War Not Ended Yet Warns Officials and Leaders
Officials signal continuing risk of conflict with Spain over the Philippines. President asserts volunteers remain, with Wheeler noting possible renewed hostilities. Regiments limited to preserve readiness while awaiting final peace terms and arrangements for Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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Wheeler
Shaw
Iowa
Spain
Alabama
Fourth Wisconsin Infantry
Young
Santiago
First Illinois Cavalry
First Illinois Infantry
Second Illinois
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Puerto Rico
War Department
Havana
San Juan
Pines
Pacific
Atlantic
Wilson
Lee
Washington
Weekly Crop Bulletin Reports Strong Yields and Weather Impacts
Warm weather and frequent local showers marked a week with very heavy rains during thunderstorms in many areas. Corn and wheat work were slowed, but corn harvest and husking begin. clover seed yields are small and poor. tobacco is good to excellent. potato and onion crops show solid yields. onions in Kosciusko county expected 50 000 to 60 000 bushels. livestock on excellent pasture. rye and wheat emerge well.
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Warrick County
Jefferson County
Ohio County
Kosciusko County
Twelve Years of Gas: First Indiana Well Discovered
The Chicago Record recounts the 1886 discovery of gas in Indiana. Fort Wayne miners at Eaton drilled to 800 feet, smelled a foul odor through the casing, and sealed the hole fearing danger. The well lay forgotten until the Ohio field drew attention later that spring.
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Chicago
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Eaton
Ohio
Great Korg well display reveals gas strike near Eaton
In spring 1886 Eaton farmers detected a peculiar gas odor from an old well. They reopened the hole, lowered a drill and soon a strong odor emerged as the drill reached Trenton rock. A glow appeared when a match was lit, and a muffled roar followed, signaling a gas strike and new life for Indiana.
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Eaton
Trenton Rock
Indiana
Vest and Watch Survive Calf’s Seven Year Diet
A Newton county man recalls leaving a vest with a gold watch in his yard seven years ago. A young calf ate the vest and swallowed the watch, later found during beef slaughter with the watch still wound. The timepiece had lost four minutes while lodged between the calf's lungs, recalling its long undisturbed presence.
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Newton
Peru
A Good Law Reveals Public Spending in Indiana
The Laporte Argus notes that township trustees must publish reports, exposing a $75 road scraper purchase versus $125 in an adjoining township. The $50 difference shows the law saves Indiana residents ten times its annual cost.
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Laporte Argus
Indiana
Valparaiso
Well Earned Respect Collier’s Weekly Quote
A Collected remark from Collier’s Weekly asserts that the Stars and Stripes will be saluted with respect and feel like a mighty hand from the United States extending abroad in Atlantic Mediterranean and Pacific harbors.
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Atlantic
Mediterranean
Pacific
Collier’s Weekly
A Narrow Escape From a Severe Illness
Mrs. Adam Hart of Groton recalls a grave illness that began as a bad cold and nearly ended in consumption. After four doctors gave up, she trusted in Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and over eight bottles restored her health. Free trial bottles offered at LA Snogerger's Drug Store with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed or your money back.
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Adam Hart
Groton
Dr. Kings
Snogerger’ S Drug Store
Death by carbolic acid shocks Syracuse farmer
George Ott a farmer near Syracuse committed suicide by taking carbolic acid last Monday morning. He was described as mentally deranged. The item adds miscellaneous observations on ads and public life and notes the Civil War era Acorn Brigade reunion planned for October 6–7, 1898 at Wabash.
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George Ott
Syracuse
State Board Warns on School Disease Risk
The state board of health predicts public schools will see more scarlet fever and diphtheria this season. School authorities are urged to enforce the board’s sanitary rules for school houses.
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State Board of Health
Tobacco ban by Kosciusko County teachers
The Kosciusko County Board of Education enacted a rule at the last meeting banning tobacco use in any form by teachers in the county schools. Violations will result in revocation of the offending teacher's teaching license.
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Kosciusko County
Neighbors share farm life and field crops notes
Squire McGill and his city nephew visited his brother's farm and learned butter making while a city boy asked about geese and gooseberries. The piece also recalls a Churubusco Truth remark about farmers praising good crops yet lamenting land strain after a season of big yields.
