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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
1
A mixed page of ads and short items notes sales on farm equipment and groceries, local guests, and transportation dangers. It mentions horse covers, oxford shipments, a fatal train collision near Logansport, and a parade of fair attractions and political commentary.
Last Thursday afternoon a good shower broke the drought threatening local crops. Rain fell unevenly across Pulas ki White and Jasper counties, with another shower yesterday expanding its impact. In Evansville area hail and floods damaged crops elsewhere, but locally corn is saved and pickle crop looks strong.
Attorney General Bingham says temperance beer violates law and its sale has halted production. Despite the beer lacking intoxicating strength, the malt liquor classification keeps it illegal, affecting Terre Haute bottle glass factories and their high output. Those seeking grapes should contact W. J. Hubbard.
Indiana farmers reduced wheat acreage in 1907 to about 2,059,615 acres from 2,391,478 in 1906, according to state bureau figures. Despite the smaller area, the crop is reported to be of good quantity and quality, with total Indiana wheat output for 1907 at 33,874,726 bushels and an average yield of 14.58 bushels per acre.
The 29th annual Old Settlers Picnic will be held at Nye's park in Winamac on Saturday August 22 1908. Chas W Miller of Goshen Republican candidate for congress and Henry A Barnhart of Rochester Democratic nominee are invited and expected to speak. Farmers may bring families and drive their teams to the park, spread baskets on the lawn, and enjoy amusements for all ages.
Richard How & Sons completed brick work on the Myers building Saturday while Garrigueas & Shoe maker finish carpentry. The lower floor will house a barber shop bakery restaurant and post office and the second story will be used as an opera house. The project marks local progress alongside Cream De Meath and Blue Front Drug Store.
Dr. William A. Quayle, newly elected Methodist bishop, argues for higher preacher salaries. He notes rural incomes lag behind living costs and suggests increasing farming community church wages by one third to one half to attract and retain talented ministers.
The Monon will run an excursion from Lafayette to Michigan City on Tuesday August 25 for WK of P lodges families and friends with a $30 cash prize for the town with the largest following. Fare 65 cents adults 35 cents children. Also notes poultry care products at Blue Front Drug with recommended medicines.
Notice to Settle. All those knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Drs. Shar rer will please call and settle their account before Sept. lat, by cash or bankable note. 8 percent dis count will be given for cash. For Sale and Rent A good Aberdeen Polled Angus bull. Pas ture for 25 or 30 head of cattle Calves and horses not wanted See J. K. Schick, Francesville, Ind.
80 foot steel tower wind mill with an 8 foot steel wheel offered for 45 dollars. Property includes 70 rods of tile in ground and an SO acre farm located about four miles southwest of Francesville. Inquiries to W S Wylie at residence. Bur get and Sons.
A sink hole three miles south of Monterey near the Overmyer schoolhouse keeps swallowing fills. Despite 1800 yards of sand and 2000 yards of dirt plus logs and brush, a solid bottom remains elusive and about $800 has been spent without a lasting fix. Should funds continue to be poured or should the road be bridged over?
The post office prohibits mutilated stamps after use by holding letters two weeks for recovery. If unclaimed, items go to the dead letter office. Torn corners or any defect render stamps worthless, though individuals may perforate stamps for identification to deter theft of private mail.
Medaryville defeated Francesville 12 to 5 after a steady performance by the visitors who stopped Francesville’s circus catches. The Medaryville team appeared to have an off day at the plate earlier but finished strong.
The bank promotes safe storage for valuable papers in a fire proof vault. Boxes require two keys to open, with each holder retaining one key. Annual rental is $1.00.
Dye Thompson Lumber Co advertises Indiana Indestructible paint with a five year guarantee along with metal roof paint also backed by a five year guarantee.
A compact ad lists alfalfa seed milomaze maize and corn related materials in south western Oklahoma and invites readers to prepare for an excursion. It promotes trade in old buggies for new outfits and urges readers to read weekly ads for savings on farm supplies and rail smoke products.
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