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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
4
A jumble of sensational and offbeat notes spans frogs rain in Indiana to oysters with pearls and typhoid germs. The column riffs on war, romance, beekeeping, and oddities, mentioning a London playwright, a Utica neck injury, and quips about farmers and beehives at a chaotic pace.
A Baltimore man asks for divorce claiming his wife’s deep affection and constant caresses bore him. The article quips that Solomon could not improve the situation and notes the husband’s low regard for himself as a lord of creation.
An urging piece encourages families to prepare for the upcoming county fair. It urges improving animals for prizes, youths entering corner potato contests, and girls joining cookery needlework and floral events. It emphasizes pride, profit, and community support to showcase superior farm products and raise prices.
Halley's comet remained visible to the naked eye after eight in the evening and lingered over the western horizon for several hours. Students of astronomy praise the clear skies and progress in studying the traveler, though experts disagree on when it will fade from sight without a telescope.
Mise Salman of Tipton is the guest of her brothers George and family. Mr and Mrs Wirwil Parker of the Gakiszd neighborhood were in town Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Dtlah Eikenberry died at her home yesterday after several weeks illness. She leaves two sons Carl and Laura and a daughter. Funeral services will be Sunday at the M E church conducted by Rev William Heffin of Oakland. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge and remembered as a fine representative of the community.
Rev and Mrs QO Merrick hosted a Monday gathering at their home in honor of Mrs Sims eighty sixth birthday. Attending were Dr and Mrs Heecher Sims, Mr and Mrs Lee, Mr and Mrs Harold Kramer of Frankfort, Alpheus Merrick, Anna Black, Isert Quy of Forest, Will Poranyisn, Milton Bell of Kokomo, Mrs Sam Sims, H C SwWavecer and daughter Lucile, among others from this place.
The Busy Bees of the Baptist church held a boy supper at the Merrick home Wednesday night. A large crowd of young people attended and enjoyed a pleasant program of festivities. Boxes donated wood prices, and several attendees acted as "sports" by buying four to five boxes.
The advertisement highlights cream serge skirts in plain or hair line striped fabrics with plaited or strap and button trimmed designs. Prices are $5.75, $6.50 and $7.75.
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