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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
3
Helen C. Candee urges daughters to show daily affection for mothers, noting a bond formed by compliments and shared tasks. She cautions against taking mothers for granted as age dulls their powers, and urges ongoing kindness to keep families joyful and connected.
The Farmers Anti Auto Protective Society agrees a new code for drivers. It mandates tarpaulin camouflage matching scenery on approach, secret speed limits with ten dollar per mile penalties, escalating fines for causing a team to flee, distant horn signaling before blind corners, and periodic explosive signals. Cars must blend with seasons by color, and if a horse blocks progress, the machine must be hastily dismantled and parts hidden.
A fragmented column style item compiles assorted reader quotes and observations. It mentions religious criticism, fashion shifts to indecent dress, local weed cutting, Lincoln pennies, friendship honesty, labor leadership, and a satirical jab at police courts with remarks about the unemployed. It ends with an ad for a country produce buy at the Square Deal Store on Walnut Street.
The Indiana State Fair schedules races from September 6 with purses totaling 37600. Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maude C aim to set world records under starter Dick Wilson who could earn up to 3500 if records fall. The slate includes 195 entries from multiple states led by renowned stables and national figures, with start conditions overseen by C. H. Anthony and American Trotting Association rules.
A witty verse notes a couple quarreling over store advertising. The husband recalls a cheaper cushion, while the wife laments the lack of promotion. The piece satirizes sales tactics on bargain days at Stanley's.
A city note invites visitors to Square Deal Grocery and Nation store at 819 Walnut Street with a friendly assurance We will treat you right. The fragment ends with a nonsensical number 529
Eight thousand government positions open with high pay and short hours. Men over 18 with basic education can take exams on Nov 17 in this vicinity. Civil Service instructors offer free guidance from Department 273 Rochester, N.Y. Write for details.
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