25 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
1
Local items report diphtheria in Royal Center cases, visits between Monon Francesville and Medaryville, a Wilcox auction in Winamac, and multiple small market and social happenings across towns. Parliament actions include Salem township precinct committeemen election and farmers institute plans.
News roundup reports progress on women’s social access in New York, a government finding that 9500 foods and drugs were inspected with a third mislabeled, Purdue’s strong farmer turnout, a near-miss with chloroform sales, and political friction over county option. It also notes Monon railroad freight moves and new engines, kelp’s $40 million fertilizer potential, a Monon line expansion rumor, and a Monon track project near Rensselaer. Obituary for Lizzie Redd recorded.
The Farmers Institute begins tomorrow in Francesville with a two day session at the State Bank block former Porters clothing store. Profs J B Abbot and M L Fisher of Purdue University lead lectures on crops soils and a practical discussion by the laity. Premia contests by local merchants will attract interest. A note on dairying by J W Marion recounts butter sales and cow costs showing profitable dairying with careful attention. Fire safety tips warn about chimney flues and soot buildup during cold weather advising daytime burning and flue checks. A Washington dispatch cites Frank A Munsey predicting a Roosevelt presidential nomination if called to lead the fight.
Five years to wind up American Mutual Life Insurance of Elk Heart shows assets of 21910.93 and payouts of 20203.04 leaving 1707.89 for 3000 policy holders. Receiver gains 2500, stenographers 6411.85, lawyers 6783.44. Waterloo Press decries the settlement as a travesty and notes holders are fleeced by lawyers and receiver as by officers.
Calicoes ginghams percal es muslins outing flannels and window curtains now in stock with a complete line of mens Misses and childrens shoes in the latest styles at satisfactory prices. Groceries of all kinds. Come in and investigate.
Dates announced for upcoming sales at Tribune office with listings for William Tiede D Seeley James Blake Moseley stock D I F Bush and J Zimmer across January and February.
Complete threshing outfit and a new 8 Ron McCormick Shredder with 32 by 52 separator and 16 H. P. engine. Will sell cheap if taken soon or may consider trades. George Westphal, R. F. D. No. 2, box 63, Francesville, Indiana.
Town property for sale includes a house with seven rooms inside water and dry cellar, four well tiled lots with fruit. contact Charles C. Parker in Medaryville Indiana. Also hay for sale Timothy and mixed hay. inquire J C Ireland thirteen miles north of Lee. Advertising California bungalow plan book by H E Iblings Trust & Savings Bank Los Angeles with 176 pages and 800 illustrations, mail copy for $1.00.
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