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Newspaper

Otterbein Sun

Location

Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1898

Page

2

Wheat Prospects Rise as Harvest Season Nears

Three months at W B Homrig Evter Mare show favorable wheat growth after a weak start. LaPearl circus plans a Danville opening on April 14 with a southwest tour through Missouri and Kansas. Highway viewers McCord and Martindale report against a proposed new route. petitioners denied. Florence announces a historic discovery a Vespucci portrait by Ghirlandaio in the Ognissanti Church unearthed February 3.

the LaPearl Circus Danville Missouri Kansas James McCord Wm Martindale Elizabeth McKinnis Florence Fingiine of Bottice Pillus Americo ‘Vespucci Ghirlandajo Ognissanti

Nominating Convention Set For May 31 In Renton County

The Republican committee of Renton County schedules the nominating convention for May 31 to name candidates for clerk sheriff treasurer surveyor coroner and commissioners for the second and third districts. Contested races are anticipated and voting cards are urged to be sent in.

Renton County

Gallfox Judicial Convention in Goodland Indiana April 4 1898

Republicans of the thirteenth judicial circuit Benton Newton and Jasper counties meet at Goodland town hall to nominate a prosecutor for the circuit for the November election. Delegates allocated Benton 20 Newton 15 Jasper 20 votes. Also mentions petition for ditch location in Medina and Warren townships and township surveyors appointed to report.

Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Indiana Benton Newton Jasper Goodland Euweh County Benton County Newton County Jasper County Rebecca J Peterson W.E. Peterson John W. James Phineas Clawson Iditch Medina Warren James Foster James Morgan Michael Blood Wilmer HH Gemmer John L. Hock Green Hill Medh Douingale Ab Lue Io Fowler Iu'douk P.m General Assembly Lndiana

War Talk Sparks Patriotism and Maine Debate

An editorial notes war fears after the Maine incident with many blaming Spaniards, urging restraint despite patriotic sentiment. It argues war would bring slaughter and hardship but affirms justice in the cause. Also reports on Miss Nerva Barker’s school honor and Otterbein’s dairy praise, plus visits by Rev. J S Cooper and a trip to Armstron.

Maine United States Nerva Barker Pond Grove

Local notices and springtime anecdotes in brief

Last week the Sun published the Otterbein Lodge of Odd Fellows By-Laws and a public sale notice for April 2 offering horses hogs and farm implements. Readers report grasshoppers in a strawberry bed and a personal note praising Chamberlin's Pain Ball for rheumatism. A Republican nominating meeting is set for April at Newton Benton joint seat, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised in a Little Rock letter.

Otterbein Lodge of Odd Fellows James H. Mickle Sue Chamberlain

New Silks and Fashions Bring Subtle Color Blends

The article praises a new silken fabric 40 inches wide with electric blue and silvery white weaves, moire shading, and a mid length train suitable for gowns. It notes brocades, damasks, taffetas, striped and check patterns, washed silks, and lace trimming trends. It also covers novel trims like jewel buttons, velours de chasse, and new straw hats and parasols to come.

American Press Association Milan Leghorn Mate Leroy

Persia's Date Industry Makes Vast Profits

The Persian date industry is said to be the most profitable agricultural pursuit, producing about 50 million pounds annually. Roughly half is shipped to India, Europe, America and Africa, valued at around 426000 dollars at local customs.

Persia India Europe America Africas

Emergence of 62 volcanic islands since early 1900s

Since the start of this century at least 62 volcanic islands have appeared above the sea. Nineteen have since vanished and ten are now submerged.

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