Indiana's Strength and Resources Highlight State Power
An overview praises Indiana's small geographic size yet strong population and industrial output. It notes leading position in coal, natural gas, petroleum, and building materials, strong corn yields, and climate as generally healthful with moderate regional temperature differences. The piece emphasizes productive agriculture and soil fertility through improved cultivation and fertilizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Union
Indianapolis
Our Friends the Druggists Warn About Perry Davis Painkiller
A public notice commends druggists for their character but warns readers to avoid imitations of Perry Davis Painkiller. It urges buyers to ensure they purchase the genuine soothing Painkiller and not a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Teachers Institute Closes With Practical Education Talk
The five day session of the County Teachers Institute ended at Goshen with strong attendance. Dr Frazer of Elkhart spoke on The Philosophy of Gesture. President H G Brown of Valparaiso Normal School urged integrating scientific agriculture and manual training into public schools and preferred practical courses over overlong theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Teachers’ Institute
Goshen
Frazer
Elkhart
J. B. Moyer
Rebecca Christopher
Nappanee
H. G. Brown
Valparaiso Normal School
Jell-O Dessert Announces Four Flavors for All
The ad promotes Jell-O as a new family dessert available at grocers in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors priced at 10 cents. The copy urges readers to try it today.
Elkhart Court Actions Include Bar Admission and Guardianship
In Elkhart, cases include Samuel Coppes versus Union National Savings Bank with a $2,651.40 defense judgment. Samuel Harrington sues John and Isaac Carr for $250. A motion admitted William Marx to the Elkhart county bar after swearing in. Probate Commissioner Farrell granted Cora Cook $50 monthly for ward care. Attorneys debated a motion for a new trial on a trustee accounting for Albert G. Harlan et al. and Jacob Goldberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Coppes
Union National Savings Bank ‘Association’ .of
Indianapolis
Samuel C. Harrington
John and
Isaac Carr
A. S. Cook
William Marx
Elkhart
Mr. Marx
Farrell
Cora .M. Cook
Charlotte Cook
John Cook
Robert Anderson
South Bend
VanFleet & VanFleet
Albert G. Harlan
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Catarrh
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a blood purifier that cures rheumatism and catarrh by destroying the poison in the blood. It claims 30 years of testing, safety for all ages, and free trial advice, with a local druggist listed as selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
D. Rushton
Local Soldier George Siegles Dies in Luzon
Valparaiso residents learn Private George Siegles died in action at Luzon Philippines on December 10. He is the third hometown serviceman to die in the current conflict. His body will be returned for burial in his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
George Siegles
Luzon
Philippines
Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Marketing at Local Drugstores
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold at Thomas and Rushton's drug stores. The brief notice highlights availability in local shops and promotes the product as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ and
Rushton’s Drug Stores
Oil Seep Found Twelve Miles South Of City
First class lubricating oil surfacing from a abandoned hole twelve miles south of the city where prospectors previously searched for oil or natural gas. The discovery indicates potential subsurface oil seepage in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kidney Cure Recovers Patient After Two Years
Frank Treadwell of Bennett Illinois suffered kidney disease for two years and tried many remedies before Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports a dollar bottle cured him after limited benefit from other treatments, via M Rushton’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Treadwell
Bennett
Foley
M Rushton
Artis Arrested For Stealing From Hostess At New Year Party
Kokomo resident Stephen Artis, staying with his aunt Eva Artis in Marion, was arrested for stealing 51 dollars from his hostess at a New Year reception. He052 returned 30 dollars at the depot and remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Stephen Artis
Marion
Eva Artis
Bailey's Laxative Tabs advertised for Constipation relief
An advertisement promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets from Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago. It claims to cure constipation improve skin and energy. Packages sell 10c for 20 tablets and 25c for 60 with chocolate coating and a sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
W. J. ‘Sailey
Lakeside Medicine Co
Chicago
Chas. D
Evansville Journal Announces Chewning as Traveling Revenue Collector
Evansville based Rocixport Journal reports John Chewning named traveling revenue collector replacing G W Faucett who was removed. Faucett had earned praise for his service though political forces opposed him.
