Engineering feat Redeems swamp near Poplar Bluff Missouri
Levi Springer returns from Butler county Missouri with a redeemed swamp land ten miles south of Poplar Bluff. Six ditches and Black River levee opened the area for farming with crops like corn cotton alfalfa and timothy hay. A separate note reports Ernest Bacon sold ten Aberdeen Angus cattle to James R. Hogg at a record price of six cents a pound in Butler county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Springer
Butler County
Missouri
Mr. Springer
Missouri Country
Poplar Bluff
Black River
Daily Republican
Ernest Bacon
James R. Hogg
Modern Christianity and the limits of belief on hell
The piece argues that modern Christianity has moved away from literal hell and urges agnosticism on eternal punishment. It notes reason and revelation are inadequate guides and emphasizes personal ethics, the law of retribution, and the power of love in determining sin and its consequences.
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Hell
The
Church No
Brimstone
God
Israel
Hosea
David
Absalom
Christ
Jerusalem
Tennyson
Butler county cattle program sparks regional industry growth
The article notes a cattle raising push in Butler County aimed at showcasing top breeds to boost farmers’ prospects. It highlights Mr. Bacon’s work proving local capacity for premium stock, plus a obituary for Bessie Haines daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Haines, who died Sunday with funeral set for Tuesday at Big Springs and burial at Mann Cemetery.
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Missouri
Bacon
Butler County
Bessie
Newton Haines
Big Springs
Mann Cemetery
Deafness Cure Claim Through Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for any case of catarrh deafness cured not by Hall's Catarrh Cure, inviting readers to request circulars. Toledo company and druggists sell the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Local farm news notes moves and visits across Illinois homes
J B and James Durham shipped six hundred sheep to Chicago last week. E C Eno and Warren Watson ordered new stock scales. J T Shores and wife visited C E Watson's Friday and Saturday. John Adams moved from Illinois to the Medsker brothers farm to work this year. B W Beard and wife spent Thursday at Warren Watson's. Mr Culp moved into Mrs Manning's farm house. Mr Pitser visiting Warren Watson. Frank Pogue of Xenia visited relatives here last week. Emerson Watson and family spent Sunday and Monday at George Pitser's near Middletown. Tom Monk moved from the Medsker farm to the Parker farm near the Narrows. Franc Delaney moved to Missouri. Grandma Mann in poor health past eighty six. Mrs Royse, daughter from Terre Haute, came Monday to help care for her.
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J. B
James Durham
Chicago
E. C. Eno
Warren Watson
Mr. Culp
Illinois
Mrs. Manning
Mr. Pitser
Warren Watson's
Narrows
Franc Delaney
Cold Weather Causes Calls For Assistance
Due to a recent cold wave the Central School building drew twenty five adults and children seeking aid. Widows and families, including a 17 year old girl with domestic experience, ask for help with clothing, coal, and groceries. The Woman's Council seeks donations of garments and money, and offers telephones to arrange pick up or distribution.
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Woman’s Council
Charity
Almost Lost His Life in a Terrifying Storm
Mason Michigan resident S A Stid recounts near fatal exposure to a merciless storm. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for relief from a dreadful cold and chest pains that threatened pneumonia. He followed the doctors advice and was cured after two bottles. Trial bottle free Guaranteed by Joe K Smock Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Stid
Mason
Mich
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
County Commissioner John Mattix Heads to New Smyrna Visit
County Commissioner John Mattix left Thursday night for New Smyrna Florida where he will visit for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mattix
New Smyrna, Fla
An Easy Test Shake Allen's Foot BMose in one
This ad promotes a product for rubbers or overshoes that relieve pinching shoes. It claims easy use with references to Fred Aero Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY and notes price 26 cents. The pitch urges not to accept substitutes and mentions availability everywhere.
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Allen
Aero Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Judge and Mrs Henderson Visit En Route to Terre Haute
Judge and Mrs C E Henderson of Bloomfield stopped in this city on Friday while traveling to Terre Haute to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Henderson
Bloomfield
Terre Haute
Obituary notes and regional notices from Union Arkansas
J B McKee a former county resident died last week at his home in Union Arkansas He left Sullivan years ago and lived at South Mound Kansas for many years He was a Civil War veteran in Co G 11th Indiana Cavalry He was 67 He R W Medsker Guy Cushman and Homer Bicknell respected Turman township farmers met in Union for business Mrs A Cushman mother of Guy Cushman visiting daughter Mrs Fred Hoke in Indianapolis is in poor health
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J. B. McKee
Union
Arkansas
Sullivan
South Mound
Kas
Co. G
11Th Ind ¥A
J. W.medsker
Guy Cushman
Homer Bicknell
Turman Township
A. Cushman
Fred.‘Hoke
Indianapolis
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Divorce Case
In Sullivan County Indiana the Sullivan Circuit Court February Term 1912 hears Winifred Koerber vs John Koerber Complaint for Divorce No 14885. Defendant not resident of Indiana is notified to appear or demur by March 25 1912 or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk Arthur E. DeBaun. Attorney Lee Bays. First insertion Jan 31 1912.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Winifred Koerber
John Koerber
Lee _ Bays
State
Arthur EB. Debaun
Lee F. Bays
Go South Young Man Free Tickets and Rail Fares Notice
Advertisement offering literature free tickets reservation train times and specific fares from the station through ticket agents A J M Dougall G P A Indianapolis H J Phelps G P A Chicago with directions to obtain the details.
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A. J. M’dougall
Indianapolis
Ind
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Redeems Swamp
Paul Poynter
Washington Street
California
C. H. Stratton
W. H. Hill, JR
Insurange
Abstracts
DR. King’s
Part
J. T. Shores
Hutsonville
C. E. Watson
John Adams
Medsker Brothers
B. W. Beard
Warren Watson’s
Frank Pogue
Xenia, Ill
Emerson Watson
George Pitser
Middletown
Tom Monk
Medsker Farm
Parker Farm
Interurban
Tgar
DU Fc Ak
Peese M Wats Ligt
Pimento
Youngstown
Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
E. A. Billman
Billman & McBride
Automobile Service
T. P. McBride
J. H. Allen
D. Crawley
E. Washington Street
Hugh Giles
Harris and
South Maintreet
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
P.c
C. H. Stratton Loan Co
Hever
Briggs
W. L. Laurent
Shelburn, Ind
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Illinois Central
St. Louis
New Orleans
Crescent City
Florida
Cuba
Seminole Limited
Jacksonville
Havana
Requet
Panama
Central America
Colon
Panama Central American
Vicksburg, Miss
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg
Hot Springs, Ark
Hot Springs
Texas
Illinois Centre
Hoston
San Antonio
el Paso
Houston
H.J. Phelps
G.P. A. Chicago
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