Local notices and sales from the town paper
A collection of shop ads and notices announces pineapple sales and canning supplies at Clark and Swisher’s, hats cleaned, stove sales, sweeping powders, and a cream separator. It notes rent pasture for six cattle and a new soda fountain at Miners Restaurant. It also mentions travelers, residents, and a report on county trustees and a record flight by Charles Hamilton seen in the press.
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Jones
Werner
Amboas Panama
Milan
Woo. Phuc
C. W. Spencer
Charles K. Hamilton
New York
Philadelphia
Tribune
Hamilton
Tucson
Arizona
Warning on Merging machine risks and legal ban
The Kokomo Tribune reports a so called merging machine that could double butter by adding milk and churning, though law bans its manufacture and sale. A license of 1200 dollars a year is required to operate such a machine. individuals may use it at home but public sellers cannot without the license. Frank W. Tucker warns housewives and butter dealers to spot contraband by knife test and careful sourcing. Public notices advise merchants to guard against adulteration and to monitor butter shipments as inspectors focus on new devices.
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Kokomo Tribune
Frank W. Tucker
Pure Food Inspector
Will Ditch Case Go Over Election Tactics Stir County Seats
Information reaching the Tribune office suggests county politicians are pressing to delay the Monon ditch case until after the election. They seek a June 20 court session and fear a decision could affect the November vote by influencing drainage commissioner appointments and candidate fortunes. Rumors of double crosses and Republican overtures add to the political tension and potential explosion at election time.
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Tribune
West Side
Eclipses and travel milestone noted in Lafayette Courier
A rare sun eclipse is described for Friday June 17 with annular then total phases, visible across Canada and the United States starting after 7 AM and lasting all day. The Lafayette office highlights John Priest of the Monon railroad, noting four years in the role and a ticket sales increase of $64,538.38 since June 1, 1906 amid a financial panic and a two and a half year 2-cent fare.
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Canada
United States
John Priest
Monon Railroad
Priest
Manon
Francesville
Lafayette
Lafayette Courier
Orator Oliver H. Stewart to Speak at Mallon’s Park
If good weather holds a large crowd will gather Friday afternoon at Mallon’s Park to hear Hon. Oliver H. Stewart who aims to unite churches and temperance forces to overthrow the liquor traffic. He is described as a great orator with substantial intellect and is expected to deliver a masterly discourse.
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Oliver H. Stewart
Mallon’s Park
Frencesville Goods and Local Sales Advertisements
Local notices advertise Edison Records for sale by John Hick man in Francesville Ind and various items from W J Hubbard including collapsible Go-Carts and White Rose Flour at Werner's Store. Also rental offered, goods on time and a coffee soda prompt from Delamore. L B Hewitt asks Francesville merchants to avoid charging purchases to his account.
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Werner’s
Crist Huppert
W. JJ. Hubbard’s
Mound City
W. J. Hubbard
Blue Front Drug Store
Charley
Delamore
Francesville
L. B. Hewitt
Memorial services and wedding news from Francesville
Memorial services will be held by local K of P with Rev. J M Weddle delivering the address at the Christian church at 2 30 followed by graveside rites at the cemetery east of town public is invited The marriage of John Topp and Laura Sheridan occurred at St Johns church in Michigan City they will reside in Michigan City and Francesville after the wedding A sale advertises Creme De Parme soaps at 10c and 3 for 25c New program at the 5 cent theater and furniture offers at W J Hubbard Blue Front Drug Store reports on raising the battleship Maine with various extraction methods discussed Indiana boards consider a one book geography course Purdue bulletin notes orchard care and spray schedules for next year including Bordeaux mixture peppered with insect controls Trade stamps offered for silverware premiums at a Stanhope buggy ad and Porter furnisher promotions wrap the rest.
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K. of P
J. M. Weddle
Christian Church
John Topp
Michigan City
Laura Sheridan
Chicago
St. John’s Church
Francesville
Mr. Topp
Chas. Topp
White Post Township
Haskell-Barker Car Works
W. J. Hubbard
Blue Front Drug Store
Werner’s
Stanhope
Porter
Marriage Advice and Local Notices Mix Reflecting 1910s Life
An essay argues that modern marriages fail due to aspiration, fashion, and financial strain, urging couples to begin modestly and live within income. It contrasts American trends with immigrant attitudes toward sacrifice and home-building. Also noted are Jefferson Township commencement plans for Pleasant Ridge Church and a local ad for Hereford cattle alongside the Monon line excursion schedule.
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America
Tewan
Chicago Juvenile Protective Association
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Saleh
Clark’s
Mrs. Suisher’s
John H. Kroger
Muargaret Whitt
Daleville
Luella Swishers
Charles Bewai
Beaver Township
Bentom Harbor
Albert Brandenbure
Diane
Min Brandenburg
Heath
Carl Meyvne
Beaser Township
Meyne
Pulaski County
State Board of Accounts
William Bott
Ruth
G. A. Compton
Essie
Clyde Leiter
Kay Gever
Lacey Leiter
Star City
Andrew Warrick
Mie
Daniel Gover
H.W. Bledsoe
J. R. Hayworth & Co
S. K. Jones
E. F. Rees
Hubbard’s
Mrs
Blue Front
Commercial
Edward Merrill
Ditch Case
Boquets
Phonograph
John Hickman
Francesville, Ind
Battleship
Maine
Indiana State Board of Education
Indianapolis
Purdue Experiment Station
Jefferson Township
Pleasant Ridge Ehurch Oon
I. Brown
Lebanon
Cliford Olson
Robert Stout
Frank Bulander
Opal Scott
Mabel Morrison
Frank Koebeke
Supt. Rovers
Trancesville
Willian Ambler
The
Monon
Michiesin City
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