Almost 4 Centenarian The Oldest Man in Indiana
A long autobiographical reminiscence by W. A. Sebring, born March 7, 1800 in New Jersey, detailing early life, frontier Indiana settlement, Civil War views, and intent to reach age 99 in 1899. Notes his political shifts from Whig to Republican and service attempts in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
New Jersey
John Adam
Ohio
Indiana
Hoosier
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
Republican Party
John C. Fremont
W. A. Sebring
Grain Weevil Insect Described as Wheat Storage Threat
Enquiries to the Experiment Station describe a small insect harming stored wheat. The letters note one common grain weevil type, a dark red dish-nosed beetle, infesting bins. The description suggests a grain weevil rather than a new pest.
California in 3 Days Via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line
The Overland Limited departs Chicago daily at 6 30 pm reaches San Francisco 8 43 the third evening and Los Angeles 1 20 next afternoon. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 pm and arrives San Francisco 9 45 the fourth morning. For rates contact ticket agents or write W H Guerin Detroit or W K Kniskern Chicago.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
W. H. Guerin
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Mich
W. K. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Consolidation Push for Country Schools Highlighted
D M Geeting superintendent of public instruction reports 800 trustees show 1788 district schools with under fifteen attendance 286 with under ten and 26 under five averaging 119 pupils costing the state 6962 dollars last year or 58 51 per pupil He urges consolidation to greatly benefit the public and save funds as he compiles statistics for the legislature.
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D. M. Geeting
The Hawaiian Islands booklet by Chicago & North Western
The Chicago and North-Western Railway issues a booklet titled The Hawaiian Islands describing the Asians present there. The pamphlet provides a brief overview of the people and their place in Hawaiian society.
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The
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Unparalleled Western Line Facilities Advertised
The booklet highlights the North Western line as a pioneer route west and north west of Chicago to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and other western points. It offers to mail the booklet for four cents in stamps to addresses in Detroit or Chicago.
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Islands
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
W H Guerin
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
W B Kniskern
Fifth Ave
Ill
Devious Definitions Play
Definitions from a humorous piece about daily life and relationships. Each line flips a word into a comic or biting social stereotype. The humor targets lovers rivals and husbands with playful distortions.
For Sale Twenty Acre Farm East of Claypool
For sale a well improved twenty acre farm three miles east and one north of Claypool. Fruit bearing and well cultivated with one acre not in cultivation. Includes an excellent tubular well and a new house with wood cellar. Suitable for a young starter or retiree. Easy terms. Call or write to the Record for further information.
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Claypool
Amica and Oil Liniment Promoted for Bruises and Sprains
Competent authority cites ten million American bicycle riders and their injuries per season. Henry Johnsons Amica Oil Liniment claims rapid bruise, cut and sprain relief and skin improvements. Sold by I. U. Snoberger at 25 cents per bottle with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Henry & Johnson
Amica & Oil Liniment
I. U. Snoberger
Free Pill Offer From Bucklin Co Chicago
Advertising copy promotes Dr King s New Life Pills with a free sample box and a trial claim. Claims include relief from constipation headaches malaria and liver trouble with vegetable ingredients and no deleterious substances. Price 25 cents per box sold by U S No berger druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Bucklin & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
One Minute Cough Cure Praised for Quick Relief
A popular remedy claims fast cures for colds and croup and may be taken by children in large quantities without danger. It has earned a strong reputation as a versatile treatment for tickling in the throat and obstinate coughs, sold by EB Flavien.
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EB. B. Flavien
Lone Star State bachelor surplus noted in Goshen item
A humorous Goshen newspaper blurb claims Texas has 108000 more bachelors than old maids and ribbing about attire and comfort. It notes progress on the inter urban electric railroad work between Goshen and Elkhart with fifty men and eighteen teams grading the road bed.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Goshen
Elkhart
Lafontain Herald Change of Ownership
The Lafontain Herald passes to John Hammes after J. N. Long retires. Hammes is described as a practical printer who expects to make the venture a success.
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Lafontain Herald
J. N. Long
John Hammes
Minister questions boy on school days
A minister asks a six year old about school and the boy replies that his favorite part is coming home, a brief exchange reflecting simple rural life.
