Sauerkraut Craze Ties Indiana To German Roots
Hundreds of carloads of sauerkraut fill Indianapolis commission houses as Chicago and Clyde supply the dish the public now regards as essential. The article traces sauerkraut’s German origins, its move to American kitchens, mechanization that boosted production, and the drought that raises prices while farmers benefit from cabbage crops.
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Commission
Indianapolis
M. O'Connor
Chicago
Clyde
The Leicester Lodges Burglar Tale of a Housekeeper
In Ivy lodge Leicester shire a housekeeper recounts trapping and imprisoning a seasoned burglar who had raided her home. After luring him to the study and cellar, she shelters, blocks escape, and discovers her dog Wolf poisoned. The next morning the burglar is taken away for punishment.
Tampa Strike Expands as Box Factories Walk Off
In Tampa on November 21, all cigar box factory workers walked out for a nine hour shift with ten hours pay. Over 600 employees joined the strike as manufacturers refuse the demand, leading to closed factories and a growing labor dispute.
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Tampa
Fla
Smallpox Declares Buffalo Vaccination Drive
BUFFALO N Y Nov 21 There are now 13 cases of smallpox in Buffalo Health commissioner Wende has ordered a general vaccination of school children.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Wende
Visiting committee to meet at state soldiers home Lafayette
The visiting committee of the Grand Army will meet at the State Soldiers Home in Lafayette on December 5.
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Grand Army
State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Quarrels Lead to Rekindled First Love Marriages
Wingaite years 2K quarreled each marrying another who has since died. The flame of the first love rekindled, resulting in the aged couple's marriage. They will reside in Indiana. Ada Harding and Nettie Holland initiated by the Court of honor. Logansport woman Lavinia Guy fell from a ladder breaking a leg. Beachdale kids face 7 p.m. curfew. A girl’s biscuit and craft earn approval over pastry or sunsets. Farmer Biggs’ buggy caught fire but he saved horse and wheels. His wife and four children died in Vernon Illinois fire. Red wagon pays car is called by Pennsylvanians. Pegg and Hahn still hold nails for merchants. Middlebury poultry market praised. Crows signal to girls. one crow means visit, two crows means ride away. Marion claims a chicken head resembles a rabbit. Bluffton man jokes pigs are born with wings.
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Miss Fyfe
Ramagate
London
Leicestershire
Fred
Ivy Lodge
Mary
Bessie
Westbury
Wolf
Mr. Black
Indiana
Middlebury
His Wheels Are Going
In Syracuse a farm hand Alex Jenns displays a rare condition with a ticking sound in his head heard when held to the ear. He was examined at St Joseph's hospital and remains able without apparent distress. Sealed offers for federal arsenal property including ordnance and ammunition are due by 2 pm on Friday December 12 1901 with cash terms and 20 percent bid deposits.
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Syracuse
Alex Jenns
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Federal Arsenal
Child Abandonment Sparks Guardian Bid and Custody Move
A neglected infant was cared for by Mrs. Lowenwirth after the baby, weak and near death, changed hands among neighbors. Louis Katz, the father, later sought the child but she remained with Mrs. Lowenwirth who plans to obtain guardianship to secure custody and protect the child.
Katz Bill of Sale for Child
Louis Katz of Brooklyn signs a bill of sale gifting his daughter Gertie to Rebecca Lowenwirth for $1, waiving all rights and interest and promising not to enter her house or demand the child in the future.
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Louis Katz
Borough of
Brooklyn
City of New York
Re Becca Lowenwirth
Gertie
Queer bill of sale filed over 418 months old child
A bill of sale on file with the city register transfers all rights to the 418 months old Gertie Katz from her father to Mrs. Rebecca Lowenwirth of 9 Whipple Street Brooklyn for $1. Katz is a variety actor. He and his wife were neighbors of Mrs. Lowenwirth. Three months after the child’s birth the mother died. The father disappeared and the neighbor...
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New York
City Register
Gertie Katz
Rebecca, Lowenwirth
Whipple St
Brooklyn
Katz
Lowenwirth
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