Diverse Local Notices and Inquiries Across Indiana Region
The itemized fragments report on a mix of local matters from Dekalb and neighboring counties, including divorce caseloads, conference meetings in Decatur, proposed levies, and failed or planned electrical projects. Reports describe a fatal engine accident near Garrett, railroad freight disputes, and community efforts to attract industry at Ramsey cooperage works.
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Kendallville
Ramsey Cooperage Works
Angola
Union Central Life Endowment Receives $1045.31 Policy Note
A 1899 letter from Angola Indiana thanks Dr J D Barr and Union Central Life for a $1045.31 payment on Life Rate Endowment Policy No 6813. The writer notes real value gained, small semiannual payments, and strong endorsement of Union Central Life products. He states future insurability with Union Central. Other items include a railway accident near Waterloo and a Scots humor piece about a wedding witness mix up.
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Union Central
U. L. Wambaugh
G. K. McCarry
Angola
Ind
FY. B. Huwenreys
Med
Calisthenics in Public School Curriculum Proposed by Ohio
A 19th century note argues for calisthenics to be taught in public schools as part of physical education. It references Dr Lewis who introduced “light gymnastics” thirty years ago and notes enthusiasm waning. a local proposer tries to spark renewed interest by recruiting a lecturer and a suitable instructor. The piece links calisthenics to moral and social improvement and envisions it becoming a lasting, beneficial custom.
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Numburgh
Beatel Iolk
Jen
Crido
Arita
Ohlo Haus
Callilsthenica
Dlewis
Reguery Taupgit
Lewin
Forte
War Pictures From Manila Capture Headlines and Sales Pitch
The item touts photographs from Manila battle scenes taken by a photographer credit and prints offered at low prices. It markets the images as part of a broader wartime package linked to public interest in the Philippines and the U S military actions near Cavite and Manila Bay.
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Hewtead
Govenett
Ran Francisco
Bo Pral
Medla
Aguinaito
Dewey
Manca
Bereta
Geveremm
Roy
E. Onmtaéfree
Addrens
T. Bawwpau
Beo
Star Inanranee Ridg
Chicago
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Fort Wayne
Waterloo
Dekalb County
Douket
Decatur
Baaur Offe
Bronson
Mich
Garrett
Carl
Boreen
Fane
Orland
Benjamin Fish
Als
Dutton
Garrett Hagnio
Fish
Auburn
Theo. Gary
Ashley
Ashley Times
Ashley Bank
Gough
DeWitt’s Colio
Compton Marsh
New Charlisle
Division Street
New Carnlyle
South Bend
Millersburg
North American Review
Demetrius C. Bourge
W. Lerman
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Mutual Moefe and Novelty Co
East 24Th Street
Co. C
Woonsocket
Jersey
Aleaskas
C.C
Knauss & Dewey
Eremont, Ind
Jones OF
tUeh & Cole
Bea L. BK
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