Saluda Farmers Institute hears Purdue speakers at Tyrus church
The Saluda Township Farmers Institute met at Tyrus church on Saturday December 12 with two Purdue speakers Mrs Ogg and Mr Senour delivering practical talks on health in the home youth on the farm corn crop and soil fertility. Their lectures urged local residents to attend and implement new farming and homemaking practices. Also noted: Goshen Christmas tree dedication and mining dust control methods. Whaling remains active off the British Columbia coast.
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Saluda Township
Senour
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad With Mrs Bumen Testimonial
Madison readers are urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills for backache urinary disorders and kidney trouble. Mrs J O Bumen of 716 N Jefferson Madison reports relief after a few doses and two boxes cured her, noting others in her family benefitted too. Price 50 cents at dealers.
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Dean
Madison
J. O. Bumen
N. Jefferst
Doan
One Way of Putting It Reads as Verse Commentary
A fragmentary remark notes a person frequenting a club nightly yet remaining restless until content, phrased in a rhythmic line about taming and happiness. The text presents a playful, cryptic exchange suggesting contrasting states of mood and behavior.
Sleep theory: brain poisons trigger rest, scientists say
Two Preneh scientists claim sleep results from the brain secreting a poison antitoxin that counteracts poisons produced by fatigue in the higher nerve centers. The idea links sleep to a natural brain defense mechanism against strain.
The Block System Behind Old Train Delays
An old Baltimore American piece notes that earlier railway changes followed one modern idea. The block system is identified as the pivotal concept guiding events and operations in that era.
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Baltimore American
Caution Extraordinary Noted in Washington Star Excerpt
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes Mo Aootten describing a safety case kept locked to prevent a dessert mishap. The dialogue includes Dickensian wordplay and scattered phrases about not deserting. The text reads as a clipped, quirky excerpt with mis-spellings and partial ideas.
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Mo Aootten
Henrietta
Washington Star
Niece Ear Mystery Delivers Clues in Village Post
A fragmentary note from the bested post hints at a local mystery involving a Niece Ear and a delayed arrival. Officials urged patience as readers piece together stray phrases from a faded message.
With the Clerk's Help A Quip About Shoes Stirred Talk
A Boston Transcript clipping notes a witty exchange about employment choices. The remark about shoes sparks comment on changing work dynamics and daily variety in retail roles.
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Boston Transcript
Community service by weary wayfarer noted
A Philadelphia Record quote shows a weary traveler replying to a question about helping the community with the remark I have just done thirty days. The exchange frames a local sentiment on civic duty and personal sacrifice.
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Philadelphia
Adviser compares counsel to using fence rat on mule
A Washington Star columnist quotes Uncle Eben in a folksy line about giving advice. He says giving men advice tires the giver and hurts the receiver but makes little difference overall.
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Eben
Washington Star
Calling His Bluff
The exchange features a man pledging to make her life happy while she asks for friendship and to never be proposed to again, signaling a resolved attempt at reconciliation in a romantic entanglement.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Made Him Uneasy
In a Boiston Transcript a speaker recalls a habit of giving up a seat to a woman with a strap, noting he has never felt easy since childhood when such a sight appeared on street cars.
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Bix
Dix
Campaign Manager Quips About Narrow Support for Senator Sorghum
In a Washington Star excerpt, the campaign manager asserts citizens stand as one man, while Sorghum notes only a single letter of support among many. The exchange ends with the solitary favorable voter referenced by Sorghum.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
A Family Affair Presents Birthday Gift From Family
A brief item notes a family plans a birthday gift from a husband and three children. The youngest boy delivers the address with a simple dedication to his mother, saying the gift comes from all four family members.
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Papa
Mamma
Indianapolis News
Wombat in Poor Health Cited by Doctor
A Kansas City Journal quip notes Wombat's health, with a doctor stating his body salts are below normal and a remark on his unusually fresh temperament.
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Kansas City Journal
Madison City Council Hears Sewer, Wells, and Light Issues
The Madison city council met with full membership and Mayor Crozier. Wm A Donat sought relief from a 25 tapping fee on the East street sewer and extension plans. the Public Works committee to report next meeting. Reports show November balance of 20 572.65 and multiple bills approved across departments including streets records and health. The Krauss & Sons wells bid was accepted pending engineer Moore’s cost estimate and a delay in testing apparatus. An additional street light was approved for West Madison and fountain custodian duties ended. The crossing repair and deep well connections were referred to the Public Works Committee for action.
