Putnam County Farmers Institute Meets at Central Opera House
The Putnam County Farmers Institute gathered in Putnam at the Central Opera House on December 20 with sessions led by Rev Weaver and Mr Ed Culter. Speakers covered farm education, breeding and management of swine, soil fertility, and rural schools, followed by a social evening and music by local performers.
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Putnam County Farmers’ Institute
Central Opera House
Putnam
Ed Culter
Jolly Jimmie McNabb
Wija Tins
pit-Palatine
Rev Weaver
Custer
Ing
J O Winship
J A Willams
C J Held
Geo Vail
Marshall County
J M Winship
Willis Mills
W B Lloyd
Glen Fllyn
J E Barnard
Granville
Miss’ Bracken
AJ Robinson
GA Wilmarth
Heneca
Holden
Champaign
Butnam
WG Griffith
Magnolia
J FE Barnard
Elmer Quinn
Henry
Effie Bracken
Io Barnard
W E Hawkthor
Hawthorne
GB Culter
Fisher
Den
J H Williams
Naomi Willians
Mrd
Three I Railroad
Christmas at Poblto High Highlights Student Gifts
Readable fragments describe Stubbles Davis McBride receiving presents including a nigger doll and Madonna decorations in the primary room. Teachers Worley Stone and Calhoun are noted with students. Victor Kays, a DeKalb college attendee, helped in physics and mentored a class. A Friday recess featured pull-away games as a banner from a recent contest was displayed.
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Jeanson
Chicago
Miss Stone
Jacksonville
Mr. Calhoun
Peoria
Lena Stubbles
Agnes Davis
Edith McBride
Henry
Leonie Worley
Clyde Worley
Tiarney
Victor Kays
Otto Rogers
Rupile
Mies Motter
DeKalb
Miss Worley
Calhoun
Archaic ad text with garbled health claims
Garbled OCR shows a questionable medical product claim list including Arnica and various symptoms and remedies. The text mentions and contrasts cures for boils, sunburn, and insect bites with unclear dosage references and product names. Overall, it reads as an ancient needlework of medical sales language without clear evidence or attribution.
Christmas News and Socials From Hennepin
Hennepin hosts numerous holiday visits and church events. Nellie Simpson entertains friends from Tonica. Rev Francis and sister visit Bloomington. many from Chicago and Wisconsin spend the week here. Christmas trade boomed. congregations celebrated their anniversaries. Elias Day and other acts are announced for the coming season. The Mt W Acoys and girls’ supper and dance drew 200 meals and 65 tickets. The lodge plans a rewards night for new members as numbers exceed 100.
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Hennepin
Nellie Simpson
Charley Stouffer
LeMfoille
Stouffer
Wyuriet
Ed Tures
Lloyd France
Nora
Bigley
Edwin
Hl. H. Cofvid
Chicago
Alman
Towle
R Durley
Peoria
Lauanne Stanton
Dixon
Frank Glass
Santa Claus
Congregational
Geo. Stouffer
James Weeks
Galesburg
Wm. Weeks
Congregational Church
Ray
Edgerton
Seaton
France
Putnam County
Hennepin Lectures Association
Elias Day
Febus
MT. W
Putnam County News Roundup and Holiday Programs
The Putnam Watchnight service and a protracted meeting were held as the old year ended and the new began. A county 4H gathering drew attendees from across Putnam and Marshall counties. School holiday pageants featured Christmas and patriotic tableaux with children and adults, including a Christmas Story play and a Santa Claus scene.
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Toasher
Putnam County
Tnett Tate
Marshall
The
Republican
Harmoia
Partin
MCE
Seriour
Heather Patons
North Hopewell Folks Report Widespread Colds and Illness
Neighborhood notices show Bud Jackson plagued by a painful hand injury while CH Ransom and Mrs Holmes prepare to shell. Dot Martin travels to Columbus to visit relatives. Mini Hall helps with housework for Mere Katie Mobaugh. Nage Martin repaints his new house and CH hanrom suffers a severe illness Sunday night. Mrs Ransom’s daughter attends John McAleer’s funeral and sympathy is offered to the family. A planned surprise for Sonor and a neighborhood gathering near Tartarurany noted with about 26 attendees.
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North Hopewell
Bud Jackson
CH Ransom
Holmes Shell
Joe Mobaugh
Dot Martin
Columbus
Ohio
Mini Hall
Katie Mobaugh
Nage Martin
Hanrom
DrSwein
John McAleer
Martin
Zinc Weathering Under Moist Air Not Dry Oxygen
Dr. Percy of the Royal Society notes zinc resists dry oxygen at normal temps but forms a hydrated oxide coating in moist air that slows oxidation. Petenhoffer estimates a zinc roof line thickness would corrode in about 124 years.
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Percy
Royal Society
London
England
Petenhoffer
Tomales
Fragmentary Wisdom and Foolishness Quip
A fragment recalls the old observation that people split into wise and foolish, noting that some men provoke the best with bold remarks while others provoke failure. The source conveys a timeless contrast in human judgment without additional context.
White Bronze Monuments Debate Persists Among Cited Voices
Readers hear claims from James Coz sinys Agron Bancroft M M. Corbin and others arguing White Bronze Monuments endure longer than marble or stone. Several individuals report replacing or planning replacements, noting savings and resilience while questioning price and longevity.
