Difference in Time Between Old Bill Stivers and Son
The Topeka Captral quotes old Bill Stivers noting the main difference with his son and namesake: he works by day and avoids late nights, while his son runs at night and avoids work the next day.
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Bill Stivers
Bill
Topeka
Salina Baker
Love Ann Long
Captain Jinks
Horse Marines
Ed Bivins
Ed Bascomb
Zeke Stubbins
Zeke
Pertina Fish
Tina
Bill Blithers
Bryan
Camel Delicacy and Syrian Garnets Highlight Desert Tastes
A fragment describes the camel’s hump as a common Arab delicacy and notes Syrian garnets as the most popular varieties. The passage blends culinary and gem references, reflecting desert trade tastes.
Feared Return of Rat Plague Tactics
A scientist notes ancient fears of plague spread by rats and describes historical protections against rat spread. He details use of disease vectors and mentions predators like kestrels and cobras. He recalls pits of snakes kept for rat control in temples.
Sunflower Nomenclature Through History
The Sunflower notes that the modern sunflower was once called solsoece or sun sollower and that marigold was referred to as sinnflower in older usage.
Cleaning Books With Gentle Abrasives For Old Volumes
Cleaning books requires careful methods for damaged family volumes. Use art gum or kneaded eraser to clean margins, then fine powdered pumice lightly with a clean shammy. This approach, used by picture dealers, roughens the surface less than rubber.
Socrates on Government Amid Fragmented Speech
A fragmented OCR style line references Socrates and government with incomplete phrasing. The readable portion hints at an inquiry into political ideas and governance, though specifics remain unclear.
Aggressive Tru tona leads Terre Haute woman to relief
Mrs Agnes K Adams of 1504 South Fifteenth Street Terre Haute credits Tru tona with ending five months of stomach misery bloating gas and sleepless nights She reports improved appetite fewer heart pains and less stomach discomfort Tru tona touted for rebuilding nerves aiding digestion and nourishment Sold at Chas F Walters Drug Store in Sullivan Indiana
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Terre Haute
Ind
Trutona
Agnes K. Adams
South Fifteenth Street
Sullivan
Chas. F. Walters
Lofton Family Reunion Held Near Shelburn
A Lofton family reunion was held Sunday July 4 at the Lofton home east of Shelburn. Guests brought baskets and shared a lawn table of food with summer flowers. Attending were Albert and wife, Med and family, Murray Lofton of Shelburn, Porter Lofton and daughters from Vincennes, Charles Harding and family of Sullivan, Bert May of Shelburn, and Imogene Straley of Coalmont. A similar reunion occurred last year on May 25 at Porter Lofton’s near Vincennes.
Good Old Vegetable Standby Across Continents
The passage traces maize from Peru before the Christian era to Ecuador, Spain, Italy, France, and Belgium. It notes its spread by Spaniards, crossing the channel to aid Ireland in hard winters, while claiming native Indians did not know it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Peru
Ecuador
Spain
Italy
France
Belgium
Ireland
Why Do They Call the Policeman
A vintage chiropractic advertisement compares fire hose and police response to remove the cause of problems. It argues that over 90 percent of disease comes from nerve pressure at the spine and claims chiropractors restore natural transmission. It invites readers to a spinal analysis and consultation without obligation.
Waterproof Soles and Overshoes Worn in Damp Conditions
The passage discusses waterproof soles in shoes and overshoes, noting they are much worn in damp conditions and should be kept in good condition. It emphasizes maintaining functionality and protecting feet in wet environments.
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Los Angeles-Yosemite
Toledo
Wyman Bros
South Main St
Sullivan, Ind
State OF
Indiana
County OF
Levi Drake
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Township
BUICK
Blanche. Drake
Harrison & Drake
Ac Olds
Delco
MONEY
M. A. Haddon
Abstracts
Socrates
Werre
Haute
Indianapolis
Dirrele Chaney
the Union
Ilinois
Washington Street
25Th
Poplar
Brick Road
Hoosierville
Cross Roads
Eel River
Cloverdale
Monon Railroad
Cross Covered Bridge
White School House
White House
Hall
New Bank Building
Monrovia
Old Mill
Mooresville
Main Street
Kentucky Avenue
Illinois
Washington Streets
The
Bloomington Star
Perkins
Hartsock
Peruina Fish
Ann
West End
Polly Bledsoe
Jim Slivers
Bes “Sullivan
Edison and Music
Elsie de Wolfe
Edison
R. W. Cadwell Music House
N. Court St
Davis Hotel
Davis Bros
East Wash Street
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
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