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Squire McGill
Squire
Augustus
Home merchants offer goods at low figures say local notes
A North Manchester Journal item argues the home merchant serves taxes, schools, and streets, urging shoppers to support local retailers who offer good goods at fair prices. It mentions A. T. Hornaday’s Arctic poppy from Franz Joseph’s Land sent by Prof. Evelyn Baldwin with a Tromso postmark, growing near the pole.
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A. T. Hornaday
Franz Joseph
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Tromso
Norway
North Manchester Journal
Burglars Blow Open Safe at Wabash Station
The Wabash railroad station at New Paris was entered in the early hours of Tuesday. The safe was blown open and about $80 secured. The office was wrecked with damaged windows and furniture totaling about $500. Police search for robbers as railroad men investigate clues.
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Wabash
New Paris
Syracuse
Hog cholera rules amid state legislation
The state law bans diseased swine from accessing running water to prevent spread and bars diseased hogs on public highways. Hog breeders must burn carcasses within ten hours of death, with fines ranging from 25 to 500 dollars for violations.
The Toy Credit Man Promised More Than He Could Give
A fragment notes a home merchant described as the man who offers toy credit, implying promises beyond his ability to fulfill. The excerpt hints at financial dealings and consumer trust in a small town setting.
Pulmonary Consumption Relief from White Wine of Tar
Mrs. Fly of Brookline Station Missouri was told to be in the last stage of pulmonary consumption. After starting White Wine of Tar she found relief at once and, now using the fourth bottle, her health is better than in many years. Recommending it is Rev. J. R. Fly and Susan E. K. Fly. Sold by I. U. Snoberger.
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Brookline Station
Rev
J. R. Fly
Susan EK
Fly
I. U. Snoberger
Ten Million Wheelmen Ride Count Sparks Patent Remedy Claim
A commentator asserts ten million American bicycle riders exist and each incurs injuries per season. Henry Johnsons Amica Oil Liniment is advertised as a fast cure for bruises sprains pimples sunburn and freckles. The product costs 25 cents per bottle with a 50 cent size, sold by I. U. Snoberger who guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
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America
Henry & Johnson
Amica & Oil
I. U. Snoberger
Half Price Good Fruit Trees From Assurity Nursery
Local notice announces 100 healthy fruit trees from Assurity Nursery New York to be sold at half price starting next week. Trees burried in a trench last spring have grown strong and ready for planting by October 1. Item includes apples cherries plums pears and peaches offered by J. W. Riney.
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Assurity Nursery
New York
J. W. Riney
For Sale A Twenty Acre Farm Near Claypool
For sale a well improved twenty acre farm three miles east and one north of Claypool. The property has fruit and crops with about one acre uncultivated. Features include an excellent tubular well a new house with a good cellar. Suitable for a young buyer or a retiree. Easy terms. Call or write to the Record for further information.
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Claypool
Notice of Credit Settlements at J C Babcock’s Market
All persons to whom I extended accommodation in the drug business in Silver Lake and who have not settled are urged to call at my office in J C Babcock's meat market to settle. Yours Truly J J Babcock.
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Silver Lake
J. C Babcock
J. J. Babcock
For Sale or Trade 160 Acres Near Red Willow County
For sale or trade 160 acres of improved Nebraska land within five miles of Red Willow county capital. Fully cultivated with good water, nearby schools and churches, crop failures rare. Will trade for an 80¢ acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquiries to Arecorp, Silver Lake, Indiana.
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Red Willow County
Indiana
Arecorp
Silver Lake
Ind
Sure La Grippe Cure Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad claims Electric Bitters cures grippish symptoms by acting on the liver stomach and kidneys. It promises full body restoration and guarantees a refund if not cured with the product sold by L A Snoberger at 50 cents per bottle.
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L.A. Snoberger
Harvest Settlement Notice and Millinery Goods Ad
Subscribers urged to settle harvest accounts from one to four dollars, urging prompt payment. Fall and Winter millinery stock advertised with tips and plumes priced from 5 cents to $2.50, frames and hats for sale. Owner Maupe Arnold promotes hats including sailors and walking styles.
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Sui Maupe Arnold
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