Turner's Corner Weather and Thanksgiving Dinner
Fine weather continues as wheat looks healthy in the neighborhood. William Whipple shredded fodder Saturday and corn is largely in the crib. Mr. and Mrs. Gallentine attended church at Burney. Elmer Woodruff finished gathering corn at Miss Will Carr’s place, rented for two years. The Oliphants hosted a long Thanksgiving dinner with many relatives and friends.
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Donald and
Edgar Bates
G. W. Fleetwood
Mrs. W. Roszell
Myria Seright
Fairmount
James Oliphant
William Oliphant
John E. Smith
Carrie
Greensburg
Joseph Oliphant
Frank
Burney
James Braden
Waynesburg
Will Oliphant
Charles
Levi Burns
Rushville
J. F. Hamilton
Indianapolis
W. F. McCullough
James
George Littell
N. E. Howe
D. C. Scott
Madison
R. T. Scott
John Brodie
Thomas Meek
Clarksburg
J. M. Tucker
John Knight
Prof. Zetterberg
Harris City
Alma Scott
Ollie Ketchum
Westport Gossip: Visitors and Real Estate Moves
Walter Gallimore returns from Indianapolis to visit while many residents host relatives and celebrate Thanksgiving. Several farm sales occur south of town to buyers from Rush and North Vernon. A Baptist church meeting is planned with a full attendance requested.
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Francis Tilson
Paul Harrison
Rush County
J. P. Dixon
Jessie
Adams
BE. G. Ricketts
J. B. Miller
North Vernon
J. C. Hill
West Main Street
Westport
Thanksgiving Notes From Milroy and Nearby
Milroy residents share Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Cincinnati Anderson and Muncie. farm purchase near Westport and move planned. Old fashion turkey dinner at Uncle Ike and Aunt Laur’s in Williamstown. New M E church dedication set for December 12 with a program featuring Dr Levi Gilbert Dr J W Turner and others.
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Isaac
Laur
M. E
Gilbert
Cincinnati
The
Christian Advocate
Turner and Tevis
Rushville
Stansfield
Indianapolis
Beauchamp
Louisville
Levi Gilbert
J. W. Turner
Joshua Stansfield
W. W. Tevis
W. B. Beauchamp
Charles F. Coffin
Feives Promises Job Work at Local Office
An unspecified message states someone will bring job work to an office. The terse note mentions Feives and a pledge to handle the work efficiently within the office setting. No further details on dates, locations, or roles are provided.
Photographing the Deaf
A photographer laments the difficulty of capturing deaf subjects. He notes their expressions differ from others and their inability to follow instructions easily. Attempts to pose them lead to tense, dejected appearances, resulting in poor likenesses and potential damage to photographers' reputations.
Poisoned Honeysuckle Case Warns of Flower Dangers
The London Lancet reports a Walden doctor’s case where a two year old boy was poisoned after playing with honeysuckle flowers. He became tired and drowsy with thirst, then recovered but remained peevish and inert for days. Some honeysuckle varieties have been used medicinally, but fresh flowers appear especially perilous.
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London Lancet
Engle
Walden
Why Men Wear Trousers Says Woman Made Them Change
The piece argues men never chose trousers. women dictated dress from infancy onward. It claims men were swaddled by women, then dressed in dresses, with curls cut and knickerbockers worn later, and finally long pants only when women permit.
London Ladies Take Up Fencing Fashion Craze
London ladies inspired by last summer's Olympic games have taken to fencing with the foil. An official of the Sword club predicts fencing may surpass male participation in vogue. Prominent social women are actively joining, signaling a likely craze in the coming season.
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London
Sword Club
The Kiss of History and Its Varying Salutations
The Teutons used the kiss as love and friendship while public greeting favored the handshake. In medieval times the kiss signified fealty with the lord’s sword. Courts still see the crucifix on the Bible kissed as a symbol of oath and reverence.
An Indian Arrow
Dr. Whipple the long bishop of Minnesota prepared for services at an Indian village in the West and asked the host chief if it was safe to leave his belongings. The chief replied that it was plenty safe, saying no white man would be within a hundred miles.
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Whipple
Minnesota
Red Man
Vase Adorned Cars Trend in Elegant Motoring
Vases of flowers have long decorated closed cars and now some new broughams feature a vase beside each door. Japanese porcelain hanging vases remain favored though metal vases and others are gaining use.
Dry Fly Fishing Tips for Catching Big Trout
Practical guide from G M L La Branche on dry fly tactics for big trout. Emphasizes natural drift, slack line, and minimal drag, with careful casting and deliberate false casts to keep the fly floating naturally and avoid alarming educated fish.
