Covington Fair plans large display and free entry policy
The Covington Fair in Covington Indiana sets Sept 36 to 19 for premium exhibitions with over $2,000 in cash awards. New entry rules waive fees in all departments except speed ring, deductions apply to winners, and free entry for non winners. The event also promotes fly control campaigns and civic cooperation with extensive safety and cleanliness guidance.
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Covington
Geo. K. Schwin
Ind
Fountain
Warren
Vermillion Counties
Mothers Have Your Children Worms Kickapoo Ad
A period advertisement urges mothers to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It claims to kill and remove worms, improve appetite and digestive function, and restore health, priced 25 cents, available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. and druggists or by mail.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Gen Butler Pioneered Vessel Lights on Hudson River
The red and green side lights for ships were first used on the Hudson in 1862. General Benjamin F. Butler promoted the innovation, driven by interest in a factory producing the lights.
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Hudson River
Benjamin F. Butler
Apples Promise Beauty From Orchard Boom Says Grant Border
Grant Border of Baltimore told the International Shippers Association in Chicago that apples will improve women’s complexions more than remedies. He predicted apple crops would reach 100,000,000 barrels in five years, making fair, fast-color complexions affordable for all American women.
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Jennie
Grant Border
Baltimore
International Shippers’ Association
Chicago
United States
Hope and Prospect in a World of Cheer
Public notice style ad from National Accident Society promotes life and health policies with $3000 death benefit and $15 weekly benefits for $5 yearly. Agents wanted nationwide from 320 Broadway New York. No experience required, exclusive territories, large commissions and renewals offered. Est. 27 years.
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National Accident Society
Broadway
New York
Boy on Transcontinental Trip Reaches Pomona
Henry Wheeling twelve from Crawfordsville Indiana rode the rear of passing autos for two months covering the coast to Pomona where he was found wedged against a large rear tire. He was rescued given a meal and comfortable return ride. He said he had not spent a cent on the journey.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Wheeling
Crawfordsville
Fomona
Here
Lobsters and Crabs Chew With Claws Then Finish In Stomach
The text explains lobsters and crabs eat one prey item and crave another, then swallow half chewed food and complete chewing in their stomachs. It notes they have no teeth in their mouths and rely on stomach digestion after claw chewing.
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Nature
Romans Used Shorthand System in Ancient Schools
Ancient Rome reportedly taught a universal shorthand system in schools with Emperor Titus cited as an adept practitioner. The claim highlights a famed skill attributed to the imperial era and educational practices of the time.
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Titus
Notice of Sale of School Building by Trustee
Notice of sale for a frame school building in District 5 Township to be sold at 2 o clock p m on the land of W R Ratcliff for cash not less than two thirds of appraised value. Trustee Henry Lawson reserves right to reject bids.
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W. R. Ratcliff
Henry Lawson
Samuel B. Day
Notice of sale of frame school building in Millcreek Township
Trustee Henry Lawson of Millcreek Township Fountain County Todiana will sell the frame Day school house titled Day school house in District 13 on the lands of Samuel B Day. The sale is at cash at not less than two thirds of appraised value and bids may be rejected. SS-13 Sw.
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Colorado
Texas
Contesta
Miflcreek Township
Fountain County
Indiana
Millcreek Township
Todiana
Wader
Circuit Court
Boutntain County
State of
Flamer Sewell
Lena Seweklel
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Millcreek Township 1913
The Trustee Henry Lawson of Millcreek Township Fountain County announces proposed expenditures and taxes for 1914 at the Advisory Board meeting. Items include Township expenditures 1500.00 with 1 cent tax per dollar, Local Tuition 2500.00 with 2 cents tax, Special School Tax 5000.00 with 30 cents tax, Road Tax 2000.00 with 2 cents tax, Additional Road tax 1000.00 with 1 cent tax, Library 2000.00 with 1 cent tax, plus prior year Poor expenditures. Total expenditures 2745.00 with tax of undisclosed cents per dollar and net taxable property 1282, with polls listed. Dated August 5th, 1913.
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Millcreek Township
Fountain County
Tow
Henry Lawson
Jacksoon
Indiana
Wallace
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Jackson Township 1913
Jackson Township in Fountain County Indiana sets 1914 expenditures and levies at annual meeting September 2 1913. Total expenditures listed 10488.43 with tax 1.35 per hundred dollars and net taxable property 761070 plus 214 polls. John C Goodin township trustee signs.
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John C. Goodin
Jackson Township
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Parke
Odgers T. Gurnee
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State Health Department
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Women's Clubs
State Health Service
St. Johnsbury
Waloor
Fits
Edward Hatch, Jr
Herms
University of California
California
Spencer
Insects
Henry Smith Williams
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
All Draggiste
Ady
American Press Association
BOY Scouts
Gen. Butler
Hove
Nellie B Mate
Chitaren
Cry For
Fletcher
Astoria
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