Harrison Circuit Court Opens Grand Jury Term
The September term of Harrison Circuit Court convened with Judge Ridley presiding. Six men were sworn as Grand Jurors: Cunningham Bhatt Mitler Coleman Nultt Conrad. Johnson excused for home needs. Conrad replaced him. Foreman Cunningham led jury with Sheriff Miller, Prosecutor Brown and Deputy Holliday present. Three weeks of heavy work anticipated.
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Harrison
Ridley
Jefferson D. Cunningham
Andrew Bhatt
Sam C. Mitler
George W. Coleman
Eugene Nultt
George W. Conrad
William E. Johnson
Geo. W
Conrad
Grand Jury
Bruce Miller
Eli Miller
Chas. T. Brown
Jack” Holliday
Jeff
Cunningham
Richey
Revenue Law Impacts Grocers Inventory On Passage
On the day the revenue law passes, wholesale and retail dealers in coffee sugar tea molasses saccharine and similar goods must inventory all on hand with specific exemptions outlined in the measure.
Farm Straw Stack Burns Near Valley City
A straw stack on Elmer Cunningham's farm near Valley City burned early Saturday. The barn stood nearby and was undamaged. No wind aided efforts. rain and lightning likely caused the blaze, with damage limited to the stack.
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Elmer Cunningham
Valley City
Public Auction of Log Hauling Outfit in Corydon
For sale log hauling outfits to be sold at public auction next Saturday the 15th at 7 oclock p.m. at the livery stable of W I Shuck in Corydon. Two log teams a horse steam and mule team plus harness for game, two log wagons and chains for loading and hauling logs. J T Blunk.
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W.I. Shuck
Corydon
J. T. Blunk
Lost items of Dr Wolfe found on Chestnut Street
Dr Wolfe reports loss of a number card and a lamp with holder from his ear. Number 24927. He has traveled many roads and can’t recall where lost. Return articles to Dr Wolfe’s office on Chestnut Street for a reward.
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Priz. C. Wolfe
Dr. Wolfe
Chestnnut Street
Public Auction Near Rogers Camp Ground
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence two miles west of Rogers Camp Ground on September 22 1917 at 10 o clock A M Items include stock farming implements hay household goods and many clothing articles Usual terms C W Rhodes announced sale details
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Rogers Camp Ground
W. Rhodes
Notice to Lettie on settlement for farm supplies
Notice to Lettie regarding a due account for fertilizer and twine. Please call to arrange settlement with WY. H. Bullett & Sons Inc. c 12-2w
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WY. H
Bullett & Sons Inc
Surprised Wife Contemplates News of Irreversible Illness
A neighbor conveys a doctor’s grim prognosis to a distressed wife as she contemplates its impact on her husband. The dramatic moment reflects a sudden health scare and the shock of potential loss.
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Hax
Detroit Free Press
Deaf and Dumb Word at Dinner Call
A conversation reveals a sign for summoning diners using a walking man through hallways, while a superintendent describes a bellless approach and a wand wringing gesture. The exchange appears in a Boston Tran script context.
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Boston Transcript
Burglary Provokes Gang Talk In Local Exchange
Brief dialogue shows Milas VYccolo and Bright Young Man debating access as a burglary case unfolds in a casual street exchange. No formal charges disclosed in the readable lines.
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Milas Vyccolo
Misquoted Fragments Prompt Sharp Historical Note
A fragmentary quotation attributed to Viehared warns that frankness can ruin a person while audacity can dishonor a man. The line reflects themes of merit and restraint common in historical discourse.
Abolish Fahrenheit Move Gains Steam in Language Debate
A call to replace Fahrenheit with Centigrade faces resistance as professionals acknowledgeCentigrade superiority in science while the public remains tied to Fahrenheit. Experts warn that sweeping reform through Congress overlooks deep-rooted habits and practical challenges in English speaking nations.
War and human nature quoted by Dr Frank Crane
The Oblio State Journal notes Crane argues against the view that war is inherent to human nature. He likens war to diseases and demons in human form, and says giving people control of governments could end war. The piece condemns blaming human nature for crime or war as despicable.
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Frank Crane
Hell
Oblio State Journal
Garden Soil Testing and Amendment Guide
Test soil acidity with blue litmus from a drug store using a dime's worth of paper. If the strip turns red or deep pink, heavy liming is needed. if no color change, liming is less valuable. For hungry soil add well rotted stable manure. excellent soil benefits from bonemeal plus a bit of potash for crops.
