Items of Interest From Mentone and Warsaw
Mentone reports an oil excitement on the rise while Warsaw anticipates the new United Brethren college decision is practically made. A 17 year old girl’s assault led to Fred Rubeck’s 20 year Chicago prison sentence. The Ralston family at Auburn marks 999 years combined age for thirteen children. Jonathan Dawson of Rochester holds five sheep skin deeds from presidents Van Buren Polk and Tyler dated 1837. Twenty six Nickle Plate workers dismissed for temperance order violations.
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Fred Rubeck
Collins
Warsaw
Chicago
Ralston
Auburn
Jonathan Dawson
Rochester
van Buren
Polk
Tyler
Rte
Dawson
Henry Township
Unclear Exchange Claim About Girls in Church
A quotation notes an exchange claiming young men can infer which girls have hoes in their stockings by observing who giggles in church, arguing such girls are not worth a darn. The line reflects dated, provocative social commentary.
Dress and shirt mishaps draw amused sympathy
A playful line contrasts a girl whose dress band loosens with a man whose shirt neckband rips, causing his collar and necktie to slip up高 to his ears.
Waitress Fleeing After Odd Meal Request in Warsaw
A Warsaw restaurant waitress presented a bill of fare to a customer whose order included unusual items such as two buggies two sleighs four round carts and two wheelbarrows. When the customer asked for two wheelbarrows she fled.
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Warsaw
New Soundless Piano Device Earns Noted Praise
The digi sorum is a silent piano allowing learners to practice without disturbing others. Its inventor is praised for advancing piano technique and benefiting many people.
Unclear Link Between Brain and Muscles In Patients
The text notes an apparent disconnect between brain and muscles with patients showing no appetite and an unyielding tendency to walk when moving, or to remain seated or standing when fixed. The observation implies a persistent motor drive regardless of instruction or desire.
Hewitt Sees World Improving Since 1800
Ex Mayor Abram S. Hewitt declared in a Saturday speech that the century’s end finds the world better off than its start. He cited more comforts, higher civilization, and more people sharing in progress, arguing the world is advancing, not declining, with time.
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Abram S. Hewitt
Echoes of a Dead Newspaper Warning Town Merchants
A quoted admonition urges busy reporters to feel intruded upon and for merchants to avoid advertising, warning that sparing printed stationery and editor visits will doom a newspaper, merchants, and the town.
Idle convicts polish prison bars with factory scraps
The Laporte Argus notes idle northern prison inmates improvise work by scraping whitewash, repainting nails, and cleaning to daily with a minimal solvent. They borrow tires from unused factories, then polish steel bars with worn impressions and rope to shine like silver, keeping dust away.
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Laporte Argus
Idlerness
Tue
Harley
Some Pisin Truths. A Layman.
A Lutheran church sermon by Rev. Pees on Christian love urged harmony between pastor and people. He promised plain truths without hostility, noting a large congregation settled in to listen as he read manuscript facts weighing on him.
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Pees
Pastors Duty and Public Notice on Dog Tax Law
A sermon urges pastors to live by example, visit members, and avoid public rebukes, while township assessors prepare to enforce a new dog tax law. The statute charges $1 per male dog, $2 for additional males, and $3 per female. records, receipts, and strict inquiry accompany assessments, with fines from $5 to $20 for nonpayment.
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Asstasorg
Ambiguous Advice From A Mysterious Note
Fragmentary line about trust and danger warns a young man to avoid those who pretend to be close. It contrasts a busy elder with a cautious motherly figure, urging self-reliance and wary judgment amid unclear context.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Croup and Colds
Geo E Wolf clerk of the circuit court Fernandina Florida praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as one of the best for croup and children's colds. One dose suffices, though used freely, and it is recommended for any cold in children. Sold by L U Shoverger.
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Chamberlain
Geo. E. Wolf, Cleark
Fernandina
Filia
L U
Convention of Students' Volunteer Movement in Cleveland
A fragmented notice from Cleveland Ohio references a February event in 1898 for the Convention of Students' Volunteer Movement. It notes a round trip fare authorized on the Nickie Plate Road with specific dates February 22 and 23 and return on February 28.
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Cleveland
Nickie Plate Road
Meeting of County Assessors in Indianapolis March 15 16
The state board of tax commissioners calls for a conference of county assessors in Indianapolis on March 15 and 16 to discuss duties equalization of values sequestered property and tax relations to pipelines building and loan taxables. Expenses for attendees may be covered by county boards of commissioners.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
House of Representatives
Board of Tax Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Boards of County Commissioners
Indiana Gas Fueling Industrial Rise Says Census Chief
Robert P. Porter, Indiana census superintendent, notes growing industrial growth aided by natural gas. He recalls a prominent Indiana man predicting the next census will show a strong rise in industry driven by gas availability.
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Indiana
Robert P. Porter
Hass
Flying Machine by Arcidas Farmer Draws Investor Interest
The Evansville inventor Arcidas Farmer has built a model flying machine with a patentable engine that powers it. Evansville Brewing Company president Henry Wimbergh leads an $80 000 capital venture to manufacture the engine and airship. Nickel Plate offers premier rail service with new coaches and Wagner sleeping cars connecting New York to Chicago, while Lake Erie resports fuel growing rail revenue.
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Warsaw Times
Arcidas Farmer
Evansville
Farmer
Henry Wimberg
Evansville Brewing Company
Lake Shor
Fitchburg
Great Hoosac Tunnel
New York
Boston
Chicago
Lake Erie
Nickel Plate Road
Nickle Plate Route Advances Amid industrial downturns
The Nickle Plate road reports strong progress despite three years of hard times. It highlights permanent improvements to the roadway and bridges, better safety devices, new coaches, and powerful new locomotives. The public benefits from these efforts and patronage reflects confidence in the management.
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Nickle Plate
Hhat
Free Trial Bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery
Consumers can obtain a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption by presenting this cutout at Snoberger’s drug store. The ad notes no purchase is required and promises the regular bottle sizes 50 cents and 1.00 with physician use and guarantees.
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Dr. King
Snoberger's Drug Store
Electric Bitters Promises Relief for Women and Health
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for female complaints and nervous troubles, claiming benefits for working and home keeping women. It appeals to the general health of delicate women and recommends keeping a bottle on hand, priced at 50 cents, sold by I. U. Snoberger.
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I. U. Snoberger
Buckien's Arnica Salve Claims Cures for Many Ailments
An old advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and various skin eruptions including fever sores and piles. It promises money back if not satisfied and offers a 25 cent price per box sold by I. U. Snoberger.
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I. U. Snoberger
Local advertisement on subscriptions and sales
Fragmentary local notice offering yearly subscriptions at one dollar and advertising sales or trades. Mentions Silver Lake and wallpaper savings, but text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names.
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Mentone
United Brethwp College
Hoosier
A and i
The
Buckien
Lake
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