Banker's mystery forty dollars mailed to Irwin in Indiana
Columbus July 24 William G Irwin president of Irwins bank faced a puzzling dilemma after receiving an envelope addressed to him with his name in Indianapolis. Inside were two new twenty dollar bills stamped National City Bank Indianapolis. Irwin seeks guidance on who owns the money and where it should be applied.
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Columbus
William G. Irwin
Irwin's Bank
Joseph Irwin
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Indianapolis
National City Mank
Tie
A Curious Tree-House Residence in St Paul
Report describes a seven foot tree hollow converted into a two story house with a wooden trap door and lanterns. Furniture includes chairs and a reading table while a large box holds wrens nests. Separate notes mention a horse named Tompstone and a elder man Charlies Weymond. Street meetings and a dispute over Salvation Army ordinances are also referenced.
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St. Paul
Roscoe Iright
New Pest on Walnut Trees Reported in Monroe Township
A new variety of worm has appeared on walnut trees in Monroe township. The reddish worms slowly damage trees, forming a stain and crawling to the top. Farmers burned millions of the pests from the trees.
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Monroe Township
Barrel of Beer Rewarded Fire Fighters Near Crown County
Reported Nash ville citizens protested a barrel of beer given to crews who fought the Crown county forest fire near residents, but the beer was not allowed into Salt Creek. shipment back faced noise concerns. Other local items note a petition about concerts, a fatal work accident, an alligator killed in Lake Manitou, a child drinking lye endangering her life, and a bee-related hayload accident.
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Nashville
Crown County
Osevernk Daeliatapolis
Cedverdd
Trown County
Udes Sone
Nashville Citigers
Salt Creek
Runabout Plunges Into River Near Poe Neighborhood
Frank Snarr a well digger and Mrs Ezra Hiser escaped with minor injuries when the runabout plunged from State street near Spy Run avenue into the St Joe river. Snarr, who was driving, says the car rolled over the embankment after he forgot to shift to neutral. The craft fell about thirty five feet, but only Snarr sustained a fractured rib.
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Ft. Wayne
Frank Suarr
Poe
Ezra Hiser
St. Joe River
State Street Bridge
Snarr
New Haven
State Street
Spy Run Avenue
Torwiarn. Snarr
Indiana News in Brief Roundup of Local Incidents
Valparaiso fair events celebrate homecoming from September 9 to 13. Shelbyville reports a horse kick injuring Mrs. Wal Zeller. Miss Gladys Sinango sues Marshall Miller for $100 over breach of promise. Alexandria librarian president Keller resigns. Wayne-Small boys face a fire incident. A barn fire on Sam Donaham property destroys hay and farm implements. 50 autos supported a municipal hall petition drive gathering 5,000 signatures. Columbus cuts salaries to comply with law. Warsaw barn fire damages livestock, horse, and hay. Washington reports a 17 year old seriously injured in a runaway after a mule team scare. Shelbyville divorce suit outlines financial disputes. Rushville Chautauqua planning for August 4 booking, seeking talent. Jeffersonville records a town dissolution aligning Charlestown trustees with township needs. New Albany area cases involve patients leaving hospitals without permission. dog bites reported in Frankton and Indianapolis areas with medical follow ups.
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Valparaiso
Shelbyville
Wal Zeller
Medford
Gladys Sinango
Marshall Miller
Path Five
Oolitic
Moesaneria
Keller
Alexandria
Torre Tarte
Wayne
Phe
Sam Donaham
Ft. Warner
Commercial Club
Cohmbus
Orcas Ste
Warsaw
Wrehington—Iven
Frank Utterback
Tyatt
Shelbyville Aleging
George Hooke
Dac
Gert Ride
Hooker
Rushville
Rush County Chautauqua S Association
Chautauqua
Jeffersonville
Charlestown
eYote
Samoed Willams
Lowdehip
Beansville
Roy Goldman
Bekerly
TH. Connor
Moonville
Indiana
EL Lanaghlin
Moxapdrias
Paul Sigler
Eral
Albert Sigler
Frankton
Tndianapolis
Karl Palmer
Tndiaapolis
Gee Jerel
Fragmented Ad Blurbs and Slogans From a Vintage Page
A collage of ad copy and quips appears, touting Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product usage and Castoria for children. Humorous lines reference marriages to poverty, discount finds, and a Brussels symposium on the “perfect woman” with mixed European traits.
Cuticura credited for easing child eczema itching
A mother reports her child’s eczema causing severe redness and crusting around the neck face and ears. She used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with partial relief after treating for some time.
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G. C. Riemersina
Shin Pook
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Unclear excerpt on railway workers and decrees
Fragmentary notes discuss satisfaction after a decree and a draft of English railways considering hiring electric engineers. The text appears garbled with misspellings and incomplete thoughts, lacking coherent names, dates, or a clear event.
Grape Nuts Praised For Palate and Health Benefits
An Nebraska woman extols Grape Nuts as the most palatable economical nourishing breakfast. She says replacing tea and coffee with Grape Nuts and Postum improved her health and sleep. Her children, fed three times daily, show good health even during severe illnesses and the family notes savings on doctor bills.
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Werkville
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Servian Red Cross
DR. von Eethmann-Hollweg
Emperor Willan
Sarajevo
Snaia
Archduke Wos
National City Bank
Indiana News
Tompstone
Aurora
Daly ii
Charlie
John BB. Wymond
Am Dhaert
Waymocs Dietie
Thatadesen
Salvation Arms
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Scheinferdt
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Stancing
Adbert Senmett
Pudmeter Wits Wiedd Oon
Jaty
John
Morrow
Lake Manitou
Lochester
Ot Alltiator
Daawe Manhiton
Minvone
Mary
Vee
Afra
Joli Vince
Fletcher
Belgium
Brussels
James Lavell
Cleveloutien
Sears
Willbain
Lowell
Bret Brary
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Crete
Cody
Saith
Serva Deirden
Cele Noddy
Boeing
Dad
Milade
Tate
Hasatiate
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Tourdrills
Abulles
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