Burglars Loot Laurel Indiana Safe Cracking Spree
Burglars looted the village of Laurel on the Whitewater last night blowing open four safes in under two hours. Three strangers came from Cincinnati on the last train, were seen near Laurel, and likely fled toward Valley Junction after a stop in town. Stolen items included coins, watches, and stamps, with no trace found as dawn approached.
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Brookvillas
Ind
Laurel
Here
Whitewater
Cincinnati
George Lockwood
Bat
Tae Ie Company
Dee
Tre
Catherrma
Cny
Valley Junction
Indianapolis
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Several Property Listings
A sequence of transfers records through Greensburg and Sandcreek township parcels. Names include John A L Hornuns, Margaret Talkington, Perry Talkington, Nora Shafer, Harry Talkington, Jeremiah Vikher, C C Co. St L Liv Co, John M Covert, Marsh Thomas, Will H Porter, and Wiltie Lanham. Properties span 1 to 44 acres in Greensburg, Sandcreek, and neighboring townships with values noted in hundreds to thousands.
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John AL. Hornuns
KLRK
White
Groeensbure
Margaret Talkincton Et al
Perry Talkington
Sandcrerk Township
F. Jamison
Greensburg
Greensbury
Margaret Taimkineton
Nora Shafer
Sandcreek Township
Margaret Talkineton
Harry Talkineton
Sandermess Township
Jeremiah
Vikher
C. C. Co
St. L. liv. Co
Margaret Talkington
Ora Talkineton
Frank Talkington
John M. Covert
Marsh Thomas
Will H
Charles FR. Porter
Wiltie Lanham
Botanic Blood Balm promises cures for many diseases
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer eating sores itching skin and rheumatism. It asserts thirty years of testing and offers free blood samples from Blood Balm Co Atlanta with mailed trouble description for free medical advice.
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Isalm
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Farms for Sale in Indiana Listings by Howell and Galbraith
A condensed list of farm parcels offered by Howell & Galbraith of Greensburg Indiana. Properties include Levi Whipple with 1490 acres priced at 10000 and multiple acres ranging from 80 to 200 with various sums listed near Milford Letts Burney Greensburg and nearby areas.
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Levi Whipple
J. G. Naderman
A. 3. Weaver
Reed
Milford
Letts
Burney
Greensburg
Howell & Galbraith
Ind
Bridal Photographs Lose Popularity With Modern Brides
A Chicago Record-Herald excerpt notes fewer brides pose for photos, citing commercialism and nerves as reasons. Photographers report brides still look lovely yet often pale or flushed, and many abandon traditional white gowns and formal portraiture.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Poultry Pointers From an Old Farm Note
Old farming advice covers feeding ducks with stale milk soaked bread and moderate egg setting. It suggests marking turkeys, frequent feeding of young chicks, destroying old nests, burning old material, and ensuring fowls exercise to avoid obesity that reduces laying.
The Prickly Pear Stem Goes From Leaf to Structure
The text explains that unlike most plants the prickly pear uses its flattened stems for photosynthesis and gas exchange rather than leaves. It notes the stems perform the plant's intake of carbon and release of oxygen, acting like the plant’s eating and digestion. In old age the stems become woody and lose their leaflike form.
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Ayer
The Green Fiend Absinthe Wager Ends in Death
In Paris at a Rue de Charenton wine shop a 40 year old man named Negocier drank twelve glasses of absinth as the clock struck 11. He completed the last swallow at the final stroke and collapsed dead shortly after. Local authorities investigate the incident as a fatal outcome of excessive drinking.
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Rue de Charenton
Paris
Negocier
What He Lost In Words
The exchange imagines Shakespeare reading modern news about a man paid one dollar per word. Johnson quips about earnings, noting the phrase money per word. Shakespeare seeks the last word, turning to his dictionary in a humorous word contest.
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Shakespeare
Johnson
In the Stilly Night City Directory Inquiry
A night visitor asks the sleeping druggist to confirm the city directory listing to locate his own residence. The exchange appears as a brief oddity noted by the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
He Knew How Mr Kidder Asked for Needle in Haystack
In this dialogue a Mr Kidder explains the method for finding a needle in a haystack. Mrs Kidder challenges with how to approach the task. The exchange shows a humorous domestic scene quoted in the Denver Republican.
The Too Early Birds Intractable Guests At Dinner
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph opinion notes the too early birds who arrive an hour before start time. The writer jokes about expectations and social pressure while urging hosts to greet them amiably despite the misery. A light comparison contrasts early arrivals with late guests and the inconvenience they cause.
