Bid Notice for Kens Township Macadam Road Project
Putnam county Indiana invites sealed bids by August 12 1914 at 2 pm for S2355 road improvement on George W Ades road Kens Township Greencastle. Bids filed with auditor require bonds double bid amount with local sureties and affidavits of collusion. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Kens Township
Putnam
Indiana
George W.ades
Auditor's Office
D County
Greencastle
L. Airhart
Putnambine
Ftlid
Commissioners of Pulianity
State of Indiana
Nty
Encastlé
Encastle
Putnam Coun
John Meland
Green Tle
Saidity
Sadd
Toti-Ia
Ag de Daw
F. Airelart
Mtv. Indien
Wid
Ave
Road Macadam Project Bids Sought in Putnam County
Notice from the Pulaski County commissioners announces sealed bids for the John Melland road macadam project in Enc Castle Township Putnam County Indiana. Bids due at 12 o clock p m the 12th and contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder after public letting at the Auditor's office Green Castle.
Physician and Surgeon Address Listing in Evona Block
A physician and surgeon maintains an office in Evona Block No 24 South Jackson Street with office telephone 327 and residence number 199 on residence street near Ploomineton and Seminary Street.
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Curser Ploomineton
Seminary Street
Evona’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Interference woes plague wireless operators in ship service
A fragmentary report describes radio disruption aboard a vessel with complaints about interference from crew and passengers. Technical notes discuss tuning, sound quality, and efforts to locate the source while workers lament the challenges of maintaining continuous wireless service at sea.
Property seizure and land loss in Seneca land dispute
The article describes elders facing eviction and the removal of younger families from farms in Kansas. It details debt, loans, and legal action to recover land, while elders seek help and the community contends with rising land transfers to wealthier owners.
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Sheitty
Kansas
Seneca Tribune
Salmon Caught With Fly in Newfoundland Waters
C A Wallkar of Newfoundland describes a 40ty pound salmon landed at Delaney's Point Little Iver Cotroy after an hour and three quarters battle. The catch is noted as the heaviest salmon with fly yet in Newfoundland, reflecting rising river catches over recent years.
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Jurge
Prowse
Newfountland
Delaney’s Point
Iver Cotroy
C. A. Wallkar
Diogten
Wieshide
Bear hunted in Motter county nets record weight
In Motter county a massive bear weighed almost 900 pounds and measured around nine feet. Ben Venter and Arthur Perkins trapped and killed the animal after it killed many sheep in the area. Old Sumbo is credited with twenty two sheep and at least two dozen during its stay.
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Ilalion
Motter County
Ben Venter
Arthur Perkins
Otter County Woods
Philadelpia
Lease of tree on High Bank Lewin River for 15 years
A fourth tree on the High bank of the Lewis River is leased for fifteen years to be used as a telephone pole. The owner and leaser is Mrs. Maury Bratton who rented the tree to the Etna Telephone Company. The pole stands on the north fork of the Lewis River 175 feet above Woodland ferry and 100 feet below the Robert Karr place near Vancouver Portland Oregonian.
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Lewin Rilver
Maury Bratton
Etna Telephone Company
Lewis River
Woodland Ferry Landing
Robert Karr
Vancouver
Portland
Oregonian
A Temple for Homburg In Bangkok Gardens
The late King of Siam, visiting Europe, promised a souvenir to Homburg authorities. Before his death he recalled the pledge and ordered a title temple packed in thirty nine cases to be sent. It will be reconstructed near South Victoria.
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Homburg
Siam
Europe
Bangkok
Anraly
Victoria
London Globe
Gas Prices and Early Gas Companies Summarized
Historical note traces early gas industry in England and New York. It mentions the New York Gas Light Company charging high rates, origins of gas lighting in England, and figures like Dr. Murdock and the Earl of Dundonald. The text cites Moody's Magazine and discusses early production and adoption milestones.
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National Light and Heat Company
England
Iss
Allerien
Ballintore
Nh Isoston
New York
Llales
Earl of Dundovall
Lowlang
Williams Muanlock
Torn Ingham
Medruth
Cornwall
Murdock
London
Ens
Ganartise Cironoly
Handkerchief Tales Reach From Italy To Court History
A fragmented note traces the handkerchief from Italy to court favor in Venice and beyond. It recounts early exchanges with China and references medieval traders, the Venetian trades, and the so called Cogellotin variant linked to Germaniy figures.
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Italy
Ina Peenet
China
Taiy
Henry HI
Germainy
Apples and animals in strange tales from old newspaper columns
A collage of vintage clippings recounts quirky stories and curious incidents. It mentions a boy with a strange request about apples and a court joke, a hunter guiding a dog to the core, and a shop clerk mix up with a customer as a humorous aside.
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Newcore
Justice of the
Petes
David Barh Ott
Hited Kartholomew County
Indianapolis
Record 1000 Pound Sturgeon Caught in Columbia River
Clyde Lieser landed a record breaking sturgeon on the Columbia River weighing about 1000 pounds and measuring ten feet two inches. The season opened at noon and Isherman’s catch was the big one after a several hour fight. This was described as the largest sturgeon since pioneer days. Vancouver correspondence.
