Protecting Plows May Be Beginning of Prosperity
A 1840 pioneer tale contrasts two farms and links long term success to keeping farm tools sheltered and well maintained. The U S Department of Agriculture urges dry storage, greasing, and yearly overhauls for plows harrows mowers reapers and binders to prevent rust and ensure efficient plowing and farming. It notes the value of garages or sheds and points readers to Farmers Bulletins 946 and 947 for repair guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Bridge Foreman Poisoned Then Recovered With Tanlac
J W Bell, a Santa Fe railroad bridge foreman for nearly thirty years, credits Tanlac with a rapid recovery after twenty seven months of illness and a fifty five pound weight loss. He details long treatments and hospital stays, and says he now eats normally and has regained strength. Tanlac is advertised with local distributors.
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J. W. Bell
West 31St St
Indianapolis
Ind
Mr. Bell
Eldorado St
Cal
Bell
Santa Fe Railroad
Fort Madison
Iowa
Frisco
Stockton
San Francisco
Sacramento
Asi
Tanlac
Taan
Tanlae
Sullivan
Joe K. Smock & Son
Shelburn
O. B. Stark
Hymera
Wint Cummins
Dagger
Quality Drug Store
Merom
J. J Parker
Ady
Proof of Biblical Truth From Rats To Plague
A note from the New York Herald claims ancient records show the Philistines suffered plague after seizing the Ark. It connects the biblical pestilence to rats as vectors, suggesting modern science later confirmed rats spread the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miei
York Herald
Ineffective Hollering by Uncle Eben Sparks Talk
A snippet quotes Uncle Eben criticizing loud talk as evidence of value, arguing that mere hollering shows little useful work and fails to prove real merit in the man who proclaims equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Telephonic Periscope Notice from Vancouver Province
A brief telephonic periscope notice from Vancouver British Columbia describes a sunny corner outside a suite with five rooms and access by phone after 7 PM Bay 3161 L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Vancouver
B. C
Province
Garden of Eden in Mexico Rewritten as Ancient Race Discovery
Ancient legends claim a prehistoric civilized people lived in Mexico centuries before Cortes. A great deluge allegedly swept the valley near the capital, leaving relics that some writers say mark the origin of mankind and Noah's voyage began here in a 40 day flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Cortez
Bars Up Against Ants in Home Insect Control Tip
A dated tip suggests using common class insulators under refrigerator legs to elevate the appliance and fill the interior with kerosene or similar liquid to deter ants and other insects. The method relies on creating an inaccessible environment for pests beneath and inside the fridge.
Uncle Eben Says Chillun Must Be Smarter These Days
A dialect talk on how children should grow up wiser than their parents, praising modern cleverness and obedience in a folksy regional voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Chillun
Dan Dey
Dey
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Indiana Estate
The undersigned Thomas B. Mayfield is appointed administrator of the estate of Tryphenia Mayfield, late of Sullivan County, Indiana, deceased. The estate is presumed solvent. Arthur E. DeBaun acts as attorney. First insertion November 12, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryphenia Mayfield
Sullivan County
Indiana
Thomas B. Mayfield
Arthur E. Debaun
Notice of Final Settlement for Elizabeth Shake Estate
James E. Shake executor files final account in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for Friday November 28 1919 the fifth judicial day of the November term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Isaac Haluey attorney. First insertion November 5 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Shake
Elizabeth Shake
Sullivan Circuit Court
James FE. Sh.ake
Isaac HW
Kaluey
Notice of Setting Contract for County Infirmary Supplies
Sullivan county Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by noon December 1 1919 for quarterly infirmary supplies. Bids addressed to the Auditor and filed in the Auditor's office. official names JOAN SCOTT WF POSTON JOHN WALTERS Commissioners. Attest Frank M Piantiers Auditor. Publication November 19 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Daily Star
Sullivan Union
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Joan Scott
WF Poston
John Walters
Frank MM. T Piantiers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moline Universal Tractors
J. E. Boroughs
Wall Street
Mooresville Sanitarium
Mooresville, Ind
Sherman Building
Herbert S. Leach
Sherman
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Ohio
H.R. Taylor
Sullivan, Indiana
Davis Bros
East Wash Street
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Delco-Light
Security Loan Co
Room
Citizens Trust Bldz
Mn T
Hartford Insurance Co
Mutual Truck Co
West Side
W.H. Eaton
Real Estate and Insurance Sherman Building
Grinder
America
Letz
Turman & Riggs
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