Women seeding farms near cities for surplus spinsters
Boston business and professional women form the Massachusetts Homestead association to hire state aid or mortgages for small land tracts near major cities. They aim to cultivate flowers vegetables mushrooms squabs chickens bees and pigs led by a Brookline philanthropist and a New York benefactor planning large-scale funding.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Women’s
Massachusetts Homestead Association
New York
Brookline
Mass
Job for living skeleton sought by federal agency
The United States government seeks a living skeleton for a special refrigerating car project by the Bureau of Plant Industry. The job involves crawling into cracks to adjust machinery, requires intelligence and a knack for tight spaces, pays 900 to 1200 dollars a year, and offers extensive travel. The Civil Service examination is set for May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Civil Service Commission
Trustee's Notice for Jackson Township Meetings
The trustee announces he will be at his home on Mondays and in Gentryville on Fridays to conduct township business and will work on other days when not traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Gentryville
Trustee Notice for Carter Township Meetings
The trustee will be in Dale on the third Saturday and at his home in Mariah Hill on other Saturdays to transact township business and will handle matters on non travel days as available. Paul Ender, Trustee Carter Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Township
Dale
Mariah Hill
Appointment of Administrator for John Seger Estate
Notice announces the appointment of an administrator with the will annexed for the estate of John Seger, deceased, late of Spencer County, under the control of William Seger. The document records the formal act of probate and identifies the administrator.
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John Seger
Spencer County
William Seger
Newsboy Delivers Unusual NJ Engagement Announcements
In Montclair New Jersey at a luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph A Richards a newsboy burst in with Extra full accounts of engagements. The pamphlets dropped announcements for Miss Bertha Richards and Miss Alice Francis Richards to Milton Towne and Dion W Kennedy. The scene surprised guests and praised the originality of the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Montclair
N. J
Joseph A. Richards
Bertha Richards
Alice Francis Richards
Milton Towne
Dion W. Kennedy
Walking to Beat Weston by Army Sergeant on cross country hike
Sergeant John Walsh of the United States Army walked from Boston toward San Francisco aiming to overtake Edward Payson Weston who has an eight day head start. Walsh wore khaki fatigue uniform and carried a knapsack and a blackthorn cane from the Ancient Order of Hibernians. At fifty seven he attributes his feat to a $5,000 wager and says he is the first man to cross the continent on foot after a 73 day trek.
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John Walsh
United States Army
New Haven
Conn
Boston
San Francisco
Edward Payson Weston
Walsh
Order of Hibernians
Prediction of World’s End by Professor Lowell
Harvard astronomer Professor Percival Lowell outlines four scenarios for Earth's end. He cites a tramp star collision, solar planet collision, tidal paralysis from sun and moon, or gradual loss of water and air to space.
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Percival Lowell
Harvard University
Survival of the Fittest in Manchester Factory Hiring
In Manchester Connecticut a factory superintendent advertised for twenty whitewash crews for a one day hiring. Three hundred applicants arrived. twenty were chosen after a dramatic brush toss from a window signaling selection. The method underscored a brutal selection process in early labor hiring.
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Manchester
Conn
Liquor License Application in Lincoln City Indiana 1909
Gilbert Egbert applies at June 1909 Spencer County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a front room of a two story building in Lincoln City Lot 16-17 Block 33. Location details describe a fronting room near the Southern Railway with specified doorways windows and transoms. He also seeks to sell tobacco cigars and soft drinks in the same room.
Notice of application for saloon license in Spencer County Indiana
At the June term 1909 of the Spencer County Board of Commissioners to be held at the auditor's office Rockport Indiana an application will be made for a license to sell intoxicating liquors including spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart at a time for one year with on premises consumption. The premises described lie in Spencer County in a one story corner room of twenty by eighteen feet fronting a public highway from Dale to St Meinrad joining the town of Mariah Hill. The room features a front door and two windows facing the highway and is ten feet high with adjacent storage. Also requested at the same time is permission to sell cigars and tobacco and to serve lunch in connection with the saloon. Ma 5, 1908.
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Board of Commissioners
Spencer County
Indiana
Auditor’s
Court House
Hockport
Board of ‘Commissioners
Lincoln City
Southern Railway
Gilbert Egbert
Rockport
Dale
St. Meinrad
Mariah Hill
New Boston
Lynch
Thomas Gross
Petersburg Road
Mill Street
John H. Hubers
Daily Thought Quote by George Eliot
A compact quotation notes that nothing would teach us if it did not arrive late, reflecting on the paradox of lessons delayed becoming meaningful. The line illustrates patience and learning over time from George Eliot.
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George
Eliot
Notice of Liquor License Application in Spencer County
Thomas Gross announces a planned June 1909 filing to Spencer County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises consumption at a one room ground floor office in a New Boston lot. He seeks cigars tobacco and light meals with the sale. May 14 1909. D lltesassclie
Liquor License Application for Rockport Town Mariah Hill Site
An applicant seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the northeast corner of lot three in Mariah Hill Spencer county Indiana. Premises open for on premise drinking with doors windows and visible interior features described. The June term 1909 at the auditor's office Rockport invokes approval with May 14 1909 date noted.
