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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
2
The readable text fragment includes scattered oddities such as mentions of a Hindu hypnotist, graft in a New York sprinkling contract, a submariner building an airship, and various garbled phrases about politics, trusts, and local oddities. No coherent news item or clear events are extractable from the damaged OCR passage.
A report from an othe capital indicates a lightning strike near the Washington Monument has seriously injured a top athlete who has suffered three prior season setbacks. Details on the injury and condition remain limited.
An Indiana researcher reports producing a chemical product that resembles either a gnat or a pea and contemplates testing it at dawn to verify its identity and potential effects.
A miswritten line notes an increase in the volume of dissolutions within the divorce industry and implies broader implications for the sector.
A collage of quirky notes and observations cover topics from fashion and hair color to stars, olives, and bald heads. It mentions a Cape Town Victoria Falls train, Cecil Rhodes dream, a rich US senator marrying a penniless girl, and lighter snippets about taxes and yachts.
The article traces attempts at universal languages such as Volapuk and a newer proposed system, noting their rise and decline. It argues that English is swiftly becoming the global lingua franca as non native speakers increasingly learn it for international business and communication.
If you love art visit the agricultural building to see portraits made from vegetable pickles in different colors. The blends are said to be perfect and lifelike, created by a Virginia woman who may join the Iowa butter sculptor in the hall of fame.
The text contrasts Mississippi and Kentucky state house outlays with the Albany Capitol’s cost. It notes Kentucky’s smaller expense for office space and a legislature venue, while Albany’s new building is described as a vastly larger project costing over twenty million dollars, reflecting imperial ambition in the era.
A fragmented note claims a man named Louis Winsit oof Ritcventasio adopts a fruit nut and whole wheat diet to cut daily living costs to a few cents and plans marriage, mocking how thrift spurs new extravagance.
The St James Gazette in London reports a supposed American invention, a wolf ball that squeaks when lost, calling it astounding. The piece evokes an Irish anecdote about attracting squirrels with a noise like a nut.
A brief notice notes a two year divorce idea gaining traction among fashionable society. Simple calculations suggest such a scheme would yield a continuous stream of spouses ready to relaunch their marital plans.
A Columbus man sues a young woman for breach of promise of marriage. The case highlights a rash pursuit of happiness amid a sober era.
The fashion editor mocks excess sleeves while noting a long trench of style. A historical line recalls seven thousand Thibetans fighting a day against about two hundred English troops with one fatality. The reader is warned that Thibet may be safer than New Jersey’s mosquito district.
The note from Manilla reports that resident Americans refuse church attendance, showing ongoing home habits despite travel.
Chautauqua is praised as a success. Dr Da V Wolfe of Washington seeks a divorce claiming his wife attempted murder. An Indiana man shows a 31 pound 13 ounce eggplant from Shelbyville. Brown county inventor Charles Scrogham hung from a barn roof during an improvised airship test and survived, vowing not to fly again.
Wood Turk of Martinsville was whipped with buggy whips by Whitecaps who claim he neglected his wife and child.
August Koenski of Plymouth fell forty feet and suffered fatal injuries the head struck a stone and he bit his tongue off in the accident.
A patient at an Indianapolis hospital, Peter Anderson, was declared insane because of his intention to marry Miss Alice Roosevelt. The ruling reflects the era’s treatment of marriage related to mental health and the involvement of medical authorities in personal matters.
Charles Rowe of Elkhart a lineman died after suffering heart failure while working atop a pole He hung by his feet for a period before falling to the ground authorities reported the accident occurred during maintenance duties in Elkhart.
Miss Edith Ravenscroft, Latin teacher at Vincennes high school, inherits $25 000 from a wealthy aunt and will continue teaching. The inheritance secures her financial future while she remains at the school.
Local women petition the Board of Works to authorize cleaning of city streets and alleys to demonstrate proper street maintenance. They aim to set an example for the community.
Seven year-old son of Marion Stewart, a prominent farmer, near Tipton is accidentally shot and killed by his twelve-year-old brother while playing a game.
Galveston owner W. W. Harness reports prize bull Columbus valued at 2000 dollars has died. The 1900 pound animal’s fat is believed to have caused the death.
A hen owned by J. J. Fisher of Crawfordsville has taken in four newborn kittens. She watches over them and defends against intruders as if they were her own.
The government deposited 20 fd small bass in Lake Everett and within months released 200 000 small fish from hatcheries into Whitley county lakes.
A valuable steer owned by stock farmer Tee Beatty near Sharpsville suffocated after its nose became stuck in a gallon of molasses when the lid pressed down. The incident ends in a fatal accident on the Beatty farm.
Due to her husband’s temporary illness the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Cicero, Mrs. A. K. Mumma, conducted services in the usual manner.
