Leading Paper of the County Promotes Local News
The county’s leading newspaper emphasizes its largest circulation and annual price of $1.50 in advance.
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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
The county’s leading newspaper emphasizes its largest circulation and annual price of $1.50 in advance.
Regular readers remain responsible for payments even if papers are taken at the post office. If a reader orders cancellation arrears must be paid or the publisher may continue sending the paper and pursue full amount. Courts deem refusing to take uncalled for newspapers prima facie evidence of fraud.
A reflective column notes Dowie plans to seize Jerusalem after amassing wealth in Zion City, linking volcanic warnings to the end of days. It also dismisses a royal coronation invitation to King Edward VII, describing the historic ceremony and titles in a concise, critical tone.
The United States pension office in Indianapolis distributes 22.5 million dollars in checks to Indiana’s veterans. Quarterly payments range from 24 to 216, with total disability cases receiving 872 per month and minor injuries at 85 per month. Kansas leads state distributions, while Indiana houses many pensioners including colonels at 30, majors at 25, captains at 20, lieutenants at 17, and Civil War soldiers typically at 8 per month.
Dickens used the Bowes Academy master William Shaw as a model for Squeers. Shaw’s harsh public image contrasted with accounts of his kindness, yet he lost pupils and died blamed for others misdeeds. The text notes Dickens and Cruikshank visited in England for Nickleby material.
An observer describes a scene where weak ants are guided to a distant mound. A strong ant appears to perform a hypnotic treatment by passing its feelers over the sick, who then submit to cure. After all are treated, both patient and doctor depart in opposite directions.
An explanation that sealskin used for clothing comes from sea bears and eared seals, not true seals. True seals have skins valued mainly as trophies, and their fur does not resemble the soft downy appearance seen in dressed skins.
A Chicago Post line ponders the difference between photography and courtship. A man suggests the “inversion” and “developing” analogies, while the woman blushes and offers no reply as the exchange ends with a formal quip.
The New York Herald quotes a father advising his son on ambition and practical work. He suggests starting with the forty acre Jot, a broad field, using a plow and horses to gain experience and accomplish something through steady effort.
Japan has only one orphanage yet in the other land fatherless children are better cared for. Every family cares for the sick destitute or orphans nearest to it. There is a superstition that a childless house is accursed and people who are not blessed with children adopt some waif until they feel blessed.
The Lades' Home Journal notes oranges are a valuable fruit good for quenching thirst and easy on weak stomachs. It adds that orange juice acts as a laxative and is especially beneficial when taken at night or before breakfast.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quotation questions speculative remarks about an eastern cashier and notes that the speculation failed. The exchange asks why conclusions are drawn, referencing the term speculation in the context of a cashier wing.
The Freckled Fanatic quotes a strategy to win over a rival by constant praise, suggesting to boost a rival until the beloved tires of hearing him sung. The Indianapolis Sun notes the remark about courting dynamics in playful, critical terms.
A wife asks about her husband's location and a careful servant replies uncertainly that they may be in the wash, hinting at a domestic misplacement or delay.
Transfers filed for the week ending Saturday show J. W. Coleetux todrvin ft Hanna in Center and Washington townships with parcels in sections 25 and 36. A. F. Kane and wife convey to C. Tineline Lot 21 in Seoville’s subdivision. Sala Sineleir sells to HH Le. Tockhill Lot 29 in Ross’ addition to Knox. Additional deeds include Hi. Martinek etux to Pebburnek etux and Harlin etux to J. Anderson among others with multiple railroad vicinity parcels and farm tracts in Railroad and Taut Road townships.
Local residents visit and transact small business. Knox and Logansport connections noted. A Brethren strawberry festival at Burch's hall and Purdue agricultural station visits announced with round trip rail fare.
An advertisement touts a headquarters offering best binder twine and savings on buggies wagons and harness. It promises special prices on shoes and urges shoppers not to buy before seeing the seller.
Valparaiso jurors found contractor McGillicuddy liable for calling county treasurer a derogatory term, awarding $50. The treasurer had sued for $50,000, while related local figures dispute spelling claims about a donor whose funds aimed to aid indigent women.
Mrs Casper Heck of Victor Colorado visits Atlantic City for a few days with her daughter in law Mrs Whitmore Kettler. The two ladies plan a short stay before heading back to the west.
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