Indiana National Guard to Become Regular Army Basis
Adjutant-General Gore outlines reform plans for the Indiana National Guard to be submitted next session. The bill envisions strict enlistment, regular army standards, and a paid militia, with equipment controlled individually and funded by state and federal support. A proposed railway route project could boost Warsaw and nearby towns though likely remains theoretical.
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Gore
Indianapolis Journal
Indiana National Guard
Indiana
County Commissioners Grant Right of Way for Electric Line
County officials at last week’s session granted the right of way through the county for an electric railroad to be built, detailing route approval and permissions for construction.
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Warsaw
Rochester
Mentone
Palestine
Dainty Jewel Smith Dies at Age Two
Jewel Smith daughter of Jon athan and Clay Smith born June 12 1897 died at age 2 years 4 months funeral led by W H Rittenhouse from Farrview church October 16 with large attendance. Parents receive wide sympathy from friends in bereavement.
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Jewel Smith
Jonathan and
Clay Smith
W. H. Rittenhouse
Burket
Farrview
Lanas
Jewel
Plain Truths from Chauncey M Depaw on Industrial Shift
A recent speech by Chauncey M Depaw argues that industrial paralysis yielded to renewed activity as labor finds work and capital flows into productive channels. He claims the nation has emerged from isolation into a globally influential power after sequence of decisive victories.
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Chauncey M. Depaw
Ede
California in 3 Days Via Chicago and the UP Line
The Over land Limited departs Chicago daily at 6 30 p m and reaches San Francisco 8 43 the third evening and Los Angeles 1 20 next afternoon. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 p m and arrives San Francisco 9 45 the fourth morning. For rates contact ticket agents or write Guerin in Detroit or Kniskern in Chicago.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
W. H. Guerin
Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Mich
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Ill
One Minute Cough Cure Gains Quick Popular Regard
A historic notice claims One Minute Cough Cure works rapidly for colds croup tickling in the throat and obstinate coughs. It asserts safe use in large quantities for children and notes sale by E B Flavien.
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E.B
Flavien
Ambiguous Dealer Note Leads to Fragmentary Inquiry
A partial reader note questions a dealer's stance on unlawful or dangerous items with unclear phrasing about justice and smoking. The fragment lacks verifiable details, dates, or named parties, hindering a concrete report.
For Sale Twenty Acre Farm Near Claypool
For sale a well improved twenty acre farm three miles east and one north of Claypool. It has fruit trees and good cultivation with about one acre unused. Features include an excellent tubular well a new house and a good cellar. Suitable for a young man starting or an retired person. Easy terms. Call or write to the Rucorp for father information.
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Claypool
Rucorp
Ten Million Wheelmen Advertises Amica Oil Liniment
A newspaper blurb claims ten million American bicycle riders risk injuries each season and promotes Henry & Johnsons Amica Oil Liniment as a fast bruise sprain cure. It touts pimples sunburn tan freckles removal, and offers a 25 cent bottle with a 50 cent size, guaranteed satisfaction or refund, sold by J. A. Snoberger.
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America
Ienry & Johnson
Amica & Oil
J. A. Snoberger
Cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption
Beating the Klondike claim from Marysville Texas, A C Thomas says he was cured of consumption after years of suffering and hemorrhages by Dr. King's New Discovery. He touts gold as valueless next to the cure and notes the product costs up to two dollars a bottle with a money back guarantee. Trial bottle offered at I A Snoberger drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
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A. C. Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Dr. King
Three Doctors in Consultation from Benjamin Franklin
Three physicians Dr Inclination Dr Experience and Dr Reason hold a consult to give the best medical advice. They praise Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant safe fast acting and scientifically prepared for relief and restoration of health. Sold by I U Snoberger.
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Benjamin Franklin
Inclination
Experience
Reason
Chamberlain
I. U. Snoberger
For Sale or Trade 160 Acre Nebraska Farm Near Red Willow
For sale or trade 160 acres of finely improved Nebraska land within five miles of the Red Willow county capital. Fully cultivated with scarce crop failures, good water, near schools and churches. Trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquiries to Recorp Silver Lake Indiana.