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Cfr
Wm. A. Donat
East Street
Gald Sewer
Cacd
Card
Ciaco
Public Works Committee
Ray
Donat
Cisco
A. Bowman
W. Bo Ray
Ambrose Jones
Thomas Davis
Haman & Co
Ales Giur
Moetoa
Larris
A. H. McGlasson
Peter Beergk
Andrew Ueimann
W. B. Ray
Amabmuove Jones
W. H. Anger
Elmore Shockley
Peter I. Hougland
Anna L. Hirst
Geo. F. Harper
R McKim, & Co
Michael McLaughlin, Sr
Board of Health
Mat Beach
Edward L. Hollis
W. H. Rogers
Nicholas A. Kremer
Nicholas A Kremer
J. E. C. F. Harper & Co
Henry McDaniel
Bear Bros. Lumber Co
Oliver Holwager
Krauss & Sons
Indianapolis
Holwager
Oliver
Second_street
West Madison
Public Utilities Committee
Frank Whedon
Feuerate
Broadway
Second
Courultta
Oliver, Coure
Johnson Foundry will supply air tests for wells
At a 1 o'clock council session the Johnson Foundry & Machine Shops won the contract to connect four wells for 2350 dollars, over Moore's estimate by about 65 dollars. The firm will provide steam to operate air lift tests and use a 38 inch line for testing, with minimal compressor rental and Moore supplying the air pump. The meeting adjourned. Nearby incidents include Mrs. Fox critical after an icy fall in Lawrenceburg and a fire destroying the Ralph Pickett home near Greencastle.
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Johnson Foundry & Machine Shops
Niesge
Johnson
Lawrenceburg
Nicholas J. Fox
Greencastle
Ralph Pickett
George
America
Democrats 1913 Assembly Acquitted on All Counts
Indianapolis report states twelve of thirteen indicted members and attaches from the 1913 General Assembly were acquitted by Judge Markey. Indictments against John J. Keegan were not pressed due to his absence. Judge Markey ruled the 1895 law invalid as to binding another legislature. Several officials, including Lt. Gov. O Neill and Speaker Cook, were discharged.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Markey
Criminal Court
John J. Keegan
Baker
William P. O'Neill
Mishawaka
Senate
Homer L. Cook
House
Levi P. Harlan
Wade H. Free
Anderson
George M. Rabb
Samuel N. Quillin
Paul C. Hill
Greencastle
John D
Jack) Shea
George W. Sands
South Bend
Masay
MiMine
Vircanges
Gta Duntelerk
Weuwe
Jere C. Siethorn
Indianapsla
Harlan
Niblack
Indianapolla
Juige Mackey
Harding
Lovey
Keegan
Cravens successor named to state charities board
Governor Ralston announced former Judge Charles J. Orbison will fill the board of state charities seat vacated by Joseph M. Cravens of Madison whose term expired. Cravens did not seek reappointment. A Missouri woman was appointed Probate Judge to replace her deceased father. Belmont county Ohio cities voted to reestablish saloons after drying since 1908. Corsica reports 432000 acres of forest.
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Ralston
Charles J. Orbison
Board of State Charities
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
Cravens
Indianapolis Star
Missouri
Ohio
Belmont County
Corsica
Ghost Pilot of Casco Bay Aims for Safe Passage
Tom Singleton loved Casco Bay Maine and sailed with Captain Wilkins. A sudden fog enshrouded the coast forcing Singleton to rely on luck and memory, sensing a guiding unseen hand on the tiller that steered him clear of submerged rocks. He believes a spirit helped him as Wilkins promised aid if ever in danger.
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Tom Singleton
Cisco Bay
Maine
Tom Early
Wilkins
Tom
Casco Bay
Tommy
Canseco Bay
Bailey’s Island
Orr's Island
Singleton
Newfoundland
Bailey's Island
Popham Beach
Seguin
Orr's
Bailey's
Captain Wilkins
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Meyer Osraf
Besten Post
Detroit Free Press
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Harvey Wolf
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G. J. Niesse
J. M. Cisco
Deep Wella
The
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