Christmas Time Report From 1906 Community
The notice lists holiday themes and local concerns including school vacation dates, the shortest day on December 21 1906, and Christmas greetings. It notes rabbits, butchering season, porkers for winter, Peru Oddfellows temple project near £35000, and a fish distribution cancellation in Indiana. It also mentions political shifts with Democrat county officials and no Republican deputies, plus smallpox concerns and local journal milestones. Old-fashioned community items and amused observations conclude with Claypool Journal’s two year anniversary and Bro Ruth's local paper work.
Goshen Fire Destroys Jefferson Block in Theatres Complex
The Jefferson block and the new Jefferson theatre at Goshen were destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon. Losses are estimated at about 150000 dollars with only partial insurance. The report notes related construction and local impact in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Block
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Chicago
American Club Plan
la Garte
B. Horner
C. A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Topsy turvy world and rural notices in Indiana
A hastily assembled note mentions a large crowd of sportsmen expected to join a roundup and describes a sharp contrast in fortunes. It also reports rural Indiana mail notice requiring stamped postage and rejection of postage funds by carriers. Esta Hay, 25, son of Samuel Hay of North Manchester, died in Arizona last Saturday. remains will be brought to North Manchester for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Esta Hay
Samuel Hay
North Manchester
Arizona
Nealth
Commissioner of Fisheries and Game reports for 1995 96
The 1995-06 report to the Governor outlines an elaborate volume with three departments: fisheries, game, and birds. This formal submission signals the final structure and scope of the commission's work for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
Department of Fisheries
Department of Game
Department of Birds
Christmas the Most Happy Time in the Whole Year
A reflective piece extols Christmas as the peak of yearly happiness. It credits parental sacrifices and gifts with shaping character and memories across generations, asserting that the lasting value of these acts surpasses their monetary cost.
Miraculous Cure Reported for Child’s Eczema
H M Adams and wife of Pa describe a miracle cure after using electric bitters for their child who had eczema for five years and was deemed incurable. They say improvement appeared after the second bottle and complete cure after seven bottles. The product is touted as a blood medicine and body building tonic, with guarantees of 50 and 1 at Rager's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Rager’s
WANTED Men to Travel and Distribute Circulars
Saunders Co invites men to travel within the state to tack signs and hand out samples and circulars. Salary 80 dollars per month plus 3 dollars per day for expenses. Address Dept S 45 50 Jackson Boulevard Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders CO
Dept. S
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Year Begins With Notable City Policy Shift
A new year opens with city officials announcing a policy shift aimed at improving services. The move signals changes in budgeting, staffing, and program priorities for the coming months.
Liquid Smoke peppered at the Corner Drug Store
A note lists Liquid Smoke Ground and Whole Pepper available at the Corner Drug Store. The item line suggests a small town shop inventory entry. No dates or prices are provided. The entry emphasizes product presence within a local drugstore setting.
Inducing a Friend to Subscribe the R and Corn
A reader suggests convincing a friend to subscribe to the R and Corn, noting the price is only $1 per year. The line hints at a promotional push and a simple way to support the publication through a referral.
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R&rcorn
Daily Papers Subscription Pick Up Notice
Leave your subscription for any kind of a daily paper with L. W. Myers as listed in this local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Myers
Want Better Law to Protect the Bass
Northern Indiana fish and game officials seek to extend the bass closed season from May 15 to June 15. Fishermen argue the bass stay spawning later, so the eggs hatch later and current fishing pressure reduces future numbers. The next general assembly will consider legislation to strengthen bass protection in lakes and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
RE. E. Earle
Grocer J W Whitehead Faces Financial Ruin in New Paris
Local New Paris grocer J W Whitehead collapsed under heavy liabilities with no assets. He allegedly staged robberies to gain sympathy and was repeatedly targeted by collectors. His habit of slipping into a trance when debt collectors appeared left the community astonished and wary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Whitehead
New Paris
Wall
Whitehead
Jack
Aid Society to Elect Officers at Mrs Wood’s Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church will meet at Mrs. W E Wood’s home next Thursday afternoon December 27 1906 to elect officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
W.E. Wood
Kodol Relieves Indigestion and Stomach Ailments
Sour stomach loss of appetite weakness nervousness headache and other stomach troubles are attributed to indigestion. The ad claims Kodol uses natural digestive juices with tonic properties to relieve dyspepsia cleanse purify sweeten and strengthen the stomach.