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Evansville
John Chewning
Rocixport ‘Journal
G.W. Faucett
Faucett
Experts' game proposed to replace balk line in billiards
Champion Jacob Schaefer discusses public interest in longer runs and a new eight inch balk line variant with three shots per turn. The piece covers the experts’ game, anchor box debates, and spectators’ appeal, plus Schaefer’s praise for the format and mixed opinions from critics. It also notes Corbett’s rise, Rothwell’s training, and Nashville’s Newton Fisher shaping Southern league plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schaeffer
Wizard
Jake
Trumph
Schaefer
Charlie Parker
Tom Foley
Chicago
Newton
Fisher
Nashville
Tenn
Little Rock
Arkansas
Blackburn
George Sample
Sample
Peace Advocates Charged With Aiding Rebels In Leyte Capture
Manila reports General Bell conducts vigorous operations in Batangas while peace advocates are accused of aiding insurrection. Loyal forces drive Fili pinos toward Tayabas as Lopez family assets are seized. Leyte arsonal and plant for cartridge manufacture captured at Ormoc. Major Meyer also takes powder factory, ammunition, cannons, rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyte
Manila
Franklin Bell
Batangas
Wint
Dougherty
Tayabas
Bell
General Bell
Lopez
Samar
Schoeffel
Ninth Infantry
Capsap
Samar Island
Albert L. Meyer
Eleventh Infantry
Ormoc
Myer
False Bright's disease misdiagnosis corrected by syrup pepsin
Geo F Benedict of Decatur Illinois recalls being told four years ago he had Bright's disease and was laid up three months. After taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin he regained appetite and health, proving the diagnosis false. He recommends the product and notes local druggists Thom and Rushton sell it.
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Dr. Caldwell
Bright
Bright’s
Geo. F. Benedict
West King Street
Decatur
Ill
Thomand Rushton
One Meal a Day Diet Shaped Life of Rev. Eberlie
Reading Pennsylvania reports the Rev. John J. Eberlie who died after a life led on a single daily meal. Born 1823, he pursued chemistry but faced nervousness and indigestion. From 1860 he lived mainly on water with occasional sugar, claiming the diet extended his life. He maintained a quiet, studious routine and slept well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
John J. Eberlie
Pottstown
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
читDespite praise from Lemuel James of Marysville Ohio the ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal stomach aid. It claims to digest food without stomach help and to cure indigestion and related stomach troubles, urging moderation and noting a larger $1 bottle offers twice the 50c size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel James
Marysville
E. C. Dewitr & Co
Chicago
Dottie
Sheriff Ricker Murdered in Cold Blood at Woodward Ranch
Late Casper reports confirm Natrona County Sheriff Ricker, pursuing the Woodward brothers and two escapees, was killed in cold blood. He reached the Woodward ranch where he was shot, beaten, robbed, and his brain struck by a bullet. a deputy allegedly joined the outlaws and fled.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Casper
Ricker
Natrona County
Woodward Brothers
Woodward Ranch
Princess Louise of Coburg Committed to Sanatorium
Princess Louise of Coburg daughter of King Leopold of Belgium has been placed in a sanitarium at Coeswig near Dresden. She suffers partial brain paralysis and is described as hopeless. Her former taste for costly dresses has shifted to a passion for flowers, each given a personal name.
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Princess Louise
Vienna
Princess Louise of
Coburg
Leopold of
Belgium
Coeswig
Dresden
Pope Near Death After Four Days of Receptions
Rome dispatch to the Chronicle reports an ecclesiastical friend visiting the Pope last evening found his holiness extremely weak from four days of diplomatic receptions. The source says the pontiff is barely alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Chronicle
Rome
Drought Woes Hit Texas Cattle and Horses
In Austin on January 6, drought has caused many cattle and horses to die from lack of feed and water. Farmers face delays in winter plowing due to dry ground and fear a large shortfall in corn acreage without rain.
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Texas
Austin
Counterfeit Silver Certificate Notice Circulates
Secret Service chief Willkie warns of crude counterfeit silver certificate from 1899 series with check letter C. Lyons register and Roberts treasurer noted. Note mentions lack of engraving no silk fiber and back printed upside down on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willkie
Secret Service
Lyons Register
Roberts
Death Toll Reaches 42 as Rescue Vessels Report No Survivors
The French bark that sank the steamer Walla Walla arrived in port with no survivors aboard. The ship’s crew say their own boat was in distress and unable to assist, leaving the missing list at forty two.
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San Francisco
Walla Walla
Kitchener Reports From Johannesburg Action
Lord Kitchener reports to the War Office from Johannesburg dated January 3. Bruce Hamilton operates east of Ermel and since December 29 has captured 100 prisoners including Erasmus.
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Kitchener
London
Lord Kitchener
War’ Office
Johannesburg
Bruce Hamilton
Ermel
Erasmus
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Elkhart County
Schoobe
Terrentine
State Revenue
Warants
State Bank
Ae City National Wena E Se
Salem Bank Eee
First National Wees
Indiana National
St. Josephees Aee
Corbett
Rothwell
Connecticut
Young Corbett
Denver
William Rothwell
Brooklyn
Terry McGovern
Theodore Roosevelt
Jess
Terry
MeGovern
Newton Fisher
Bobby” Walthour
New York
Bobby
Walthours
Bewit
Houseworth Bros
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