. Local teachers await directives. Young people attend Berne for the Hoosier boy orator. Rev Scholpfli installed as Reformed church pastor with Rev Ruch assisting.
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King Frost
Burg
Berne
Young People’s Alliance
Scholpfli
Reformed Church
Ruch
Jerne
Reformed
Democratic message and political rally in Magley
The piece urges voting the democratic ticket and notes A N Martin will speak Wednesday and seek reelection to Congress. It contrasts trusts backing Republicans and claims tariff policy makes goods cheaper, while foreigners pay sugar tariffs, framing a pro American stance.
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Church
Magley
A. N. Martin
Wannamaker
Public Sale of Poland China hogs in Indiana
On Thursday October 18 1894 a sale will be held at the seller's residence 24 miles south of Peterson Adams County Indiana offering sixty head of Poland China hogs. Pigs from spring and summer farrow sired by famed grandsires including Trenton Bell Boy Trenton Rock Hadleys Chip and U S Perfection. Noted animals listed by name with high merit. Free dinner at noon and all tops reserved for sale day. Sale starts at 11 am with twelve months time without interest. Josuva Brigur Peterson Indiana.
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Peterson
Adams County
Ind
Poland
Trenton Rock
Hadley
Ohio
U.S
Lady Princess
Ethel B
Little Beauty
Clera
Black Daisey
Lady Butler
Duffie
Josuva Brigur
Peterson, Adams Co
Indiana
Local notes touch politics and people around town
The item mix covers Labor campaign remarks at Kreps schoolhouse with October 4, mentions Democratic views, and visits to nearby towns Vera Cruz and Baley. residents John Kreps and Jery Hustad move nearby. local farming news includes wheat sowing and corn shocks. Albion Idaho kitten with four eyes amuses readers.
Wonder liniment for man and beast from English surgeon
A veteran England veterinary surgeon endorses a liniment claimed to cure where others fail after twenty years of proof. Sold by J. E. Sturgis for 500 cs and 1.00 dollars. Also noted a chemist’s discovery turning whisky and other liquors into tablets like chocolate.
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England
J. E. Sturgis
It May Do as Much for You Kidney Cure Ad
Irving Illinois resident Fred Miller suffered chronic kidney trouble with back pain and bladder issues. He found relief after using Electric Bitters, advertised as a swift cure for kidney and liver troubles. Sample offered at Charlies C. Deam's drug store for 50 cents a large bottle.
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Fred Miller
Irving, Ir
Charlies C. Deam
Distemper Cure Promises Safe Quick Relief for Horses
Distemper among horses is claimed to be cured quickly by Crafts Distemper and Cough Cure. The remedy purportedly stops spread if given promptly and is described as inexpensive and easy to administer. Readers are urged to request a book on distemper free by Wells Medicine Co. of Lafayette, Indiana, or from J. E. Sturgis.
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Wells Medicine Co
LaFayette
Ind
J. E. Sturgis
Early England uses for India rubber erasers
The text notes that India rubber used to erase pencil marks was known in England by 1770. A half inch cube priced at 3 shillings.
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India
England
Hood's Sarsaparilla Peculiar Merits and Claims
The ad asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla differs in three ways its special combination and processing create unique cures. It emphasizes outcomes over claims and invites readers to trust the medicine based on others’ results. It then shifts to note the Cannes to Genoa railroad ride as a remarkable journey.
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Hood
Cannes
Genoa
Drummond Lightning Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Drummond Lightning Remedy as a guaranteed cure for rheumatism, claiming one bottle is worth many and offering two bottles by express for five dollars. It notes the firm as Drummond Medicine Co. of 48 Maiden Lane, New York, and seeks agents.
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Drawmond
Express
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
New York
Noted Minstrel Credits Lightning Remedy Cure
A former business manager for Irish comedian W. J. Scanlan, M. T. Skiff, credited Drummond's Lightning Remedy with curing his rheumatism after years of pain. The ad touts unsolicited testimonials from prominent figures and offers two large bottles for five dollars via Drummond Medicine Co. in New York with agent opportunities.
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M. T. Skiff
W. J. Scanlan
Drummond
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
New York
Inca Population Compared to Today and Farm Supply Ad
Population claim about the Incas being twelve times current. Cures and preventive disease claims for livestock. Advice on feeding two to three times weekly to keep stock in fine condition and ready for spring work. Full pound packages priced at 25 cents sold by J. E. Sturgis. Mention of one man making 6,000 tin cans daily with improved machinery.
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J. E. Sturgis
A Quarter Century Test Of King’s New Discovery
A column extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for throat chest and lung diseases with a 25 year track record and money back guarantee. It promises relief or refunds, notes trial bottles free at Charles C. Denam’s drug store, and lists large sizes of 50c and 1.00. Also mentions fifteen species of American wood that sink when perfectly seasoned.
The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments Sold Here
An 19th century advert promotes a salve claiming cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, price two cents per box, sold by Charley C. Deam. The note adds a remark about Hindoo temple collections where an elephant passes a basket.
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Charley C. Deam
Dr Wells New Cough Cure Promoted for Families
An advertisement urges families to keep Dr Wells New Cough Cure on hand for sudden colds cough and croup. It claims the remedy is pleasant safe and effective and notes a 25 cent price sold by J E Sturgis.
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Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
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Blackbird
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Silick Samuel
John Kreps
W. French
R. Kreps
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Cupp
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Phenix
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Bee
George
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Oplinger & Hecker
John
Albion
Idaho
H.C. Arnold & CO
IHC
Arnold & CO
C. Arnold & Co
Tivo
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Forst Brothers
Morris
Liniment
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Bucklen
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