Poverty to Purchase Toll Pike Discussed at Corydon Meeting
A large Corydon court house meeting on August 22 urged buying the Corydon to New Albany toll road segments in Harrison and Franklin townships. A Board of Commissioners petition and appraisers step is planned for September term. Barnum and Bailey circus heads to Louisville on September 4 with 400 top acts and a miles-long train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Franklin Township
W. J. Bullett
A. G. Ward
I. A. Ulen
Harrison Township
Henry Zabel
C. A. Kannapel
William Wauswald
A. R. Connor
F. A. Bullett
Corydon
New Albany
Floyd County
Harrison
Franklin
Cardus claims to cure female troubles and restore energy
A testimonial from Adel Georgia by Mrs. C J Rents describes relief from fem ale troubles after using Cardus. She says lying down caused breathing difficulty and exhaustion, but after following directions she can work and suffers no more. Cardus is said to address backaches headaches nervousness and weakness, and to relieve and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel
C. J. Rents
Cardus
Savings and Loan Association urging more savers
Fragmentary text urges individuals to buy shares and save regularly, promoting the habit of saving. It encourages action by stating you can do it if you will and mentions a page marker 319. The incomplete passage limits further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan Association
Edwards Coon and Lillie Edwards Wed in Corydon Office
Edwards Coon of Norris City Illinois and Stephen Cogn of Elsworth Indiana wed in Corydon Clerk's office with Rev J A McKamey presiding. Both had prior marriages and the groom worked in Ram sey making ties. They plan to reside together likely in Norris City.
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Lillie Edwards
Norris City
Illinois
Stephen Cogn
Elsworth
Ind
Corydon
J. A. McKamey
Presbyterian Church
Ramsey
Stomach Relief by Stomach and Liver Tablets
H M Young Peters, editor of The Sun Lake View Ohio, reports intense stomach distress before using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says initial doses gave relief and the second bottle restored a new stomach and overall health. Also mentions The Martin Hotel offering clean rooms meals and good service.
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H. M. Young Peters
The
the Sun
Lake View
Ohio
Chamberlain
Martin Hotel
Brady area honors two citizens with new railroad point names
The Brady Standard reports Brewster siding between Brady and Menard named for Santa Fe engineer BR Brewster. Hundley crossing on Frisco renamed August 1 after Brady resident Trindley. Sellman name dropped due to Santa Fe station naming and Lometa extension. Roscoe C. Brewster, son of Mrs. A W Brewster, has long worked for Santa Fe.
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Brady
Brewster
Menard
Santa Fe
Hundley
Frisco
Sellman
Santa Ire
Sellman Ranch
Lometa
Trindley
Texas) Standard
Roscoe C. Brewster
A. W. Brewster
The
Santa Fe R. R
Rain Revives Desolate Corydon Farmlands After Dry Spell
Heavy showers last Thursday night and Friday broke a long dry period around Corydon. Vegetation suffered with pasture scarce and cattle fed, but renewed rains revived some grass and helped late corn and ground condition. Farmers expect better pasture and wheat sowing prospects as fields recover.
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Corydon
The Farmers Guide Free Offer to Three Months Free
The Farmers Guide invites readers who owe subscriptions or advertising to pay at least one dollar to receive three months free. The weekly agricultural paper promises at least twenty pages each Saturday and urges delinquents to settle accounts to meet expenses.
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Farmers’ Guide
Herrofore
Goin' 10 See the Circus Worthwhile World Class Display
A vivid notice extolling a circus tour highlighting a year old giraffe born in America and a vast menagerie. The show features 4100 artists from 32 nations, 50 clowns, and acts by renowned European acts with elephants, seals, and acrobats. The spectacle covers fourteen acres with numerous supporting facilities.
