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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
Tapered at oc Lnstallice at Russiaville as second class mail matter. For Governor of Indiana. GEORGE B. LOCKWOOD, of Marion.
A local editor urges broad public aid to answer a call regarding a rousing reform movement. The notice seeks two fluent persons ready to join in efforts across all branches of public service to educate and reform youths on a day of action.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a municipal court scene where Justice questions a defendant named Ashtalula Aggie about her age. She replies she cannot recall and notes past times, while the judge suspends sentencing to allow time to determine her age.
A cryptic fragment lists names and phrases with unusual spellings. The passage hints at a character named Pulwor and mentions visiting others before dawn, suggesting a dialogue or diary entry from a historical text.
Sunday night program planned by the Friends’ club with a pleasing program mentioned. Everyone is invited to attend. Also a prompt question about attending races on July 4th and the 5th.
Karl E. Sims announces the Red Men History and Directory of Howard County Iowa on sale at 50 cents. The book features pictures of tribal officers and degree teams, plus histories of the Iroquois and each county tribe. Copies available at the Russiaville Observer office.
Prof. N F Hutchison superintendent of Huntingburg schools spends summer at his home near Russiaville. A large gathering at John Kinder’s home five miles southwest of here celebrated his 52nd birthday with a bountiful noontime meal and many families in attendance including the Creason, Gaylor, Kinder, Waddell, Gifford, Wyrek, Hodson, Leckrone, Berry, Sutters, and Hawkins clans from nearby towns.
O M Booker superintendent of the light and power distribution company travels to Wasiu town on Tuesday to promote the adoption of electricity for lighting. He aims to persuade local residents to embrace electric services for their homes and businesses.
An archaic testimonial extols Root Juice as a universal remedy for rheumatism indigestion female weakness and liver or kidney troubles. It promises rapid improvement within a bottle and urges readers to visit Swayze Brothers Game Store to obtain the product.
An advertisement lists various fabrics and linens with discounted prices. Items include English long cloth at 15 cents, Toille du Nord ginghams, Renfrew dress ginghams, Turkish bath towels at 19 cents, India linen, Flaxon linen at 10 cents, and 18x18 napkins at 5 cents, among others.
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