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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
A fragment from the Observer notes a controversial Ohio minister claiming kisses rival liquor in intoxicating effect. The piece references a debate about river passage and a reform society, with blurred lines hinting at a revived Mississippi and temperance themes amid nautical and railway era dialogue.
An unclear OCR item mentions Bow ie and Mika with stray phrases about a pig and a wed toopry. The piece mixes names, numbers, and places in a garbled way, offering little coherent detail beyond names and a few scattered terms.
OCR fragment references scattered words and partial names, lacking clear events or context. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or locations emerge to form a coherent news item or summary.
Fragmentary text discusses future wars and defense plans with references to trials and actions. Indicates a focus on strategic outlook and possible political or military decisions affecting the public. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Unclear text describes potential dangers and defense questions amid wartime conditions. Mentions missiles, armor plating, and possible air strikes affecting Britain and civilian targets.
The piece argues that Taft and other Americans may seek private life in the White House, turning the residence into an office, while noting the difficulties. It recalls a public official resigning to public spaces and cites a renowned woman lamenting her house becoming a public institution. It ends by noting the lack of personal touches in a borrowed home.
The article notes a high asking price for Washington property in Tadlamapolis and references local real estate values. It mentions Ephraim Model Farmer near Foraker, owning land and using concrete fence posts, wire fencing, a steam traction engine, large cisterns, and an engine feed system in field corners. It also describes a milestone birthday gift in New Harmony: ten acres and a town residence given to a son on his twenty first birthday.
Readable fragments describe a ship sale action and the involved crews, with sparse details on location and authorities.
A fragmented notice indicates a birth planned for Dr and Mrs Philip Virus in near future with Wayne and Wiets mentioned as expected family members and a light source alluding to the Tharp set.
Unclear fragment reports an incident involving Viners Heath and Coosberm with injuries on a Pan Wrist. A party selected something tied to the event, but details are unreadable.
A fragmented report details an event at Pa Tur where Ye Maeva and MOS faced a notable setback. Readable portions indicate a defeat or challenge, with emphasis on the performers and venue.
Incomplete readable text shows garbled phrases and stray letters. No clear people places dates or events emerge to summarize into a proper newspaper item.
Fragmentary text shows scattered names including Jalian Froschti Piatti Sapin and Obie Weyer Dette Piperota Pave with odd terms like Copa gette Pref and napder py Gort edie ag ros dit. No coherent event or context is discernible.
Fragmentary notes suggest a lottery topic in New Albany with bets tied to state involvement. Readers see terms like horse bets and local voting, but the garbled OCR obscures clear details and names.
Readable fragments describe a boys game at Woonona with unclear scores and partial play details. The text hints at players and possible team involvement but lacks complete names, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion comparing nursing costs with other staffing options. The note hints at a workplace or hospital setting evaluating cheaper alternatives to nurses, but readable specifics are unavailable.
A garbled note outlines a plan for a fishing park near the capital. It mentions park amenities and access, with hints of local supporters and potential funding, though details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Fragmentary text describes a strange object or act at the Gary Y M C A with no cost noted. Names and full context are unreadable, yielding only a cryptic scene and partial phrases about a tape and a person with a strange collection.
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a case involving absence treatment and referenced individuals such as Chis Yusef and Hammeond. The text mentions a possible court or medical context with dates or figures, including a note about a penalty or fine and a reference to a person named Celby Ud Sci.
Charles F. Loeb of Martinsville lost his saloon permit after a local option election and died two and a half years before his lease ended. The court held he could be bound to a five year contract paying 55 pounds monthly rent for the room despite the business closure.
Township assessors reports to Strate Statistician J L Peetz indicate Indiana corn was undersold by Swivols bushels in last year’s crop totals while wheat was overcounted by about 4 400.009 bushels.
Evelyn Stoner aged 14 placed in a Terre Haute farm home by the Board of Guardians after her father’s imprisonment. She committed death by her own action using carbolic acid.
Edward Linnes, the son-in-law, allegedly fired at John S. Winteroth as he tried to hold a three month old baby. Winteroth, living near Tell City, was not injured after the assault on Wednesday June 2. A separate Kokomo automobile day marks sixteenth anniversary with a parade and driving contests inviting automobile clubs to attend.
