Local Folk Visiting and Travel Notes
A Sunday visit by A. R. Campoell of Danville HI and relatives. Leslie Spence and Ed Thompson with companions stayed at the Kingman Hotel Sunday. Charles Wisma and family returned to Mellott Monday after a short visit. Zenoleum sheep dip is advertised by M. Cory's. Mrs. Frank Akers and children visited Otterbein relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Farr returned from Michigan Friday. Farr fell ill and has been home poorly since.
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Leslie Spence
Ed Thompson
Kingman Hotel
Charles Wisma
Mellott
Frank Akers
Otterbein
Mrs. Marsh Farr
Michigan
Mr. Farr
Bryant declares candidacy for Fountain Circuit Clerk
Fry Bryant states he seeks the Republican nomination for Fountain Circuit Court Clerk after one four year term. He notes two campaigns funded personally and Civil War service. He plans to stand at the Republican Convention forthcoming.
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Fountain Circuit Court
Wilmer N. Fuster Announces Candidacy for Representative
Wilmer N. Fuster declares candidacy for a Representative seat subject to the Republican Primary Convention on August 27. He endorses the present county option law and pledges to maintain it if elected, urging voters to avoid deception.
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Wilmer N. Fuster
The Country Newspaper as a Prime Advertising Medium
The piece argues that country newspapers excel as advertising media due to intimate reader relations, focused local readership, and stronger impact per page. It contrasts rural papers with metropolitan ones, noting farmers and townspeople respond more to well read local pages and that smaller papers offer greater advertising prominence per page.
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a_ bank
Wake Up Call for Kingman Business Leaders
A Kingman public appeal urges local businesspeople to act now to improve the town next year. Plans include enlarging the school building, new brick construction, upgrading State street, completing the interurban to Crawfordsville, and extending to Vanville. The letter calls for unity and prompt action from all merchants.
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Kingman
State Street
Crawfordsville
Vanville
J Business
Johnny
Advertising as a rifle in local papers
The article argues that local newspapers are a precise advertising medium like a rifle bullet, with focused circulation and deep impact on a locality. It claims the Star fulfills all requirements and is one of the county’s best advertising options.
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Local
Home Journal
Spencer and wife visit relatives from Chicago
Mr W B Spencer and his wife arrived Saturday from Chicago for a brief visit with relatives and friends, staying a few days in the city.
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W.B. Spencer
Chicago
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Rheumatic Relief
A Rochester reader promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rheumatism relief and improved sleep. The ad claims the remedy relieves pain without stomach upset or habit formation and offers money-back satisfaction if no benefit.
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Miles
Notra Dame Lady Offers Home Treatment for Rheumatism
A letter invites sufferers of rheumatism to request a home cure claiming to banish uric acid from the blood and relieve joint stiffness. It asserts no climate change needed and cites numerous testimonies, with an agent in Kingman Indiana for reference.
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J. C Sanders
Kingman, Ind
Oats Boom Doubles Through Kingman Mills and Elevators
The extraordinary oats crop is shown by near constant elevator operation. Kingman Grain and Milling Co. has worked day and night and last Friday received nearly 3000 bushels. They ship 2 to 3 car loads daily.
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Kingman Grain and Milling Co
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Oliver Sulky & Gang
Peoria
Kingman Hardware Co
Jas. W. Bonebrake
Indiana
Grismore
Alward
Blue Front
A. Dickens
C. M. Hudson
Woody’s
A. R. Campoell
Danville, HI
M. Cory’s
B. O. Hudler
Fountain County
J. M. Evans
the Country Weekly
Notra Dame
Myer & Dillon
T. M. Jackson
Dr. C. 0. Wert
Citizens Bank
E. E. Ewbank, D. D. S
New Opera House
Drayman
Ind
Mrs. Fay Cook
Steinbaugh @ Jones
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