New Statuary Arrivals and Special Values at McCaffrey’s
McCaffrey's Peru advertises new statuary arrivals with special prices at 50c 75c and 1.00. The Sellers of W W entertain Sunday guests including Merl Tinkey and family from Warsaw and James Glazier and family from Peru. A Hollow Wire Gas Lighting Plant is for sale in first class condition and offered cheap if taken at once. Gayle Stowman assistant postmistress takes a week vacation visiting Indianapolis and the State Fair.
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McCaffrey’s
Peru
W. W. Sellers
Merl Tinkey
Warsaw
James Glazier
Gayle Stowman
Indianapolis
Skeleton in masonry coffin unearthed near Colliston Castle Ireland
In Ireland a field near Colliston Mill farm yielded a masonry coffin containing a well preserved large man skeleton. An urn with gold decoration and a near intact skull were found near Colliston castle, prompting police removal of the remains.
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Ireland
Colliston Mill
Colliston
Peebles-Chaplin
Colliston Castle
George Bennett
Hamlet Inspires Dramatic Editor's Morning Feast
A playful exchange evokes Hamlet as the dramatic editor’s piece provokes thoughts. One actor jokes about a full meal of roasted phrases and dissems reflecting on the play’s impact.
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Hamlet
Disease among pike causes river crowds in Rhine area
Report in the German Anglers News describes a mania among large pike in the River Sieg and Rhine tributaries. Pike surface and thrash in fear when hooked, suggesting a flood related disease. Local societies urge anglers to help remove these diseased fish from the streams.
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Sieg
Rhine
Rapid Rise of Painter Secures Ragstaff Contract
A man arrived to tow a vehicle and within a day gained attention. He reportedly earned a contract to paint the Ragstaff on the city’s tallest building, drawing public intrigue about his swift ascent.
Delicate Khiva Melons Valued Across the East
Dr. Fred Barnaby notes Khiva melons resist drying climates by hanging at two degrees above freezing to avoid frost. The melons are famed across the east, once shipped to Pekin for the Chinese emperor. Some reach 40 pounds and retain a delicate perfumed flavor unfamiliar to European tasters.
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East
China
Europe
Fred Barnaby
Gracey’s Lesson on Colors From a Pumpkin Seed
The tale recalls Gracey newly at school who learns a seed turns yellow though the pumpkin remains white. Her mother presses for horticultural color facts, and Gracey deflects, saying she’s not taught yet. The vignette reflects child schooling and curiosity.
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Gracey Whip
Grace
National
Paper finger bowls replace shared glass bowls in hotels
A sanitation advancement replaces shared glasses with individual finger bowls of paraffined paper in western hotels and railroad eating houses. An ornamental band supports a crimpled paraffin bowl that may hold lemon or geranium leaf. After use the disposable bowl is discarded.
Sheet Iron Mandolin Prompts Bully Bulldog Talk
A quirky exchange features a man asking for a sheet iron mandolin to serenade a girl. He admits past instruments were broken by a bulldog and vows to smash the canine next time if needed.
Free and Easy Barn Quip on Footrests
Cartoonish exchange notes a new women’s barn has no brass rails for feet yet features many tables to rest feet after the sixth round. The dialogue lightly peppers social club humor about spaces and seating.
Winona Interurban Timetable Effective Sept 14 1913
New time table for The Winona Interurban Railway shows south and north routes via Chili with listed arrival and departure times. The Winona Flyer provides a through Goshen to Indianapolis service with town stops only. For fare information contact J L Keim in Chili or general agent W D Stansifer in Warners, Indiana.
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Chili
Winona Flyer
Goshen
Indianapolis
Nate Rates
J. L. Keim
W. D Stansifer
G.P. A
Warnaw
Ind
Local Items From Peru and Hudson Visit
Mrs. Lou Phillips shopped in Peru on Thursday. Joseph Norris departed for Indianapolis to attend the State Fair. Mr. C. A. Smith of Peru guests of Mrs. A. B. Guyer and family over the weekend. After a week with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Murdens returned to Hudson Indiana on Monday.
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Lou Phillips
Peru
Joseph Norris
Indianapolis
C. A. Smith
A. B. Guyer
Timothy Murden
Hudson
Indiana
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Mars
B. R. Guise
Denver
Tribune
W. E. Howes
the Tribune
Dick & Dick, Editors and Publishers
Rare Fund For Antiquaries
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Free and
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Compay
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
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Ank J. Cheney
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