Rockport Lawyers Offer State and Federal Court Practice
M. Smith and W. A. McCullough Smith and McCullough, Lawyers, announce readiness to practice in all state and federal courts. Office located on the ground floor north side of Main Street near the post office in Rockport Indiana.
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Rockport
Indiana
Leith Building
Court House
Main Street
Kamer Building
Main Et
B. F. Huffman
Lieb’s
Third Street
Dr. E. Shoptaugh
Fourth Street
Simplified spelling call for Indianapolis race names
A Jasper Herald letter urges easier spellings for race entries so spectators can report results clearly to locals enjoying the Speedway. The piece humorously cites Jules Goux in a Peugeot as an example of proper naming. The Winslow Dispatch notes a broken engagement after a widow’s license is torn by her son.
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Indianapolis
Speedway
Jules Goux
Peugeot
Jasper Herald
Carpenter
Augusta
Kate Broshears
Winslow Dispatch
Rapid eating warned as slow death risk advice
The piece cautions that eating too quickly causes indigestion or constipation and later illness. It urges thorough chewing and salivation, then recommends Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief, noting many cases cured and that they are easy to take, sold by T. C. Basye.
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Chamberlain
T. C. Basye
Advertising Pays In Odd Encounters
A Clarion News note recalls a man advertising for a lost dog and receiving his dollar back as the dog returns, proving advertising pays. The Standard and related rural anecdotes show similar quick sales from neighbors and strangers who respond to ads.
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Clarion News
Princeton Clarion News
Tennyson
Boonville Standard
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad Ad
A sales notice urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot summer months. The ad claims it is valuable, without superior rivals, and promotes buying now from T. C. Basye.
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Chamberlain
T. C. Basye
Absentminded traveler misses train at Corydon Junction
A Corydon man dressed for a Sunday outing rode to the depot for a trip to French Lick and West Baden. While waiting for the Southern train he became so absorbed that the train passed him and he stood in shock remarking on the mishap. The tale ends with a hint of an untold chapter for readers.
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Corydon
French Lick
West Baden
Corydon Junction
Corydon Republican
Can't Keep it Secret Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets
Admiring promotion claims praise for Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets with daily wider recognition. The ad asserts no other remedy matches its efficacy for stomach and liver troubles and lists T. C. Basye as the seller.
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Chamberlain
T. C. Basye
Marriage License Issued To Charley Norrington Acknowledged
A planned happy marriage near Augusta drew notice from a twelve year old boy. A marriage license had been issued to Charley Norrington, a prominent local figure.
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Augusta
Charley Norrington
Shake Off Your Rheumatism Now
A twenty five cent bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment is advertised to cure rheumatic pains quickly. Sold by T. C. Basye.
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Chamberlain’s
T. C. Basye
Pike's Prospects and Rain Shortage Hit County Agriculture
Rain remains scarce across Pike County as May and June rank among the driest. corn is planted and could prosper with showers while oats fail and wheat suffers from drought. Wheat harvest may start late this week if rain does not fall, with most fields expected to be cut by next week.
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Pike County
Petersburg Press
Preacher Makes Record at Logan Township
Reverend James W. Crane of Bethel church in Logan township Pike county completed a remarkable day. He joined Ralph B. Hargrove and Edna Beach in marriage at 9 AM, preached at 10:30, spoke at a noon basket dinner, delivered the funeral sermon for Mrs. Susan Brenton at 2 PM, baptized twenty six converts in White River, and closed with a 1 hour 20 minute sermon.
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James W. Crane
Lynnville
Bethel Church
Logan Township
Pike County
Ralph
Oakland City Journal
Bridge to Span Washout Between Hazelton and Decker
The C and EH I will build a $75,000 steel bridge over the washout between Hazelton and Decker after a break in the railroad embankment during the March flood. The Hazelton decision implies the railroad will not attempt to redirect the river, risking future course changes. A minor nearby washout will be filled with gravel and stone.
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Hazelton
Decker
Petersburg Democrat
Struck by lightning takes Dubois County resident
Phillip Kress of near Jasper was struck and killed by lightning Friday evening while at work plowing. He drove under a tree for shelter as a storm approached. The 44 year old Dubois county resident leaves a wife and one child. Otwell Star.
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Phillip Kress
Jasper
Mr. Kress
Dubois County
Otwell Star
Pike County Races Fourth Annual Meet Planned
The Pike County Racing Association schedules its fourth annual meet from July 25th to August 2nd with premiums totaling 3161.75 across racing, horse show, and domestic science. Numerous horses arrive and train for the racing campaign at this venue.
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Pike County Racing Association
Petersburg Democrat
Meritorious Act by Neighbors in Sickness
In a country correspondence, neighbors helped a stricken man by planting his crop. Thirty four teams broke ground harrowed rolled and planted. The act showed true friendship and brotherly love, surpassing ritual in heavenly record.
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Heaven
Orleans
C O D Parcel Post Rules Issued for Postmasters
Postmaster instructions issued for C O D parcel post handling effective July 1 set maximum value at 100 dollars per parcel. A 1 dollar collection fee in parcel post stamps accompanies the package and insures loss up to content value. Sender receives a receipt and tag serving as money order application. rural carriers may accept C O D parcels, which cannot be mailed to the Philippines or canal zone.
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C.O. D
Philippines
Canal Zone
Dale
C.O.D
J.C. Head Cycle Company
Chicago
Ill
Hen Lays Record Egg Then Dies in Petersburgh
A Petersburgh Press report notes a Littles, Indiana hen owned by James Church produced an egg measuring 9 inches long and 74 inches wide before dying shortly after the feat. The extraordinary lay prompted calls for rivals to try to top the record.
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Pike County
Petersburg Press
James Church
Littles
Huntingburg
Meat Shortage Warned by Secretary Houston
Secretary of Agriculture Houston issues a press notice warning of a U S meat shortage based on department data. He cites 51 566 000 beef cattle on January 1 1907 and 35 030 000 on January 1 1913, notes a drop in slaughter during early 1913, and argues for conserving meat and expanding cattle feeding under favorable conditions.
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Houston
United States
Wallace
Lieb Earns Praise For First Congress Term
New Harmony Times lauds Congressman Lieb for indefatigable service in Washington his support for a tariff bill aiding consumers and his key assignment to the rivers and harbors committee The paper notes his district’s need for advocacy on Ohije and Wabash harboric prospects and calls his diligence a true district representation.
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Lieb
Washington
Congress
Rivers and Harbors Committee
New Harmony Times
Two Die in Accident Toll Rises in Schneider
John Shaffer died in a Danville hospital today linking to a Friday night accident near here. The death toll reaches two with Maggie Shaffer aged five among the injured.
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Schneider
Ind
John Shaffer
Danville, I
Here
Maggie Shaffer
Tragic Train Collision Kills Maggie Shaffer and Brother
The incident reports Maggie Shaffer killed when a gasoline speeder on the Chicago Indiana Southern line collided with a fast freight. George Shaffer died from injuries including severed neck and broken arms. They had left Schneider to visit Shaffer’s brother at Cook, with Maggie accompanying a returning party.
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George Shaffer
Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railroad
Shaffer
Jeff Jeg
Schneider
Cook
Maggie Shaffer
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H. L. Stratton
Wm.e Hartley
Rob
Luckado
Chase. Poole
Intermediate Life
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J. T. Jacobs JR
G. J. Smith
Momname
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U. S
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TRE Sprague Corerepondesce School OF Law
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Small Boy
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Peaslee-Gaulbert Co
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