Berlin surgeon links brain nerves in rare cross-sensory case
A Berlin surgeon operated to remove a large brain tumor in a patient who then perceived colors as sounds. Blue and violet rays trigger high tones while red yields deep notes, with dawn and light intensities producing evolving color-sound perceptions. The patient can arrange flowers by sound and even identify rooms by sound patterns.
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Berlin
Baltimore Dispatch
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Derr Braun
Poe
Herr Braun
Menzel
Torpedo Boat Den Aims To Break Speed World Record
Bridgeport engineers unveil a 35 foot motor launch Den built by the American and British Manufacturing Co to test a two crank motor with a second combustion chamber. Designer Charles Frederick Herreshoff eyes 30 to 35 mph and possible contracts for two nations.
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American and British Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Charles Frederick [Lerreshoff
United States
Den
Herreshoff
International Power Company
Triggs Company
Gasos
Herreshoft
Plant Sanitarium for Exotic Plants Opens in Paris
A Paris novelty, a plant sanitarium, aims to treat exotic species by placing them in moist houses and limiting light to a few hours daily, helping plants cope with electric light and travel exposure.
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Paris
French scientist links tobacco to hearing loss warns moderation
M. Delfe a French physiologist reports tobacco harms the auditory nerve and cautions moderation or avoidance where deafness has begun or there is a family history of ear troubles. The finding emphasizes health risks and urges prudent use.
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M. Delfe
Local Happenings and Visits in Farmersburg Area
William Patten Fairbanks bought hogs in town. John Parker and Otis Parker from Merom visited. Mrs. Josie Dilley hosted Mrs. Ida Pogue. Hazel Clause ill. E C Pogue and Willie Harrison at high school. President Ball of new oil firm in town. Local Farmersburg callers included O C Brewer George Smock Jonathan Dilley and Perry Joslyn. Virgil Starkey ill with typhoid but improving. Rev Couchman preached at M E church. Harve Johnson visited Sullivan. Elmer Harrison at home. Dr Gilbert Thomson treated Uncle Albert Thomson. Rev Hogan conducting M E church meetings. John Thomson escaped serious injury when wagon wheel ran over his chest and shoulder. resumed work Monday.
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William Patten
Farmersburg
John and
Otis Parker
Merom
Our Town
Josie Dilley
Ida Pogue
Hazel Clause
Harve Johnson
Sullivan
Elmer Harrison
Gilbert Thomson
Albert Thomson
Hogan
M. E. Church
John Thomson
Better Late Than Never Digestive Advice Ad
Cautionary note urges careful eating to avoid dyspepsia and bowel trouble. If symptoms occur, recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pure digestive tonic aiding stomach liver and bowels. Claims permanent cure without bad after effects and offers money back if it fails. Sold by Joe K Smock at 50c and 1.00.
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Joe K. Smock
Letters for Santa Claus from Drue Thornton MeErROM
A nine year old boy from MeErROM Minnesota writes to Santa Claus asking for a doll that opens and shuts its eyes a ring with a set a cup and saucer and a story book He mentions a four year old sister and a twenty month old brother and asks Santa to bring something for them too.
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Santa Claus
Drue Thornton
Children’s Christmas Letters to Santa From Indiana
A collection of pre Christmas letters dated 1905 1908 from Sullivan Merom and surrounding areas. Children request items such as a ring fountain pen storybook safe candy nuts furs a doll a drum a popgun and small gifts with notes of good behavior and family mentions.
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Sullivan, Ind
Santa Claus
Aileen
Hallie Ladd
Electric Bitters Claimed To Cure Chronic Ailments
Harper man Geo W Hoffman recounts a seven year struggle with stomach and liver trouble and credits Electric Bitters with curing his disease. He urges others to try the medicine and notes a 50 cent price at Joe K Smock druggist under guarantee.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper
Joe K. Smock
Rural route subscribers urged to report missing Wednesday papers
Rural route subscribers are asked to notify the newspaper if they do not receive their paper on Wednesday to ensure delivery issues are addressed promptly.
