26 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
1
The notice invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching service next Sunday at 7 30 p m. It is signed by S F Harter, Pastor, with everyone invited to attend.
The notice invites attendance at Sunday School each Sunday at 10:00 a m and preaching on Saturdays before the Second and Fourth Sundays along with Sunday night services. B Y P A meets Sunday evenings at 6:00 p m and a Thursday prayer service at 7:00 p m. Allie Stith, Pastor.
The notice lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Communion and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A preaching service at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. preaching every second and fourth Sundays. Pastor A. A. Honeywell invites unaffiliated attendees.
The Austin Osborn led Friends Church lists Bible School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 am Christian Endeavor at 6 pm and Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 7 30 pm Monthly meeting on the last Thursday. In June the pastor attends morning meetings on the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths and evening meetings on the 1st and 3rd Sabbaths.
A near-wreck occurred Sunday morning on the Kokomo Frankfort interurban line when the first car out of Kokomo at 5 20 had a mixup at Neff switch west of Russiaville. The car tipped near its side but nine passengers and the crew were unharmed. The motorman, in service seven years, sped to make up time and shut off power too late. switch points broke, but damage was slight and repair swift.
Roy B. Simpson argues in The Farmer's Guide that advertising reduces living costs by concentrating demand on major brands, enabling mass production and economies of scale. He notes fewer large manufacturers, lower per unit costs, and higher quality funded by advertising, urging buyers to insist on adver-name and trade-mark items.
A federal warning is issued against a widely praised proprietary cure for hog cholera. The government states it has no reason to believe in the efficacy of any proprietary treatment.
A fragment notes guidance urging farmers to protect hogs with anti hog cholera serum under certain conditions, but otherwise offers no detailed recommendation or steps. The brief hints at health measures without broader context or instructions.
Growing belief in wall informed circles that the Administration sugar tariff under the Underwood bill may be changed by removing the post May 1 1916 duty free clause. Delegates weigh revenue needs against potential harm to the home sugar industry as investigators study Louisiana and beet state conditions. Democratic whispers say such an amendment could gain support if reports justify it.
A historical note argues that lack of local advertising by merchants fuels mail order horse trade. It credits mail order houses for exploiting printer's ink and urges merchants to wake up and use their largest paper columns to compete.
William A Freeman of Russiaville Indiana claims the title as the shortest Knight of Pythias in Indiana and possibly the United States. He stands four feet nine inches and now drives a coal dealer’s delivery wagon after years in an Undertaking establishment. Freeman sings in his Russiaville church choir with a deep powerful voice and surprising high singing to strangers.
The Christian church announces services on Sunday the 23rd led by Rev. W il Edwards. A full attendance of members is requested and others are invited to hear him. By order of Church Board.
Police report the arrest of George Dunbar and Herman Vail, paroled inmates, in connection with robberies at Forest store and Booker harness shop. Loot including jewelry and firearms was recovered at Dunbar's home and a nearby farm. Investigations followed a tip of linked thefts and arrests in Princeton, Indiana.
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