Indiana’s Early Schools Contrasted With Modern Conditions
State Superintendent Fassett A. Cotton reviews 19th century Hoosier schooling through two elderly pioneers. He describes log schoolhouses, scant furnishings, per capita pay for roving masters, three months terms, and harsh winters, highlighting advances like better facilities and eight months of instruction today.
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Fassett A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
Webster
Iles
Close Call Prevented by Bucklen Arnica Salve
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia recounts a dangerous hip ulcer removal avoided by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits persistent use with a complete cure. Sold by Joe K. Smock's druggist as a remedy for cuts burns and injuries.
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Bucklen
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
Joe K. Smock
Big Four Route Advised Before Starting Journey
H. J. Rhein, G. P. A. Cincinnati Ohio issues travel guidance for readers planning trips via the Big Four Route. The notice outlines routing tips and the Ohio point of contact for travelers seeking passenger services and schedule details.
Government weighs moving coal testing plant to Indiana
Press dispatches report a large government coal testing plant in St. Louis will relocate near central Indiana coal fields. Sullivan, in the heart of the states bituminous coal region, is a strong candidate. Senators Hemenway Beveridge and VP Fairbanks favor moving the station to Indiana for its coal resources.
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St. Louis
Indiana
Sullivan
Hemenway
Hoosier
Fairbanks
Beveridge
United States
Hoosier State
Electric Bitters Cured Child of St. Albans Superintendent
Blair, school superintendent at St. Albans West Virginia, reports his daughter healed from a severe illness described as St. Vital Dance after trying Electric Bitters. The tonic is advertised as a quick cure for nervous complaints, debility, female weaknesses, impoverished blood and malaria, sold by Joe K. Smock's drug store for 50 cents.
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Blair
St. Albans
W. Va
St. Vital
Joe K. Smock
Uncle Tom Wells Dead After Long Illness Near Carlisle
Tom Wells a lifelong resident of Haddon township died Tuesday at his home 34 miles east of Carlisle after years of cancer pain. Born October 15, 1828 he married Edith Johnson in 1857. three children Mary Alice George E Minnie, with Minnie the sole survivor. He leaves a sister Nancy Logan and a brother Joseph Wells. A Bethlehem Methodist class leader, he could not attend services for over a year. Funeral was held at Bethlehem Church with Rev. Daniel Ryan officiating. interment Bethlehem Cemetery.
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Tom Wells
Carlisle
Haddon Township
Edith Johnson
Mary Alice
George E
Minnie
Minnie Wells
Nancy Logan
Robinson
Joseph Wells
Missouri
Tom
Bethlehem Methodist Church
Bethlehem
Daniel Ryan
Carlisle News
Wealth in Indiana rises sharply 1900 to 1904
A census bulletin shows Indiana per capita wealth climbing from 1035.78 in 1900 to 1173.73 in 1904 with total property value increasing from 2,606,193,004 to 3,105,781,739. Property categories include real estate railroads machinery and power systems.
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Washington
Indiana
Census Bureau
Hoosier
Bryan
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John
Cotton
Jim
Mary
Jane
H. J. Rhein
Cincinnati
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Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
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J. R. Riggs
C. H. Edwards
P. R. Jenkins
Sec’y and
Treas
C. L. Davis
A. E. Hazelrigg
W. C. Jamison
Sam A. White
Trust Department
Glidden & Douthitt
North Side
E. E. Muehler
R.p.crawford
Shelburn
Lovelage
Carey
West Second Street
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Breese Brothers Company
P. A. Barco
Briggs
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