French Aeronautics Then and Now Aerial Progress A Chronicle
The piece surveys early air travel trials, noting Santos Dumont’s partial success and comparing with Nadar’s 1863 flight. It traces global efforts from 1273 to 1886, naming Bangley, Gabot, and the Massachusetts Aeronautical Society, and contrasts aeroplane focus with dirigibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Santos- Dumont
United States
M. Santos-Dumont
Nadar
Crystal Palace
London
Washington
Professor Bangley
Smithsonian Institution
Boston
Massachusetts Areonautical Society
Massachusetts Society
Samuel Gabot
Massachusetts
Bacon
Wilkins
Cromwell
James IV of
Scotland
James
Stirling Castle
Francis Lane
Applejack Industry in Southern Indiana Prospers
The article details Indiana’s southern applejack production centered in Washington Orange Harrison Crawford and Perry counties with about sixteen distilleries led by Alexander & Co. New Amsterdam and smaller plants like Chris Wurtz Lanesville. Applejack is made in late summer and fall from orchard fruit, transported via the Ohio River, and varies in quality with prices from 1.80 to 2.40 per barrel. drought and crop size influence output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New Jersey
Washington
Orange
Harrison
Crawford
Perry
Middle West
Uncle Sam
Alexander & Co
New Amsterdam
Chris Wurtz
Lanesville
Wurtz
Ohio
Drink Fit For a King from Honey and Apple Brandy
A fragmented passage describes a golden hued liquor with apple notes as an excellent remedy for indigestion and an unparalleled appetizer. A mint julep variant suggests honey and brandy with crushed ice and mint. The text references moonshining in Indiana and farmers jailed years ago for evading Uncle Sam.
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Indiana
Lanesyville
Uncle Sam
Opthalmia in Cattle Warns of Infectious Eye Disease
Purdue bulletin by R A Craig notes a widespread infectious cattle eye disease causing sore eyes and potential loss of milk, with symptoms including swollen lids tearing and corneal abscesses. Treatment advised includes shade during peak sun and local application of boracic acid and calomel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Craig
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
For Care of Lawns Valuable Hints to Lawn Cultivators
Practical guidance on building and maintaining a fine lawn using soil preparation seed selection and seasonal care. Emphasizes rich soil drainage topsoil grinding subsoil loosening and choosing a single grass variety such as Kentucky blue grass Rhode Island bent or red top with Timothy as a temporary aid. Also notes winter prep and manure and bone meal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Farmers Arm Themselves as Chicken Thieves Rise
Farmers north of Elk Hart arm themselves with shotguns amid ongoing depredations. Vigilantes threaten to call the coroner and declare the thief killed by the coop owner’s good aim if caught stealing poultry.
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Elkhart
Fishermen Deliver Crappies and Bass to Simonton Lake
Fish Commissioner Frank Lin arrived in the city and turned over a large shipment of crappies and black bass to C. C. Marshal. The fish were transported to Simonton Lake and deposited. This shipment is only half of the amount requested, with another delivery to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonton Lake
Franklin
C. C. Marshal
Electrical Storm Hits Klinger Lake Area
A heavy electrical storm swept through Klinger lake yesterday afternoon where Elkhart residents were staying. Trees in the Weatherwax grove sustained damage with a giant oak stripped of bark, while no additional harm was reported.
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Klinger Lake
Elkhart
Taswell Professor Stirs Outcry Across State Press
The state press uniformly condemns a Taswell professor who prosecuted several girls for kissing him against his will. Editors roast the man as gallant toward the fair sex but scold him for his actions. Taswell remains his home, with no sign of the scandal ending soon.
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Taswell
Freight wreck injures dealer. Burdick Station tolls loss
J. C. Teeter of Garrett sustained very serious injuries after a Lake Shore railway freight wreck at Burdick Station. The railroad company reports a loss of $15,000.
Evansville Fire Hero Saves Home After Gas Stove Blast
Mrs J N Malone suffered severe burns when a gasoline stove exploded in Evansville. Her husband, Mr Malone, leapt from a third floor window and hurled the stove outside to prevent the blaze from spreading to the home.
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Evansville
J. N. Malone
Mrs Prior Rigdon Widow of Dr Rigdon Passes
Elwood reports the death of Mrs Prior Rigdon widow of Dr Rigdon at the old home near here. She is mother of Prof Johnathan Rigdon of Danville University.
