Death of Perry Allison Linked to California Journey
Perry Allison, aged about 24, died after moving from Medaryville to California with his mother. He leaves a wife and baby. his death, though sudden, is described as deplorable. The article notes his exemplary habits and family background, including his father Thomas Allison, once a local drug store proprietor.
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Perry Allison
Mely
California
Perry
Thomas Allison
Medaryville
Allison
The Newspaper Man Warns of Ambitious Farmers and a Boom Prospect
A discussion on farming versus business life notes that many retire from farming to seek comfort, while others stay in business despite weariness. A local notice indicates some plan to quit business as licenses expire, with claims of highly productive land and a lucrative investment opportunity. A separate incident recounts Bobby Hoster breaking his leg in a switch-yard accident near Hammond, with hospital care described.
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Eee Iene
Ggves
Ile
Bobby” Hoster
Hammond Garde
Bobby
St. Margaret's Catholic Hospital
Mail order ads influence shopper routes and sales
A merchant compared two towns and found that advertising in one town drew customers past rival stores to his door, boosting sales to 1754 dollars versus 984 dollars without ads. He notes mail order houses succeed by openly listing goods and prices, unlike competitors. The Chicago strike era shows wholesale wagons delivering to Monty Ward & Co. as further evidence.
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Ie Barige
Jackatore
Chicago
Montty Ward &Co
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Indiana
T. W. Kelsey
Schomers
Schomer
Moses Atlass
Jno
Colvin
Francesville
L. M. Ratliff
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Mres Bremer
Misses McCay
Illinois
Wrand Engle
New York
Charles . Kruger
Morgan’sé Meat Market
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