Burgers' Big Buggy Opening March Dates
Local notices announce Burgers' spring opening March 18 19 20 21 with discounts on buggies carriages and other items. Various Blandings of town residents, movers and shoppers are noted along with a series of ads for groceries and services from Higgins and Co Burgers Grieger's Porter's and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Amesie
Chicago
Higgins & Co
John Gray
Idaville
William Gasper
Medicine Hat
Canada
Graham
Jones
A. D.S
Blue Front
Claire Hubbell
Porter's
Frank Richards
Rensselaer
Simon Leopold
Will Rees
Burger and Sons
Rees
J. J. Blansar
Franklin Township
J. H. Lambert
John C. Jones
Knox
Odd Fellows
Francesville
Seed Corn Patch Advocated for Better Yields
A Purdue University agricultural bulletin urges corn growers to plant a Seed Corn Patch to improve seed quality and vitality. It advises selecting about twenty five ears, testing germination, removing weak parts, and harvesting by Oct 15 to ensure strong stalks and reduced disease. The method aims to fix desirable types and provide a reliable seed source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department of
Purdue University
Local Businessman Nominated for County Recorder
Melvin Maxwell, a respected local businessman, is the focus of a boom by friends aiming to secure his nomination for county recorder. He has no formal party ties, enjoys temperate habits, and is seen as a strong candidate in a county with about 250 Democrats and shifting party loyalties on the west side.
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Frank Freeman
Winamac
Akron
Ohio
Thoreday
Swisher
Bert Tilton
Plainfield
Richard Pratt
Illinois
Ladie
Nye
Reformatory
McCoy Bank
Rensselaer
McCoye
Addison Parks
Alfred McCoy
Tom McCoy
R. A. Meek
Commercial Hotel
Simon Leopold
Harry E. Hachtenkircher
Edith Mabel French
University Congregational Church
Chicago
Mr. Bachtenkircher
J. H. Bachtenkircher
Francesville
Evaneville
Purdue University
Swift’s and Company
Julius Seimetz
Lafayette
St. Joseph’s
Charlea B. Guendling
Father Seimetz
Jacob Hoover
Pulaski
Indian Creek
Tippecanoe River
Palaeki
Fitzpatricks
Folger
Will Fitzpatrick
Pleasant Grove
J. C. Kopka
Monon
Henry Long
Bob Little
Mr. Kopka
Tlenry Long
Chas. Davis
Lawrence Thasher
Ina
J. F
Ernest Kopka
Melvin Maxwell
Rural route survey asks details on roads and maintenance
Rural mail carriers report gathering information requested by the Department. They must list miles of private and public roads on their routes, bridge conditions, weed control, grader use, road official promptness, road maintenance spending since establishment, official names, planned improvements, and any changes in farm values.
Prisoners Transferred From Jeffersonville Reformatory
About 25 inmates aged beyond the limit were moved to Michigan City prison last week. They were handcuffed and guarded as the Jeffersonville Reformatory pleads for relief from over crowding with 1,200 convicts. Governor Hanley may order removal of around 200 eligible prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Michigan City
Reformatory
Hanley
Farm For Rent East Of Winamac In Indiana
150 acre farm east of Winamac for rent with good improvements. Inquiries to A. C. Meek at Commercial Hotel Francesville Indiana.
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Winamac
A. C. Meek
Commercial Hotel
Francesville
Ind
Spring stock of floor mats from Higgins & Co
Floor mat stock arriving late this week from Higgins and Company. An A D eight liver pill is advertised with a health claim and price of 23 cents at the Blue Front Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins and Co
Higgins & Co
Blue Front Drag
Advertisers Support Newspapers and Nation Growth
The Wolcott Enterprise argues that publishers rely on advertisers, noting that most property owners value ads. It claims no country can advance without newspaper representation and that county subscriptions alone cannot sustain papers. Advertisers help maintain institutions aiding national development and land values.
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Wolcott Enterprise
Notice to Settle From Ernest Brandt
Calling all who owe money to Ernest Brandt to call and promptly settle their accounts. The message stresses the urgency of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Brandt
Seed Corn For Sale From 1906 Early Yellow Batch
Auction style notice lists 1906 Early Yellow seed corn for sale by Harry Hubbard. Price is $1.25 per bushel and contact via phone D 12 for interested buyers.
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Harry Hubbard
Flood Ravages Northern Districts Causing Widespread Damage
Heavy rains swelled creeks and rivers washing out railroad tracks bridges fences and buildings. The Monon river near the town lake rose to historic levels with homes stock and residents moved to safety. Winamac Tippecanoe river flood forced closure of the municipal light plant and caused church services to be canceled.
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Testis
Monon
Richard Pratt
L. W. Hubbell
Chas. Ale
Thomas Manion
August Walters
Thomas Pain
Medaryville
Little Creek
Crabbs Reynolds
Winamac
Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe Township
Roads Get Soft As Frost Leaves Ground
The frost is leaving the ground and roads are turning soft. Farmers should avoid hauling heavy loads that damage roads. Many are shelling corn this week, and roads have not been fit for hauling. It would be embarrassing for any farmer if arrested, but enforcement may occur if needed.
Will Investigate Candidates
The White County Protective Association departs from routine by urging citizens to attend nominating conventions take note of grafters brewery sympathizers and officious politicians and watch officials who fail to protect taxpayers. It pledges impartial investigations of candidates for county legislative and judicial offices and will publish reports in due season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County Protective Association
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Che Frances
Charles Reish
Frank Scott
J. W. Burger
E. H. Applegate
W.J. Hubbard
Mr. Burger
H. C. Jentz’s
Grieger’s
Steward Horse Clippers
Higgins and Company
Will Whitaker
Frank Branner
Remington
F. A. Hollett
Porter’s
Mra. Nolan’s
Fanny Fitzpatrick
Misa Tracy
Mias Ora Ford
Chalaiers
F. L. Sharrer
D. W. Prewett
Chas. Odell
Lincoln
Nebr
J. F. Ale
New York
H. W. Bledsoe
Boston
Josephine Muir Riffe
Citronelle
Alabama
Riffe
Ile Tribune
Horace Folter
John Fitzpatrick
Will
Aad
Cnt
Frances
Kopka
West Side
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