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James Wo Coz
Suh
Agron Bancroft TP
M M. Corbin
Tam
John A. Brown
O. D. Brook
T. A. Daniels
Milton Clark
Christmas Party Highlights And Local Social Roundup
A Bountiful supper featuring oysters cake and rolls followed by gifts for Charlie and many well wishers. Attendees included Albert Perdew Ot Perdew Wm Mobaugh Areh Travis Ran som Nayee Martin Mea Eien Martin and others. Several families and relatives are noted visiting nearby towns and preparing for year end travel. A Christmas program was held by church schools on December 2 and former mail carrier Andrews plans to move to Nebraska. Walter Fryen now carries the mail.
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Martin
Harlie
Charlie
Albert Perdew
Ot Perdew
Siste Jda
Wm Mobaugh
Areh ‘Travis
Bar Itin
CH Ransom
Nayee Martin
Mea Eien Martin
Dan
Grover
Nelle
Henry
Jobp
Sophia More
MD Buleneh
Harry Grunwold
Lywa
Thomas Brown
Chicago
Thomas McLane
George Koch
Kile Bieter
Kemfield
Abingdon
Poor Jind Brown Passes After Tragic End
Obituary notes a Georgia man named Poor Jind Brown who died yesterday. The piece recounts his life with a strained, incorrect report and mentions his subscription to his home paper as a final detail. No clear family or date details are provided.
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Georgia
Jind Brown
Rose Amit
Attuck
Jim
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved quickly
An advertisement claims a New Great South American Kidney Cure eases kidney and bladder pain within hours. It promises immediate relief from water retention and back pain and directs readers to Dr Powell's drug store for purchase. Also notes the death of Burlington physician Dr William H Davin after 48 years of practice.
Northern Luzon Pacific campaign gains opened ports for trade
Washington officials report the insurgent army in northern Luzon has disappeared since the November American push. General Otis plans to open northern Luzon ports to trade and shift focus to rebels south of Manila as Aguinaldo moves south to command forces. Gen Young appointed military governor of northwestern Luzon with bases at Vigan and San Fernando, stations planned at Laoag and Aparri.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Eense Peed
Washington
Philippines
Otis
Luzon
Gen Young
Col Hood
Aguinnaldon
Wilder
Vigan
Bayombong
Iis
Cols Hare and
Howse
Leut Gilmore
Banna
North Tacos
Tino
Savoy
War News From Across Oceans and Africa
London reports no change in the South African situation with ongoing casualty tallies and horse sickness affecting both sides. Intelligence notes Britain plans for possible delays as Roberts is awaited and Ladysmith bombardment continues under Boer command. Washington records fears of Fenian style Canadian raids and urges neutrality enforcement amid pro Boer sentiment.
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London
South Africa
War Office
Natal
Washington
Canada
State Department
United States
Roberts
Generis
Cape “Town
Cape Colony
Ladysmith
Joubert
Farmer's Crime Shocks Community Near Deegu
William J Williams, a local farmer, killed his three children before taking his own life. His wife reportedly died by suicide after the tragedy. The incident occurred in a rural area near Deegu.
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Childen
William J Williams
British steamship Sfiosto wrecked. twenty one lost
The British steamship Sfiosto Capt Barner from Galveston to Norfolk loaded with cotton corn wheat and meal stranded on Ocracoke beach near Cape Henry December 25. All 21 crew abandoned to boats, boats wrecked in heavy sea and all 21 drowned. Captain Karnes and eight others rescued by Capt James Howard and crew of the Ocracoke life saving station.
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Cape Henry
Weather Bureau
Hatteras
N. C
Sfiosto
Barner
Galveston
Norfolk
Owl
Namburg
Ocracoke Beach
Karnes
James Howard
Ocracoke Lfe
Terrible disaster at Frelinghem as ice on river breaks
Rough OCR summary reports that about 40 children drowned when the frozen Ly river ice collapsed near Frelinghem on Friday. Thirty six bodies recovered with others missing, shocking the town where most families suffered.
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Dee
Frelinghem
Lyss
Wim
Knoaside
Lenn
Robrt Me Bee
Sixty Second Birthday Celebration Noted
An old newspaper item records the sixty second birth anniversary of Chrintmandiry in Old, Washington, with references to a six cent package and associated office note.
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Msixty
Washington
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Pariners, Institute
Lloyd
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Wills
John Morse
Henry Dally
A J Robinson
Bose
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Alex Hunter
Fred Wheeler
Seneca Hunter
B Mills
JH Williams
Naomi Williams
Ro Hooter
Gardiner
Zenor
Rachael Hunter
Carre Williams
Eme Bracken
Nina Dally
Naom Williams
Orleans
Eile Bracken
Hater
Mire Hunter
Our Henry Merchants
Putnam County Farmers Institute
J Watercott & Co
Rogers Bros
Geo
Stever
JH Adkinson
JM Powers
Mr Power
George Burt & Son
Henry Republian
JS Burt & Son
Henry Times
Duke Bros
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Yeien
Arnica Guive
Sunes
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Consult
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Henry, Ill
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Enid
Oklahoma
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Burlington
Hoover
Philippine Islands
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Sinth Infantry
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Amaminos
Zunbates
Phtty Fourth Infantry
Aciuo
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Americate
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Calambu
La—Eponiy
Dinalupsjun
Panny
Brownelie
Twenty Sixth Infantry
Sala
Aare Feons
Regal Blackout Thistle
North Carolina
Over Morty
Belgium
Meat Market
East Park Row
Henry, Illinois
W.D. McVieker
Henry UL
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