Wood for Paper Costs Twenty Millions in 1906
The article details rising pulp costs and wood use for paper, noting spruce as the leading source and New York’s high consumption. It cites 1906 data, including $26 400 000 total wood value and $7 21 per ton pulp delivered, with imports from Canada and a trend toward chemical pulping. Dr Z T Sweeney nearly suffocated from gas in his Columbus office bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Gutenberg
New York
Maine
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Ohio
Oregon
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Canada
Forest Service
Bureau of the Census
The
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Disturbed the Congregation Signage and Remedy Offered
A note states that the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing should buy Foley's Honey and Tar. The message is signed J. H. Batterton and invites readers to bring in their job work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Batterton
FOLEY
Foley & Company
Chicago
Jurors Drawn for January Term of Decatur Circuit Court
On Monday morning jury commissioners James Mendenhall and Thomas A. Pool selected the grand and petit jurors for the January term of the Decatur circuit court, convening Monday January 6. Grand jurors include Urso McCorkle J Donnell Kenneth L Adams James Taylor John Woods Hugh Coy. Petit jurors include George Bailey John Templeton William B Fenley Jr Henry Logan Luther Donnell William Meredith Dan Appel Marion Elliott Henry C Hodges James A Myers William B Fenley Jr Charles Graves.
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James Mendenhall
Thomas A. Pool
Decatur
Urso McCorkle
Sandcreek Township
J. Donnell
Fugit
Kenneth L. Adams
Sandcreek
James Taylor
John Woods
Hugh Coy
Clinton
George Bailey
Adams
John Templeton
Washington
William B. Fenley, Jr
Henry Logan
Luther Donnell
William Meredith
Dan Appel
Marion Elliott
Jackson
Henry C. Hodges
James A. Myers
Washing
Reward Offered for Stolen Batesville Saving Papers
The Citizens' Saving and Loan Association of Batesville Indiana offers a 25.00 reward for return of notes and papers stolen from their safe on the night of December 26 1907. Secretary Geo W Jo h n i n g signs the notice.
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Citizens’ Saving and Loan Association of
Batesville
Indiana
Geo. W. Johanning
Sec’y
Seven Years of Proof for Dr. King’s New Discovery
W V Benny of Panama Missouri touts seven years using Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and chest ailments. The ad claims thirty eight years worldwide proof and lists remedies for coughs colds lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Sold under guarantee at F M Henry Co drug store with 50 cent and one dollar trial bottles.
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Dr. King
W. V. Benny
Panama
Missouri
F. M. Henry & Co
Curious town observer and the new neighbor’s son
A curious local resident, eager to learn about new arrivals, spots a boy in a doctor’s office. He asks the child his name, and learns the boy’s name is the same as his father’s, and that the father’s name is the same as the boy’s. The exchange ends with a witty remark about who is called to breakfast first.
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Dad
Sallus
Ladies’ Home Journal
Pasteurizing Milk Step By Step
The text explains a simple method to pasteurize milk using long neck bottles cleaned thoroughly. Milk is heated to 158 degrees with a thermometer, held for thirty minutes, and cooled with cotton plugs in place. Refrigeration after pasteurization preserves the milk for two to three days.
Bold plot to rob multiple jewelry houses foiled in Batesville case
A Chicago St Louis and New York jewelry theft scheme aimed at Batesville failed when Adams Express agent Francis Blank at Batesville alerted authorities. A horse and buggy matching the stolen rig were found near Wonning’s Batesville residence, and Wonning identified the vehicle. Francis Blank and Winslow figures tied to packages later led to the investigation. No other crew yet found.
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Reensburg
Chicago
St l Luis
New York
Francis Hook
Adams Express
Hiriesville
Indiana
Express
Edward Morgan
Batesville
Monroe Wonning
St. Louis
Francis Blank
W. S. Winslow
Winslow
Benton Harbor
Louisville
American Express Company
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Winlow
Pleasant Evening at Lawn View with Miss Lillie Lose
Miss Lillie Lose entertained about fifty friends Saturday evening at Lawn View one mile southeast of town. The house was decorated with holly and Christmas bells, music by the Stevenson and Martin orchestra and guest selections, refreshments served, and guests departed late hoping for more such gatherings. Guests of honor included Miss Jennie Lowe of Waldron and Miss Willa Shannon of this city visiting from Oxford College.
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Lillie
Stevenson and Martin
Jennie Lowe
Waldron
Willa Shannon
City
Oxford
How is Your Digestion Mrs Downing Testimony
Mrs. Mary Downing of San Francisco reports relief from acute indigestion after using Electric Bitters. She praises it as the best remedy for stomach and liver troubles and notes it also benefits female weakness. 50c at F. M. Henry & Co.’s drug store.
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Mary Downing
No. 228Th Avenue
San Francisco
F. M. Henry & Co
Cobb Tops Big Leagues In Batting And Stolen Bases
Detroit outfielder Tyrus Cobb leads the American league with a .352 average in 150 games and 212 hits, plus 49 stolen bases. He trails Hans Wagner’s .360 NL average and 80 extra-base hits, while Cobb’s 74 is second in extra bases behind Crawford’s 80. Born December 18, 1886 in Royston Ga, Cobb rose from Augusta to Detroit, becoming a star by 1907.
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Tyrus Cobb
Ban Johnson
Cobb
Hans Wagner
Harry Putnam
Sam Crawford
Detroit
Royston
Banks County
Augusta Club
Anniston
Augusta
Detroit Club
How to Avoid Appendicitis Tips and Patent Remedy
The note states most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural bowel action, and is mild and pleasant with no nausea. Signed by J. H. Batterton.
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Orino
J. H. Batterton
Graveyard of Great Lakes on the Great Basin Bed
The great basin between the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas is described as the burial ground of many dead lakes and ancient creatures. Rivers still flow to the dry edge, evaporate, and are drawn by Chinook winds. Only Great Salt Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Bear Lake remain. The Southern Pacific crosses 165 miles of the Lahontan bed.
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Great Lakes
Great Basin
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevadas
Great Salt Lake
Lake Tahoe
Bear Lake
Southern Pacific
Lake Lahontan
A Tiny Well Digger in El Vet Coat
The mole is a thirstiest animal and never burrows far from water. In droughts it digs a well to reach water, a fact shown by the "little gentleman in the el vet coat" who digs until it finds a supply.
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I. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Ind
Z. T Sweeney
Fisheries and Game
Hugh Miller
Sweeney
Carrie DeBoos
Dr. Sweeney
Eipegaré On Co
Petit Jurors
Charles Graves, Jacksor
Nest JS
Rob Express
Bayesville
Lodiapapolis
Star
Union Trust Company
Greensburg, Indiana
Walter W. Bonner
J. H. Christian
W. H. Robbins
Chas. Zoller, Sr
James M. Woodfill
James B. Lathrop
Frank Robbins
Isaac Sefton
Barrington Boyd
Studebaker
Has
New England
Corbett & Rohe
Seholashi
Universit
Heeb
Anal Ae Iy Et
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