01 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
1
Experiments have led to a Kokomo plant that makes brick from refuse plate glass factory sand. The process blends sand with lime and other materials, presses into shape, dries without burning, and air hardens into a brick shaped stone. The product resembles fine concrete and can be produced in various sizes and colors with months of orders ahead.
Indiana game commissioner T Sweeney announces no hunting is legal between October 1 and November 10 without a license. All former licenses are revoked and invalid. hunters must obtain a new license for the season.
Old Lewisburg sits at the Miami and Cass county line near the Wabash and Erie Canal once a thriving canal town. The Peru to Logansport interurban line now revives the village as workers and Loransport residents plan summer homes, new businesses reopen, and the town regains vigor and beauty.
Mrs Abner Kissiman a boarding house keeper on East Main Street reports a bizarre affliction where a tooth and stomach nerves react together. She says during severe nervous spells she must pull a tooth to avoid going crazy, having removed three front teeth in the past year.
Postmaster Newby reports no official total yet from the recent safe theft at his office in Bunker Hill. It is believed the safe held about $200 in stamps and nearly that amount in money. Robbers likely approached via a box car where post office register books were found wrapped in a baggy curtain. books sent to Logansport Pharos.
Sentiment builds among influential passenger men clergy and religious press against Sunday excursions to larger cities. Railroads admit non religious motives while country merchants protest interference with business. Excursions have benefited from Saturday to Monday rates and offer little revenue thus prompting a push to end the practice to please merchants and regular patrons.
The Bristol Banner reports a graft scheme for farmers across the state selling a non freezing stock tank. Buyers gain exclusive agency of several townships but must sign three papers which promptly turn into promissory notes days later.
The Weasaw Church hosts its Third Annual Home Coming next Thursday starting at 9:00 a.m. with a full day program and an evening entertainment by Prof. Hoover the acclaimed blind musician. The event features songs, readings, speeches, obituaries, and a closing hymn with Moon Brothers Orchestra. attendees are urged to bring baskets and renew old acquaintances.
Governor Durbin issues a proclamation designating Friday October 23 as Arbor Day. He urges statewide observance through planting trees to beautify public and private grounds and highways and asks schools to promote further celebration of the day.
The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opens a fifty acre sanctuary near Baltimore to care for aged horses for a nominal fee. Readings describe a humane alternative to slaughter, with tranquil pastures, water, shade, and opportunities to rest and be visited by owners.
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