Pension Bureau reports for year ending June 30 last
Commissioner Evans releases figures from all pension agents detailing the fiscal year ending June 30. The two year appropriation remained 144 million dollars each year with 138,531,494 spent in 1901, 69,354 more than 1900. Pension roll rose to 997,834, deaths totaled 38,082, and 45,710 claims were filed for Spanish American War pensions with 7,086 allowed and 7,059 rejected.
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Evans
The
Pension Bureau
Timber famine warned by London Arts Society speaker
Dr. W Schlich warned of an impending timber shortage and urged systematic increases in world supply. He proposed cultivating timber on waste land like crops, noting forests could become valuable resources. He cited walnuts as a model and claimed forest-raising can be profitable for those starting in youth, benefiting future generations.
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W. Schlich
London Society of Arts
Memorial services for Bishop Daniel Shuck held in Corydon
At the Christian church in Corydon a Sabbath service at 10 30 a m on July 28 will honor Bishop Daniel Shuck who died in California. A native of the county he began his ministry here and many friends and relatives reside nearby. Rev J T Hobson D D of Oden Ind will conduct the services and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Christian Church
Corydon
Daniel Shuck
California
J. T. Hobson
D. D
Oden
Ind
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
The notice urges use of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve to heal piles quickly and permanently and warns against counterfeit products sold by other sellers, attributed to L. A. Riely & Son.
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DeWitt
L. A. Riely & Son
Strawberries at Burnville A Growing and Profitable Industry
The Burnville area has developed a profitable strawberry business with about 4 500 24 quart cases shipped to Chicago and northern markets. Six cents a gallon is paid for picking, about 250 pickers work, costing 1500 to 1800 dollars, boosting local income and circulation. New beds were planted this spring, signaling strong demand, and Chicago agents hail Burnville berries as top fruit for the market.
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Burnville
Chicago
Tennessee
Illinois
Michigan
Chicago Commission
Watson Dies After Illness At 78 In Heth Township
James B. Watson of Heth township dies after a short illness aged 78 years nine months. Survived by six sons and three daughters including John Henry and Robert G. Funeral at Mt. Zion with Rev. Hobson officiating. Also notes Roscoe Miller of the Detroit baseball club has five wins in 17 starts and may lead the league. crops damaged by breuth. upcoming Musselman church ice cream supper on July 27 and a basket meeting at Union Chapel in Boone township on August The final line appears truncated.
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James B. Watson
Heth
John Henry
Robert G
Winfield Scott
Curry
Mt. Zion
Hobson
Roscoe Miller
Detroit Baseball Club
American Association
Roscoe
Association
Family reunion after ten days at Camp Horse Shoe
Major W Funk and family along with Dr M C Popham and family returned last Saturday from a ten day outing at Camp Horse Shoe.
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W. Funk
M. C. Popham
Camp Horse Shoe
Missouri Governor Proclaims Statewide Prayer for Rain
By gubernatorial proclamation, Missouri called for public prayer across the state last Sunday asking residents to seek rain. The appeal framed prayer as a collective effort to ease drought conditions and support agricultural needs.
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Missouri
Indiana Reformatory Findings on 500 Inmates Revealed
Secretary of the Indiana Board of State Charities reported at Detroit that half the 500 inmates of Jeffersonville’s reformatory lacked home training and education. Illiteracy ran 13.2 percent. 50.2 percent did not reach 4th grade. 81.8 percent used tobacco. 62.4 percent drank liquor. 57.2 percent missed Sunday school. 81.2 percent lacked trades. 50.4 percent were unemployed when crime occurred. Emphasizes prevention through school church and home.
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Indiana Board of State Charities
National Educational Association
Detroit
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Indiana
DeWitts Early Risers Promote Blood Purity
An advertisement for DeWitt's Early Risers claims the pill provokes liver and bowel action to cleanse the body and aid recovery. It emphasizes ease of use and lack of griping, credited to L. A. Riely & Son.
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DeWitt
L. A. Riely & Son
Corydon Defeats Marengo In Baseball Clash 19-12
Corydon beat Marengo 19 to 12 after a strong rally in the second inning. Bird toed the mound for Corydon and Wilson for Marengo, with Corydon earning 12 runs off Bird and 8 off Wilson. Gate receipts were $15.85.
