04 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
1
An article critiques Indiana law allowing druggists to sell vinous liquors in quart quantities for medicinal or scientific purposes with written prescriptions. It argues the provision enables abuse, notes penalties, and calls for tighter reforms and a no tolerance stance to create a boozeless Connersville.
Fred S Walker son of Mrs J Walker died at his East Connersville home Sunday afternoon after about four years with tuberculosis. Born October 8, 1882 he learned barbering and briefly ran a grocery with his brother. He married Fannie Davis in 1902 and leaves a widow and one surviving child. Funeral at Main Street M E church conducted by Rev W F Smith, Interment Union Cemetery at Lyons Station.
Advice urges making homes bright with sunlit rooms and warm hearts. A gloomy resident is likened to a dead funeral march, while cheerful, faith filled living brings peace. Plan to keep troubles from family spaces and center life on love joy and sunshine.
The Squire notes new pumps at Allegater Square and the court house since the town went dry. A photographer was here giving free pictures last week and this week an agent is giving away a dictionary.
The Rushville American contends that after licensed saloons were abolished soft drink rooms persist and often use blinds. It asserts such signs indicate hidden activity and urges proprietors to remove blinds to avoid suspicion. The piece notes frequent late hours and conspicuous customer demeanor as part of its reasoning.
Henry Osborne and a companion pursued a loose horse that broke free in the north part of town. The animal bolted down Central Avenue toward the south with a sulky aboard. The chase ended near the Webster Dairy about two miles below the city with no damage.
A column argues that educated women who work at home and in other tasks can be better mothers. It claims that domestic skills, intelligence, and good sense matter more than station or occupation, leading to less crime and fewer paupers. Love and spirit define motherhood, not job type.
A Success magazine writer claims the moon affects potato growth but federal agriculture researchers conclude planting timing and moon phase do not change yields. Uncle Sam’s department found potatoes grow equally well in dark or light moons, debunking the superstition.
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A dramatic portrait of Kansas Governor Stubbs, a rustic reformer who rose from hayseed to political firebrand. The piece details his shock at legislative machine politics, his surprising impact as a tornado against the old guard, and his status as both loved and hated among Kansans.
Sunday rain and melting snow raised the White Water, spilling over banks and filling the canal south of town. Big Williams Creek flooded near the south bridge while lower fields were cut off from traffic but crop damage remained limited. Residents considered the fills valuable for preventing worse losses and felt lucky no major damage occurred.
Indiana Fish and Game Commissioner Z T Sweeney says he cannot fulfill further orders for Hungarian partridges and Mongolian pheasants this spring. Importers cut the order from 3800 to 2800, leaving many farmers and neighboring states awaiting shipments. Since starting, about 18 000 birds have been released and an estimated 40 000 now roam the state.
Town of Rushville Jacksonia waits for happenings as residents cite steady optimism and steady drift toward change. The quip likens local mood to Mr. McCawber awaiting something to turn up in daily life.
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