Sheriff John W. Phillips of Columbus states he has more relatives than any man in the state. He claims his kin count reaches two hundred plus when counting only first and second cousins.
Girl students from Muncie celebrate Miss Lillian Smith turning sixteen by dragging her to a barrel, tying her to a pole, painting her face, and parading her on a wheelbarrow in a hazing stunt.
Edward Cohen and a companion digging for fish bait near South Send found valuable papers and notes worth several thousand dollars, linked to a safe blow at Woodward in Elkhart.
The Muncie oil district has heightened excitement with high prices for territory near deep sand gushers. Wells are being drilled in all directions from Selma and last week’s activity was the largest in deep pay developments. About one in four wells surpasses the century mark.
Amza Blough of Goshen acted swiftly when a broken rail threatened the Big Four Special near Goshen. With no time to flag, he steadied the loose rail by hand and secured it as the last car passed, the rail flying away seconds later.
At the November meeting the State Board of Charities and Correction seeks unity on a measure to make wife desertion a felony for the next Legislature. Citing New York’s success, officials also propose a bill to bar county jails from caring for tramps.
The onion crop at the edge of Whit ley and Noble counties is one of the best ever approaching harvest. Buyers are in the field offering 75 cents a bushel. Estimated yields range from 700 to 1,000 bushels per acre, with acreage set to rise next year.
Dr Cc A Redmond of Logansport told his wife their home burned while en route to the depot for the St Louis fair. Children playing with matches caused the blaze. The couple planned to rebuild once they returned.
Grover Harold of Logansport was arrested after he allegedly cut off Tate Vigus's nose following a quarrel over a girl. Police report other injuries sustained by Vigus are believed to be life threatening.
Mrs. Tyndle Sims, Fountain’s oldest resident, dies at age 90. Born Irena Burr in Mount Holly New Jersey she was a direct Burr descendant who recalled meeting Aaron Burr and sitting on his lap as a child.
Alonzo Williams of Laporte joked about returning home alive and an hour later was killed when a large iron tank toppled onto him. The accident occurred as he traveled to work, leaving a community to mourn the unexpected death.
The article notes Anton Y. Glassman, a tailor by trade, claiming a chemical blend makes concrete impervious to water. His claim highlights a potentially valuable invention for contractors and large structures.
A Boston youth excels in nine dead languages yet faints at the sight of Venus statues, revealing a clash between scholarly achievement and aesthetic sensitivity. The anecdote highlights a singular, almost comic, contrast within a prodigy.
A playful exchange where a college education strips away attire under staged roles of practitioner and client. The PI and PL signal progressively removing clothing until the CE agrees, highlighting the idea that real work readiness comes after shedding appearances.
Terre Haute and state officials completed exams for 115 applicants seeking mine boss engineer and fireman roles in Indiana coal mines. A notable portion with limited literacy demonstrated readiness for the jobs.
Joan Curran died at Elthart on the front lawn of his home after a year with consumption. He and his family had taken care of him at home until his death, borne from the house an hour before by his nurse and kin.
Elijah hides in a cave on Mount Horeb as the Lord speaks not in wind nor earthquake nor fire but in a still small voice. He is reassured, tasked to anoint Hazael Jehu and Elisha, and told seven thousand in Israel still worship God. The lesson emphasizes secret prayer meeting God and the gentle nearness of divine guidance.
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The curfew tolled the nine o'clock hour and children made their way home to bed. Ethel lamented a half finished task and doubted she would complete it tonight in Somerville Journal.
Jamboree Kentucky Aug. 29 Special After years of back pain Mr J M Coleman a known citizen of the town reports a complete cure from Dodd's Kidney Pills He urges other sufferers to try the remedy claiming continuous relief for his back and for his daughter who also recovered After all Backache is Kidney Ache Dodd's Kidney Pills are advertised as a cure for kidney aches including rheumatism
A young wife defends visiting ladies' tailors, saying she keeps her word after marriage by avoiding dressmakers. Her husband complains he was promised fewer visits, highlighting a clash between old and new fashion norms in a domestic exchange.
Mrs. F Callahan of 114 Hall Street Parkersburg West Virginia writes that Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best medicine for croppy children her note dated April 16 1901.
A brief quip about patience appears as a witty exchange. The joke hinges on self control and marriage dynamics. The line suggests humor around intimate relationships and personal restraint.
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a large 2 oz size priced at five cents. The copy emphasizes Ball Blue as the best brand option and urges readers to choose Red Cross Ball Blue.
Livestock exhibitors from across America plan to enter Indiana State Fair at Indianapolis the week of September 12. Secretary Charles Downing says cattle and dairy shows look strong as top breeders shift entries from St Louis to Indianapolis. Purdue University experts will lead dairy talks and butter making demonstrations at the dairy building.
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