Poultry Show Seeks County Support and Public Interest
The coming coining poultry show hinges on support from enterprising breeders and county fanciers. Farmers with mixed stock should attend to benefit from the event. A strong county turnout could make the annual show a lasting public enterprise. Henry W. Denbo, Secy. Also notes a 1900 census listing 21,329,819 voting age males in the United States, with 2,326,255 illiterate and 5,102,534 foreign born.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Henry W. Denbo
Sec’y
United States
Winter Excursion Rates From Southern Railway
Excursion rates on sale October 15 1901 to principal winter resorts of the South and Southwest. For full information inquire at any arvent Southern Railway office. Valid nov2-6w.
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Southern Railway
Corydon Wagon Impresses at Tri State Exhibit
Keller Mfg Co and partners return from Cincinnati show praising the Corydon wagon. The sample sold to T J Turley of Owensboro with two car loads already moved. John Deere Plow Co. and Kansas City firm show strong interest as Ohio Hardware Association heads join as agent O M Scott. Hamilton County area urged to support local enterprise and Harrison county. In other news Comptroller R J Tracewell plans Evansville law practice after leaving office with an offer from a local firm.
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Messrs
W. H
Fd Keller
H. B. Chilcote
S. D. Bartley
Keller Mfg. Co
Tri- State
Cincinnati
T. J. Turley
Owensboro
O. M. Scott
Marysville
Ohio Hardware Association
Kansas City
John Deere Plow Co
Washington
R. J. Tracewell
Treasury Department
Indianapolis Sentinel
Evansville
Red Mill Listed for Shipstuff, Corn, Oats and Hay
Shipping notes show consignments of corn oats and hay at the Red Mill. Trade items include shipstuff for storage or transport. Local buyers and merchants monitor the yard for prices and availability.
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Red Mill
Corydon's Founding Tale and Demographic Note
The article reproduces a Jan 1 1897 Souvenir piece on Corydon founded 1808 by William Henry Harrison named for Miss Jennie Smith. It recounts Vincennes’ naming, Smith cabin, and Corydon as county seat. It also notes population trends of people of color, with data suggesting growth since slavery. It ends with an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
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Corydon
William Henry Harrison
Jennie Smith
Edward Smith
Gen. Harrison
Smith
Vincennes
Miss Smith
Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner
Burglary at Wm McDonalds House Near Town
Thieves broke into Wm McDonalds northwest of town last Saturday afternoon while the family was away. Items stolen include Mr McDonalds hat his wife's ring 55 cents and pantry goods. A cap left behind may ID suspects. Bloodhounds followed a trail to a nearby woods before it was lost amid dry leaves. Neighbors report other petty pilfering and warn offenders.
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Wm. McDonald
Mr. Me
Messrs. Harmon and Barnett
Depauw
Committees Named for the 3d Congressional District
The following constitute the committee for the 3d Congressional District: John N. Martin E. E. Erwin and Joseph Shea of Scottsburg John Zimmerman and Eugene F Cunningham Cannelton Dr W R McMahan Huntingburg W E Cox Jasper Jerre L Suddarth and W L Luckett English Thomas J Wilson and Charles W Thomas Corydon Amos Stout and Thomas B Buskirk Paoli Dr H C Hobbs and Dr R J Wilson Salem John Zulauf and M Z Stannard Jeffersonville and George Borgerding and Robert W Morris New Albany.
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3D Congressional District
John N. Martin
E. E. Erwin
Joseph Shea
Scottsburg
John Zimmerman
Eugene F. Cunningham
Cannelton
W. R. McMahan
Huntingburg
W. E. Cox
Jasper
Jerre L. Suddarth
W. L. Luckett
English
Thomas J. Wilson
Charles W. Thomas
Corydon
Amos Stout
Thomas B. Buskirk
Paoli
H. C. Hobbs
Wireless link spans 150 miles between sister ships
The Lucania and Campania established a mid ocean wireless telegraph link, exchanging news for three hours as they sailed eastward and westward. The distance between them held at 150 miles with passengers sharing news from two continents.
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Luciania
Campania
Bargain Sale Opens For Wool Faced Mackintoshes
The W. H. Keller Co offers large discount on men’s wool faced mackintoshes reducing price from 4 dollars to 2 dollars and 50 cents. Limited stock and sizes available at sale.
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Jac
W. H. Keller Co
Gas Leases Revived in Harrison County Area
A Owensboro capital syndicate is leasing land in Tobacco Landing and nearby Ohio river locales aiming to bore for gas soon. Plans include piping gas across the river to Louisville if adequate supply is found. Local wells already operate, with many farms using gas for lighting and fuel.
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Owensboro
Tobacco Landing
Ohio River
Louisville
Population of Indiana Shows Growth and Saloons
A statement from the State Statistician dated the 21st reports Indiana’s population at 2,516,462. Saloons total 4,392 statewide, or one per 473 residents and one per 151 voters, with Brown and Steuben counties having no saloons in 1900. The Christmas issue of The Delineator is praised for its beauty and varied content.
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State Statistician
Indiana
Brown and Steuben
Delineator
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Boys' Breeches Auction at Keller's
Boys' black Sunday Breeches sizes 27x27 to 20x30 worth 1 dollar to close at six. Auction held at Keller's department store.
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Keller’s
Frugal Advice and Moral Counsel From Daily Life
A compact editorial urging cheerful living and care for home and books. It warns against cheap candy and urges tidying, repairing, and fueling with dry stove wood. It advocates patience with wayward youth, offering second chances and fostering reform through earnest, loving actions.
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonite Formula Clarified
An old warning notes the bottle shows the formula as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. The claim No Cure No Pay is included, with a patent or novelty phrasing. The text emphasizes the product’s simple ingredients and a buyer beware caveat.
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Grove
Novit-Ly
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