Work on Northwest Contract Likely Tops Major Rail Projects
General Superintendent Brimson of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern outlines a vast traffic proposal in contracts across the northwest. He notes the substantial cement plant expansion at Mitchell and a major project scale that would surpass typical national rail undertakings and other large industrial contracts.
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Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Americago
Northwest
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Unreadable OCR Brief Skims Local News
Fragmented text provides few readable names or places. Key facts and context are unclear due to garbled OCR, making a coherent summary unreliable.
New Coal Vein Found Near Bicknell Named Indians Raymond
Reports describe a rich coal vein on George Warmgpler’s farm near Bicknell discovered Thursday, with thickness claimed from eight feet to seven feet. The new bituminous vein rivals top U S mines and may be among the best in the region, dubbed Indians Raymond by the Lyon company.
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George Warmgpler
Bicknell
Threeman Company
United States
Lyon Company
Raymond
Washington Democrat
Poultry Output Figures From 1896 Show Rise and Prices
Historical figures indicate meat and poultry production rose over ten years with 30 560 707 dozen eggs in 1896 and higher totals in later years, alongside reduced poultry stock and prices around five dollars per dozen. The text also notes combined figures totaling about 815 371 917.
Governor Harly Responds On Local Law Enforcement Duty
A citizen letter complains of liquor law violations and unlicensed saloons in a city. The governor explains citizens must file affidavits or complaints to trigger action and notes local officials can be removed for failure to duty. He urges communities to act rather than rely on others.
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Harly
Birthday Dinner Honors The UD Chiles at Home
The 60th birthday celebration for The UD Chiles of South Spring Street was held at home with relatives and friends attending despite rain. Chiles, born and raised in Indiana, retains strong Hoosier loyalty after years in Kansas and a recent return to his home state.
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Chiles
South Spring Street
Old Indison
New Paper at Bicknell in Indiana Frontier News
Claud Casey of Vincennes Commercial reports C E Cook a leading Green County publisher plans a four page weekly paper in Bicknell. He publishes the Jasonville Leader and may relocate his operation. Bicknell has rapid growth and may support a daily in time.
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Claud Casey
Bicknell
Vincennes
C. E. Cook
Green County
Ground Hogs and Weevil Control Warned by Farmers
An old editorial urges farmers to exterminate ground hogs by sealing dens leaving one entrance and using carbon disulphide on a corn cob to release gas. It notes quick cheap and effective results but warns to handle with care to avoid headaches and accidents.
Handling Weevils in Bins with Carbon Disulphide Fumigation
Farmers are advised that weevils thrive in damp grain and bins. A small amount of carbon disulphide poured into the bin and evenly divided between two cans under the grain can prevent heating and keep the wheat free from weevils. Use one point or pint for three to four hundred bushels, place cans at the bin bottom, and cover with grain to release the gas.
Buried Gold at Stone City Bank Sparks Suspicion
A county man deposited 3800 in gold at Stone City Bank, coins dated 1856 to 1832 with varying Liberty heads. The assistant cashier suspects years of cash hoarding, burying the hoard in a bank strong box amid questions about bank security.
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Stone City Bank
Martin
Bedford Mail
Carl Seneff Injury Fractures Collar Bone
Ed Seneff reports his son Carl fell Thursday and fractured a collar bone. Dr. DeMotte examined Monday morning and confirmed a slight fracture. The lad is recovering well.
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Ed Seneff
Carl
A M Thomas Returns to Indianapolis After Visit
A M Thomas of Indianapolis returned to his business Saturday after visiting his brother in law E W Gwartney and other relatives. He joined the Ben Hur's Friday night.
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A. M. Thomas
Indianapolis
E. W. Gwartney
Precautions Against Cholera Infantum Warned by State Board
State Board of Health urges sanitation and careful care in heat to prevent cholera infantum in Indiana infants. Key guidance covers cleanliness, breastfeeding care, safe bottle feeding, clean water, open air exposure, and when to seek a doctor. Avoid feeding during diarrhoea and vomiting and use broth or gelatin if needed.
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Indiana
State Board of Health
Washington school to adopt new half year grading system
Sept Axtell announces a grading reform for Washington city schools to begin next September. The plan splits work into half year divisions and promotes twice yearly, with students failing a grade required to redo half a year. Former Secretary of War Daniel S Lamont dies suddenly Sunday night of heart failure.
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Axtell
Washington City
Daniel S. Lamont
Cleveland
Miod
Apples From the Journal Office Might Be Fewer Than Expected
The Journal office received apples from Reason Bair a few days ago. Seven were the quantity that could fit into a gallon bucket. The rest were not suitable due to quality issues.
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Reason Bair
Saxly-A
Lightning hits Amos Osborne barn. blaze destroys hay and wagon
A barn owned by Amos Osborne east of town was struck by lightning and burned on Sanday. A fine horse, eleven toss of hay, a new wagon and harness were consumed in the fire.
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Amos Osborne
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