Family Reunion at George Michaels Home
A large gathering of the Michaels family met at George Michaels near Center church last Saturday for the fourth reunion and second under a permanent organization. Grandmother Michaels, 83, attended with thirteen children, forty-nine grandchildren, and forty-eight great grandchildren, as relatives from Ligonier Milford Sidney Warsaw Beaver Dam and Claypool joined in a bountiful dinner and joyful fellowship. The next meeting is planned at Adam Michaels home two miles west of Milford.
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George Michael
Center Church
Michael
John Buchtel
Ligonier
Ind
George Michaels
Adam Michaels
Adam Michael
Milford
Peach Leaf Curl and Plum Pockets Disease Summary
Indiana reports peach trees showing leaf curl caused by a fungus with thickened leaves, white bloom, and dropped fruit. The disease persists year to year, with no sure remedy. Bordeaux spray offers partial control, while pruning removes perennial fungus. Plum trees suffer similar infections causing puffed shoots and hollow fruits known as plum pockets.
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Indiana
Bordeaux
They Call Us Pigs El Haraldo War Propaganda
A Spanish paper El Haraldo claims Yankee troops are scattered in the far west and unfit for fight. It alleges a single, poor railroad to the east over Niagara Falls and suggests the bridge is dangerous. It also claims Buffalo Bill leads a rebel band burning towns in New York.
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el Haraldo
Atlantic
Seaboard
Niagara Falls
Labrador
Buffalo Bill
New York
Plum tree disease cure limited to cutting infected branches
Winters over in the ends of the twigs and a tree once attacked will likely show the disease again. Only a few branches are typically affected. cutting away these branches may rid the tree of the disease. No other remedies are known. J. C. Arthur, Botanist Purdue University.
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J. C. Arthur
Purdue University
Advertising Pays and Timely Campaigns Keep Businesses Strong
The text argues constant advertising is essential, with education in campaigns and persistent effort. Even in dull seasons, frequent, regular ads reduce competition and build a lasting track. Results may take months, requiring consistent, year round effort like eating.
Spain Flag Used as Door Mat in Patriotic Service
At a church in a neighboring city during a patriotic song service every nation was represented by its flag except Spain. The notable moment featured the Spanish flag used as a door mat requiring entrants to tread on the colors, provoking offense among those offended by Spain.
Milford Aims Big Cement Works by Fall
Milford believes a large cement works will be in operation by fall and that the town deserves unprecedented prosperity.
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Milford
World War II era field signals described by distance terms
The text lists auditory and range metrics for military elements including a human voice heard at 150 yards a military band at 2 500 yards and artillery like rifle and cannon ranges noted at 5 300 and 35 000 yards respectively.
Eve’s apple spurred vast clothing industry employment
From the story of Eve’s fall, the moral is that evil birthed an immense clothing sector. Tailors and dressmakers found work as demand for garments grew, turning a cautionary tale into economic activity.
Warsaw Post Office Opens Second Class After July 1
The Warsaw post office moves to second class after July 1, marking a shift in postal rates and service. Subscriptions to the Record are available at $1.00 for two years.
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Warsaw
Indiana Tigers on the Way to Cuba From Florida Camp
The writer describes troops at Port Tampa near Tampa Bay awaiting transport to Cuba or Porto Rico. He notes a hot climate, poor water, camp sanitation, and rumors of movement, with emphasis on Indiana soldiers known as the Tigers eager to fight. He also reflects on home papers guiding morals and community improvement. J. W. Rinery signs off.
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Port Tampa
Fra
Florida
Chickamauga
Battle Ground
Ringold
Georgia Central R. R
Suwanee
Marietta
Atlanta
Georgia
Tania. Bay
Cuba
Porto Rico
Chicago
Indiana
Port Tampa soldier signs as blue badge from Florida unit
C H Ourveer of Port Tampa City Florida identifies as a true boy in blue. He serves with Co D 157th Ind Regt, reflecting Civil War era loyalties from a Florida homefront perspective.
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C. H. Ourveer
Port Tampa City
Fla. Co. D
Ore supply plan via water route to furnaces
The article notes ore will be brought from Lake Superior mines by boats to the furnaces at the mouth of the present waterway. It emphasizes shipping ore by water to feed furnace operations.
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Lake Superior
Pittsburg Investor Buys East Chicago Land for Steel Plant
S. H. Waddell of Pittsburg acting for others has bought 300 acres at East Chicago along Lake Michigan and the Calumet waterway. A massive steel complex with blast furnaces steel rail and structural mills is planned. The works are expected to employ about 2 000 men initially and grow significantly.
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S. H. Waddell
Pittsburg
East Chicago
Lake Michigan
Calumet River
Enterprising Druggist Pitches Kings New Discovery
A. Snoberger offers Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with claims it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung affections. Free trial bottle or regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
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I. A. Snoberger
Dr. Kings
Above Drug Store
Look Good Health Link to Beauty in 19th Century Ad
Ad promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic for a bilious, dyspeptic, or pinched look caused by inactive liver stomach and kidneys. Claims to purify blood and improve complexion. Sold at I. U. Snobergers drug store. 50 cents per bottle.
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Soldat I. U. Snobergers Drug Store
Public notice of refund guarantee on patent medicines
I. U. Snoberger states refunds offered for Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and Downs Elixir if they fail to cure listed ailments. Each 25 or 59 cent bottle is guaranteed satisfactory or money returned. The notice promises to refund the purchase price if the remedies do not meet expectations.
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Baxter
I. U. Snoberger
Payment request for subscription and accounts due
The notice urges timely payment of money owed on subscription and other accounts. It thanks the reader in advance for settling the amounts due.
Remarkable Cough Cure by Cham Berlains Tonic
Mrs Mary A Beard of Claremore Oklahoma reports a severe years long cough improved after using Cham berlains Cough remedy given by a friend. She tried one bottle with great relief and a second bottle cured her, claiming health better than in twenty years. Sold by I U Snoberger.
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Chamberlains
Mary A. Beard
Claremore, Aak
I. U. Snoberger
Forethought and frugality urge prudent care for health
A historical note warns that poor management and procrastination lead to ruin, while planning ahead and keeping Chamberlain's remedy at home avoids costly doctor bills. The piece contrasts the prudent person who saves time and money with the shiftless neighbor who ends up poorer.
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Mart
Chamberlain
Vicher
Snoberger
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Ren Church
Sidney
Beaver Dam
Claypool
Riley
Grandmother Michaels
Spain
the Boys IN Blue
Indiana Tigers
Tampa City
Epiror
J. W. Rinery
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