New Lebanon Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs Knox visited relatives then returned home last week. Lola Wardner died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday with Rev Ryan and Rev McNaughton officiating. Community members attended a county seat gathering and teachers visited Sullivan for student yum yum. John McNaughton and Claude Lisman return from DePauw University for Christmas. Royal Neighbors organizer to host a local camp. Rev Bruner preached at New Lebanon and East Chapel while Rose Chapel meetings grow with seven uniting. Gun and tin pan parade to Joe’s ended with treats and cigars amid a festive night.
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Knox
McNaughton
Mary Farley
Sullivan
Lola Wardner
Ryan
John McNaughton
Claude Lisman
DePauw University
Royal Neighbors
Bruner
New Lebanon
East Chapel
Rose
Roy Wilson
Frank McNaughton
Rose Chapel
Joe’s
The Children's Delight Laxative Syrup Pepsin
An ad touts Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for children with impure blood stomach or bowel troubles. It claims superiority over other medicines and promises money back if it fails, sold by Joe K Smock at five and one dollar.
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Joe K. Smock
Kidney disease detection and Dr Crowley’s treatment claim
The passage notes kidney diseases are dangerous and often first detected by eye exams for vision correction. It asserts Dr. Crowley has vast experience and success in curing kidney diseases and urges seeking his consultation.
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Crowley
New Suits in Local Court Filings
Nora Godfrey sues Wesley Godfrey for divorce. Malinda Monroe sues John Monroe for divorce. John G Parker sues John D Chickadance on note. John R Bostick sues James Kelly Sr for ejectment and damages. Oris Foster by next friend sues Vincennes Paper Company for damages. First National Bank Redlands sues Charles H Goldsmith for complaint.
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Nora Godfrey
Wesley A. Godfrey
Malinda Monroe
John Monroe
John G. Parker
John D. Chickadance
John R. Bostick
James Kelly, Sr
Oris Foster
John D. Foster
Vincennes Paper Company
First National Bank
Redlands
Charles H. Goldsmith
Graysville Notebook Reports Local Happenings and Travel
Activities around Graysville include stock exchanges and hog markets, coal haulers passing daily, and holiday preparations with Phillips Gray novelties. Revival meetings at Kingsley and a busy farmers institute with poultry lectures reflect community life, while rail sales dates and a Sullivan Elks dance are announced.
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The
Stock Exchange
Hutsonville
Reverend Hill delivers final sermon to large local crowd
Local church records note Rev. Hill preached his last sermon as a large crowd attended. Anna Collins of Linton visited her sister Mrs. Raines and will stay through the holidays. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Crabl on Saturday. Martin Pigg and pupils plan a Christmas tree and entertainment at the schoolhouse Saturday evening.
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Hill
Anna Collins
Linton
Wilford Raines
Neil Crabl
Martin Pigg
Virgil Paige
Wm. Smith
Princeton
Allen Raines
Clover Leaf
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Fairbanks
E. C. Pogue
Willie Harrison
Ball
Oil Company
O. C. Brewer
George Smock
Jonathan Dilley
Perry Joslyn
Wife
Virgil Starkey
Rev. Couchman
Meerrom
Mnd
Ind
Charles Cooper
Cardus
S. J. Chrisman
Mannsville
N.Y
Fannie Hughes
Sullivan State Bank
Graysville
Jas. E. Yager
Hymera
Tom Woods
Will Huff
Phillips & Gray
W. A. Ransford
Dodd’s Bridge
Will Gorham
Scott City
Rube Ransford
Farmer’s Institute
Neck of the Woods
Dr. Yager
Rev. Russell
Kingsley
Thomas Turman
Will Benefield
Jas. Morin
A. G. Cushman
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Breinig
Orchestra of
Cass
George Cole
Michigan
Ollie
Maud Alumbaugh
John Mosier
Glendora
Charles Hale
Butterfield
Dugger
Bill Alumbaugh
West Dugger
Herman Edington
Pike County
Kate Goodman
Ethel Alumbaugh
E. E. Muehler
Poland
Charles Lillie
Waterman
Parker
Jewelry Store
West Side
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