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Harrison County
Louisville
Bumbeeno
America
John Dueanders
England
Fonelli Company
Siegrist-Silbon
Jupiter
Charlesf
Georgetty
Les Deko
Les Silvas
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Washington
Europe
Charles the
John Ducander
Winston
Konyot
Fonelli
Barnum and Bailey
Tracewell hailed as nerviest man in Washington over post office clash
Aug 25 Indianapolis Star reports Robert J. Tracewell controller of the treasury from Corydon Indiana challenged President Taft over restoring a post office at New Decatur Alabama. Tracewell says the President had no right to appoint a postmaster without postmaster general concurrence and that salary and duties hinge on official action after Sept 1. The piece notes no constitutional appeal from the treasury controller.
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Wastincton
United States
Robert J. Tracewell
Corydon
Ind
Treasury
Washington
Tracewell
Sideheuck
William A. Warner
New Decatur
Ala
Taft
Warner
Senate
the Treasury
Indianapolis Star
Warder Bussabarger’s Tenth Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bussabarger entertained many youngsters for Warder’s tenth birthday on a Friday afternoon August 18. Guests from Indianapolis included Harold Donald and Henry Colvin. A lawn table offered oranges, candy, cake, ice cream, and watermelon for the group. Warder received many post cards and the gathering included family and friends such as Mrs. Elizabeth Peper and Mrs. Nell Bussabarger.
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Otto Bussabarger
Warder
Roy Stauth
Russel Bussabarger
Earl Good
Clarence
Clyde
Andrew Engleman
Harold Donald
Henry Colvin
Indianapolis
Alma Sonner
Margie Bussabarger
Lola Bussabarger
Elizabeth Peper
Ns. C. Peterson
Nell Bussabarger
Grace Good
U B Annual Conference Opens in Washington Indiana
The Indiana conference of the United Brethren church meets in its eighty third annual session at Washington September 6 with Bishop G M Mathews of Chicago presiding. Mayor and city leaders will address the conference on opening night. Presiding elder W E F Snyder greets. Snyder reports three new church houses under construction and multiple remodelings and rededications along with increased church contributions.
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Indiana
Miners Find Low Harness Prices in Scarce Market
Amid scarce supplies miners report unusually low prices for harness goods and repairs. Experts note market tightness persists but costs for essential gear have dropped, aiding workers facing high overall living costs.
Cardui praised by Virginia reader for womanly relief
A Virginia reader, Mrs. Mary A. Van dyke of Peskins, reports severe 40 day female troubles and weakness before taking Cardui. She says she improved quickly and is now well, endorsing Cardui as a woman’s tonic. Also a reminder to check dinner baskets at the Fair.
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Peskins
Mary A. Vandyke
Cardui
Mystery Coroner Nye Receives Insurance Inquiry in Rosewood Death
A dead man found in the Ohio River near Rosewood on June 11 prompts County Coroner W. S. Nye to receive a letter from the Equitable Life Assurance Society seeking details. The inquiry concerns life of Henry Hopson Spears, with doubts arising whether the drowned man was Spears or another stranger who registered on a Rosewood boat. Some believe Spears may still be alive.
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Ohio River
Rosewood
W.S. Nye
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Nye
Henry Hopson Spears
Spears
Henry Hopson
Shale deposits and Bloomington resources highlighted
The Commercial Club of Bloomington publishes W S Blatchley report on Knobstone shales in Monroe County. It notes thicknesses from 471 to 659 feet, Bloomington’s rail access and coal, and Bloomington’s suitability for large clay plants. Hopkins Fertilizer Co at New Albany expands bone grinding and fertilizer mixing capacity in 1909 with Harrison county agents.
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Commercial Club of
Bloomington
Monroe County
W. S. Blatchley
Indiana
Renssaleer
Jasper County
Ohio River
New Albany
Court House Yard
Amercia
Hopkins Fertilizer Company
Ind
West
Harrison County
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Pike Meeting
Barnum
Ctt
Izens
Harrison and
Frank
Lin Townships
Edwards Coon
Brewster and Hundley
Dreuth
the Farmers Guide Free
Nervy
Tait
U. B
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