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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
Tourist Club Christmas Party Draws Fourteen Members
Mrs. B. W. Sherwin hosted the Tourist club on a Christmas themed evening. Members read papers on old fashioned Christmas and a Christmas in the West while a gift pyramid and numbered slips distributed presents. Refreshments followed with doughnuts cheese coffee and candy stockings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Sherwin
Merrick
Cate
Oliver
Plan for Institute in Floward county field trip meeting
A county meeting at the Floward County courthouse planned early steps for a county institute to be held soon. No date set but early February favored. Purdue University speakers hoped if they can attend. Topics discussed include roads, silos, scientific feeding, soil advantages of deep plow, and brain tree problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floward County
Faraicra
Court House
Purdue University
Buna
New Design Five Cent Piece Honors Indian And Buffalo
The five cent coin adopts an Indian head on the obverse and a buffalo on the reverse. The New York Sun lauds the design’s artistic merit and notes the buffalo and Indian are not disappearing, with buffalo numbers rising to 2,902 pure blood in June and the Indian population growing from 270,544 in 1900 to 310,926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cqin
The
New York Sun
United States
Birthead Reservatior
Montana
Grand Canyon Preserve
Montana National Range
Wichita Game Preserve
Yeawstone National Park
Riverside Policeman Kills Rival Chief in Quarrel
In Riverside California patrolman Hert Barret shot and killed Deputy Chief John Baird at police headquarters during a quarrel over the chief of police job. Barret then attempted self harm at the County jail before his detention. Baird, a Russiaville native, recently moved to California and had many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cal
Hert Barret
John Baird
Indianapolis Star
Baird
Russiaville
California
Richards
Everaide
iChurchj Qetesi M. E. Church Services
Sunday School is at 9 45 a m with Junior League meeting Thursdays at 4 00 pm. Preaching Sunday evening at 7 00 pm. Everyone invited to attend these services. J Francis Lutey is the pastor.
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule by Time
The church advertises Sunday School at 10:00, a Young People's meeting at 6:00, and a Thursday evening prayer gathering. It lists regular worship and activities for parishioners.
Christian Church Weekly Service Schedule
The Christian Church lists services at 10 30 a m Communion and preaching, 11 15 a m Bible School, 7 00 p m Preaching, Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting. Preaching every second and fourth Sundays. Pastor A A Honeywell invites all not affiliated elsewhere to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Honeywell
Hog Cholera Preventive Formula Debated
A historical note praises a Hog cholera preventive from the American Steel and Wire Co. as effective and inexpensive. The method uses soft coal salt a thin coal layer iron sulfate and a thick salt layer, kept dry in a shallow box in the feeding pen. Cattle and hogs may eat freely without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel and Wire Co
Preventing Colds From Fresh Air and Exercise
An article argues winter illnesses like colds and bronchitis stem from fear of fresh air. It claims fresh air and outdoor exercise prevent disease and reduce doctor bills, noting explorers thrive in Fay North and warning against drafts and over heated rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay North
Revival at West Point Church Gains New Members
The West Point Christian church reports quiet revival with fourteen additions this month. Baptisms occurred at Michigantown Christian church. Rev. A A Honeywell of Kokomo preaches for Russiaville and West Point churches and accepted a one year call to serve both congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Uncle Benny DeTjon Heads to Deakler Ohio
Fragmentary note reports Benny DeTjon traveling from his home to Deakler Ohio to meet with a man named George. The brief mentions a planned visit and no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny DeTjon
Deakler
Ohio
Will Viaig
Bie Cou George
Christmas Eve services and community notices in Oakland
Local reports describe visitors and tasks around New London and Russiaville including carpentry and telephone work. A Christmas tree and program are planned at Cloverdale M E Church for Tuesday night, December 24, with Rev Tarr delivering sermons on vision and Bible influence. Two church accessions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale M. E
Tarr
Lebanon
Oakland
Direct Vote for President Proposed by Senator Weeks
Senator Weeks of California calls for a constitutional amendment to establish direct presidential elections. He argues the electoral college is archaic and a relic of guarding against democracy, insisting the country should abandon it and put the choice in the hands of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Weeks
California
Democratic Party
Poverty and Drink Myth Refuted by New York Study
A New York charity investigation found poverty linked to drink in only five percent of 6370 dependent families, while sickness and unemployment caused 96 percent. The report also notes poverty can lead to drinking, challenging temperance campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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C. S. Wadman
Togi
Elgin
E. B. Eakins
Indiana
Kris Kringle
C. A. Beaty
iChurchj
Qetesi
M. E. Church Services
J. Francis Lutey
Christian Church
John Rudder
Indianapolis
Pence
A. S. Helton
Howard Allen
Mary Ann Hanson
W. P. Hobgan
George Padgett
New London
John Dennap
Frank Reese
Hal Tate
London
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