County Council Appointed and Township Boards Named
Judge Biggs announced the county council and township advisory boards appointments last week. Terms run until 1960 under reforms from two bills. Divisions list Jefferson Van Buren, C. C. Reynolds in Birss District and others across Lippecanoe, Monroe, Wayne, Scott Etna, and more with at large member Jno. D. Widaman and clerk officials Jeau. McNamara, James Rovers, and committee members across multiple townships.
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Biggs
Cartoonish Wit From A Mysterious Author
A fragment reflects on humanity and humor with a note about a religious philosophical piece. It questions authorship and hints at Carise's martyrdom for humanity, then ponders heavenly rewards and the role of a man in moral contemplation.
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Carise
Heaven
Shadow of a social system dominates a personal recollection
A reflective piece contrasts noble human ideals with a social system that distorts behavior. It weaves philosophical passages about humanity with a narrator recounting a visit to his mother and sister, detailing an awkward return to family ties and a growing appreciation for their company.
He Made Their Acquaintance Dinner Trap
A young man recounts a fatherly ruse that reshaped his evenings. After work he planned theater outings, barely seeing his mother and sister, until his father invited him to a late dinner at the Lenox Restaurant, altering their routine.
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Lenox
Milford Girl Baffles with Limb Joke at Chicken Barn
A Milford girl uses the term limb for leg and shocks onlookers when she describes a breed of chickens as limb-horns, her modest demeanor collapsing amid the unexpected slang and laughter.
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Milford
Worms Banished By Carbolic Acid In Apple Tree
An old fruit raiser claims a two ounce vial of carbolic acid uncorked in the apple tree keeps worms away. Larger trees require multiple bottles to emit fumes that deter the insects. Also noted is a new Indiana law requiring notaries to date their commission expirations on certificates or face a $25 penalty.
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Indiana
Old maids convention at Lafayette features antique style
The Valparaiso Messenger notes the Lafayette gathering had a decidedly antique look. An effort to brighten the event showed ribbons and fans while several attendees wore corkscrew curls and one brought a parrot. The meeting opened with a song and closed with sentimental tunes.
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Valparaiso
Lafayette
Wabash
Right Place Right Time on a Panic Cruise
A steamboat halted by a machinery defect caused fear among excursionists when the band played a doleful tune. The captain blew the whistle to drown the music and calm the crowd, and the boat resumed its voyage.
Nickel Plate Road Announces Low Rate Excursions
Patrons are urged to check newspapers and ticket offices for reduced rates before buying tickets. The Mail advises using Peerless Trio or Daily Express trains with no car changes between Chicago New York or Boston, and notes the line offers lower rates than competitors.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
Boston
Whooping cough remedy cited by Norwood House proprietor
An advertisement recounts a wartime style claim praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for severe coughs and croup. Joan E Crirrorn of Norwood House, Norwood NY endorses it as an effective cure and notes local sale by Dr. Chas. Rager.
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Chamberlain
Joan E. Crirrorn
Norwood House
Norwood, N. Y
Chas. Rager
Healing salve claims from Dr Flavien advertised
An early 20th century advertisement touts D Witts Witch Hazel Salve as effective for scratches wounds and skin disease. It names Dr Flavien and promises antiseptic action and rapid healing to prevent blab poisoning and infections.
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D -Witt
Flavien
National Baptist Anniversaries in San Francisco May 26–30
Nickel Plate Road agents report they have complete information on rates sale dates routes and train times for trips to the Coast at low fares. One round trip fare offered. No. 24.
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National Baptist
San Francisco
Cal
Nickel Plate Road
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Lancaster Editor
J. D. Bridge publisher of the Democrat in Lancaster New York endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for his son’s croup and cough noting it as indispensable. Dr Flavien is identified in the testimonial.
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J. D. Bridge
The
Democrat
Lancaster, N. Y
Flavien
Notice to Breeders Seeks Horse Services in Silver Lake
Breeders urged to call at a barn near the depot in Silver Lake to view a Norman or Clyde horse for spring services. Terms reasonable. Signed M. Weprick.
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Silver Lake
M. Weprick
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promised Cure
An old testimonial urges readers with piles to use De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It claims the salve cures the disease itself, not just its symptoms, and asserts consistent success from Dr. Flavien.
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de Witt
Flavien
Pain Balm Said To Cure Rheumatism
The ad claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm will cure rheumatism with quick relief from a single application. It cites testimony from hundreds and promotes Dr. Rager as the local seller.
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Chamberlain
Rager
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as effective against pneumonia influenza coughs croup and whooping cough. It warns delaying use can cost a doctor’s bill or even the undertaker and notes it is sold by Dr Flavien.
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Flavien
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Advertised by Dr Flavien
An advertisement claims that allowing waste to accumulate poisons the system and promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a bowel regulator. It urges readers to try the product and promises ongoing use.
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DeWitt
Flavien
Narrow Escape Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Ada K Hart of Groton New York writes a testimonial after a lung consumption scare. Four doctors gave up hope but she used eight bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs and cold and recovered. Trial bottles were offered free at Dr Rogers’s Drug Store with a 50 cent regular size and guarantee.
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Ada Kk. Hart
Groton
Roger
Frightful Blunder Prompts Pain Relief Claim
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for burns cuts and bruises. It claims rapid pain relief and healing for old sores boils felons corns and skin eruptions with 25 cent price and Dr Rager as seller.
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Bucklen
Rager
Famous Little Pills for Torpid Liver Ad
De Witt's Little Early Risers are promoted as the famous small pills for torpid liver and all irregularities of the system. Sold by Dr. Flayien.
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de Witt
Flayien
For Sale or Trade 160 Acres Near Red Yellow County Capital
For Sale or Trade 160 acres of improved land within five miles of the capital in Red Yellow county. Alluad cultivation with scarce crop failures. Proximity to schools and churches, good water, and strong society. Will trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquire at or write to Recorn Silver Lake Indiana.
DeWitts Early Risers Claim Quick Liver Relief
The ad describes liver torpor with tenderness on the right side and related symptoms. It advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a prompt cure by removing congestion and promoting bile flow. The text includes claims of effectiveness and mentions Dr Flavien.
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DeWitt
Flavien
Spain's Greatest Need Praised By Barcelona Resident
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona Spain spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and reports relief from back head pains after using Electric Bitters. He calls it Americas greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy and says it cures liver and kidney troubles purifies blood tones stomach nerves and restores vigor. Sold by Dr Rager with guarantee, 50 cents a bottle.
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R P.olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
Rager
Draggist
Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Wound Healing
A promotional line touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a fast healer for wounds, claiming rapid relief and no fear of poor outcomes. The text also includes a stray nonsequitir phrase "Dri: Blavien:" with no clear meaning.
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Dri
Blavien
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Pierceton Lake
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L. Meredith Morrison
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Joel Hall
L Large
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Clinton Yeager
Joseph I. Warvel
Rolander
Etha
Edward Becknell
Samuel Himes
George Poe
Seth B
Idea
Cates E. Senett
William E. Baker
Scott Jefferson
Horace Tuck
Allen Bybee
James Blue Moses Carl Benjamin “Blue
Amasa Wertenbeger
Martin Philli
Isaac Powell
Charles M. Mi
David M. Jones
Charles Anglin
Jacob Whiteleather
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