Hicks Weather Theorist Fends Off Government Dismissals
The piece profiles Hicks a bold weather prophet who claims to know more than the U S Weather Bureau. It notes Uncle Sam’s denials of his long range forecasts and praises his daring approach as a sincere, if controversial, public figure. It mentions his July predictions and August outlook, with a neutral stance on his claims. The article also covers local happenings including Miss Luking's Millinery, a family illness, and a East Coast trip interest.
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Tri R. Fliss
St. Louis
Ticks
United States Weather Bureau
Sams
Hicks
Long Ra
Geverally
Weather Bureau
Icks
Courier
Poker Called Hohie Alexander White Dies at 93
Franklin county pioneer Alexander White of Blooming Grove died at home Tuesday aged 93. Born in Dearborn County in July 1824 he moved to Franklin County as a child and remained a longtime M E Church member, with funeral services held yesterday at the Blooming Grove church conducted by Rev. Sterrett. Dozens of relatives mourn the loss of a respected neighbor and citizen.
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Alexander White
Franklin County
Blooming Grove
M. E Church
Rev
Sterrett
Dearborn County
M. BE
Glooming Grove
Irrigated Montana Farmlands Show Rich Yields Under Carey Act
The article explains how government action and Carey Act irrigation opened Montana lands to settlers. It highlights astonishing yields in crops like wheat and rye, the deep intermountain soils awaiting irrigation, and the strong local demand for food in cities such as Butte Helena and Great Falls. It notes profits from dairy poultry eggs hay grains potatoes and vegetables, with markets close to mining towns and other centers.
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Montana
Aes
Intermountain
East
Middle West
Butte
Helena
Great Falls
Mason and Dixons Line
Neffs On Pleasure and Prospecting Trip to Florida
Charles W. Neff of this city and A. Y. Neff of Nulltown embark on a pleasure and prospecting trip to Florida and other Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Neff
A. Y. Neff
Nulltown
Florida
Funeral of Joseph J Little Held at First Presbyterian
The funeral for Joseph J. Little was conducted at the First Presbyterian church, with many relatives and neighbors in attendance. Little, born near Orange in 1848, was a prominent Connersville and Fayette County figure and early public servant, helping to found Fayette National Bank and serving as its cashier and later president, as well as leading the city school board for six years.
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Joseph J. Little
First Presbyterian Church
Connersville
Fayette County
Joseph T. Tittle
Orange
Samuel Little
South Carolina
Little
Dss
Joseph I. Little
D. W. Bidsee
Mcixee
My. Little
Death of Mrs. John Lamont in Skamakowa Washington
Laurel Review reports the death of Mrs. John Lamont of Skamakowa Washington from complications after years of illness. She was sister to Laurel Postmaster Lockwood and to Mrs. Cyrus Allison of Fayette County, and was well known locally. Her husband, John Lamont, formerly resided here and later worked in Washington coastal fishing and canning industries.
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Laurel Review
John Lamont
Skamakowa
Wash
Lockwood
Laurel
Cyrus Allison
Fayette County
Washington Strate
Rushville to Host Indiana Chautauqua Week
Rushville hosts one of Indiana’s ten Chautauquas beginning this morning with attendees from Rush and Fayette counties. Noted speakers include Miss Stone, Senator Dolliver, Richmond Hobson, Geo Hawes and Juliette Strauss. The event, supported by S and C rail rates, aims to uplift minds and souls.
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Indiana
Rushville
Rush County
Fayette County
Miss Stone
Senator Dolliver
Richmond P. Hobson
Geo. E. Hawes
Juliette Strauss
Indiana darts display at Smith Furniture by Ed Jackson
A fine window exhibit from Ed Jackson of Alquina is praised as one of the city’s best in East Connersville. Vine street and Main street have been oiled with a dust layer that is considered a success and no further oiling will be done this year.
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Indiana
Smith Furniture
Ed Jackson
Alquina
Vine Street
Main Street
Connersville
Opening chapters and features in this week’s Courier
The Weekly Courier shows a varied issue with the serial story TS TO THE PRIMITIVe by Rob ert Ames Bennet illustrated by Welters. It also includes a Sunday school lesson column, swine and horse care articles, Pretty Sonomer Models for women, and a pledge of a cleaner, sharper paper next week.
