Grand Jury Takes Up Blair Murder at Shoals
Shoals Indiana June 5 Prompt indictment of Joseph Blair a 28 year old Martin county farmer accused of beating his four year old daughter Mary Ellen to death with a club at his farm north of the city was expected as the grand jury met after court ordered session Blair held in Bedford jail while representatives of the state planned to seek a first degree murder indictment The inquiry began after jurors retired to their room and witnesses testified the mother reported abuse of another child by Blair
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Grand Jury
Indianapolis Markets Stock and Wagon Trade Snapshot
Market brief records bids and prices across livestock and grain in Indianapolis. Cattle ranges show steers and calves at various good to choice levels, with bulls and wagon market notes for wheat corn oats and Timothy hay, reflecting early market quotes and price spreads.
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Timothy Hay
Jasonville Elects Ritchey to City School Board
Jasonville Indiana June 5 Isaac Ritchey of Peoples State Bank was elected by the city council Monday night to succeed President H E Burns on the city school board whose term expires in August. Oliver Keagy who moved to Sullivan resigned his council seat. A successor will be chosen at the next council meeting.
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Jasonvillee
Ind
Isaac Ritchey
Peoples State Bank
H. E. Burns
Oliver Keagy
Sullivan
Willis Brothers Start Carlisle High Gym Construction
Willis Brothers of Carlisle began work on the new Carlisle High School gymnasium. The project is expected to be completed by the first of next year. Jason Vile reports from Ind on the start of construction and the timeline for completion.
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Jason Vile
Ind
Willis Brothers
Carlisle
Alumni Meet Sets Homecoming Plans In Jasonville
Jasonville Indiana June 5 The High School Alumni association will hold its regular monthly session at the school Tuesday evening. Plans for a homecoming banquet to be given this fall will be made.
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Jasonville
Ind
High School Alumni Association
Cotton Seed Spread By Wind Noted In Nature Magazine
The wind plays an important part in spreading the numerous down covered seeds when the cotton plant is not systematically cultivated. The root penetrates deep into the soil and the plant responds to climate, soil, and growing methods as noted by Nature Magazine.
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Nature Magazine
Firefly Chemic Progress Hints at Bioluminescence Replication
Researchers report difficulty duplicating the chemicals that enable the firefly to emit light. The note suggests the glow mechanism remains elusive, highlighting ongoing challenges in reproducing natural bioluminescence in laboratory conditions.
Amazing invention helps the hard of hearing hear clearly
The Dictograph Products Corporation announces a device that enables anyone with an active auditory nerve to hear as clearly as normal. They offer a ten day free trial with no deposits or payment, prepaid and at their risk. Send name and address to receive the sample.
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Dictograph Products Corporation
42Nd Street
New York City
Window Shoppes Guide Offers Seasonal Bargains
A busy shoppers guide lists department store specials across many brands and items. From Ax & Fry strawberries to fashion hats, dresses, men’s clothing and housewares, the guide notes featured lines, sale items, and notable assortments at firms like Ecker's Garage, LaMode, New Home Furnishings, Poe Johnson Fuller, and Mary Ellen Shoppe with a focus on seasonal needs and home goods.
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Ax & Fry
Boston
Ben Bach
Cushing
Ecker’s
Froeschke’s
Hamilton Drag
Hewitt
Humphreys, Schloot & Co
Linton Hardware Co
Linton Drug Co
J. W. Wolford & Sons
Mary Ellen
Maxwell & Persons
New Home Furnishing '‘Co
Poe, Johnson & Fuller
Paul Fry Sales & Service
Ford
St. Louis
D. R. Scott & Co
Jack Spice
Walford Hardware Co
Florence
Wakefield &Miller
Telephone Notice From New Home Telephone Co
Telephone bills are due at the company office on or before the tenth of each month. Service may be discontinued if unpaid by the tenth. Office hours are 8 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday hours are 6 to 8 p.m.
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New Home Telephone Company
Atic
Postage stamps history and spread after 1840 reforms
The history of postage stamps begins with Britain in 1840 under Sir Rowland Hill. Their success led other nations, including the United States, to adopt the system before 1850. The note traces early stamp issues and the move toward universal prepaid postage.
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Great Britain
Est Officé
Rowland Hill
United States
Electric Lights Use Surges in United States
Report shows U S electricity consumption for lighting nearly doubles that of the next seven leading countries combined. Data highlights domestic use and efficiency gaps in comparison with major nations while underscoring energy policy implications.
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U.S. America
Not Even Missed If You Don’t Tell About Your Visit
A concise reminder notes that people may forget a trip if you do not share details within three days of returning. It emphasizes timely updates to keep others aware of your travels.
Deadly Cocklebur Poisoning Livestock Found Early Growth
A weed pest, the cocklebur, with stiffly armed burs, has been definitively shown to be poisonous to live stock in the early growth stages.
Woman Recovers From Goitre Using Sorbol Liniment
Mrs Bertha Patton of Bicknell Indiana says her daughter’s goitre and distressing symptoms were removed two years ago with Sorbol Quadruple a stainless liniment easy to use and affordable. Sold by all drug stores or write Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio Locally at Hamiltons drug store.
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Bicknell
Bertha Patton
Indiana
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Tlamiiton’s
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Lisle and
Mer
Beauty Shoppe
Christina Wilson
Delicieux LA Poudre
Marinello Foundation
C. H. Hanger
Gilbreath Bros. Cafe
Shoals
Blair
Indianapolis
Stock Market
Calneras
Couac
Hull
Amngoon
F. O. B. Factory
Bath
T. J. Holden
Studebaker
South Bed
Lawrenceville
Ill
Wasson
Indian Refining Company, Inc
Lawrenceville, Ill
Tata
Corns
W. J. Hamilton
N. W
Terhune
C C. Silvertown
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