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Miss Jones
Mr. Smith
Pittsburg
Easter in Russia a grand festival of gift giving
Easter in Russia is celebrated with lavish bazaars at the Gestinoi Door and Nevsky prospect. Crowds spend fortunes on trinkets laces and jewels contained in eggs. A pink veined marble cage trimmed in gold and ivory eggs filled with rosary beads captivate devout women and practical housewives with fresh eggs.
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Russia
Gestinoi
Nevsky
A Voracious Monster of the Sea Orca Killer Whale
The orca or killer whale is described as the most voracious marine predator. It grows to about twenty five feet with jaws bearing four to six inch teeth. Its stomach content in one specimen included thirteen porpoises and fourteen seals, illustrating its enormous appetite.
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New York
Dean
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adelaide Prant
St. Ann’s Ave
New York City
Adelaide PrahPs
Lydia KK. Pinkham
Pinkham
America
Lynn
Mass
Lydia BE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Alasm
Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Line Franchise Granted Thirty-Five Years
Council met with all members and Mayor presiding. Treasurer and Clerk reports approved. Salaries unchanged. Franchise granted to Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Line for 35 years with no dissent. Fire department size undetermined. Building permits issued to J. J. Hazelrigg and J. W. Lanham. H. H. Dowden resigns as chairman of fire and police committees. Bills totaling 156.47 approved. meeting adjourned.
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Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction
J. J. Hazelrigg
J. W. Lanham
H. H. Dowden
Bargains in Shoes and Repairs at Adam Knorr
Bargains in boots shoes rubbers and repair work offered daily by Adam Knorr on the east side square. Thomson express adds a new Edgerton hand painted china line at 205 East Main. Bring in your job work now.
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Adam Knorr
East Side Square
Greensburg
Ind
Edgerton
Thomson’‘s
205 East Main
Additional Local Highlights From The Fair and Nearby Visits
Milroy resident George Brown visits with friends while Sandusky shopper Mrs. Sam Scott browses in town. Local notes report numerous visitors to Indianapolis, Batesville, Peru, and Napoleon, plus a theft at Batesville post office and community events at Greensburg lodge. An 80 year old Civil War veteran Orville Thomson received a gold headed cane from Pap Thomas Post No 56 A R.
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George Brown
Milroy
Sam Scott
Sandusky
Clara Johnson
Indianapolis
Gus Govert
Batesville
Thomson’s
205
East Main
Orville Thomson
Franklin Street
Thomas Post
A. R
D. R. van Buskirk
Post
Thomson
Four Ledgers Aid Bank Quick Customer Accounts
The Citizens Bank opened four new patent perpetual ledgers with unlockable full leaves for easy removal and filing. Co Supt Edgar Mendenhall nears completion of arrangements for the County Teachers Institute starting week of Aug 31 with instructors Martin W. Sampson Irving King and possibly Dr G M Halferty. Childrens Day observed at Baptist Sunday school led by Miss Minnie Ketchum with music directed by Nick Montgomery and solo by Forrest Edmeads. Mrs John Kragg of Rush County added her name to Decatur county subscription list, praising Greensburg merchants advertising. Advertisers urge map purchases and china pieces in window sale.
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The
Citizens Bank
Edgar Mendenhall
Martin W. Sampson
State University
Irving King
Wisconsin State Normal
G. M. Halferty
Chicago University
Baptist Sunday School
Minnie Ketchum
Nick In Montgomery
Forrest Edmeads
John Kragg
Clarksburg
Rush County
Decatur County
Greensburg
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Council Proceedings
Gray
E. Z. Benomme
Cohoes, N. Y
J.C. CO
Lowell
Elmer Robbins
Cynthia Hittle
Lafayette
Mrs. Isaac Layton
Peru
Er. E. Hyatt
Fairmount
Anna Hoes
George Ludwig
Fluvh Wickens
Stella B. Mathews
John H. Bobbitt
James Leevitt
Miller
Moores Hill College
Nev
John Machlan
Centenary Church
Jessie Wallace
Nebraska
Harry Carruthers
Thompson
Tom Fenton
S. IT. Freight House
Bedford Mail
J. M. Woodfill
J. A. Christian
Hubert Fich
Sandcreeks Township
Frank Hearne
Carlsbad
New Mexica
Mary Ia. Hearne
North Broadway
Greensburg Lodge
BL & A. MT
Ed Foley
Adam Ehrhardt
East Main St
Fannie Askin
Forest Hill
James €. Bell
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank
Ellen Leach
Shelbyville
E. W. Leach
Indiana
Foley
Alexander & Co
Lulu
Dora Smiley
Clay Township
Los Angeles
Cal
J. T. Wright
Hartsvile
F. Wright
Oclwein
Iowa
Kinloch
Hinloch Paint Company
Pine Street
Saint Louis, Mo
Thomson's
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