May Weather Patterns Across 20 Years Indicate Warm Trend
A May weather outlook based on April trends suggests a potential warm spell. Historical US Weather Bureau records show May highs around 71 degrees in 1896, with cooling to about 58 the following year, and a record high of 106 degrees on May 31, 1905. Prevailing winds were southerly and frosts largely occurred in April, sometimes harming fruit and greens. a late snow event occurred May 2, 1897 with 1.4 inches.
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Cord
Re Cordacf
United States Weather Bureau
Will Build a Levee Around His Land Near Rockville
Jnhbn Adams, owner of most of the Wabash river bottom land east of town in Perry county, told Newport residents at Rockville last Friday he plans to build a levee around his property in the near future. He says the levee will be built whether the bridge is constructed or not and that no grade is needed from river to bluff. He offers two rights of way from the proposed bridge to the bluff if the bridge is built.
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Jnhbn
Adams
Wabash
Botton
Here
Perke County
Newporters
Rockville
Hig-Sim
Newport Hoosier State
Old Time Miller M Snyder Dies At East Of S Tilsboro
M Snyder a veteran miller of Fountain County died last week at his home east of S Tilsboro. He operated Cold Springs mills near Christopher Brant and the Waynetown mills for many years. He was about 80 and had worked in milling his entire life, keeping his mill going as rural mills faded to city concerns. Cold Springs Mill remained one of the few grist mills in Fountain County.
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Bn M. Snyder
S Tilsboro
C.ounty
Cold Springs
Christopher Brant
Waynetown
Snyder
Fountain Courty
Money to Loan on First Mortgage Security
An offer for home money to loan on first mortgage security at reasonable rates. The notice mentions 0.5 Doverass as part of the terms.
McCoy Cases Go To Trial At Monticello
The McCoy cases opened for trial this week before Special Judge John Farber in Monticello. Bitter feeling followed the News-Iselle bank failure that left depositors owed thousands. The McCoys once prominent in Jasper County saw their property seized to pay depositors, and threats led to dynamiting their home, causing the couple to move to a business block. The bank failure is tied to a con man and a fast life, with many families now suffering the consequences.
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McCoy
Monticello
John Farber
Frankfort
McCors
News Iselle Ese
McCoys
Jasper County
Alfred
Thomas J. McCoy
Excursion Rates for 27th Annual G A Department Meet
Excursion rates announced for the 27th annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Indiana at Lafayette Indiana on May 22 23 and 24 with sales May 21 22 and 23. Return limit May 26. Roundtrip seven cents. Headquarters for latest styles of Oxfords and Shoes J G Peters.
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G. A
Department of Indiana
Lafayette
Ind
Dave
Local notes from Dresser Indiana and surrounding townships
Dresser Indiana notes cover a recent marriage of Ervan Case and Mies Rose Ray at the couple’s home reception hosted by Gabriel Case. Albert Williams visits from State Line to buy stock. Farmers anticipate a strong fruit season with favorable weather. Evan Jones conducts township enumeration while Albert Shoemaker assesses local wealth for taxation. Various residents make small moves including property, tax timing, and seasonal work. Mayer bank coal shipments bound for Covington via a new steam launch.
Real Estate Transfers Readied in Fountain County
Real estate transfers in Fountain County during the past week list transfers from Baron Smith to W F Smith lot 225 G add for 1200 dollars and from Elizabeth C Nolen to Payton 102 acres Jackson for 5100 dollars. Other entries include Jacob W LaBaw to Katie Teegarden with a fractional in Veedersburg for 1700, Florence M Switztrand to Arba Reed 16 acres Trey, and G F Lindamood to I D Graham 120.40 acres Shawnee for 1600. Multiple owners record plots in Richland, Covington, and surrounding townships with varied acreages and prices.
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Fountain County
O S. Douglass
Covington
Indiana
Baron Smith
W. F. Smith
Werdersburg
Sarah J Reynolds
Husbour
M. Guy
Silverwood
Frank
Libel Et al
D. J. Beasley
Logan
Bert Oyler
Rhoda Wilson
Richland
Prudence Dyson
C.ce
Miizabeth C. Nolen
Husbo J, S. Payton
Jackson
Jacob W. LaBaw
Katie Teegarden
Veedersburg
Florence M. Switztrand
Arba M. Reed
B.S. Hobart
Miles Martin
Fulton
G. F. Lindamood
Vast Ocean Bed Echoes Earth’s Topography And Perils
The article explores ocean vastness, depth zones, and similarities to land mass. It notes two deep Atlantic valleys, a northern land bridge near Iceland, and immense depths near New Zealand and the Aleutians. It describes ocean floors as smooth, with mud and ooze varieties, colder temperatures with depth, and limited venturing beyond coastlines.
