Teas That Are Worth Fortunes At The 1904 World’s Fair
The 1904 World’s Fair showcases China’s tea wealth with 1200 kinds on display in glass jars at the Liberal Acts Palace. Prices range from a few cents to rare teas valued at about 20 dollars per ounce, with cultivation restricted to imperial circles and high officials. Tea origins and “chop” marks reveal owner marks and varied pricing amid expert tasting and blending practices.
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China
United States
Young Hyson
Old Hyson
Plymouth Rock
Gress Wall
Imperi
Empire
Local News and Personal Mention from Silver Lake Area
Quick bulletin of local items in Silver Lake and vicinity including visits by E Braude and Leonard Dickey, Swihart store upgrades, home-made pies at Maurers, and notices of baptisms at Silver Lake M E Church. Postmaster Ferree announces 8 pm closing time.
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Silver Lake
Laka Township
Teachers’ Institute
Claypool
E. M. Peterson
Near
Roarn
A. F. Kline
Corner Drug Store
Local notes and social visits from the Reese area
Community updates report church guests surprising Rev. and Mrs. Kain at the parsonage, plus numerous visits, travels, and shop notices. Attendance at the North Manchester fair is noted, and a health amputation case for Samuel Hinkle is described along with local business ads and upcoming events.
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Lutheran Church
Kain
Rev. Kain
Lillie M. Watson
Loraine Dalbey
Chicago
South Pleasant Church
Hinkle
Markle
Farmers Excursion to Purdue University Visit
Farmers plan an excursion to Purdue University and the Agricultural Experiment Station on Tuesday October 11 1804 with a round trip fare of one dollar and twenty five cents Tickets go on sale October 10 11 and 12 The notice includes a mix of local tips and odd anecdotes about health games and a telephone invention.
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Manchester
George Ayers
Purdue University
Agricultural Experient Station
Iron Hand of the World formed to protect women
In response to the brutal murder of Miss Sarah Schester of Elkhart and other similar crimes, men in Bedford have organized a group calling itself The Iron Hand of the World. Its stated aim is to protect women across this and neighboring states.
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Sarah Schester
Elkhart
Ai Bedford
Bedford
Apple Butter Stew and Canning Reflections Mentioned
A nostalgic domestic vignette describes a thrifty housewife stirring fruit preserves and planning buckwheat cakes and sorghum treats. Children smile as sticky messes spread, while animals gather and families anticipate winter staples like pumpkin pies.
Reflection on mortality and legacy in classical and modern figures
A somber meditation contrasts human vanity with death, noting that rulers like Great Caesar Cicero and Alexander the Great share the same end. It observes that sages, heroes, poets, and the wealthy all fall into the open grave and crumble to earth.
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Jack
Cscsar
Clay
Cicero
Alexander
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Fueban
Unitedstates
Hworth Enthane Palace OF Mines and Metalluiggy
Worli's Fair
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E. Braude
Diario
Burdock
Leonard Dickey
Swihart’s
O. Funk
Warsaw
Ephraim Wella
A. Reeser
T. J. Colbert
Maurers
Mrs. Maynard
Gaston, Ind
A. E. Sarah
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Silver Lake M. E. Church
Reecer
C.E. Herald
North Manchester
Prior Creek
Oklahoma
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Hollister
Zimmerman
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Gilead
Oldfather
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W. A. Swihart
Henry A. Ferree
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Read
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Echbach
G. W. Worley
P. E. Terry
Rochester
Sheller’s Bread
Maurer’s
A. W. Butler
D. of R
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Joseph Mort
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Rollere
Hendersons
Pleasant Valley
Ephraim Wells
Esther Wilson
Miss Ottie
Laketon
Lautzenheisers
A. S. Sprigg
Illinoia
Tullis Shipley
Mishawaka
Disko
Earl Shipley
Leroy
Akron News
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Lula Stanhope
St. Louisa
Rockey Mountain
F. Zimmerman
Swibart
Buchtel
Akron
Ohio
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Woods
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Myrtle Baker
Mies Myrtle Keller
Bert Hosman
Frances Reger
Indianapolis
Monroe Paulus
Albert Thacker
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Akron Opera House
F. McKrill
Kosciusko
Marshall Counties
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Wm O. McConnell
Elmer J. Kinsey
J. K K. Deaton
Mentone
Board of Commissioners
Marshall County
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Mscalls Magazine
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McCall CO
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Washington, D.C
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Cash's
E. Strout
Aasignee
C. B. Flavien, M. D
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Optical Goods
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Central Drug Store
Ind
J.C. Hay
Indiana
ST. Louis
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Silver Lake, Ind
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Epworth League
A. E. Sarag
Pistor
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A.J. Scott
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