Burhans Shot by Highwaymen Near City
Two unknown men held up Mart L. Burhans two miles east of the city on the Bristol road. A 22 caliber revolver was wrested from him and he was shot in the calf. Burhans defended himself, escaped, and no arrest has occurred. He is the son of Charles S. Burhans of Miles Medical.
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Mart L. Burhans
Bristol Road
Burhans
Charles S. Burhans
Miles’ Medical Company
Bristol
Jackson Street
Truth
Frankstreet
The Cheekiest Farmer Discovered by Trustee
Wilmer Roberts, a farmer near Sugar Grove, claimed $11 from the dog tax fund for two sheep killed by a dog. The apraisers valued the sheep at $11, but evidence showed the loss was caused by Roberts' own dog, ending the case with an uncompleted record.
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Wilmer Roberts
Sugar Grove
Grosh
Roberts
Tilman Rookstool
Robert
Rushton Dies in Mexico of Acute Dysentery
Charles D. Rushton a renowned druggist died in Mexico from acute dysentery while his mother in law Mrs M W Harding and daughter Helen accompanied him on a pleasure trip. Crumpacker appealed to obtain permission to return the body for burial.
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Harding
Fenton
Crumpacker
Valparaiso
Rushton
State Department
Helen
Richart
Trino
Rizaresa
Real estate transfers in Elkhart and York townships
Three deeds filed include 3 PY Stuser and wife conveying lot 2 Dinehart Place Goshen to Vessie Louisa Dinehart for 154 dollars. Perry C Purl sells land in York township to Malinda Thompson for 3000 dollars. Frank Randolph and wife convey Lots 1 and 10 in Randolph's addition to Elkhart for 1 dollar to Sylvas Nolan and Harriet Nolan. Charles W Fish conveys part of lots 72 and 73 in Lieardsley's first addition to Elkhart for 21000 per year for life of the frontier, payable monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PY Stuser
Vessie
Louisa
Aurelia Dinehart
Dinehart Place
Goshen
William Martin
Jacob Is. Ulery
York Township
Perry C. Purl
Malinda Thompson
Frank Randolph
Sylvassey EH. Nolan
Harriet TE. Nolan
Randolph
Etlkhart
Charles W. Fish
Henry i. Sykes
Lieardsley
Elkhart
New Discovery Cures Consumption Says Beall Man
Beall Mississippi resident T. R. Beall claims his wife suffered consumption last fall. After trying other remedies she used Dr. King's New Discovery and showed immediate improvement. Four bottles fully cured her. Guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists. Price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free.
Minnesota and Michigan Clear Ed Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Seven
Minnesota and Michigan combined cleared six thousand seven hundred fifty seven dollars after their Thanksgiving game in Ann Arbor. The season with such revenue shows the costs of a loss at home and on the road.
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Minnesota
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Electric Bitters promised to fix stomach and nerves
A sensational health warning praises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for nervousness, stomach upset, and digestive problems. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and cleanse the blood with quick results. Priced at 50 cents and refunded if unsatisfied.
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Houseworth Bros
Richmond-Leonard Hiatt Wounded in Hunting Accident
Richmond Leonard Hiatt of this city was seriously wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge while hunting. His arm was almost blown off, but he is expected to recover.
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Richmond
Leonard Hiatt
A Costly Mistake Ad Recommends Life Pills
An advertisement warns that blunders can be costly and even life endangering, but promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The pills are described as gentle yet thorough and priced 25 cents at Houseworth Bros.’ drug store.
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Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Laporte Judge Crum in Critical Condition
Judge Jonathan W. Crum of La Porte County, a former state senator, remains in critical condition with physicians offering little hope for recovery.
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Laporte
Jonathan W. Crumpacker
Laporte County
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
A rustic alert touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims sensational effects after street accidents and injuries, recommending the product available at Houseworth Bros drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Hlouseworth Ros
A Drink for a Wink in Prohibition Era Town
English actor Percy Marshall touring the United States visits a Pennsylvania town with strict prohibition. A street wink at a drug store yields a large whisky and soda, proving the novelty of evading bans and suggesting officials wink too.
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Percy Marshall
England
Pennsylvania
Mr. Marshall
Marshall
Rights of Navajo Woman and Social Status
The Navajo woman holds strong property rights and tribal wealth, with matrilineal descent and independent children. She may own hundreds of sheep, and ownership remains with her after marriage. Describes Navajo homes as temporary hogans and the influence of superstition on burial practice.
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Chinde
First Doctor of Medicine Recorded in Bologna
The first doctor of medicine is traced to Guilelmo Gordexio who received the honor in 1226 from the College of Aosta after the title was created in the twelfth century and noted by the Metaphysical Magazine.
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University of Bologna
Guilelmo Gordexio
College of
Aosti
Italy
Russian Religious Law Bans Repatriation on Conversion
A law prohibits any Russian who has left the country and converted to another faith from returning. The policy applies to those who changed their religion while abroad and seeks to control religious affiliation in repatriation.
Names Among Negroes From an American Negro Article
An excerpt notes why many African American names persisted after emancipation. It explains that arrival cargoes led to reuse of weekly, monthly, biblical, classical and Shakespearean names. Variations with Young or Olds were common, and surnames were adopted quickly after emancipation.
