Northern Indiana lakes described as the state’s scenic gems
State Geologist Blatchley notes the Northern Indiana lakes are the state’s most beautiful landscape features. He explains their glacial origins, varied basin types, and rapid erosion by muck, drainage, and springs, predicting most will disappear in the future. Maxinkuckee is highlighted as the most enduring lake.
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Indiana
Blatchley
Pretty Lake
Maxinkuckee
LaPorte
Indiana Lake
Indiana Lakes
Doctor Hurty Denies Predicting Bubonic Plague Sweep
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state health board says a Cincinnati paper misquoted him on bubonic plague. He did not predict a national epidemic and noted few cases would appear in cities only in unsanitary areas. He urges concern for typhoid, tuberculosis, diphtheria and scarlet fever.
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Dr. Hurty
Cincinnati
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
America
Hong Kong
Harry
Osler
Hurty
Local Cement Dealers Offer Savings on Portland Cement
Farmers urged to buy Portland cement for walks cisterns and stable floors from Bigam & Son at 406 S Main St saving 29 cents per barrel. Local editor notes L D Caldwell claims a compound rubbed on ice prevents melting drawing nationwide inquiries.
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Bigam & Son
S. Main St. P. O. Block
Anderson
L. D. Caldwell
General Auctioneering at Hostettlier Lehman Hardware
Notices advertise a sale by auctioneering expert I. G. Lehman offering guaranteed satisfaction with payment conditional. Orders to be left at Hostettler and Lehman’s hardware store for the fastest seller on earth.
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Hostettlier & Lehman
I. G. Lehman
Wagon Crash Kills Horse as Benefield Is Injured
Frank Benefield, driving home from Wingate, fell asleep in his buggy. A Clover Leaf train struck the crossing, smashing the buggy and horse, throwing Benefield against a plank fence. He suffered only a forehead bruise.
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Fowler
Frank Benefield
Wingate
Mr. Benefield
Death of Howard County's Wealthy Black Farmer John Hardiman
John Hardiman, born in slavery, died in Kokomo after moving north sixty five years ago. He was the county's wealthiest Black resident, owning a valuable farm and several houses. His son Rev. George W. Hardiman of Greencastle survives, and Hardiman served in the Eighth Pennsylvania during the Civil War.
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Kokomo
John Hardiman
Howard County
George W. Hardiman
Greencastle
Pennsylvania
Nerve Pills Restore Woman After Years of Attacks
Mrs. Ann J. Wiesmore of Buffalo reports three years of nervous attacks left her unable to work or go out. After using two boxes of Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills she regained health and energy, can work alone, travel, and feels life is worthwhile. Her family praises the medicine and recommends it to others.
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Ann J. Wiesmore
Forest Avenue
Buffalo
A. W. Chase
The Spender of Money in Twenty Century Homes
A Delineator essay urges women to embrace training in values and design to spend wealth wisely. It argues that modern housewifery requires education in color, aesthetics, nutrition, and labor usage, challenging the view that housekeeping is unchanged since earlier eras and calling for partnership in domestic finance.
Two Admirals Controversy Over Santiago Battle
The piece defends Schley and Sampson as equally brave and capable during the Santiago engagement. It criticizes the quarrel over rewards as disgraceful, urges Congress to distribute honors fairly, and calls on supporters to stop backbiting that harms the navy and nation.
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Son- Schley
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Sampson
New York
Schley
Congress
Knill's Red Pills and Liver Pills Ad
An ad touts Knill's Red Pills for Wan People to restore health strength and beauty before hot weather. Mentions Krill's White Liver Pills as a liver invig orator and bowel regulator and Krill's Blue Kidney Pills for back and kidney troubles, all 25¢ per box.
United Mine Workers Lodge Faces Charter Cancellation
Cayoga reports a strike by a lodge seeking the discharge of two mine superintendents. President Mitchell disapproved the strike and ordered a return to work, but the order was ignored and now the lodge's charter may be canceled.
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Cayoga
Lodge of
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Lodge
Pennsylvania Picnic could become Elkhart permanent benefit
A 1901 editorial urges Elkhart business leaders to support the Pennsylvania Picnic as a permanent city institution. It notes the event draws 5000 visitors from Indiana and Michigan, asks for local encouragement, and argues surrounding cities offer hospitality to attract the gathering annually at Island Park.
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Pennsylvania
Elkhart
Indiana
Michigan
Car
Goshen
South Bend
Niles
Cassopolis
Island Park
Blixhart
Herkhart
James M. Rice Noted Local Leader and Odd Fellow
The late James M. Rice was an Odd Fellow, a member of the G. A. R., and treasurer of the Workingman's Building Association, reflecting his community roles and civic service.
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Bloomington
James M. Rice
The
Workingman’s Building Association
Wanted 2 000 railroad workers in California and Iowa
Recruitment notice for Southern Pacific Railroad Co. seeks 2000 men in Los Angeles and 4000 more laborers and teamsters in Western Iowa near Omaha. Details include wages from 1.75 to 3.00 per day, board provided, first class transportation, and ship dates in August. O. M. Quick, RR Labor Agent, Elkhart Indiana.
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Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Los Angeles
Cal
Worl
San Francisco
M. Quick. R
Southern Pacificr
Ifornia
Burlington
Iowa
Omaha
Nebraska
Emen
Colorado
California
Western Town
Elkhart
O.M. Quick
South
Main St
Ind
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