Street Medicine Swindle In Frankfort Tricked Public
A stranger sold patent medicines on Frankfort street corners and evenings. He accepted increasing sums from silver quarters to five dollar bills, then disappeared leaving hopeful holders with green tickets. The Indiana State Board of Health offers free circulars on disease prevention and sick room care, available by writing Indianapolis.
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Frankfort
Indiana State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
A Plea to Time for a Reclaimed Childhood
The speaker pleads with Time to return them to childhood, recalling a mother’s discipline and care, childhood loves and pains, and a wish to escape adult burdens. They lament aging, debt, and hard labor, seeking rest and a vanished innocence.
New Road Work Law Mandates Male Labor Draft
A new road work law compels males aged twenty one to fifty to perform two to four days of road work annually unless exempted for mental disability deafness or prior military service. Supervisors face fines for thistle neglect and may earn rewards for reporting violators.
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Philippines
Lisman and Ru Ride Bicycle to Sullivan Sunday
Max Lisman and Charley Ru rode bicycles to Sullivan on Sunday, according to the report.
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Max Lisman
Charley Rusinger
Sullivan
Razorback Lament on Kansas City Star Hog Death
Missouri farmer pleads with railroad claim agent after his razorback hog is killed by a train. The letter includes a humorous rhyme asking for ten dollars, but the company replies with a jokey refusal and a spoof epitaph stating Here lies a foolish swine.
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Missouri
Kansas City Star
June Weather Brings Warm Days and Swarming Bees
The month promises warm weather with bugs and bees active as plans for a bigger navy unfold. Flies are expected to drop down in the gravy amid the bustling season of love and busy schedules.
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Love
Not Much Improved Judge W W Moffett
Judge W W Moffett, long in Battle Creek Michigan for health, shows slow improvement from nervous trouble as doctors monitor his condition. The Knox County Democrat notes the gradual recovery process.
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W. W. Moffett
Battle Creek
Mich
Knox County
Carlisle Triumph Over Pleasantville In Local Baseball Game
Carlisle defeated Pleasantville 9 to 3 on Saturday at Whipps grove after a six run second inning, with solid Pleasantville pitching later. Umpire T. J. Deeble impressed spectators as Carlisle hosted an ice cream supper afterward, selling twenty gallons of cream and cakes for about eight dollars. The team then won 6 to 1 at Hutsonville Illinois Sunday.
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Whipps’ Grove
Carlisle
Pleasantville
Merom
Carlisle Boys
Pleasantville Battery
T. J. Deeble
Toy pistols banned by Indiana law ahead of Fourth
Indiana lawmakers outlaw toy pistols and cap devices with fines from ten to fifty dollars and up to twenty days in jail. In Oxford, Rev. Alfred Builta faces congregational vote on his future after owning an automobile, triggering a split amid farmers and church members.
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Indiana General Assembly
Alfred Builta
Christian Church
Oxford
Builta
Three Jolly Peddlers Travel for Summer Work
Frank Pickle and Travis Turbett from Bicknell Iowa arrive in the city en route to Charleston Ill. They will team with Frank Lisman of Carlisle to sell a Chicago house article series. The University boys expect profitable summer earnings to cover winter expenses.
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Frank Pickle
Travis Turbett
Bicknell
Iowa
Charleston
Ill
Frank Lisman
Carlisle
Chicago
Vincennes Capital
Children Day Observed at Methodist Church
Children day was observed at the Methodist church last Sunday night with a good audience. The program featured songs and recitations amid extensive flower decorations. A collection raised about $10 to aid needy children in starting life.
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Methodist Church
Wheat Harvest Yields Steady East and West of Town
Wheat crops in the area were largely undamaged by chinch bugs or rust. The western fields are harvested and eastern areas are shocked. Farmers expect yields around 20 bushels per acre, a solid return by current standards.
Birthday Party Honors Ellis Dekard At Mrs Ragsdale's Home
Mrs Florence Ragsdale hosted a birthday party at her home last Friday for boarder Ellis Dekard who turned 25. About 25 young guests joined in dancing games and music with ice cream cake and fruit refreshments served.
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Florence Ragsdale
Ellis Dekard
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Pilmer & Ridgway
C. L. Risinger
Meat Market
W.j.curtner
Stitzel
Indiana
Seon W. Hodges
John of
Linton
O. B. Willis
Oaktown
Maddon
Akins Son's
Ind
O.J. Steffy
Hadaon Township
Hutsonville
Preacher
R. W. Akin’s Son
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