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Earth
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Verde Islands
Azores
Europe
British Isles
North Sea
Confrere
South America
Bermudas
Newfoundland and Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Channel Islands
Atlantic
New Zealand
Kermadee
Tonga
Aleutian
Mediterranean
Athitice
Richard
Prince of Monaco
Cr. Sauerwein
Arctic Ocean
Dand Reh
Ronzo
Brazil
Dickens and the Real Life Behind David Copperfield
The article ties Dickens personal experiences to David Copperfield. It notes the father figure Micawber, Betsy Trotwood, and Miss Mowcher as inspired by real people. It also mentions Dickens work at Doctors Commons and the lengthy effort behind the Fempest shipwreck chapter.
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Dickens
David Copperfield
Micawber
Wilkins Micawber
Charles
David
Hungerford Market
London
Murdstone
Grinby
Betsy Trotwood
Doctors’ Commons
Chambers
Miss Mowcher
Yarmouth
Ham
Steerforth
Peruvian Cotton Varieties and Export Trade Describe Overview
The article surveys Peruvian cotton history and varieties. It notes prehistoric cultivation and Inca graves revealing textiles. It discusses Egyptian Arsetian sea island and Meliatiti types, with Egyptian preferred for profitability and ease of processing. Export markets include England and the United States. Local climates limit cultivation and disease, notably the blight called hielo.
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Peru
Republic
Phra
United States
Supe
Hnacho
Lima
Adulation Extraordinary Prefixed Sermon to Sir John Holt
A London Notes and Queries item reproduces a prefatory notice for a sermon preached at Aylesbury later printed with the author claiming accountability for the content. The piece flatters Sir John Holt, Lord Chief Justice, describing his mastery of law and temper and praising his grace as Darling of Mankind while asserting the printer's obedience.
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Aylesbury
John Holt
Mase
Dexter
Vespasian
Camption
London
Get Out or Get in Line pamphlet issued by Clover Leaf Route
The Clover Leaf Route announces a booklet titled Get Out or Get in Line from Ebert Hubberd of Roycrofters East Aurora New York. Copies cost 4 cents in stamps and should be sent to Walter I. Ross General Passenger Agent Clover Leaf Route Toledo Ohio June 15 1905.
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Parenger
Toledo, St. Louie & Western Rock
Clover Leaf Route
Ebert Hubberd
Roycrofters
East Aurora
N. Y
Walter I. Ross
Clover Leaf
Toledo
Ohio
Winter Tourists Low Rates on Sale at Points
Winter tourist points offer low rates on sale daily through April 30 1906. Limited availability through June 30 114M EW Richisoo.
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Shoes
J. G. Peters
Dresser, Ind
Ervan Case
Mies Rose Ray
Ukle
Pi Ce
Gabriel Case
Albert Williams
State Line
Kent Township
Evan Jones
Albert Shoemaker
Jubno
Dr . H. Trent
Foster
Mary Patton
Alonza Patton
Mayer Bank
R. H Powell
Gee
Thomas Miller
Pascal Garrison
Johnsonville
Mrs
Robi Silva
Jay Powell
Mack Hughes
Caude Cranmore
Joseph A Miller
Sterling
John Rechard
Mary Shell
Marion E. Whitaker
F M. Whitaker
Mallereek
J.P. Buckner
Peter Anderson
Isabell Stalker
Chloe S. Redenbaugh
Kingman
Co. M. McCabe
Mary Dunlap
Wm Alexander
I. Allen
Miss Moneher
Richisoo
Adams ST
Chicago
U.C. C
St L.— Big Four
Going Baat
Noe
Mailand
Nell
Ben
C. Faupman
Ty Teek
D. Bland
Brewton, Ga
Lombagzo Sid Hiwumatinn
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company
Lake Bircet
Attica
E.W. Richardson
Louse
New York
Fountain
W. Wicheson
Bonner
Monon
Crawfordsville
Goeng South
Frank J Reed
Hometon
Wasson
Avent
VEEDE
SBURG
ABLE
St. Louie
Pointa
Maksaall
Republican Office
Domaars
Wien
Claewlwre
Heeh
U. S
A’s.deen
Bryant and Stratton Indiannapolis Business University
State Canal
Fennes
Gus
Aivun
G.veu
Teac Trailroad
WaVprisih
Law
K. J. Hee Peren
O- Adl
Letiva
Rhusdeat
Lua
Acapeld
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