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Red Willow County
Indiana
Lake
Ind
Sunday miscellany and civic notes from scattered pages
A collage of commentary and curious items discusses a Sunday school tale about Adam’s rib, praise for Warsaw Business College, Indiana ballot paper production, and a Paris born salutation. It covers box rent renewal rules, social greetings, and a reflective vignette on business life and contentment.
Michigan City Girl Reproves Man and Succumbs
A Michigan City girl, described as a board worker, resisted a young man's attempt to put his arm around her waist but ultimately yielded. He alleged the claim was supported by a biblical justification about cultivating “the waste places on the earth” as he pressed his version of the act.
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Michigan City
Foxey
Country newspaper subscribers urged to pay yearly
The article urges readers to settle yearly subscriptions promptly. It notes best friends are those who pay at the start of each year, or when time is midway, and if funds are tight, pay before the year ends.
Farmers’ Rights Guarded Against Unauthorized Hunting
Hunters must respect farmers rights and avoid hunting on private land without permission. Notices posted on premises require stay off, as trespass violations carry fines and possible imprisonment.
Tight lacing blamed for leg injuries among volunteers
A South report notes two volunteer soldiers died from tight leggings lacing causing gangrene after ulcerations formed from excessive compression of army paraphernalia on the limbs.
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Ligonier
Indiana canvass shows net voter gain since 1896
All Indiana counties except two report a total 42 514 more voters than in 1896 with 139 more precincts. 1896 had 3 129 precincts, this year 3 258. Voter gain from 1894 to 1896 was 26 602, larger than the later period.
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Indiana
Signs in front of stores and newspaper ads compared
A reflective note on street signs versus newspaper ads. The piece asks readers to consider how few store signs are read and contrasts this with how often people read ads in a newspaper, implying ads demand significant spend.
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Warsaw Daily Times
New Swindle Warns Farmers Over Sham Apple Tree
Farmers and fruitgrowers are warned of a novel scam in neighboring counties. A purported miracle apple tree is sold for high price claiming Asiatic fruit that never rots and can be revived by warm water, with forest tree shade and uniform fruit size without cultivation.
Robbers Fire on Albion Man in DeKalb County
A son of Rev. Erick of Albion was assaulted by two highwaymen in a swamp road in DeKalb county. After the command halt he refused hands up and was shot at. he fired back, escaped on horseback, while a bullet pierced the buggy sleeve and back. The Milford Mail reports.
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Erick
Albion
DeKalb County
Milford
Remarkable quick paper from felled trees to edition
At Mezel & Co Elsenrath a notary and two firm members supervised felling three trees and converting them into pulp. The paper produced at a printing office two and a half miles away was printed into a complete newspaper in two hours twenty five minutes from tree cutting, with potential twenty minutes saved by avoiding interruptions.
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Mezel & Co
Elsenrath
Indiana captain lets his ship do the talking
In the Spanish American War era report, Captain Taylor of the Indiana minimizes public boasting and lets his ship speak through his actions. A sailor once assigned to escort a visitor recounts visiting the conning tower amid solid steel and duty.
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Spain
Taylor
Indiana
Free Pill Advertising Offer from Bucklitt Co Chicago
Free address request offers a sample of Dr King s New Life Pills. Claims include relief from constipation headache malaria liver trouble and overall system rejuvenation. Pills priced at 25 cents per box and sold by H L Sturgeon druggist.
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H. BE. Bucklitt & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
IL. U
Stio Berger Druggist
White Wine of Tar Relief Promises Health Benefit
An advertisement from Brookline Station Missouri reports that a wife afflicted with pulmonary consumption has found quick relief using White Wine of Tar, now in its fourth bottle. Endorsed by Rev. J. R. Fly and Susan E. Bly, with sale by 1. U. Snoberger.
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Brookline Station
J. R. Fly
Susan E. Bly
1. U. Snobergér
Old fashions in dress may be revived but not old
Readers are urged to settle accounts after harvest and reminded of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by I A Snoberger and E B Flavier with cautions against substitutes for piles sores or burns.
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I. A. Snoberger
E. B. Flavien
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Leesburg Standard
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Adam
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South Bend
Paris
Free
DeWitt’s
Hazel
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