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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
4
The item notes Russiaville Indiana weekly publication led by editor George L. Woody and announces state politics with Lt Governor candidate George B. Lockwood of Marion. A social commentary warns that modest, diligent youth are snubbed by society while flashy dressers gain prominence.
The Indiana Silo Co claims customers can save 3,000,000 this winter with their plan. They boast 15,000 satisfied owners and offer a buy now, pay later style arrangement stating buyers never know they have spent a cent.
Eddie Hearne of Chicago will be relief driver for the Case racing team in the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. He has driven foreign cars before and finished second in the 1911 Savannah Grand Prize in a Benz. This marks his first appearance in an American car in a major national race. He faces a class field at the Indianapollo M Motor Speedway on May 30.
Clover Leaf Flour Mills Kokomo offers top prices for 100 ton lots of baled hay wheat straw and oats straw delivered or nearest railroad point. Wheat straw eight dollars per ton oats straw eight dollars and twenty five cents. Best price on wheat corn and oats. Proprieter R Warne list.
Gil Anderson of Ideal Motor Car Company Indianapolis and mechanic Frank Agan raced the Stutz car in the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. Anderson drove without a breakdown, highlighting the car’s staying power as the first model of its line, and anticipating upcoming races despite wet conditions.
$69.80 California and return tickets on sale April 27 28 29 80 May 1 2 8 Return limit June 27 1912 account Through train for St Louis leaves Russiaville daily at 106 p m Next Homeseeker Excursion May 1 2 Young people must have fun and amusement Parents should ensure home life provides laughter and cheer Mrs Margaret Hart returned from Kokomo visit San Souci Club met at Mrs Maud McCoy’s home George Gordon quit timing and repair work for buggy painting Hughes Ridnour trial attended by John T Ratcliff and son Thomas Pianos sold at low prices sewing machines vacuum cleaners and other items Evans & Son Kokomo Indiana
Advertisers claim Root Juice a medicine of great merit improving stomach liver kidneys and bowels. They say it cleans uric acid from the system cures rheumatism and aids appetite and digestion. For sale at Swayzee Bros. drug store with strong tonic properties praised by customers.
Notice offers to purchase a driving horse. Viewings available Mondays and Tuesdays in Russiaville. Contact William Wells or Miss Enid Maris in Russiaville for details.
The store offers Fainsook Gowns trimmed with embroidery and lace, white petticoats, combination suits, and children's muslin drawers. Sample and soiled underwear on display include gowns, skirts, drawers, corset covers, and combinations. Night gowns and lace yoke pieces are featured with various styles and sizes. Various fabrics and ready made items priced in clear, discount terms.
A market list of fabrics and linens including India linen priced at 8c and 124c quality levels, striped and check items at 15c, Flaxon lawn 25c, plain white voiles 50c, and plain striped varieties.
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