In Columbia City the Add Society of the First Methodist Church votes to require hats be removed during services. The motion follows a request linked to modest dress, with debate centering on head coverings for women in worship.
Purdue Durdoe experiment station issues bulletin announcing a cattle feeders meeting at the university. The trials aim to evaluate corn silage and cottonseed meal in a ration of shelled corn and clover hay for fattening two Medreohb steers.
In Dunkirk a resident serjeant of the regitiar a fair single handedly attacked a foe, killing one and wounding several others. The War reengerment has yet to award a medal for conspicuous bravery despite his deeds being forwarded to him at Dane.
A farmer on the Westes property along Pest Ween and Bartholomew counties digs in one area hoping to find treasure. A hunting party found four Spanish coins dated 1777. The man continues digging despite limited funds and remains confident a systematic hunt will yield more treasure.
Fragmentary report describes a perilous attempt linked to the McKinley assassination. Arthur Watson, 15, lies injured in Indianapolis Hospital as an older youth is held for questioning.
State officials weigh railroads selling liquor on trains passing through Dry counties. Attorneys in Chicago and Quebec push for a license, with four applications filed this year after thirty-one last year. The attorney general received letters seeking guidance on issuing permits.
Indianapolis declines plans for a general world’s fair. Instead officials favor building support for a 1915 exposition to mark Indiana’s centennial of statehood, following earlier efforts by business leaders and a Commercial Club push.
Superintendent Jackson seeks release for George Albaugh of Kokomo from Jeffersonville Reformatory after eight years and three months for theft of three chickens.
At the Madison County Option League headquarters in Anderson Elwood Alexandria and Frankton more than $5000 was collected Sunday from temperance mass meetings.
The Gaikwar of Baroda, heir to vast wealth and ruler in waiting, studies at Harvard in upper Westmorley Court. He is modest in luxury, values education, and believes American prosperity reflects equitable governance. His Baroda state reforms and royal collection of diamonds are noted as symbols of changing times.
A Chicago inventor patents a combined clock and savings bank. The clock can be wound only after depositing a coin, making the bank useful. The slot size determines the coin amount, and daily winding can raise the deposit frequency.
The church faces a clash over whether Gentile converts must be circumcised and keep Mosaic law. Paul and Barnabas appeal to Jerusalem’s apostles and elders, with Judas and Silas delivering the decision that only a few necessary practices are required. The council emphasizes unity and guidance by the Holy Spirit.
Popular Mechanics notes the continued use of convict treadmills in some English prisons. An illustration shows convicts walking at about thirty steps per minute while a misstep triggers a crossbar to strike their calves, highlighting the harsh discipline of the device.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt reveals a man rejected by T despite swearing to act. the plot thickens as he follows through with a proposal to the speaker yesterday. The public reaction blends shock and sympathy for the ambitious but conflicted suitor.
The presidential flag features a blue field with the United States arms at the center. It was designed and first used by President Arthur and is raised whenever the President is aboard a government vessel.
Thirty years ago James C Tee of Vita Oth street Washington fell from Senffeld and severely injured his back. He describes terrible pain and tried various remedies before his daughter handed Sloan's Liniment which relieved his pain. He credits six and a half bottles of Sloan's 250 Liniment for his recovery.
A reflective line highlights how the most eloquent prayers are carried to the needy as tangible aid. The image centers on generosity and outreach through simple acts.
Nearly all druggists and dealers stock Insteck Lane’s sant Tablets Gaxativer for Colds and Grip. They promise quicker relief this season, with trials said to convince thousands. Avoid suffering and save doctors’ bills by ordering today. Sample free. Address Charer FL Wandward Le Roy NY. sin is pride that apes humanity. Coleridge.
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Enase as a remedy to shake into shoes and ease corns bunions swollen sore calluses and foot discomfort. It claims to relieve sweating and nourish nails and is sold by druggists and shoe stores with a sample offered. Address given for mail order in Le Roy New York.
Fragmentary line cites Lincoln era phrase about rights but readable details are minimal.
Advertises Pettit's Eye Salve as a long standing cure for eye diseases distributed by druggists or Stoward Lives in Buffalo New York. A Latin adage warns shoemakers not to overstep.
An elderly health advertisement extolls Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for digestion and constipation. It cites patient A. Felts of Johnston City and others, offers a free trial bottle by mail, and notes government-verified purity with refunds on final purchases.
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