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Elwood
Prior Rigdon
Rigdon
Here
Johnathan Rigdon
Danville University
Controversy Over Berne Home Run by Rev Sprunger
A letter recalls a Chicago American piece about Light and Hope Orphans Home in Berne Indiana run by Rev John Sprunger. It alleges mistreatment of orphans and claims Springer amassed a fortune, with the Mennonite church not claiming the institution though it was run under Springer and a sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Elkhart
Mennonite Publishing Company
Weins
Rundschau
Chicago
Switzerland
Mennonite Church
Christian Alliance
New York
Grace Grigsby
Sprunger
Chicago American
Light and Hope
John Sprunger
Berne
Ind
Automobile Trip by Two Armored Carriages to Washington
Major R P Davidson of Northwestern Military academy leads two metal automobiles from Chicago toward Washington to demonstrate an experimental artillery carriage. The crew includes Hart Knowles Kehoe Clark and Ridgway with General Miles message aboard. Arrival in six days expected with an ordnance board exhibition en route through Elkhart and LaPorte.
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R. P .Davidson
Northwestern Military Academy
Highland Park
Chicago
Elkhart
John A. Ridgway
Indianapolis
Washington
Major Davidson
LaPorte
General Miles
General Wheeler
New York
R. P. Davidson
George B. Hart
F. M. Harshberger
W.C .Green
John A. Ridsway
E. M. Knowles
H. B. Kehoe
H. D. Clark
Davidson
Ordnance Board
War Department
Vanishing Birds Prompt Call For Protection and Reform
The piece warns that flamingos pink curlews and egrets face rapid extinction due to human hunting. It urges targeted measures varying by region, including penalties for shooting out of season breeding programs and paying native hunters to protect wildlife rather than kill it.
Cider Barrels Sold Cheap in First Come Sale
Dr Miles Medical Co announces a first come, first served sale of cider barrels at low prices, urging quick action as availability lasts.
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Dr. Miles Medical Co
D&wtt
Tragic Train Death of Seymour-Smith Storey Family Member
Seymour Alexander Storey and his companions stood on a Baltimore and Ohio line and refused to move. Police alerted, but a passing train cut Storey to pieces before help arrived.
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Seymour
Alexander Storey
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Storey
Mrs. Austin's Famous Wheat Food Endorsed For All Meals
An advertisement extols Mrs. Austin's Famous Wheat Food as versatile and suitable for breakfast and dessert, calling it good all the time. The note is dated 9-19.
Geo Wyman & Co Special Sale Advertisement
Geo Wyman and Co announces a special sale in August featuring wool bed blankets as sample pairs sold at about 60 cents on the dollar, some soiled from hotels. a sample line of hosiery, colored taffeta ribbons at under half price, widths 5 to 50, priced 5c to 15c. and a sample line of umbrellas from 25c to 2.50.
Train Schedule for HikH&It Line on June 2 1901
On and after June 2 1901 the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry trains to and from HikH It will run as follows. Details specify departure times arrivals and station stops for the HikH It route, outlining daily service.
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Lakeshore
Michigan Southern Ry
Hikh&it
Amanda DePuy Widow of Col DePuy Dies in City at 68
Mrs Amanda DePuy died suddenly in this city from heart failure. She was the widow of Col Harmon G DePuy a Mexican War veteran and sister of General Beatty of Colorado and Major Beatty of Sandusky Ohio. She was sixty eight years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Amanda DePuy
Harmon G. DePuy
General Beatty
Colorado
Beatty
Sandusky
Ohio
Paroled attacker escapes after bank balance check
Valparaiso Walter Reichenmaier sentenced to fourteen years for assault served eight and was paroled. After violating release terms, Warden Shideler ordered return to prison. Reichenmaier then checked his bank balance and escaped from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Walter Reichenmaier
Shideler
Ill visitor swallows carbolic acid in Jamaica ginger relief attempt
Mrs. Rufus Jackson of Reddick Illinois visiting her mother near Versailles tried Jamaica ginger for relief and swallowed carbolic acid. Her condition is reported as alarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Rufus Jackson
Reddick
Ill
Lena Busendorff
Versailles
Jamaica
Man claims cheap artificial fuel gas at 5 cents per thousand
A Marion man announces a new process to produce artificial fuel gas for five cents per thousand feet using crude oil water and air It raises concerns that the gas may contain excessive air or hot air.
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Marion
Severe Storm Damages Trees and Buildings in Evansville
A severe storm swept through Evansville causing significant damage to trees and small structures across the city. Residents reported downed limbs, scattered debris, and damaged power lines with emergency crews assessing the extent of the destruction.
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Evansville
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Geo. Wyman & Co
South Bend, Ind
Vis Old Road
Grand Rapids
Air Ling
West Bound
Wik. & Chi
Boston & Chi
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Lake Puhote
Gleveland
Erie
G. J. Grammer
Mgr
A. J
A. L. GorwaLr
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