Miraculous California Fishing Day Ends With Monster Catch
Uncle Joe Bullett and Lee Pitman wintering in California sail from Long Beach in a glass bottom boat for a day of fishing. A huge sea monster bites, drags them toward a wreck, they survive by clinging to debris, and land the giant fish alive after a dramatic struggle.
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Uncle Joe Bullett
Lee Pitman
California
Goa
Pacific Ocean
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Uncle Joe
Mr. Pitman
Letter to Democrats Seeks Third District Commissioner Nomination
A Democrat urges party members to support his candidacy for Commissioner of the Third District before the convention. He pledges to run public business squarely and economically and asks neighbors for their trust and help on convention day.
Pay Up Promptly or Face Collection
A notice warns of hundreds of small overdue accounts and sets February 15 as the payment deadline. After that date, remaining balances will be handed to a collector. The message urges prompt settlement and notes leniency has been shown.
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Joux
Tsiennine
Diaggist
Try a loaf of Fried and Shuck's bread today
A local note invites readers to sample Fried and Shuck's freshly baked bread, highlighting its crusty exterior and soft interior. Visitors can purchase warm loaves at the shop offering daily specials and a friendly, quick-service environment.
We Are For Zenor Harrison County Support
The Democratic note endorses Zenor as a loyal, honest, capable Congressman for Harrison County. It lauds his manly character and faithful service to constituents, arguing he is now positioned to best help them.
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Zenor
Harrison County
Harrison
Fiee
Congress
Iis
Luckiest Man in Arkansas Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
H L Stanley of Bruno declares he is the luckiest man in Arkansas after his wife's health improved from a five year coughing and lung bleeding episode with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He notes improvement after one bottle and full cure after twelve. Available at L A Riley & Son druggists with trial bottle free. priced 50 cents and 1.00. February.
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Arkansas
H. L. Stanley
Bruno
Dr. King
L. A. Riley & Son
From Missouri Best Flour and Feed Found Here
Readers are advised where to obtain flour feed hay and supplies in Missouri with a prompt promise of quality and care from Red Mill, followed by a garbled plea for an order.
Guaranteed Cure for Piles and Poultry Feed Notice
An 1890s style ad offers a guaranteed cure for piles with Pazo Ointment and a refund by druggists if not cured in 6 to 14 days. It also promotes J J. Bullett & Son's poultry and stock feed at 131- 8w, advertising market pay rates for nogs and livestock products.
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J J. Bullett & Son
Cox's Outrageous Methods Prompt Local Warning
From Perry county sources comes a denunciation of Cox and allies for tactics in the recent primary. Critics say posters claimed Zenor carried votes by precincts, a claim labeled a deliberate fabrication. They describe intimidation of an Auditor candidate and urge Harrison county voters to insist on a square deal.
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Perry County
Cox
Zenor
Harrison County
Naval cadet Worth Foster dismissed over hazing at Annapolis
Washington correspondent reports Worth W. Foster of New Albany dismissed from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis for hazing. Foster would have graduated next month after recently completing an invention claimed to greatly aid naval warfare. His collapsible warhead for torpedoes allegedly alters impact to trigger charges more effectively. The Navy’s ordnance department at Newport reportedly tested similar warhead concepts by Lester.
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Washington
Worth W. Foster
New Albany
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Foster
Ordinance Department of the May
Lester
Newport. A
Youthful Bigamist Sentenced to Indeterminate Term
Alonzo Perry aged twenty four was convicted of bigamy in Newcastle and sent to the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville for a term of from one to five years. His two wives were present at trial and he planned to seek a new trial. He is a Knightstown resident.
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Alonzo Perry
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Uwo
Knightstown
Ind
Newcastle
Henry County
Derry
Stashville
Susen Johnson
Peres
Taps for the Veterans
Washington reports that in the last six months taps have sounded over the graves of 28 006 Civil War pensioners. Pension Commissioner Warner notes this shows veterans rapidly diminishing. The total pensioners as of December 31 stood at 679 234.
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Washington
Warner
Candlemas Tied to Ground Hog Day Traditions
The piece notes February 2 as Ground Hog Day and Candlemas in the church calendar, marking Virgin Mary observance. A European tradition links Candlemas sun with winter’s fate, stating clear skies mean more cold weeks and clouds and rain predict winter’s end.
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England
Europe
Committee Report of Union Meetings with Total Collections
Committee notes total union meeting collections of 35.68 dollars with 9.08 dollars allocated to churches. The treasurer C. M. Miller authorized 82.27 dollars. Signatories include H. J. Black A. M. Irvine W. W. Moore and John Heth.