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Marengo
Bird
Wilson
Innings
Corydon
Scott Byron
Riley
Brewster
Black
Consistency in Taste and Reading Habits
The author argues readers should not demand personalized content. A newspaper should offer diverse material to satisfy many tastes, while individuals preferring only their own views should create and read their own edition.
Leaving the Farm and Census Decline of Farm Life
The article notes 37 percent of the U S population lives in urban areas over 4000. It argues this shows decadence of farm life and that eastern farms are abandoned with similar trends expected in the west. It counters claims of farmer prosperity by implying it accompanies depopulation.
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United States
Population of Harrison County Towns by Census Office
Census bulletin lists town populations in Harrison County for 1900 and compares with 1890. Towns include Corydon Crandall Elizabeth Laconia Lanesville Mauckport New Amsterdam New Middletown and others. unincorporated villages are excluded from the list.
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Harrison County
Corydon
Ty Crandall
Elizabeth
Laconia
Lantesville
Mauckport
New Amsterdam
Eau Tap
New Middletown
Romance of the Wheat Pit The End of the Dea!
Will Payne writes an unusually good business serial for the Saturday Evening Post based on a famous Chicago Board of Trade transaction. A romantic love thread runs through a stern tale of trading and risk in the wheat pit.
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Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Chicago Board of Trade
Will Payne
Round Trip Fare Deal Via Monon Route Readers
Travel offer from Chicago with a two way fare for the Monon Route valid July 25 to 28. Return by July 30 with ticket deposit at agent and extended validity to August 24. Also includes a testimonial endorsing Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by John Beam of West Middlesex and a promotional claim for digestion.
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Chicago
Monon
John Beam
West Middlesex
L. A. Ripty & Son
Andrew Cunningham's Daughter Gravitates to Ill Lung Condition
Andrew Cunningham reports his only daughter is dangerously ill with a lung condition. The family awaits medical updates as doctors assess the illness and potential treatment options.
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Andrew Cunningham
A Brilliant Social Evening At Applegate Lawn
Corydon hosted a brilliant affair on Mr Geo W Applegate Sr s lawn last Friday evening with an engaging program. Mrs Wilson s new story drew interest while Giles Mowrer played fine clarinet solos and the Corydon band offered fresh selections. Miss Cad Shuck Kittie Slemons Ruth Roberts and Mrs Wilson Cook performed piano pieces. Cake walk proved popular and nearly 45 dollars was raised. About 500 attended and enjoyed the event. Willard Zoliman and wife of New York attended.
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Geo. W. Applegate
Corydon
Applegate
Wilson
Giles Mowrer
Corydon Band
Cad Shuck
Kittie Slemons
Ruth Roberts
Louisville
Wilson Cook
Washington, D.C
Roberts
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Union Chapel
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of Education and Crime
Roger Brewster
Mr. Scott
BY. P. OU
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Roxie Shaffer
C. W. Conrad and
M. Griffin & Co’s
James Wilson
Edwardsville
Alver Ward
W. H. Keller Co
Anchor
Bullett Imp’t
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Alex Miller & Co
Wm. Gurtz
Depauw
Philippines
Clabhorn Best
Daniel Best
Central
Morris Smith
John Bennett
Harriett Smith
Henry Steerstetter
Palmyra
H. J. Friedly
L. M. Davis
Fish Cook
Minnie Burton
Bowling Green, Ky
M. E. Wright
John D. Winders
Alexandria
M. Griffin & Co
James Oliver
Bulleit Imp’t. Co
Commodore Boley
George Fleck
Scott Township
George Bickel
Franklin Lownship
Jennie Lee Watson
Adele Albrecht
Amos Lemmon
H. C. Fouts
Hardinsburg
Campbellsburg
White River
Cincinnati
Clay Hays
Sam Vogt
Spencer Lahue
Spencer Township
Bender & Wiseman
J. L. Zollman
Flora Zinsmeister
Pat Zollman
New Albany
Chas. Shaffer
Bullen Imp’. Co
James &Munger Buggies
C. B. Lowry and
Lexington, Ky
Kintner Hotel
Pfrimmer
Ed. Nolet
St. Louis
M. E
Court House Square
M.be
W. S. Shuck
St. Peter’s
W.T. Zenor
U. S. Fish Commission
Spencer
Lou Klebar
C. A. Watson’s
R. F. Davis
Buu
Ugrrr
Imp’t. Co
St. Peter's
Willard Zoliman
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