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Clyde Letser
Columbia River
Lieser
Isherman
Columbia
Vancouver
Portland
Oregonian
American Shoes in Italy Show High Demand for U S Footwear
American made shoes are in strong demand in Italy with ads and notices widely mentioning American footwear. Retailers struggle to meet demand and frequently substitute other brands when U S supply runs short.
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Italy
England
Germany
Austria
Ancient Indian Copper Mines of Lake Superior Region
Archaeologists describe Lake Superior copper deposits used by Native Americans. They dug shafts, used stone tools, and fired rocks to crack ore. A deep shaft yielded a mass of copper weighing tons, showing extensive mining activity in the region.
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Lake Superior
Workinen
Sermon Syndicate and Diversified Gift Use in Church
A piece on collaborative preaching within a city church, describing how different ministers contribute to a single sermon through varied skills. It notes the value of combining liturgical, historical, and theological insights to reach broader congregational needs. It also mentions state forestry reserves and hunting permits affecting land use and water resources management.
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Lendines
Inter Geninon
Leetien
Philadelphia
Hevard
Racial Arrest Ratios Referenced in Southern Workin Text
The passage notes disparities in arrest rates by race across cities with Negroes forming a larger share of arrests than of the population. Chicago 1900 shows 18 percent Black population but 7.8 percent of arrests. New York City 5 percent of arrests for Black population. Philadelphia Black population about 1 percent with nearly all arrested.
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Chcago
New York
Philadelphia
Sword linked to Joan of Arc in Dijon museum
A Dijon museum displays a sword identified as the weapon of Joan of Arc, bearing engravings including “Charles VT” on the hilt and “Vancouleura” on the opposite side. The blade carries references to France, Orleans, and dates tied to the London Daily Mail Westinghouse marvel. The article mentions George Westinghouse as a prolific inventor with thousands of patents and numerous innovations.
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Dijon
Joan of Arc
Charles VII of
France
Gure
Charles VT
Nrme
Orleans
London Daily Mail
Trustees Notices from Madison to Marion Townships
Trustees announce weekly schedules for office business across multiple townships. J W Knauer Ernest Kivett Hienjamin Walls Oliver Stringer I Vetcheson Pred Todd Otto Rector list days and locations to meet residents and conduct official duties.
Public Hearing on Green eistie Street Improvements
The Common Council of Green eistie Indiana adopts a resolution to improve Indi ane Street from Hara to Berry by cement sidewalks four feet wide each side, brick street and alley crossings, cement curbs and gutters with brick adorner details, per plans on file. A public hearing is set for August 7, 1914 at 7:40 p.m. in the council chamber to hear property owners and discuss assessment benefits versus cost.
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Greenvantle
Indiana
Wiest, Ltd
Greeneistie
Indiane Street
Hara Street
Berry Street
Autherty
Common Council
Commer Council
M.S. Miller
Greencastle Street Office Location Note
Office Vine street between Washington and Walnut streets in Greencastle Indiana appears in the notice.
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Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut St
Greencastle
Ind
Notice of Private Sale of Green Castle Real Estate
Executors John L. McCoy and Benton Curtis announce a private sale of real property in Putnam County Indiana by sealed bids. The parcel is part of lot 207 in Green Castle, bounded by 62 feet south of the NW corner, 100 feet east, 62 feet north, and 100 feet west, on South Jackson Street four blocks from the courthouse. Bids must meet full appraised value and are due at the law office of C C Willen in Greencastle.
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Circuit Court of
Putnam, County
Indiana
Aetna Life Insurance Company
John Aw, Ronk
Martha E. Ronk
John J. Allee
John HH
James
Harriett M. Burris
State Bank of
Westfield
Austin Roberts
Belle Roberts
Greencastle
Pitan
Towit
Sail
Seid
Potnar
Thes
Dore Roes
Pitas Cowete
Inves & Murphy
John G. McCoy
Putnam Circuit Court of
Insana
Putnam
Greenastle
Iillet
C. C. Illen
South Jacksontreet
Court House
West College
John L. McCoy
Benton Curtis
Speedway balm promises fast relief and renewed vigor
An old advertising pitch promotes Speedway balm as a cure for pain and stiffness. It claims quick, soothing relief without skin damage, compares favorably to toilet water, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective. It urges readers to buy large size and use faithfully for best results.
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Speedway
Tor Speedway
Death Notice From Ca Na Os Dies Cease
A brief death notice appears in fragmented OCR reading Ca Na and Os with a note of cease. The readable text confirms a passing reference but lacks clear names, date, or location for fuller details.
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Ca Na
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Alphonse Will
Gulies
Caatle
Pennsylvania
Joan of Arc's Sword
Westinghouss
George Weeinghouse
Weethehouse
the Herald
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Madison Township
J. W. Knauer
Millreel Township
Ernest Kivett
Jackson Township
Hienjamin Walls
Aew
Oliver Stringer
Monroe Township
Bainbridge
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Todd
Marion Township
Killmore
Otto Rector
Chambertin
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