The Enchanted Mountain Mazapah and the Wicked Magician
In Mazapah a beautiful princess with long golden hair and Basil plan to rid the land of the troublesome magician Kohikara. They confront Kohikara at a tower and defeat him by forcing him into water, since magicians lose power when touched by water. The prince and princess celebrate as the crowd rejoices.
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Mazapah
Wiluili
Kohikara
Lin
Basil
Kohikare
Ko Cdkhame
Basil and the Princess Thread the Mountain Rope
Basil aided by a talking black mouse climbs the misty mountain to rescue Princess Millie from the evil magician Kobikara. The mouse loosens the earth to help the ascent and a golden hair rope aids the final stretch as Kobikara pursues them. The tale ends with Mazapah spared and Millie safe, with the mouse feasting on cake and cheese.
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Kara
Millie
Mazapah
Philadelphia
Fortune Wheel Game of Gifts in Circular Round
Players form a circle two feet apart and push a wheel around chanting a mystic list of gifts. If the wheel drops at a player’s feet or is mis struck the gift is withheld and that person exits the circle until one winner remains favored by fortune.
Monkeys Trapped by Coconut Nut Trick in the Philippines
In the Philippines natives lure monkeys with coconuts cut in a small opening just large enough for a hand. The monkey slips in for meat and cannot withdraw its clenched fist. Frustrated, the trapped animal scolds before the trapper arrives to seize it.
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Philippine Islands
Monkey
Riddle Humor: Crow Bravery and July Oyster Comparison
A playful quip notes the crow as bravest for never showing a white feather and likens the Fourth of July to an oyster that needs crackers to be enjoyed.
Bargains Draw Economical Buyers To Big Spring Sale
Large crowds attend the event as bargains multiply across departments. A sample line from a top American house offers coats suits and skirts at 334 percent off wholesale prices, enabling substantial savings for all classes of trade. Many customers are seizing the opportunity.
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America
Local Dry Goods Sale Ad Highlights Bargains and Limits
A vintage trade advertisement lists numerous fabric and furnishing specials with limited quantities. Items include muslin, indigo prints, oil cloth, aprons, table linen, belts, curtains, and rugs, often marked with per yard or per piece prices and stated limits on quantities.
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Porrinco
Feedie Cana
Southern
House Furnishings Department Showcases Latest Home Décor
The House Furnishing Department highlights carpets, rugs, mats, linoleums, floor cloths, lace curtains, portieres, draperies and window shades. It markets styles at prices that surprise buyers with quality and value.
Old Milam apple tree from 1831 still bears fruit near Shiloh
Frank Osborn reports an apple tree planted on his birth date March 18 1831 remains on his father Daniel Osborn's Cass township farm near Shiloh church. It is the lone survivor of several trees planted about 75 years ago and still yields fruit.
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Frank Osborne
Union
Milam
Daniel Osborn
Shiloh Church
Cass Township
Resolutions of Local No. 324 I B of T Sullivan Ind 1905
The lodge memorializes departed Brother Sam Akers with thanks for his wise council and uplifting influence. They resolve to drape the hall and charter for thirty days, send the notice to the bereaved family, publish in county papers, and record the resolution in minutes.
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I. B
T. Sullivan
Ind
Sam Akers
Fiks Plans Move to New Building Hall Space
At a Sullivan lodge of Elks meeting on Monday night the group accepted Citizens' Trust Company offer to rent the large hall and two ante rooms on the second floor of the Trust Company's new building. Move slated for on or about July 1.
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Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Citizens’ Trust Company
Trust Company
Boiler Explosion at Sullivan Axle Factory
A boiler exploded Monday afternoon at the Sullivan axle factory near the E T H depot. The blast tore out the north end of the frame building but all workers escaped unharmed. The cause remains unknown.
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Sullivan Axle
Seifert Cummins Trust Buys Farnsworth Mine Acquisition broadens Indiana holdings
The Indiana Southern Coal company, formed as Seifert Cummins Trust, has purchased the Washington Fuel Company's Farnsworth mine and will take possession immediately. The trust now owns eight mines in Indiana.
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Seifert-Cummins Trust
Farnsworth Mine
Indiana Southern Coal Company
New Trust
Union
Washington Fuel Company
Farnsworth
Indiana
Local Social Notes From Big Springs and Surrounding Areas
Big Springs residents report visits from J. B. Durham and Mrs. Manning to Terre Haute. Township Superintendent Cushman attended Sunday school. Tom Carruthers and wife visited Kearn Medskers. Rev. Hershey dined with E. C. Ene. Anna Walker of Palestine stayed with Mary Manning. Ross Turman visited Sullivan. Frank Pitser went to Terre Haute. C. E. Medsker and another resident were in Sullivan. A large acreage of oats has been sown this spring.
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J. B. Durham
Mrs. Manning
Terre Haute
D. T. Cushman
Tom Carruthers
Kearn Medskers
Rev. Hershey
E. C. Ene
Anna Walker
Palestine
Mary Manning
Ross Turman
Sullivan
Frank Pitser
Big Springs Sunday school election results announced
Warren Watson is named superintendent for the year at Big Springs Sunday school with Sylvia Medsker as secretary and Grace Moore as organizer. Jesse Medsker becomes treasurer and Martha Durham as chorister, with Watson continuing in the superintendent role for most of the past sixteen years.
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Big Springs
Warren Watson
Sylvia Medsker
Grace Moore
Martha Durham
Jesse Medsker
Mr. Watson
Suits Involving Houcks and Guardian for Heirs
Several civil actions listed include New Suits with parties Sarah Houck Malessa J. Black burn et al guardian Adolphus A. Houck for J. Houck and George S. Houck minors heirs of Peter Houck deceased Agreed partition. George W Leach vs People of Hamilton township liquor license application. appeal from county commissioners. Samuel Beasley administrator estate William S. Crawford deceased vs Bessie Mahan et al petition to sell real estate.
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Sarah Houck
Malessa
J. Blackburn
Adolphus A. Houck
J. Houck
George S. Houck
Peter Houck
George W. Leach
Hamilton Township
Samuel Beasley
William S. Crawford
Bessie Mahan
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
The notice lists eight couples receiving marriage licenses including Archie R. Deiss with Stella V. Shake and Harrison Cutty with Maude Van Ness. Others shown are Charles Neal and Glenn Vanderpool, Albert Lisman and Bertha Baren, Frank Taggart and Mamie Selfe, John W. Sharp and Julia Land, James W. McGowan and Dale G. Cooper.
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Archie R. Deiss
Stella V. Shake
Harrison Cutty
Maude Vanness
Charles Neal
Glenn Vanderpool
Albert Lisman
Bertha Baren
Frank Taggart
Mamie Selfe
John W. Sharp
Julia Land
James W. McGowan
Dale G. Cooper
Dentist Barco Promotes First Class Work and Prices
An ad notes a dentist south of the post office named Barco offering first class work and competitive prices.
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Barco
Wool Wanted For Cash Price Purchase Bid
Wool buyers Springer Carrithers Crowder seek to purchase 100000 pounds of wool at the highest cash price offered in the market. Ob.
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Springer, Carrithers & Crowder
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Fiks
C. E. Medsker
Sullivan Mon
Warren
Watson
Wife
Insurance, Loans and Real Estate
Usrey’s Store
Dr. Lindley
C. H. Shields
Graysville
R. Lindley
South Side Square
Douthitt’s
Mankedick & Beck
County of
State of
Abraham L. Gaston
Milton A. Haddon
Douthitt & Haddon
Mr. Kalley
Sullivan, Ind
A. A. Holmes
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