Spencer County License Petition for St Meinrad Saloon 1909
John H. Hubers seeks a June term 1909 license from Spencer County Commissioners to sell spirituous Vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart for one year with on premises consumption. The request covers a ground floor saloon on Mill Street in the northwest corner of lot 92 St Meinrad with detailed room layout and access. He also applies for cigars tobacco and lunch sales in the adjoining room.
Notice to Contractors for Spencer County Bridge Work 1909
Sealed bids will be received by Spencer County Commissioners at the auditor’s office until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 1909, for concrete or steel and concrete bridges in Spencer County Indiana. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor’s office. Bids cover numerous bridges across Baker’s Creek drain, Muddy Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Chrisney drain, and other locations in Luce, Hammond, Hammon, Jackson, Grass, and other townships, plus grading Nord Hill and a Hemenway culvert. Bidders must follow listed requirements for each project.
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Spencer County
Indiana
Auditor's
Auditor’s
Towit
Ira Tower
Hatfield
Willow Pound
Luce
Ohio
Baker's Creek
Miller
Schaefer
Killian
Growder
Moffet
Muddy Creek
Luce Township
Brown
Grandview
Gentryville
Omer Kennedy
Woolfolk
Big Sandy Creek
Myler
Newtonville
Hammond Township
Kriege
Clay
Hammond
Loper
Troy
Evanston
Huff Township
Garters
Harrison
Chrisney
Davis
Jackson Township
Adam Miller
Grass Townships
Hemenway
Gannon
Kramer
Hony
Zoar
Bridge and culvert project sites listed with locations
The notice lists bridge and culvert sites including Schriefer bridge Buffaloville Richardson bridge north of Buffaloville McDaniel bridge near Kennedy station Tableman culvert near Liberal Lake drain bridge Handle factory Marion Thurman bridge Hon ey creek Rock Hill Garret creek bridge Rockport Owensboro road Dan Rust bridge southwest Rockport Troy and Jasper road culvert near New Boston Huff township The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Schriefer
Buffaloville
Richardson
McDaniel
Kennedy Station
Tableman
Liberal
Clay Township
Lake Drain
Handle Factory
Marion Thurman
Honey Creek
Rock Hill
Garret Creek
Rockport
Owensboro
Dan
Huff Township
Evansville Railways Co. Eastern Division Train Schedule
Evansville Railway announces daily passenger and freight times from Rockport to Evansville and intermediate points with hourly connections to Richland Lake P. O. and Hatfield. Limited trains stop at towns. information via Home 79. General Manager W A Carson and Traffic Manager F C Storton listed.
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Rockport
Evansville
Hatfield
Richland
Lake P. O
Corner Main
Sun Streets
Diseases of the Silkworm Noted With Many Illnesses
The article lists a hundred diseases affecting the silkworm, detailing the broad range of illnesses to which the pest is susceptible and the challenges they pose to sericulture. It outlines the scope of possible afflictions and underscores the need for management and prevention in silkworm farming.
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Elizabeth
Vaccination Long Practiced Across Asia for Centuries
The article notes that vaccination has a long history in oriental countries, with practices extending over a thousand years. It highlights ancient origins and enduring use of inoculation methods in the region.
Danger in Criticism Quote
A compact quotation notes danger in criticism and suggests it can harm both the source and the observer by stripping growth from the subject. The remark attributes the warning to Richter and frames critique as a dual assault on structure and beauty.
Nothing In a Name. Mrs Newed Swindled by Bacon Dealer
A brief local item reports Mrs. Newed accusing a grocer at the corner of swindling her after buying bacon that would not bake. Her husband John asks how it happened and the exchange records the incident in a light domestic tone.
Imitation of American Farm Designs by German Makers
Germany copies American designs for farm implements and machinery while American harvesters remain dominant in production and use.
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Germany
A Cup of Tea
Advice in Food and Cookery notes that tea making is simple yet rarely done well and urges attention to proper technique for a perfect cup.
Covetousness Warns in Uncle Hben’s Advice
A quotation from Uncle Hben cautions against covetousness. He warns that envying a neighbor’s possessions can invite misfortune and set one up for losing a valuable opportunity or a "good brick."
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Uncle Hben
Publicity Tactics Grow for New York Preachers
In New York, preachers increasingly use diverse publicity methods to attract larger audiences, signaling a broader trend toward expanded outreach and visibility in religious messaging.
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New York
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Far Sinile Signature
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Castoria
the Centaur Company
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Harrigen Township
Joseph” Peters
Harrison Tp
Wll
John Mulzer
Voutice
Wm. V. Hesson
Rustee
Paul Ender
Denver
Colorado Tract
Germicide Company
Colorado
Burns
Rockport, Indiana
Wright
E. H. Wright Co., Ltd
Fourth St
Kansas City
Z. C. Basve
Ancient Cosmetic
Weston
Sergeant Walsh
Co. C. Middlebrooks
Litchfield County
Connecticut
Highland Lake
Main Street
W. A. Carson
Maeg
R. F. C. Storton
Richter
Chichester
Lee
STARK
Louisiana
Missouri
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