Record of the Week and a Wedding in Elkhart
Engagement news notes Miss Ruby Olives of Elkhart and Roy Dilley of Nebraska, a former Philippines soldier, who met via a letter found in a cartridge wrapper. Chief of Police orders the Holy Ghostites from Evansville out of city limits. Various state items report storms, drownings, a bank in Woodborn, copper ore hints near Elkhart, and other local incidents across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ruby Olives
Roy Dilley
Nebraska
Dilley
Philippines
Buffalo
Troy
Waich
Oliver Sinneed
Fred Henke
Evansville
Baptivtown
Grain Market Outlook Bright Amid Steel Fuel Strikes
The article notes improving trade sentiment as agri and cultural products mature. It cites steel fuel shortages, coal strikes, and delayed shipments but signals continued prosperity with higher rail earnings, strong grain demand, and July oats outpacing corn. It highlights a bumper corn crop as key to future prosperity and warns of possible winds in the milk period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hailey
Fay
R. G. Dun & Go
Iron and Steel
Northwest
Chicago
America
Chicago Markets and Farm Price Ranges Across Regions
A fragmented market roundup lists cattle, hogs, and sheep values across major hubs including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Toledo. Wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds show No. 2 and mixed grades with regional price ranges and slight shifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cnattie
Milwaukee
Toledo
Boston Prison Orchestra Fans Keep Convict Band Going
Visitors hear a convict led orchestra at Massachusetts State prison with regular rehearsals on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The group includes men from varied backgrounds many with professional musical training. The Boston Globe notes the music comforts inmates and aids prison management during Gospel services on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts State Prison
Severn
Musten
Boston Globe
Kidney Pills Claim Cure For Unresponsive Kidney Trouble
Mr E J Langendoefer of this place says two boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills cured a severe kidney ailment after local doctors failed. He reports complete relief with no symptoms returning and urges others with kidney trouble to try the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aubert
E. J. Langendoefer
Dodd
Todd
Murder Mystery by Color Clues in New England Tale
A New York Weekly bit portrays a police detective arresting all living family members of a murder suspect. The clue hinges on reactions to an accusation, with the color responses of white or red indicating guilt to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turner
Nashville
Hawkshaw
New England
New York Weekly
Hall's Catarrh Cure Stated as Constitutional Remedy Price 75 Cents
Scripted exchange on eternal life and gatekeeping at the afterlife with a comic exchange about Hall's Catarrh Cure described as a constitutional cure priced at 75 cents. The text mix includes a vignette about a new arrival and a humorous dialogue with St. Peter.
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Hall
Sunday Excursions to Chicago From Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road offers summer Sunday round trips from Fort Wayne to Chicago for 2.00 dollars. Tickets valid on train No. 6 both ways the same day. See ticket agent or company official Asterlin in Fort Wayne Indiana No. 126 for details.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
Seo Ticket Agent
Co. A
Joshua’s Long Shot: A Chance to Slow His Progress
Maria Corntassel’s wife laments that Joshua, seen as unable to do much, seeks a real chance. The farmer agrees, noting Josh is one of those people who never get a real opportunity to excel at what he can do.
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Joshua
Maria Corntassel
Dts
Josh
Washington Star
Rubber Stamps and Accessories Offered by Mail
Advertisement for rubber stamps all kinds made to order self inking daters new items ink and inking pads catalog offered from Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
True Genius Says Poet a Genius for Selling It
A Philadelphia Record quip notes that a critic calls a poet a genius not for quality but for selling his work, sparking the idea that success in sales defines genius in art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Knights of Pythian Biennial Meeting in San Francisco
Knights of Pythian announce a biennial gathering in San Francisco from August 11 to 22. Nickel Plate Road offers low rates with stopover privileges and liberal return. tickets on sale August 1 to 10. For details contact C A Asterlin or R J Hamilton, Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythian
San Francisco
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Shorthand that Failed at Midnight Visit
An unnamed narrator recalls a midnight incident where Abe Gruber faces a doorstep inquiry about a speech. A shorthand reporter’s notes show confusion over whether Corliss McGibney was mentioned in a religious vocation, ministry or monastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Gruber
Mr. Gruber
Vin
Allen's Boots Ease Foot Pain Ad
Advert shows Allen's Easy Shoes powder claim to relieve aching burning feet and corns bunions swelling and sweating. Promotes sample and lists Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeHoy, N. Y
Moving
A dialogue about constant moving between the wives of a Methodist preacher and a book agent. The excerpt compares their experiences and asks which moved more often, reflecting on travel and relocation.
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Chicago Tribune
Self Iaking Dating Stamp Offer From Fort Wayne
A notice offering a self taking dating stamp for 75 cents appears with an address in Fort Wayne Indiana. The fragment also references two Suburbanite letters debating biblical literal inspiration and a quoted proverb about reaping what is sown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Excursion to Niagara Falls on Nickel Plate Road Aug 19 1902
Travel ad outlines low cost trips to Niagara Falls with routes to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal via Nickel Plate Railroad. Invites readers to contact Fort Wayne Indiana agents for full details and ticketing. Also notes endorsements for Piso's Cure and a Bohemia seance fine decree amid varied items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falla
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
A. Asterlin
Ty VP
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Grand Lodge Meet of B. P. O. E. in Salt Lake City
Announcement for the Grand Lodge of B P O E to meet in Salt Lake City Utah from August 12 to 14 with low rate excursion tickets via Nickel Plate Road on sale August 6 to 9. Details and stopovers available from C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or KR J Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana. The note adds the British naval manning cost of £211 per year.
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Grand Lodge
Salt Lake City
Utah
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
KR. J. Hamilton
Testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Monthly Ladies
Mrs Jennie E O'Donnell of Chicago endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after eight years of female trouble. The letter claims cure in seven months and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Mass. Includes a $5000 forfeit clause and a note about genuine Casarets Candy Cathartic tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennie FB. O'Donnell
Oakland
Clyde
Lydia FE
Pinkhom
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Sullivan County
Samuel Bastel
Valparaiso
Woodborn
Albert Loldermian
Ikhart
Aurora
Ohio River
Peter Brechner
Breechner
Terre Traute
Iola Gardner
Stanford
Lon Ifolines
Gas City
Decatur
Winona
Miss
Mishawaka
Bartlett Martin
Terre Haute
Tie
Ed Hornbeck
Greensboro
Knightstown
Winslow
George Spradlin
Milford Hurt
Albert Lee
Marshall County
Lnte
Bremen
Secret Service
Ve Markets
Boston
St. Peter
Mr. Morgan
Chicago Daily News
Flo
Bohemia
Plevna
Dr. Kline
H. Kline, Ltd
Philadelph
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
St. Edward’s Hall
Boya
A. Morrissey
Livestock Remedy CO
Ae Ees
Ea Scalds
United States
Havyi
Enon
Neva Beoraitiar
Masonic Temple
Chivage
J. E O'Donnell
Dean Mrs. Pickins
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Heyl
Brockton
Mass
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Ewn.u
Els Falls
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