Sunday hunting urged to prevent accidents
A brief quote from Mr. Earle encourages hunting on weekdays to reduce Sunday hunting risks, urging hunters to change plans and avoid Sunday outings. The remark frames weekday hunts as safer and more certain.
Warsaw Lodge Jolification Meeting Recalls Name Change
Warsaw Lodge No 1 of the Pythian Sisters held a jolification meeting and reception at the Knights of Pythias hall last Friday to commemorate restoring the order’s name from Rathboné Sisters to Pythian Sisters. The organization traces its founding to Warsaw.
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Lodge No 1
The
Pythian Sisters of
Warsaw
Knights of Pythias Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary Order
Rathboné Sisters
Pythian Sisters
Marriage Announcement for Roy H. Jontz and Ethel Ford
Invitations were received here last week announcing the marriage of Mr Roy H. Jontz and Miss Ethel Ford to occur today in Middlebury. Jontz is the son of Mr and Mrs John Jontz of Middlebury and has relatives in and around Silver Lake who join us in extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Jontz
Ethel Ford
Middlebury
Mr. Jontz
John Jontz
Silver Lake
Edison’s Vision of a Future City
A signed prophecy attributed to Thomas A. Edison foresees cities free from smoke and steam with electric power from fuel without engines. Factories gain individual motors per machine and homes heat electrically while skyscrapers dominate business districts. Buildings may reach thirty stories or more, with concrete and steel structures lasting a millennium. Electric portable batteries could power street vehicles and airships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Classified Ad Soliciting Local Help From Saunders Co
Wanted lady to advertise goods locally. Several weeks home work. Salary 12 dollars per week, 18 dollars per day for expenses. Saunders Co. Dept. W. 4648 Jackson Boulevard Chicago Ill 1 25 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Co
Dept. W
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
It Takes Nerve and Nervine Remedy Advertisement
An advertisement extols Dr. Miles' Nervine and Anti-Pain Pills as nerve strengtheners curing worn-out nerves and related symptoms. A testimonial from Mrs. S. Young of New Castle, Pennsylvania credits relief after using Nervine, with a note that local druggists guarantee first bottle benefits or a refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Young
Pittsburg St
New Castle
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Daily and Sunday Papers for Sale Notice
An advertiser offers various daily and Sunday papers for sale. Readers are urged to leave the papers where offered, not dig them out, read them, or remove them. Papers cost a cent or two each and are available for purchase.
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Farmers Bank
Silver ‘Lake
New’ Harness’ Shop
My Harness Shop
A. J. Scott
J. O. Jones
Alspaugh & Son’s
N. Austin Cary
Newton M. Gerry
Silver Lake, Ind
City Barber Shop
Bouse & Bowen
General Banking
Joe
Metzger
Ira Leckrene
Sylvanus Fosk
C. Batesck
Monroe Facies
C. Carender
Weak Frantz
Iba Lecirgne
Preae
Sylvanus Fun
G. EB. Stout
Cashier
Monroe Paulus
Ass’ Sash
H. M. Brown
Trape
Corymcuts &c
Don
Howe Pitte
Okie
Scientific American
Ail Newsdesiern, Ann &Co
Rite New York
Omce
F St
B. Waterman
Benieen O
the Record Pub. Co., Brush & Hanson, Proprietors
Home
Peru Oddfellows
Fish Commision
Peru
Claypool
Bro
Ruth
Wabash
Winona-Goshen
U. S
Rockefellers
Morgans
Collier's Weekly
the. Sxorld
most _progressiv
Collec
Aid Society
Edison’s
Hera
Mrs. Rorer Bollman Meat and Food Chopper
Dee
St. Sere
Mvd
Nickel Plate Road
Callon Avent
C. A. Melin
Fort Wayne
Central Passenger Association
L. W.myers
J. A. Teeter
Fire and Accident Insurance
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