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Robert Ames Bennet
Welters
Courier
Mrs Perry Jackson Improving After Illness
Mrs Perry Jackson once of Alquina now in Richmond has been seriously ill with cancer but is reported to be improving and is thought to be on the path to full recovery pleasing her many friends in the county.
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Perry Jackson
Alquina
Richmond
Revival Services Planned by Ben Davis Creek Church
Revival meetings begin Sunday August 8 with evangelist F M Shearer of Angola Indiana in charge assisted by Frank C Huston singing evangelist of Indianapolis Huston a Fayette county native born near Orange later became a renowned composer A picture of Huston is featured in this issue
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Ben Davis Creek Christain Church
F. M. Shearer
Angola
Ind
Frank C. Huston
Indianapolis
Huston
Fayette County
Orange
Second Annual State Milk Convention Set for September
The State Board of Health will convene its second annual convention at the State House on September 7 and 8. Milk men butter makers wholesalers retailers milk inspectors health officers and others connected with sanitary milk production and distribution are urged to attend to learn about clean milk, butter standards, bovine tuberculosis testing, dairy barn construction, refrigeration methods, costs, and cooperative relations among stakeholders. Further information is provided by the State Food Commissioner.
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State Board of Health
State House
Indiana
Gasoline stove explosion harms Mrs McKay and son
Mrs Samuel McKay suffered severe burns to the face arms and chest when a gasoline stove exploded as she refilled the tank after turning off the fire. Her son Muriel was also badly burned on the arms. A nearby curtain burned. the fire department arrived after the blaze had been extinguished.
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Samuel McKay
RichKay
Muriel
Pretty Shower for Pearl Thomas Bride-to-Be
Miss Pearl Thomas was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Bertha Burris Hazel Riggs Ethel Jones and Florence Hapner at the former home on Thursday afternoon. The event featured a musical program two instrumentals and a vocal solo with abundant gifts for the prospective bride Allen McCrory on August 12. Refreshments were served and decorations included potted plants and garden flowers.
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Bertha Burris
Hazel Riggs
Ethel Jones
Florence Hapner
Pearl Thomas
Allen McCrory
Kennedy and Kennedy and Young Families Visiting
Ed Kennedy and wife of Pittsburg Pennsylvania are visiting J L Kennedy and family. Mrs Elizabeth Young of Eaton Ohio was the guest of J B Young and wife this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kennedy
Pittsburg
J. L. Kennedy
Elizabeth Young
Eaton, Ohio
J. B. Young
Albert Bradburn Ends Life Early Wednesday Night
Local report notes Albert Bradburn died by suicide at an early hour on Wednesday night. Authorities调查 are unclear, with no immediate details on location or motive available. The case is being reviewed by local officials.
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Albert Bradburn
Mount farm resident dies by own hand
Albert Bradburn, living with wife and son Frank on the Mount farm north of the city, died Wednesday evening from carbolic acid poisoning. He returned from Indianapolis earlier that day, purchased the poison, and ended his life on the front porch. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at the residence, with interment in the city cemetery.
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Albert Bradburn
Mount Farm
Mr. Bradburn
Frank
Mount Foun
Indianapolis
Neighbury
Bradburn
Bauer
City Cemetery
Trappers Warned On Wild Bird Protection
Deputy Game Warden Harle warns under the 1905 act that killing trapping or selling wild birds or their nests is unlawful with fines from 10 to 50 dollars. Deputies statewide will arrest violators and favor reports from Indiana Hurricane Association and Indiana Audubon Society to prompt action.
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RE. E. Harle
Indianapolis
Indiana Hurriane Associa
Indiana Audubon Society
Ben Lamb Visits Cincinnati on Wednesday
Ben Lamb was in Cincinnati on Wednesday visiting friends, according to reported sightings. Local observers noted his presence around social spots in the city.
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Ben Lamb
Cincinnat
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Luking
Central Avenue
Miss Luking
Miss Tuking
Chicago
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J. Meniel
Waterloo Town
Buffalo
Hohie
Alex White
Joseph L Little
Lamont
Ghautaugua
City Park
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Ben Davis Creek
Murret
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