Foreign bodies in the eye and prompt care tips
The article advises removing non penetrating foreign bodies by pulling the eyelid away to let tears wash the particle away. It warns against rubbing the eye and stresses seek help from an oculist immediately if the eyeball is penetrated.
The Practical Girl Dialog Sparks Playful Exchange
A brief scene features a flirtatious exchange where a man compliments a woman and she counters by asking how many pretty girls he has seen. The tone is light and witty with a focus on social humor.
Sad Fate Delivers Comic Opera Note on Adele
A brief Life magazine remark notes Adele has entered comic opera, remarking there was always something supremely sad about the girl. The line captures a wry obituary tone on a performer’s career shift.
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Adele
Heartburn Causes and Simple Relief Measures
Practical Health Hint explains heartburn results from excess stomach acid and how it interferes with digestion. It recommends alkaline remedies for temporary relief, avoiding acidic foods, and suggests baked potatoes as usually acceptable. It emphasizes saliva mixing, limited meals, and gradual regular exercise as key factors.
The Finding of God Glory in the Nation’s Flag
Anne Rankin in Southern Woman's Magazine describes how early founders envisioned the flag as a symbol of faith and liberty. She paints a vivid image of a sunset sky, azure blue with silver stars, framing Old Glory as a divine banner for the new nation.
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Liberty
Anne Rankin
Southern Woman's Magazine
Flowers for the Soul and Hospital Aid
A column urges funds spent on beauty and friendship over mere survival. It cites hyacinths as feeding the soul, praises flowers for healing, and promotes “lower missions” where Sunday schools send posies to hospitals and slum children. The piece quotes Christian Herald.
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Christian Heralt
Ministers' Sons in Who's Who Lineage and Influence
An investigator notes that one twelfth of the men listed in Who's Who are ministers' sons. Four presidents Buchanan Arthur Cleveland and Wilson. Emerson Lowell Holmes Parkman Bancroft Field brothers. Jonathan Edwards' lineage yields a vice president three senators thirty judges sixty authors and twelve college presidents with no criminal convictions among 1304 traced. The Indianaplis Star commentary highlights broad clergy offspring presence across professions.
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Buchanan
Arthur
Cleveland
Wilson
Boston
Emerson
Lowell
Holmes
Parkman
Bancroft
Field
Cyrus W
David Dudley
Stephen J
Jonathan Edwards
Grettty
Indianapolis Star
How Houses Explode During Tornadoes Idea
A Philadelphia Press explanation describes tornadoes forming a tunnel cloud with vacuum inside. It claims houses burst as air is sucked away, creating external vacuum and causing internal pressure to explode at about thirty pounds per square inch. Substantial dwellings may be carried aloft before exploding.
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Philadelphia Press
Temperature Drives Weather Change Says Meteorology Experts
Authorities in meteorology explain that without temperature variations there would be uniform pressure, no seasons, and no rain. The atmosphere would become stagnant and toxic, incapable of sustaining life.
Dust and Duty Clash in a Drawing Room Scene
A youth declares his groveling apology in a drawing room, while a cold hostess retorts she cleans the room herself each morning. The exchange highlights social expectations and affronts with sharp wit.
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London
My friend asks about life’s purpose in village shop
A long haired passenger questions the young man across the seat about his life’s aim. He replies that his work serves two ends, noting he runs the village’s only first class hat and shoe store.
Clarifying Fat With Potato For Clear Rendering
Fat is clarified by adding a few pieces of raw potato and heating slowly. When bubbling stops, strain through cheesecloth and let stand until firm. Store in a cool place.
Baltimorean Notion Drives Rich Cheese Pocket Station Shift
The fragment hints at a Baltimore note about a cheese pocket and a shift from terminal to station, with a companion reference. The text reflects humor and a regional voice, noting age and respect themes in a conflict between laughter and propriety.
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Baltimore
Notian
Ceuth
How the World Is Fed Study Reveals Global Meat Patterns
A Millgate Monthly piece by Harold J. Shepstone analyzes world meat consumption. Australia leads meat intake with 192 pounds per person annually, followed by the United States at 172 pounds and Europe with varied lower figures. Global annual meat use is about 20 million tons, averaging 39 pounds per person.
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Australia
Asia
Africa
South America
Europe
North America
Harold J. Shepstone
Millgate Monthly
Activity of the Tongue as a Little Brain in Mouth
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt claims the tongue never rests even in waking hours. It functions as both speech organ and feeling organ, guiding food size and swallowing. The tongue is described as a tiny brain directing digestion and protecting us from indigestion.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Sealing Envelopes With Egg White and Heat
The article describes a method from Annales des Telegraphes to deter envelope pilfering. Apply white of egg to the ungummed flap, then seal with a hot iron at 90 to 100 C to coagulate albumen and bond the papers, creating a watertight seal.
