Sixth District Corn School to Be Held in Rushville
The Rushville Republican announces the Sixth District Corn School and Stock Show for December 16 to 21. It highlights lectures by Purdue University faculty, domestic science by Mrs. Margaret Mather Romaine, a bread making demonstration with a $3 prize, and membership tickets priced at fifty cents. The event aims to educate farmers, farmhands, homemakers, and future homemakers about agriculture and home economics.
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Rushville
United States
Rush County
Corn and Stock Judging School
Margaret Mather Romaine
Kansas Agricultural College
Purdue University
Danger in Asking Advice Cautions on Cough Remedies
A warning against seeking medical advice for coughs and colds notes the danger of unknown preparations. It endorses Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming it cures coughs colds and prevents pneumonia and identifies the genuine product by a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. J.H. Batterton. ml ee Ls a.
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Foley
J.H. Batterton
Gridiron Club Dinner Honors Indiana Figures
The Gridiron Club held its winter feast at the Willard Hotel with a modern Momus theme. Vice President Fairbanks Senator Hemenway Harry S New and Indiana Congressman Watson attended as merrymaking and satire filled the banquet. Indiana roots were celebrated as the crowd toasted its prominent sons with songs and humor.
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Washington
Willard Hotel
Aphrodite
Zeus
Indiana
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Harry S. New
Watson
Carnegie Sees Life Improve As World Grows Better
Andrew Carnegie, turning seventy on November 23, reflects that the world is improving. He notes more kindness and charity, broader outlooks, and greater sense of duty, though he admits many mysteries about suffering and war remain. He still believes the world is good because it continually grows better.
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Andrew Carnegie
Digestion ad and railway tramps at station window
A medical ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets to improve digestion and strength, priced at twenty five cents with free samples at Batterton's drug store. In a separate vignette two gaunt tramps ask a telegraph operator to report two empty cars heading east.
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Batterton’s
Harper’s Weekly
Christmas Gift Spotlight at Drakes
A seasonal sale highlights affordable beautiful presents at Drake's store. Shoppers are urged to find thoughtful gifts at low prices across a curated selection. Affordable options include décor, accessories, and small luxury items.
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Drake’s
Arkansas Jefferson Davis To Stir Senate Show
Cincinnati Times Star notes Jefferson Davis of Arkansas begins anti trust bill work in Washington. The piece praises Senate traditions, notes Davis may jolt the body but expects the Senate to refine his approach. It also lauds Tillman and other lawmakers as colorful elements in Congress.
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Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Senate
Washington
National Capital
House
Tillmans
Gaineses
Jefferson Davises
Congress
Tillman
Davis
Cincinnati Times- Star
Ventilation Circular From State Board Of Health
The State Board of Health issued a circular on proper care of school children and classroom ventilation. It notes winter ventilation is inadequate and stoves fail to heat evenly. It urges pure water supply and cites that nine of ten schoolhouses lack proper ventilation, risking children's health.
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State Board of Health
No Postal Changes Now
Speaker Cannon tells Postmaster General Meyer he views unlimited parcels post or postal savings banks as premature. He does not expect congress to act on parcels post extension or postal savings bank in the coming session, citing tariff talk and overall fiscal strain. Small town merchants oppose any extension aiding rural mail order businesses.
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Cannon
Meyer
Congress
Postal Savings Bank
Silverware sets and pieces in new pleasing designs
Pui H. Spohn highlights new silverware sets and individual pieces. announces fresh designs and appealing presentation.
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Pui. H. Spohn
December American Boy listing highlights stories and features
The December issue presents continuing serials, including Jimmy Jones Pirate and That Dillingham Boy, plus short Christmas tales and sports stories. It features an interview with Fielding H. Yost, numerous departments, many illustrations, and a price of $1.00 a year from Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit.
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Santa Claus
Jimmy Jones
Oliver Oytie
J. T Trowbridge
Edward S. Ellis
Mabel Jones-Bush
Piper
Hermes Tellus
Tom Mhenry
Wasson
Michael
Boulton
Fielding H. Yost
Great Western
Legion of Honor
The
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Michigan
Kidney Cure Proves Life Insurance Passed
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says after trying many remedies for kidney and diabetes and using Foley's Kidney Cure he improved after two bottles and was cured after five. He passed a rigid life insurance examination since. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cure backache and all kidney and bladder troubles.
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James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Osteopathic Physician Advertisement and Humorous Irish Tale
Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician advertises services in Greensburg Indiana with free consultation and hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The piece includes a joke about two English visitors in Ireland and a Parker fountain pen offer from Batterton's.
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Ireland
Pat
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Corn School
Gridiron Club
Carnegie
Linegar Bros
Santos Coffee
East Side Square
Greensburg, Ind
Mr. Davis
J. B. Kinsinger
Osteopathic
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
Parker
Batterton
Bright’s
McDougall
McDougal
Globe-Wernicke
West Main Street
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