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C. M. Miller
H. J. Black
A. M. Irvine
W. W. Moore
John Heth
New Albany Firefighters Barred from Saloons on Duty
Fire Chief John Kraft orders New Albany fire department members to avoid saloons at all times while on duty. Each firefighter receives one day off per month, but otherwise must stay out of saloons.
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New Albany Fire Department
John Kraft
Lame Back Relief Promoted By Pain Balm
A remedy for rheumatic muscle pain is Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied two or three times daily with vigorous rubbing. If needed a dampened flannel compress is advised. Sold by C. R. Watson successor to E. B. Crosier & Co.
Public Sale Of His Late Father’s Property
YVhe ander signs will sell at public sale at the residence of the late Henry JT Brown in Scott township. Friday February 16 horses cattle hogs farm machinery buggies wagons house hold and kitchen furniture. The usual terms are given. teb7 iw Jonx W. Brown
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Ander
Henry JT. Brown
Scott Township
Jonx W. Brown
Itching Piles Relief Sale Endorsed Local Ad
If you know someone troubled by this distressing ailment, tell him to try Chamberlain's Salve. It gives instant relief. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by C. R. Watson, successor to E. Crosier & Co. fely.
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Chamberlain
C. R. Watson
E. 5. Crosier & Co
Salesamen Wanted for Our Protect tovea SmE Women
Recruitment notice seeking sales personnel for women protection service with a 81000 policy pass and emergency tiers. Mentions free gift with exchange, renewal contracts, and a registry in Cleveland Ohio.
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Esis
Winsiow
Pea Arantre Registry Co
Cleveland
Telegraphy training offered by Indiana institute ad
Young people sought telegraphy skills. Railroads and telegraph firms need operators. Six months course with tuition, telegraphy, typewriting, board and room priced at $91. reduced possible. Catalogue free. Dodge's Institute, Monroe St, Valparaiso, Indiana.
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Dodge’s Institute
Monroe St
Valparaiso
Indiana
New Albany District Sends Many Students to Colleges
The New Albany M E District under Dr. John Poucher notes a high youth showing from Floyd Washington Orange Harrison Crawford Dubois and Perry counties with 102 district students at State University Purdue and State Normal plus many at Depauw Moore's High College and other colleges. The piece mentions a reversed $2000 judgment against the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway and reports on Governor Hanly's efforts regarding Daniel Storms Secretary of State and a proposed special legislative session, plus fertilizer reps and Washington county Democratic primaries on March 9.
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New Albany Medger
New Albany
M. E
John Poucher
Depauw University
Moore’s High College
State University
Purdue University
State Normal
Floyd
Washington
Orange
Harrison
Crawford
Dubois
Perry
Indiana
Bernard A. Coll
Jeffersonville
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Chicago and
Indianapolis
Mr. Coli
Hanly
Daniel Storms
Carter
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Storms
Death of John Shaffer at New Middletown
John Shaffer died of heart trouble at his daughter Mrs. Roscoe Miller’s home last Friday. Born in Louisville, he came to the county as a boy and was 61. Survived by four children including Charles Shaffer and Roscoe Miller of this place, Ivan Shaffer of Louisville, and Etta Shakespeare of Virginia. Funeral at the Catholic church, Cedar Hill Cemetery interment.
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John Shaffer
Roscoe Miller
Shaffer
New Middletown
Louisville
Charles I
Ivan Shaffer
Etta Shakespeare
Virginia
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Death of Zelma Miller at 13 in Washington Township
Zelma Miller daughter of Eli and spouse died Tuesday evening January 30 aged 13 years 27 days. She possessed a cheerful disposition and will be missed by relatives and friends. A member of the U S church at Valley City she joined last fall. Funeral Thursday conducted by Rev Toombs remains laid to Cross Roads burying grounds.
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Zelma Miller
Eli Miller
Washington Township
U. S. Church
Valley City
Toombs
Cross Roads
New Albany Seeks Seats of Justice in Federal Plan
New Albany residents react to a proposed House bill dividing Indiana into seven judicial districts. It would require annual equal-term courts in Indianapolis Terre Haute Muncie Evansville Madison Fort Wayne and Hammone with New Albany dropped and Muncie Madison added. The measure sparks local debate over rotation and transportation access amid changes in district seats and a shifting political landscape.
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New Albany
Congress
House of Representatives
Indiana
Anderson
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Muncie
Evansville
Madison
Fort Wayne
Hammone
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Peterhnreini
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