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Annales Des Telegraphes
Watch For Your Chances Says Stand ard Oil Leader
President Bedford of Standard Oil of New Jersey urges young men to recognize chances as they come and to act quickly. He emphasizes that success depends on daily morality, hard work, integrity, and fairness to others, quoting B C Forbes via Leslie's.
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Bedford
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
B. C. Forbes
Leslie’s
Japan’s New Naval Base in Macao Readies for China Ambitions
Japan buys Macao Island at the Canton River mouth near Hong Kong linking a strategic base to its aims in China. The outpost mirrors Gibraltar for Britain and Helgoland for Germany, enabling pressure on European powers opposing Japanese goals.
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Japan
Portugal
Macao
Canton River
Hongkong
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Uelgoland
Germany
China
Mint in biblical and Syrian context noted
The text discusses mint appearing in Matthew and Luke as a herb tied to tithing, and states horse mint is common in Syria. It presents a concise note on the plant’s biblical and regional presence.
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Syria
Time is Money in Pro Verbialist Quotation
A Washington Star quote notes the paradox of wealth and time as the pro verbalist remarks that even a millionaire often seems to lack five minutes to spare. The observation contrasts wealth with the value of time in daily life.
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Washington Star
Worry in Sickness and the Mind Set to Heal
Practical health note explains how animals recover without worry while humans with rheumatism often fear spread to other joints. It emphasizes that reason imagination and willpower aid recovery and urges understanding laws of suggestion and healthy habits for restoration and maintenance of health.
Local Public Accounts and Miscellany Shown in County Ledger
Ledger entries list expenses and disbursements to multiple individuals and firms such as Crosiers S and PR Co, Alonzo Dellinger, W H Keller Co, Sentinel Printing Co, and Southern Tel Co. Items include ground improvements, office services, burial expenses, salaries, and supplies across townships including Washington, Blue River, and Harrison, with amounts ranging from 4.50 to several dollars.
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Board of County
Albert Stover
Wmtgraves
Mike Hauswald
George Kopp
John Schillmiller
Aeseiggq
Jesse Watson
Jacobin Road
Central City Pub Co
Ashley Road
Interstate Pup Serv Co
Joseph Denbo
Amy
Herman Meyer
Franklin
Thomas & Markwell
Tempel & Pillar
Blue River
BO Ea Radcliff
O’bannon
Arthur S Miller & Bros
Wash
Lew M O'Bannon
Crosiers S & PR Co
H Beller Co
Eeseseseee Eee
Joseph Lahue
Steert
H Keller
Eesresenees
Sherman Glenn
Standard Oil Co
Peoples Store
Washington
Farnsley Posey
Gibson Jackson
Gibson
Sappenfield
Chas
Sutter Blue River
Deine Bats
Griffin & Co
Sentinel Printing Co
Southern Tel Co
Sam C Mauek
Transcript
Rothrock
Jas B Brewster
Clyde R Lottick
Prank Cunningham
Keller
Harrison
Raaer Ludlow
Joelf Russell
Eli Shie
William Daniel
Three Corydon Houses and Lots for Sale
Three houses and lots in Corydon offered at varying prices. One cheap suitable for a person of small means, one reasonably priced, and a third described as one of the best homes in Corydon. For details inquire at this office.
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Corydon
Aperson
Notice of Executor Appointment in Indiana Estate
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Sarah H Palmer, deceased, of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is insolvent. Executors are Arehart C Hickman and Clyde R Lottick, with attorney listed.
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State of Indiana
Harrison County
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Coryden
Indiana
Auditor
Webster, Harrison
Boone Townships
J. M. Resch
State of
Corydon
Webster
G. B. Felter
Reid County
County
Sam C.mauck
Sarah H. Palmer
Arehart C. Hickman
Clyde R. Lottick
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Samc Mauck
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DR. Z. C. Wolfe
Corydon, Indiana
BR. S. Kirkham
Lew M. O'Bannon
Kirkham
Democrat Building
Harrison Courty
L. B. Wolter
Bulleti Building
Ward's Grocery
Elizabeth
Cook
CYROT
Geo. K. Gwartney
Lermiom
Corydon, Ind
Ocorydon, Ind
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Hottle Ford Bridge
Sam C. Mauck
Harrison Co
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