Needle Placed in Arm Linked to Earlier Incident
A four year old Valparaiso girl allegedly swallowed a needle by accident. Last week the same needle was removed from the right arm of a young man dating her since the incident.
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Valparaiso
Teague of Wabash Fails In Dry Goods Business
O. M. Teague, a Wabash dry goods merchant, has failed. Liabilities range from 3500 to 5000 dollars. He cites an overbuilt dry goods market in Wabash and a price-cutting liquidation by rival merchants as the cause of the collapse.
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O. M. Teague
Wabash
Baptism by water ends with a Methodist joke
A Baptist minister’s son tries to baptize four kittens by dunking them in a pail of water. After the fourth cat resists, a woman tosses the cat and tells him to be a Methodist if that’s what he wants.
Stamp Tax Implemented on Nomination Certificates
A decision by Hon. A. E B. Nowlin as revenue collector mandates stamp affixing on all nomination certificates before filing with the county clerk. Each certificate requires three ten cent stamps: one for the chairman and secretary certificate and one for each notarized public certificate.
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A. E B. Nowlin
Nioble
Fragmented OCR Teaser Unclear Passage
An unreadable OCR snippet shows a partial phrase about a game or event after a period with no clear subject action or outcome. The readable text provides no names dates places or concrete details to confirm context.
Advertising and town life in an editor's spoof tale
A playful parable links advertising, a resting editor, and a homespun view of town killers split into eight types. It riffs on belief in newspapers and the push for progress amid a Kansas blizzard and local commerce.
Leesburg Horsethief Detectives Spark Local Vigilance
The Leesburg Horsethief Detective Association bought two well trained bloodhounds for member protection but available to private parties. Citizens around Silver Lake urged formation of a local protection group to guard chicken coops and corn cribs from nightly petty thieves.
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Leesburg Horsethief Detective Association
Silver Lake
Editor’s Righteous Dream Turns to Final Challenge
An editor in his cold office envisions death and ascent to paradise. He recalls the gulf between his soul and swindlers left behind. He imagines taunting them to drink water with the clue on his newspaper.
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Paradise
Jasper
Discovery Cures Consumption Says Marysville Man
Beating the Kondike claim aside from gold, Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his consumption after years of agony with hemorrhages. He praises it above wealth and notes asthma and throat illnesses also cured. Trial bottle free at I U Snoberger drug store, regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed or refund offered.
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A. C. Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Klondike
Dr. King
Best Advice For Cold Remedies From Experts
The piece presents three experts Dr Experience and Dr Reason each offering guidance on cold remedies. It notes De clination consult provides the best advice from the trio. It mentions Chiberain’s Cough Remedy as pleasant and safe, praised for speedy relief and natural recovery. For sale by I U Snoberger.
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Reason
I. U. Snoberger
For Sale or Trade 160 Acres Near Red Willow County
For sale or trade. 160 acres of finely improved Nebruskee lands within five miles of the capital of Red Willow county. All under cultivation with scarce crop failures. Society good, schools and churches near the farm. Water plentiful. Will trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquire at or write to the Recamp, Silver Lake, Ind.
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Nebruskee
Red Willow County
Indiana
Silver Lake
Ind
White Wine of Tar Relief for Weak Lungs
In a report from Brookline Station Missouri Reverend J R Fly and Susan Betty state that their wife, long troubled with pulmonary consumption, showed immediate relief after starting White Wine of Tar and, now using the fourth bottle, enjoys improved health. They endorse the remedy and note availability through L U Snoberger.
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Brookline Stalion
Rev. J. R. Fly
Susan ‘Belly
L. U. Snoberger
Old fashion remedies and sales pitches in 1800s ad page
An array of old fashioned medicine promotions and salve advertisements appear, urging DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve for piles burns and bites. It notes large sales, counterfeit warnings, and outlets via E. B. Flavine and HE. B. Flavien. Also mentions harvest accounts and a flour elevator offering weight-based trade details.
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HE. B. Flavien
DeWitt
E. B. Flatview
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California
Unite Country Schools
Hawaiian Islands
Free
Gosden News
Johnnie
Kansas
Kondike
I. A. Snoberger
Rand
Seripe
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