Miller Elected by Epworthers in Battle Ground
The Epworth Institute at Battle Ground held a morning watch service led by Dr Loren Edwards with most delegates in attendance. Officers elected for 1888 include President Rev A L Miller Ravkville and vice presidents Rev Loren Edwards Mishawalea Rev Edward E Monger Terre Haute and J Edward Morris Indianapolis.
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Indianapolls
Epworth Institute
Battle Ground
Loren Edwards
Elmer Williiam
A. L. Miller
Ravkville
Mishawalea
Edward E. Monger
Terre Haute
J. Edward Morris
Indianapolis
O. H Limpus
J. Howard Walker
Pendleton
B. Kirkpatrick
Crawfordsviles
John M. McPfall
Indiama
Roy Stovel
Elmer Williams
KB. Guthrie
Northwest
Indiana
de Pauw
Huston University, Normal
Garrett Piblical Institute
Chicago Training School
County Assessors Fix Personal Property Valuations Upward
The state board reports higher average valuations for autos horses mules cattle hogs and farm implements in 1914 with Miami county raising all classes by seven percent due to bank stock underassessment. Total personal property value rises by 199 985 while railroad and interurban property totals reach 269 902 944. 1914 valuations exceed 1913 by 6 075 394.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board
Miami County
Miami County Board of Review
Ed Stenger
Transportation Industry Receives Diverse Allocations
The figures show allocations to interurbans 208,941,570 dollars set alongside 27,173,747 for telephone firms 16,840,115 for express providers 824,044 for telegraph companies 3,236,178 for sleeping car firms 1,350,372 for pipeline companies 10,818,843 for transportation entities and 1,618,075 for related transport services.
Baptist Assembly Closes at Franklin College
The Indiana Baptist assembly held its closing session at Franklin College with high quality lectures. Notables included Dr. George Guille of the Moody Institute and Rev. William Chalmers of Philadelphia. Over 200 delegates enrolled and 60 certificates were awarded for completed courses.
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Indiana Baptist Assembly
Franklin College
George Guille
Moody Institute
Chicago
Marguerite Glenn
William Chalmers
Philadelphia
Mae Nicholson
Clayton
Claude Hanna
Worthington
Charles Calvert
Plainfield
A. S. Chitton
M. Dinsmore
Anderson
Pay on New Basis for Indiana Rural Carriers
Indiana rural mail carriers will receive pay under a new basis this month. Vouchers at the Indianapolis post office total $215000 for about 2600 carriers for July work. The payroll rise amounts to roughly $20000 as routes, piece count, and mail weight determine wages with no cuts.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Demand for Coal Improves at Indiana Mines
Demand for coal at Indiana mines is improving especially for domestic quality. Retail dealers in cities using Indiana coal can offer winter supplies at lower prices than several years midsummer. Operators sell at the lowest margins to keep mines running as steam coal demand remains low. Railroads provide prompt service and dealers with orders expect cars to the consumer.
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Indiana
Disaster at sea yields quiet courage and gratitude
In a fog bound near dawn the New York was rammed by the Pretoria. Passengers rose calmly, bulwarks were torn away, and a five ton anchor lodged in the bow. After hours of fear and numb nerves a thanksgiving service was held as port neared, leaving many moved and grateful.
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Southampton
New York
Pretoria
Port
Christan Herald
Long and Merry Life Quip Sparks Debate
A Kansas City Star riff argues against the saying a life should be short and merry. It contends a long and merry life is preferable, with reminders that sweetness comes from a steady, wholesome course, not quick fleeting pleasure.
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Kansas City Star
Youths Bravery in War and Domestic Tragedy
A Civil War officer recalls a boy around sixteen who died shielding his colonel by holding the horse’s bridle. The tale ends with the colonel discovering the boy dead, reins in hand. A second piece depicts a young wife declaring “It is done” after serving her first homemade pie.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Tony
Limited Mental Focus and Birth Health Observations
Fragmentary report notes that some individuals appear wandering mentally while in others care, and estimates suggest ten percent of newborns in the United States lack immediate medical attention at birth. The text is garbled but references mental state and birth health access.
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United States
Missionary Speech Urges Black-Mitued Understanding in Helena
Bishop Luccock urges missionaries to learn to "think black" to truly reach their flock. He cites Ali, a former Mohammedan convert who drinks rum, illustrating cultural and religious misunderstandings during missionary work.
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Maphiall Luccock
Helena
Ali
Goodes
Masga
Benedict's Dilemma and Questions of Connection
The text presents a fragmented dialogue about a man seeking his wife’s understanding and forgiveness. It hints at relationship strain and longing for reconciliation within a tense domestic scene. The setting appears cryptic and urban, with mentions of Kansas City.
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Benedict
Kansas
Wisconsin couple credits Postum with health and happiness
A Wisconsin couple credits Postum with relieving coffee related problems. They say sleeplessness nervousness and irritability eased after switching to Postum and following directions. They note friends improved skin nerves and temper as they drank Postum regularly.
Ad Ads and Quips In A Patchwork News Page
The fragmentary page spews ads and witticisms on medicines like Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills and Red Cross Ball Blue. It includes a juror’s memory line about a man and threat of wardrobes as summer heat nears ninety nine. It hints at theater and public remarks in a rambling voice.
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Miller
Epworthers
Rockville
Batttle Ground
J. F. Paschall
The
Farm Journal
Mr. Paschall
State Normal School
Paschall
G. Gussman
S. A. Westermann
A. S. Jenkins
Baptist Assembly
Jokside
BIR Sign CO
Wayne
Wisconsin
Wright
Red Cross
Rib-No-More Co
Ate E
Marie
Tiene
Wayne Ins
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