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G. M. L. la Branche
Tall Montana Folk Rivalry Over Height of Families
Helena correspondent reports Libby in Flathead county claims the continent’s tallest town by giant families. The Bockman family totals near sixty feet with a 6 ft 2 1 2 in father and 6 ft 5 in mother, plus sons 6 ft 2 1 2 in, 6 ft 4 in. Red Lodge cites four tall Talmages led by 6 ft 8 in Earl. The four heights compare strongly with Beckman clan.
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Montana
Libby
Flathead County
Herman Bockman
Red Lodge
Beckman
W. A. Talmage
Earl Talmage
Elmer Talmage
Nathan
Helena
St. Paul
Kipling Letters Over Tree Injury Sell for Cash and Crown
The Boston Times recounts Kipling’s vigorous complaint to a local bus owner who is also an inn landlord. The select bar parlor counseled calm indifference while a Croesus among them paid 10 shillings for the autograph, then £1 for a stronger second letter. Boniface stayed silent until Kipling confronted him and joked he preferred daily letters for better pay than bus driving.
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Kipling
Croesus
Boniface
Mr. Kipling
Boston Times
Decapitated Turtle Walks In A Box
Arthur Thomason cut off a turtle head and stored it on ice hoping friends would eat it. The next day the headless creature walked about, and despite daily checks it remains alive. He fears the feast may be postponed and notes reports a turtle can show life six months after decapitation.
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Arthur Thomason
Arthur
Liberty
Tribune
Pity She’s No More Old-fashioned Woman Remembers Rich Diet Era
A nostalgic tribute recalls a traditional hostess who baked many kinds of cake and preserves, favored butter and cream, and believed in eating what one likes. The speaker laments she is no longer alive, noting how she would please diners tired of dieting.
Connemara Men Seek Native Wild Flax Industry
Local Irish workers in Connemara consider developing the region's abundant wild flax into a native industry. They plan to organize a syndicate to grow and prepare the plant for rope or twine, hoping that cultivation will enhance its superior wild texture and suitability for goods.
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Connemara
Ireland
India's Only Woman Lawyer Sorabji and Her Esteemed Circle
The article notes Sorabji as India's sole woman lawyer, earning a comfortable income and inspiring other women. It highlights her close friend Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, wife of an English medical officer. Naidu, a native Hindu poet, published The Golden Threshold to positive reception in England.
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India
Sorahji
Sarojini Naidu
A Good Bargain
A Capitol Hill man laments constant peddler visits as his wife buys cheap wares she claims they need. He recalls home finds like stove polish and kitchen gadgets, ending with an asthma cure bought for a mere quarter.
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Capitol Hill
John
For a Lame Back Chamberlains Liniment Advice
The notice advises treating back pain with Chamberlains Liniment twice daily and massaging five minutes per application. It recommends dampening flannel with the liniment and binding it to the painful area, promising quick relief. Sold by all druggists. ml
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Chamberlain
Announcements for Ninth Judicial District Candidates
We are authorized to announce that John F. Goddard is a candidate for Judge of the Ninth Judicial District subject to the Republican party. We are authorized to announce that Carl J. Carter is a candidate for Prosecutor of the Ninth Judicial District subject to the Republican party.
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John F. Goddard
Ninth Judicial District
Carl J. Carter
Advertised Letter List Names Reach Dead Letter Office
Advertised letters and cards include Al Bray Arthur Turner Mrs E A Toll Miss Carsie Mires Grace W White Jr B J W Ewald William Lacy Mrs Gertrude Bird Mrs Burton E Collins Mrs Matilda Whaley Miss A B Johnston Miss Clara King Miss Lula Wilson Maggie Fword They will be sent to the dead letter office on December 14 if unclaimed L D Braven P M
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al Bray
Arthur Turner
E. A. Toll
Carsie Mires
Grace W. White, Jr
B. J. W. Ewald
William Lacy
Gertrude Bird
Burton E. Collins
Matilda Whaley
A. B. Johnston
Clara King
Lula Wilson
Maggie Fword
L. D. Braven
P. M
Markets Report Wheat and Live Stock Prices
The markets section notes new wheat prices per bushel and movements in live stock with figures showing range and notable declines. Limited OCR text indicates wheat per bushel and livestock values, but specific prices are incomplete.
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Alonzo Innis
Hugh Cowan
A. T. Harrison
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Will Smith
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Chicago
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M. E Parsonage
William Booth
P. C. Bentle
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Rankin, Il
S. H. Bosley
Dolph Cameron
Miss Lusty Kinnett
Otis Herron
Knighttown
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Italo Cangpanini
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