Bucksters and license failures plague city markets
A writer in the New York Sun argues against fruit and vegetable grading and buckster licenses, warning that licensing and tied markets hurt producers by forcing waste and high prices. The piece cites a harsh labor report from 1916 and contrasts with calls for market reform and safer industry practices. (Entities: New York Sun, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Prof. Lowell, Prof. Schinarelli)
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York Sun
Netty
Church Notes Social Meetings and Sermons Across Local Churches
Church notes list multiple weekly gatherings at Church of Christ locations All Saints Emmanuel Bethel Mt Pleasant and Daisy Hill Chapel with preaching Sundays Sundays evenings prayer meetings and Bible readings Also mentions special monthlies and pastors such as J S Johns F Taylor and Rev K L Moore Invitation extended to all readers Describes Sunday School times and midweek services including Eph wort League and Toloock meetings
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To'eluck
Emmanuel ME
Bethel M E. Church
Mt Pleasant M
K. L. Moore
Daisy Hill Chapel
P. B. Church
Primitive Baptist and Missionary services listed in Indiana region
Olive Branch Primitive Baptist holds preaching every fourth Saturday night and Sunday and Sunday night led by W C Hancock at Young Creek. Mortis Chapel Christian Church in Blue River area preaches every eighth Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night under Rev Cranford. Martinsburg U S church schedules preaching on the second Sunday and the Saturday night before, with M E Apple as pastor.
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Eld
W. C. Hancock
Young Creek
Ind
Mortis Chapel Christian Church
Rev. Cranford
Blue River Missionary Baptist
Holmes
Martinsburg U. S
M.E. Apple
Zion Baptist Church Preaching Schedule and Visitors
Zion Baptist Church holds preachers on the first Sunday monthly at 10 30 in winter and 10 30 a m 7 30 p m in summer with Saturday night services and Thursday prayer meetings. Marion Morris and Lanal Ross visited Martina burgh. Mrs Peter Hamilton and son Oleg visited trainer and family. Mary Trainer and son visited Joe Graves. Allen Goss and wife and Mrs Souder visited O P Graves. attendees from the area went to a sale in Martinaburg. Albert Morris and family visited Will Day of Harristown. Emerson Martin and family visited Mrs Wilson. Albert Morris sold two cows to Sam Land. Mary Trainer visited Dora Denny.
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Sanders
Peter Hamilton
Oleg
Lewis ‘Trainer
Mary Trainer
Joe Graves
Emerson Martin
Mra Wilson
Albert Morris
Sam Land
Dora
Denny
Life Maxim: Compare Yourself With the Many Below
A motivational quotation from Samuel Johnson urging steady self-improvement. It frames success as personal progress by measuring against the broader population, not a few high achievers, and calls readers to maximize their own potential.
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Samuel Johnsom
Sunday and Thursday Visits Highlight Local Relatives
Marie and Mabel Hosea spent Thursday with their aunt Mrs Bertha Mattox and Mrs Bessie Gray in Salem Say and Sunday visiting relatives. Eld Hancock delivered services at Olive Branch Saturday and Sunday each night. Bert Phillips returned from dance. Mrs Mattox spent Thursday with Mrs Lava Johnson and Mrs Potwanain afternoon caller Alice Baker visited Mrs Emerson Zieh. Clyde Tush and Glenn called on Nelson Church Sunday morning. Noah Nuggle, wife and son Ralph visited Ed Packwood's Sunday.
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Marie and
Mabel Hosea
Bertha Mattox
Bessie Gray
Salem Say
Mes
Lava Johnson
Potwanain
Danny Johnson
Ta Rieely
Pey Zin Jablertoun
Clyde Tush
Yur Glenn
Nelson Chusea
Noah Nuugle
Ralph
Ed Packwood
Farm Life Notes From South Liberty Stages Quiet Week
South Liberty reports small farm updates as Sappenufield family moves on Amanda Miller's farm while John Toby works on his property. FF W. Miller returns home from his sister. Nora Voyles visits Charles Miller. Orland Wright ill. Mrs Adds Miller, Gon Ton and Slaughter Josephine visit Mrs Frantz.
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South Liberty
Law Sappenufield
Amanda Miller
John Toby
FF W. Miller
Delbert Link
Nora Voyles
Charles Miller
Orland
Oscar Wright
Adds Miller
Gon Ton
Slaughter Josephine
Sistar
Frantz
Physic for Indigestion and Bowel Cleanse Sold at Markland Pharmacy
An advert promises a traditional physic from Markland Pharmacy that thoroughly cleanses the bowels and eases indigestion. It claims to cleanse the liver, relieve biliousness and constipation, with no gripe or nausea and a light feeling for stout persons.
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Foley Casharte
Markland Pharmacy
Lane Family News From Palmyra Area
Lane's School returns after four weeks absent for measles as local families reconnect. Sunday visits include the Sears and Worley households. Alva Lane and family plan to move to their new Palmyra farm.
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Alva Lane
Urrican Kepley
Palmyra
Lane
J.D. Pierle
Deserving Character and Pie Proves Court Tale
In a lively court scene a visitor mistakes a cook for a relative and jokes about a car ride while a damages suit over insults unfolds. Sapleigh defends, admitting dull wit. the jury finds against Miss Over seven in damages. Mrs Juno and Knox comment on gendered expectations.
The Blue Stocking and the College Offer
Justine Crad, dean of Jones' College for Wong, discusses with Alan Kilby a new professorship in economics at Javes College. Kilby resists the blue stocking atmosphere, reminisces on college days, and laments the feminized academic climate as he contemplates a better position than his current assistant professorship.
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Man's College
Justine
Fragmented line reads like a widow's plea in old text
A garbled passage portrays a widow and undertaker discussing the loss of a first wife. It hints at loneliness, work ability, and memories of a husband who earned money to support a book, but the text is severely damaged and incomplete.
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Ang
Germany
Geren
Mavor
Dusty dialogue on genius signs and boarding houses
A bemused exchange features Mr Tiobble doubting Bilfur’s genius, then pondering his fate as a man likely to marry two women who run a boarding house. The banter shifts to South America revolutions and past fortunes, including a merry-go-round venture, amid mentions of restless ambition and failed pursuits.
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Mr. Tiobble
South Amerie
Blue Stockings, Love, and a Dean's Dilemma
A campus tale follows Alan Kirby as he seeks a better picture and finds himself drawn to blue stockings. His revelations alter the dean's course, ending her tenure to marry a professor, prompting campus whispers about the nature of affection and ambition.
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Alan
Justine
Alan Kirby
McClum
Not Asking Much
A cheery speaker jokes that fortune may smile someday. A pessimistic man replies he is tired of frowns and would settle for a noncommittal look from fortune rather than a favorable outcome.
Bride Abroad Wedding Tour Prompted by Wederly
Wederly asks Singleton about a potential wedding tour abroad. Singleton affirms the plan, noting the bride can afford such a journey, suggesting a lighthearted male banter around postnuptial travels. The exchange centers on marriage plans and financial readiness.
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Singleton
Leny
The Greatest Gifer of The Season Promotion Offer
The Pekin Advance and Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer promotions announce a one year subscription deal for Today's Magazine and other periodicals. The advert notes rising paper costs and urges readers to order now, promising a free May Manton pattern with the first issue and a simple pattern selection process.
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the Pekin
Cincinnnati
Enquirer
Emi
Today’s Magazine
Weilers
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Bert Phillips
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Anna Herthel
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