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Leslie’s Monthly
Sable
Primus
Doe
Hart
Rabbit
Fox
Jupiter
Pallas
Hector
Venus
Diana
Perseus
Hercules
Aaron
Moses
Pharoh
Romulus
Remus
Hamlet
Othello
Caesar
Jonas
Rose
Priscilla
John
Jack
Lize
Beth
Remarkable Horoscopes For Edward VII Published
Hindoo astrologers in November issue of the Hindoo newspaper published horoscopes on Edward VII health. Reprints hail relief among loyal subjects in India. Predictions mention enthronement and long reign with healing and a dangerous period in late June 1962.
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Edward VII
Hindoo
India
Vytelen
A Pointer Pup Grows Fast Then Succeeds a Dough Mishap
A young railroad worker’s tiny pointer dog expanded rapidly as bread dough fermented in a pan. The dough swelled the dog’s body and head while neighbors proposed remedies. An application of saleratus water finally brought relief.
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Portland Oregonian
Transfer of McCusick land for Stillwater post office
In a Treasury Department exchange on a Stillwater site, John McCusick sells 135 by 150 feet back to the United States for 7500 dollars after previously acquiring the land from the government in 1840 at 1.25 per acre. The government agrees the deed will show all transfers of title as part of the sale.
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United States
John McCusick
Treasury Department of the
Taylor
Stillwater
Minn
McCusick
Insurance Claim Reveals $4000 Policy Overlooked
A Boston clothing house fire led an insurance rep to find a $4000 policy overlooked by the firm. The proprietor initially denied the policy but admitted its existence after reviewing Queen records showing premium payment. He warned of a “mistake” yet would accept the payout if pressed, a case drawing unusual attention and likely strengthening the firm’s credit among insurers.
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Boston
Mascoutens City Site Verified Through Long Excavation
The Mascoutens site, once described as a 1675 city of about 200000 people, has been confirmed by years of work led by Thomas Clithere of Portage Wisconsin. The find marks the largest known Indian city within United States territory and aligns with Jesuit accounts from the seventeenth century up to Marquette and Joliet in 1673.
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Mascoutens
Thomas Clithere
Portage
Wis
United States Territory
Tfarquette
Joliet
Trusts in Former Days
A historical overview traces early monopolies from monarchs and tax farmers to trade guilds. It cites Assyrian records and biblical Joseph as ancient examples, notes Roman embargoes on provincial supplies, and highlights the Hanseatic League as the era’s peak syndicate with fleets and mercenaries to enforce control.
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Joseph
League of the
Geography and finance on Broadway show window display
An American and an Englishman discuss a Broadway lithograph of Cincinnati from 40 years ago. They note the city’s pork whisky hills music halls and Senator Foraker while joking about Americans and Englishmen relying on geography and bank accounts shaped by their daughters and scions.
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Broadway
Cincinnati
New York Times
Senator Foraker
Zimmerman
Duke of Manchester
Chinese duplicity and view on trust in the East
An analysis of Chinese attitudes toward keeping engagements. The piece argues Western trust hinges on confidence while Chinese practice centers on suspicion. It cites a proverb about delaying promises to comfort a hopeful requester and the habit of granting form without substance.
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China
Advice to Alfonso on Rebuilding the Spanish Navy
The Chicago Record Herald counsels King Alfonso to rebuild the Spanish navy if he wishes but warns that, once restored, the fleet should be kept from entering any fight.
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Alfonso
Alfey
Chicago Record-Herald
Two Dead Shots in Philadelphia Shooting Gallery
A bronzed khaki clad youth enters a Philadelphia shooting gallery and empties the place of prizes. He targets stationary bulls eyes and swinging targets, breaks clay pipes, and fails to smash a glass ball, sparking a quip about the Philippines.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Philippines
Nationalities by feet reveal odd regional quirks
A London Answers piece surveys feet across nationalities noting the French, Spanish, Arch, Secced, Prish, and other feet with varying shapes. It claims Athenians had proportionate feet and suggests Swedes, Norwegians, and Germans have large feet while Americans are smallest.
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London
Horan
Athens
Norwegia
Bargain Bias in Fruit Purchases Shows Shoppers Miss the Best
A London fruit dealer notes shoppers often pick the biggest pieces believing they are best. Women and children tend to overturn and grab oversized fruit, leaving poorer specimens behind. A discerning buyer can compare by quality rather than size to choose the choicest oranges lemons or bananas.
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London
Mapping the United States Still Largely Unsurveyed
The geological survey reports that after two decades of mapping much of the country remains unseen. Western regions pose severe challenges with dangerous weather. A northern Montana party climbed Cal Mountain eight times to secure a single photo after a day-long snowstorm.
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Geological Survey of the
United States
Montana
Calf Mountain
German Emperor’s Profits in American Railroads Revealed
The German emperor is reputed to have nearly $3,000,000 invested in Union Pacific and other American railway stocks. His recent foray into German investments followed a costly collapse of speculation and industry.
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Kanaizser
Union Pacific
English Egyptologist William Petrie Known as “King of Spades”
Professor William Petrie, famed English Egyptologist and explorer, is nicknamed “the king of spades” by London intimates for his bold pursuit of archeological specimens in Wisman ia.
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William Petrie
London
Borus Butterflies in Artificial Specimen Trade
Artificial butterflies are sometimes manufactured for sale as rare specimens to natural history museums and private collectors.
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Rutera
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Enve
Janghine
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Uncle Sam Rays
Man
Forcol
Lost Indian City
Geography and Finance
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Jean
Philipspines
Spades
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