Lutheran Church Services and Activities
The church held morning worship at 10 a.m. with an evening service. A Wednesday prayer meeting was announced. Sunday School and junior activities were scheduled for the following Sunday evening. HH. L. Greenawalt, Pastor.
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Fk Mthodish Episcopal Church
Praver Uicetinir Oy
Epworth i
JW. Taiisian
FED Hrethren
Siplmn
Woe Uoi
Young People’s Christian Tmen
Teoplm
Jilq-Clinee
Utheran Chlurch
Servicrs
HH. L. Greenawalt, Fuster
Mexican War Veteran Praises Diarrhoea Remedy
A Mexican war veteran and editor writes that taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after every pension renewal avoids an increase in pension. He recalls contracting Mexican diarrhoea in 1847-1848 and credits the remedy with quick, safe relief and its pleasant taste.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
Chas Rager
Capitol Socials and White House Gatherings Highlight Week
Washington dispatch reports President and Mrs Roosevelt hosting a White House dinner for senior corps members and a large tea with Miss Roosevelt’s friends. Violinist Paderewski concert drew many, while plans for a new child’s carriage and Capitol work continue amid Fifty seventh Congress activity.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Education of animals and school discipline ideas
A discussion on training captive chimpanzees at the New York Zoological Gardens suggests experiments to enhance animal intelligence for visitor enjoyment and welfare. The article reports Fulton County Superintendent W S Gibbons promoting punctuality buttons for students and an official stamp promoting book care and economy.
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New York Zoological Gardens
Ani
Fulton Co
W. S. Gibbons
Gibbons
County Common Schools
New Marriage Return Law Seeks to End Quiet Weddings
A new law effective January 1 requires ministers and officials who perform marriages to file returns within seven days, replacing a 90 day window. Penalties apply for violations as the aim is to curb secret weddings. A southern state politician proposes to the woman of his choice by telegram asking for a caucus and a rapid convention date. The reply agrees to nomination and ratification.
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Logansport Phares
New Postmaster Gent Vows Penny Postage and Reforms
The new postmaster general advocates penny postage but prioritizes expanding facilities first. He supports rural free delivery, warns of abuses, and cites possible savings of 15 million dollars annually by trimming nonessential mail.
Rural Mail Carriers to Be Paid Monthly in 1900
Arrangements made to pay rural free delivery carriers promptly each month starting with the new year. Many resignations occurred as service was experimental and pay was slow, while carriers paid for subsistence and horse care. Payment now centralized. Illinois Chicago 517 carriers Indiana Indianapolis 70 Michigan Detroit 544 Ohio Cincinnati 562.
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Iinois
Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
Michigan
Detroit
Ohio
Cincinnati
First Contract Marriage Under Weeks Law Filed in New York
The first contract marriage under the Weeks law was filed with the New York City clerk days ago. The agreement between a man and a woman to live as husband and wife becomes legal when signed by both parties and witnessed by a commissioner of deeds and filed within a month.
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New York
Indiana National Guard Enlistment Increases Signaled
The Adjutant General Ward report to the War Department shows a marked rise in the Indiana Guard with a total enlistment of 1133, about 300 more than in 1900, reflecting growing manpower and readiness.
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Ward
Indiana National Guard
War Department
Washington
Indiana Guard
Coffee consumption in United States tops all nations
Statistics show United States residents drink more coffee than any other country. Last year over a billion pounds were consumed at a cost of about 70 million dollars.
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United States
Life’s two teachers example and experience
Life has two teachers. Experience is a costly instructor who tests learners by pushing them into action. Example guides with safer steps and care, showing how to proceed. The bold may learn through risk, while the wise choose example first and grow wiser.
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Example
Experience
Standard Oil South Bend Branch Reports Cash Receipts
Cash receipts of the Standard Oil Company's South Bend branch for the year just closed totaled over 966,900 pounds. It is confidently expected the million dollar mark will be passed in 1902.
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Standard Oil Company
South Bend
Indiana Trustees Association to Convene Twelfth Session
The Indiana trustees association will hold its twelfth annual session in the hall of the house of representatives on January 22 and 23. The group has 1 016 trustees statewide and expects about 800 in attendance.
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Bluffton
Senate
Indiana Trustees’ Association
House of Representatives
Robbery convict jailed for two years in Ohio
W D Melendy once a Warsaw night operator received a two year sentence in the Toledo Ohio penitentiary for robbing mails. He was recently sentenced after pleading guilty to the crime.
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W. D. Melendy
Warsaw
Ohio
Toledo
McKinley Sunday Observed in Indiana Churches
Indiana Protestant churches plan McKinley Sunday on January 19 with memorial services and collections for the McKinley monument fund. The notice is signed by Gov. Durbin Indianapolis clergyman and officers of state religious associations.
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Indiana
McKinley Monument Fund
Durbin
Indianapolis
News gathering by items drives daily paper content
The text argues newspapers compile news item by item through the day. Each reporter adds separate elements, and more contributors mean more material for publication.
Population of United States Reaches 84 Million in 1900 Census
The Census Bureau on January 7 released figures showing the total population of the United States including outlying possessions at 84,233,069 for the census year 1900. Of this total 75,994,575 reside in the United States proper, defined as the continental United States.
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Census Bureau
United States
Continental
Pile-ine Cures Piles Money Refunded If It Fails
An advertisement touts Pile-ine as a treatment that promises relief from piles with a money back guarantee if it fails. The text emphasizes refunds and consumer confidence, typical of late 19th or early 20th century medical advertising.
Chicago Live Stock Market Signals Prosperity
The Chicago market sold live stock worth 301,406,000 dollars last year. Despite the high value, the market stayed steady without severe overstocking and kept good prices, reflecting broader national prosperity. When times are hard, meat consumption drops and market sentiment falls.
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Chicago
Revival Meetings Begin at Methodist Church
Revival meetings opened last Sunday evening at the Methodist church led by Pastor J. W. Tillman. The gatherings will continue as long as interest remains.
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Methodist Church
J. W. Tillman
Peach Crop Ruined by Frost in Michigan
Frost has ruined Michigan peach crops earlier than usual with damage spreading over the coming years. The frost's impact appears to accelerate crop loss for the near future.
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Michigan
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