History Notes From The Week Of Early U S Naval Triumphs
A compact digest lists events from 1812 to 1618 including the U S frigate United States capturing the HMS Macedonian, a Nevada city fire at Virginia City on Oct 26, the steamer Stonewall disaster on the Mississippi, Henry II’s coronation in 1216, Raleigh’s voyage in 1618, and the seizure of steam rams suspected for the Confederacy in 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virginia City
Nevada
Stonewall
Mississippi River
Better Home Printed Envelopes for Local Merchants
Opinion arguing against government printed envelopes for small-town merchants. Claims home printed envelopes cost less, offer better design, no upfront cash, and support local industry. Highlights potential printing quality, ads, and flexibility with stamps and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire
Advancin
Advertising Promise to Wealth in a Local Paper
A speaker argues that advertising is the bridge between wealth and possession of the keys to it. He notes readers may have placed ads without guaranteed riches, yet asserts ads rarely harmed and often fail to meet expectations.
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Mr. Merchant
Advertising as a path to business growth and steady copy
The piece urges persistent advertising with well crafted copy and personal effort. It argues ads alone won’t help if messages are dull and stresses price incentives, local focus, and yearly space contracts to attract customers. It calls business people to study offers, engage with their newspaper, and commit to consistent, honest advertising.
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Thea
United States
Donts From Mark Twain Moralizing List
A list of contrarian maxims attributed to Mserx Twain urges restraint and practical wisdom. It cautions against punishing enemies at once and overreaching with limited capital, warns against boastful self-justification, and highlights patience, temper, and prudent conduct in everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mserx Twain
Sunday religious services and activities schedule
Sunday school at 9:30 with preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Epworth League Wednesday at 7:60 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Choir Friday at 7:00 p.m. all GOOE HOPE. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Preaching alternate Sundays at 13 mom, datell.
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Epworth League
Wed
Reverend Ornest Roberts Announces Weekly Services
Pastor Rev Ornest Roberts lists the church schedule with Sunday school at 9 2, Sunday preaching at 7 06, junior Sunday at 2 00, Tuesday Endeavor at 7 00, Wednesday prayer at 7 4, and Friday choir practice at 7 00. The service plan reflects a full weekly program for the congregation.
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Christian Endeavor
The Rate of Three Sermon At Burns City Visit
Christian Church notes call to prayer and participation. Attendance was large last Sunday with new member Loudermilk family. The minister requests prayers and cooperation as weekly Bible school and services continue.
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Burns City
Indiana Free Traveling Library program details
The Public Library Commission in Room 104 State House Indianapolis administers a Traveling Library Department offering free library service to groups of five or more. Books cover all subjects including fiction for adults and juveniles, lent for three months with possible renewals, with transportation costs paid in advance by the borrowing association. Collections are tailored by number and kind to the grouping, and lists may be submitted or the selection left to the Commission.
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Public Library Commission
State House
Grange
Travelvy Library Department
Indianapolis
Ind
Local Guests and Travels Round Epsom Area
Residents and visitors are listed with Sunday and Thursday outings to Washington Elnora Plainville and Rockville sanitarium and other local engagements. Mentions include Roscoe Myers Frank Bruce Calv in Keller J A McCall and families with frequent trips by car and several residents at county seat and Washington trips.
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Roscoe Myers
Frank Bruce
Charles Teme
First Creek Visitors Gather for Sunday at Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Joseph Carr and family with J P Taylor and Al Toon families visited Will Ledgerwood and kin near Burns City Sunday. Don Myers and daughter Lola were in the area. Eva Miller stayed with Florence Richards Friday night. Many local residents joined a Sunday gathering at G N Rivers.
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Joseph Carr
J. P. Taylor
al Toon
Will Ledgerwood
Near Burns City
Don Myers
Lola
Eva Miller
Florence Richards
Myrtie
Qph
Mowery
Eva
Mabel Mile
Hazel
Eunice McCallin
Genevieve Ward
Florence Richardson
Ava Ledgerwood
Zeila Sipes
Naomi
Edna
Ruth Ledgerwood
And Along Came Ruth Button Saving Advice
Ruth explains a method to save button sets using large safety pins. Her aunt Martha admits the idea is simple and practical. The exchange highlights a domestic tip on organizing small sewing items.
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Ruth
Martha
Local residents travel routes and harvest cider sales announced
Farlen William Heshelman and family pass through en route to Switz City. Several locals visit relatives near Sandborn, Odon, Burns City, and Cullpepper. A cider making schedule begins July 22 with gallon pricing and barrel sales offered.
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William Heshelman
Near Union
Switz City
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Co-operative
Flint-Eyre
WCER
Henry II
Raleighte
England
Roesecrans
Euell
Fedrais
Scotland
Greene County
Indiana
John Shirts
Ernest E. Woods
State Lite
E. Church
J. W. Trowbridge
Odon
HB. Chungh
Ornest Roberts
QDON
Allen C. Trusty
Bro. Loudermilk
Io Bible School
Free Traveling Library
Epsom
Sarah Metheny
Mattie McCall
Theodor McCall
Family Sunday
T. C. Faith and Family of
Shilo
A. C. Myers and Family
Calvin Keller
The
Rockville
J A. WcCail
Harvey Scott
Mr. Overbay
C. E. Myer
Washington
Sam Courtney
F. N. Keiler
George Osmen
Exsom
Verna McCall
Callie Bales
G. W. Tomey
Charles and
Clarence McCall
Elnora
Ernie Harris
F. M. Bales
James van Ostran
Tomie Wade
E. H. Myers
Julius Smith
R. M. Williams
James and
William Smith
Plainville
Charles Wilson and
Family
First Creek
Cai Miller
Will Inman
Linto
Dick Dalton
J. B. Phiprs
Dabish Myers
Ena Danuchior
Mabel
Chas Planteer
Ponald and
Mis Rebecca Walls
Gden
G. N
Cerel
Bunkum
Homer Mowery
Orin Osborn
Sherman Luckies
Feo
Gogper & Brady
Cash Grocery
Farlen
Dan Myers
Mr. Killion
Near Elnora
G. N. Myers
Jabez Myers
Near Sandborn
Mrs
Will Phipps
Near Cullpepper
Curt York
Grant Crane
Near Old Salem
Roxie Wright
Near Odon
Henry Nichols
Frank Crane
Elmer Barrett
Illinois
William T. Porter
Christopher Porter
Luther Holt
Near
Will Bowman
Ben Bough
Cullpepper
Herman McArtor
Owensburg
H. C. Lamb
Old Salem
Otis Callahan
William Holt
Holtsville
Mort Dobbins
Ora Richardson
Noah Carr
W. H. Sanders
O. B. Sanders
Jessie Kemper
Willow Lick
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