Veedersburg corn meeting approves county exhibit plan
The Corn Meeting of Teachers and Farmers at Veedersburg discusses Fountain County’s exhibit for the National Corn Exposition. A $300 prize funded by county commissioners is offered for schools to buy library books, with a silver trophy donated for annual competition and engraving for each donor.
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Veedersburg
Fountain County
Fol Wong Manford Livengood
C. L. Wagner
Uperintendent
Attica
Edwin C. Dodson
Covington
Chas
W. Dodson
C.C. Campbell
Troy Township
C. O. Waldrop
Divis Township
Will Allen
G. I Christie
Supt. Livergood
F.C. Palin
G. I. Chrirastie
Erested
Iesum
Pease
Chicago Stock Show Sets Record Entries Again
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 28 to December 10 repeats its record growth with unprecedented entries across cattle, draft horses, sheep, and swine. Exhibitors promise the greatest horse breeds, importations, and overall quality, making the event the premier livestock show in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bec
Political Folly and the Landis Defeat
The Saturday Press laments the defeat of Charles B. Landis and predicts district regret. It arguesLandis built a national reputation over twelve years, with proven power and integrity, and notes constituents chose an untested successor. The paper speaks from an independent stance.
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Charles B. Landis
American Congress
Landis
Congress
Local notice from Mellott county official
Fred C. Palin of Mellott Indiana writes in a county notice over twenty days asking to ensure Tam is not upset and that the request is reasonable for the sender and recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Palin
County Special
Mellott
Ind
Memorial resolutions for Harry G. Keerns by Itasca Tribe No 252
Indianapolis November 3 1908 Memorial Committee of Itasca Tribe No 252 notes the death of Harry G Keerns. It honors his memory and virtues and resolves to spread the resolutions in the minutes while dropping the charter for 30 days. Fraternally submitted by K L Tinker H C Goodwine T Thompson Com.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry G. Keerns
Eouthland
Northland
Emile
Kishe
K. L. Tinker
H.C. Goodwine
T. Thompson
Wabash Improvements Electrify Moberly Operations
Wabash installs an electric power plant at Moberly to run the foundry washout plant turntable coal elevator and related facilities. The upgrade aims to streamline operations and support aging equipment across key components of the plant complex.
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Wateshre
Moberly
Electrically Automated Pump System At Reservoir
The pumping plant near the reservoir employs a 500000 gallon per day electric pump with automatic stop and start tied to the shop tank. A freezing prevention heater activates when the pump stops, ensuring consistent supply and showcasing near human performance through electricity.
Free Art Gallery De Luxe With Christian Herald Subscriptions
The Christian Herald offers new and renewing subscribers a free gift titled The Art Gallery De Luxe. Six famous paintings reproduced in fourteen colors, totaling 1000 square inches, provided with a $1.50 annual subscription. Offer valid until January 1, 1910 and ends December 8, 1908.
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The
Christian Herald
Art Gallery de
Probaly
Bible House
New York
de Luxie
The Man Killing Camel Tale and Health Ad Blend
A Harper's Magazine excerpt narrates a Turk with a prized camel near Rafleh and a near fatal camel attack, reflecting danger and superstition. The piece also endorses Dr Shoop Restorative with health claims and local drugstore promotion.
Court notes impropriety in divorce retainer dispute
A Kansas City Newsbook excerpt shows a lawyer explaining he was first retained by the husband, then by both spouses to ensure fairness. The court criticizes the conduct as improper, while the attorney defends his actions and asserts equal opportunity for the wife.
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Kansas City Newsbook
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as unequaled for weak back, bladder inflammation, rheumatic pains, and related ailments. It claims antiseptic action and prompt relief and urges purchases at Hedges Drug Co.
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DeWitt
Hedges Drug Uo
Pine Bluff Warehouses Threatened as River Erodes Bank
In Pine Bluff Arkansas on November 4 two brick cotton warehouses owned by R H Knox and D S Bluthenthal toppled into the Arkansas River as banks cave in. The Hotel Jefferson and the Jefferson County courthouse face possible collapse within forty eight hours with the river devouring the business district. Hundreds of trees line the edge while a large northern plantation slowly vanishes.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
R. H. Knox
D. S. Bluthenthal
Arkansas
Jefferson
Jefferson Count Court House
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Weekly List
Real estate transfers in Fountain County show numerous conveyances filed with O B Douglass abstractor. Entries include transfers in Attica Covington Veedersburg Wabash Portland Kingman and surrounding towns with prices from 1 to 7500 dollars and many properties described by lot numbers blocks and additions.
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Fountain County
Douglass
Albert
George W. Allen
A. Fulton
Susana C. Davis
Mare
Robb
Covington
Attica L. & I. Co
EB Searles
Ravine Park
Attica
Patrick Filburn
Wif
E. W. Kirk
Veedersburg
Ed Dice
Clement Rogers
A. Troy
Eva Wilkinson
Hussh
Wi. Keller
Jacksonville
Morris Herzog
E. Cord
Wabash
Attica L. & J. Co
Mary
Elizabeth Bernhart
Prospect
E. Alice Patton
Husb
Manford C. VanDorn
M. C. VanDorn
John Catlahan
Susanna French
Attica B. & L. A. Et al
Rebecca J
D. V. Book
Leroy Simmons
Jackson
Chas &. Huff
James Harper
Vade ‘Smith
J. B. Schwin
Elmer E. Simmons
Marshall Farr
Thos
Ewbanks
Kingman
Geo. E. Briner
Julia EK. Brown
Nancy Lathrop
Davis Ennis
Portland
Mary E. Graham
W. R.keenley
Jane Armantrout
D. W. Harper
Alex Holmes
John Lake
Alice Harper
Ga & C
John Marsh
Lottie Walden
Fred C. Jones
Abie Bethel
Riverside
Walter R. Ross
Wm. M. Glover
East
Dan G. Paseley
Franks B. C. Warrick
Attica L. & L Co
Jessie K
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Lashington Street
Wises
Stilwell
Setates
Best Insurance Com
East Side Public Square
P. Lewis
Allen's Block
R. N. Voliva
Newtown
Indiana
White & Foley
Wright Block
South Bide Equare
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E. A. Gilson
Somer Sewell
Anatterney
Homer Sewrell
Col
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Wilkey & Bonebrake
Real Estate and Exchange
Co South
East West
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K. of Fi
Cuirxton D. Surrz
Dearborn
Judy
Chicago Stock Show
Camel
Hebron
Rafleh
Mohammed
Beersheba
Norman Duncan
Harper's Magazine
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Drugalata
Maude
Cleveland
Court House
Arkansas River
Castoria
Hays
Csteg
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Hes Daly
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Magete F
Sarah
Behan
Hedgea Drug Co
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