Free Government Lands in Shoshone Irrigation Project
Northern Wyoming offers 300 farms on about 15 000 acres under the Reclamation Act. Farms cost 45 per acre for water plus 1 per acre annual maintenance. first installment 5 50 per acre due with water right, second by Dec 1 1909. Elevation 4400 feet, temperate climate with strong crops including wheat oats potatoes and beets. Four towns Cody Garland Powell and Ralston provide services. railroad access via Chicago Burlington and Quincy and a north south line planned. Buyers need about 1000 cash value for tools and living setup, and water rights can be paid by working out canal construction. Further details from the U S Reclamation Service in Washington DC.
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Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Mainten
Mississippi Valley
Billings
Montana
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Denver
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Great Falls
Cody
Garland
Powell
Ralston
Reclamation Service
Strawberries to Be Plentiful and Cheap This Season
Fruit dealers predict a favorable strawberry crop with larger acreage and better harvests across the country. Prices may drop to 5 or 6 cents a quart, enticing berry lovers to sample the season. Also note church services at the Methodist church next Sunday starting with Sunday school at 9 15 and advertising for Oxford shoes at J M Richardson's store.
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Methodist Church
The Cutest Yankee Soldier Versus Confederate Spy
A Confederate veteran recalls a clever Union spy famed for slipping through lines. After a long pursuit with bloodhounds and disguises, the Yankee escaped into Federal lines with a clever ruse and later returned after the war to marry the farmer’s daughter who aided his escape. They reportedly live in the farmhouse with grandchildren.
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C. N. Lurie
In Memory of the Brave at Gettysburg Monuments
At Gettysburg 360 Union regiments and batteries were engaged and today these organizations are represented by nearly as many monuments. Each monument cost between 200 and 40000 dollars.
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Gettysburg
Memorial Services At M. E. Church Held Sunday
The Memorial services at the M E church drew a large crowd with Grand Army and Women’s Relief Corps in reserved seating. The combined church choir sang patriotic pieces and Mrs. R M Pettijohn provided a solo. The sermon linked memorial days to ancient Israel and urged gratitude toward Union soldiers. Stanley’s store drew women Wednesday for a well attended embroidery sale advertised last week.
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M. E
Grand Army and Women’s Relief Corps
R. M. Pettijohn
Israel
Stanley’s
Methodist Church Receives Fresh Papering and Cleaning
The Methodist church is undergoing a new coat of papering and general cleaning this week, expected to greatly enhance its appearance.
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Methodist Church
Notice to Contractors for Thistlethwaite Drain Bid
Notice of sealed bids due by 3 o clock P A on June 5 1908 at the County Surveyor's office Noblesville Indiana for furnishing tools labor and material to construct the Thistlethwaite Drain in Adams Township Hamilton County and Marion Township Boone County Indiana per Hamilton Circuit Court plans. Bids require a bond and the right to reject bids is reserved. Hugh Johnson Superintendent of Construction.
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County Surveyor’s Office
Noblesville
Indiana
Thistlethwaite
Adams Township
Hamilton County
Marion Township
Boone County
Hamilton Circuit Court
Hugh Johnson
Sunday Dinners Blamed For Monday Sickness In School
A March bulletin from the state board of health cites a Indianapolis teacher who linked Monday illness in ten pupils to Sunday dinners. After families served two consecutive ordinary dinners, all ten children attended school sick-free on those Mondays.
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State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Seed For Sale
J L Vickery offers canned style pumpkin seeds from Van Camp Packing Co at 25 cents a pound. Codified antique ad notes seeds suitable for canning and bulk sale.
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van Camp Packing Co
J.L. Vickery
Town businesses must pursue trade to grow
The piece urges merchants to actively seek customers beyond the town, promising growth and a strong town reputation. A church rally is announced for next Lord's Day with sermons at 10 AM, 2:30 PM, and 7:30 PM by Bro. R W Clymer of Noblesville, supporting county organization and state mission work. Public invited.
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Christian Church
R. W. Clymer
Noblesville
W. D. Bartle
Money to loan on good mortgage security at five percent
Union Loan and Trust Company offers loans secured by mortgage at five percent interest. Sheridan, Indiana.
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Union Loan and Trust Company
Sheridan
Ind
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Old Statesman
Eglantine
W. N. Tinsley
Natural Leaf Granger Twist
Horse Shoes
HE American Tobacco CO
St. Louis, Mo
Free Government
U. S. Reclamation Service
Washington, D. C
J. L. Hastings
Ridgeway Block
Seefian, Indiana
Oxfords
J. M. Richardson
M.E. Church
Alco Suits
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