Potash and Perlmutter Buy Wedding Present Fiasco
Potash and Perlmutter debate gifts and payments after a Syracuse debtor Maimin delays checks and a wedding invitation prompts a costly silver bonbon dish. A bankruptcy notice, a backstory of a gift, and a brash attempt to recover losses unfold as Bramson of Advance Credit returns with orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Munsey Co
Abe
Mawruss
Hyman Maimin
Syracuse
Perlmutter
Burt
Morris
Morvis
Wyman Marmin
Gool Places to Store Seed
A list notes dry, well ventilated storage options for seed. Suggested locations include a dry cellar attic or storeroom shed or any dry ventilated building. Each option emphasizes avoiding moisture to protect seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gool
H. C. Lecture Charts for Chamber Education Campaign
Promote a three month lecture series using I. H. C. lecture charts and slides. Invite farm demonstrators or school superintendents to speak on soils corn alfalfa poultry weeds live stock and flies. End each lecture with discussion to turn the chamber into an educational center and grow local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce
Why Crops Run Out and How to Prevent It
The article explains that crops do not inherently run out but deteriorate under unfavorable soil climate or farming conditions. Too thick planting reduces grain quality while foliage increases. It argues that best seed selection and cultivation are needed to maintain valuable crop qualities or farmers must seek improved seed from others.
Seed Corn Day and a Plan for Harvesting
The piece argues for a designated Seed Corn Day to prompt timely harvesting and storage of seed. It notes the value is in scheduling and doing farm tasks on a definite timetable rather than moon-based superstition. It reflects on human tendency to delay infrequent farm work without a firm plan.
1915 a Bad Year for Corn Seed in the North
Indications point to trouble in the corn belt as 1915 proves abnormal with excessive moisture and cool weather. Corn will mature late and seed corn should be gathered before frost, stored dry to prevent mold, since next year's crop depends on this fall harvest.
Pick Your Seed Corn Early Tips for Harvest and Storage
A sack held open by a keg hoop strung over the shoulders aids fall seed gathering. Corn can be piled along rows or in a field wagon for pickup. Do not leave corn on the ground overnight or in bins as it may mold or freeze.
Death claims well known Curry woman in Farmersburg
Mrs. Mattie Moore 53 wife of James Moore died after a yearlong illness at their farm northeast of Farmersburg. Funeral held at Fletcher Chapel with Rev. Williams of Lewis officiating. She leaves husband six children two daughters in law and many siblings and relatives across Oklahoma and Texas.
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Curry
Farmersburg
Mattie Moore
Curry Township
James Moore
Here
Fletcher Chapel
Mr. Williams
Lewis
Eunice
Ethel
Louise
Mary Hiatt
Blackwell
Okla
Emma Smith
Katie Thorp
Near Shelburn
Mary Shackbow
Oklahoma
Local church notes and social updates from Bis wake Ill
Sunday worship by President Hershey and W S Alexander. Terre Haute’s President Parsons visits. Profs Peters Runyon Sanford shop Sullivan. Roy Kelly family visit. Dr Stoddard is very low. Y M C A welcomes visitors Tuesday at 6 30. Literary societies hold Saturday programs at 3. Haines and Tesla Haines visit. Misses Lowe and Haines visit Sullivan friends. Basketball season opens with tryouts. Lowe and Haines plan to attend Sullivan church banquet Friday.
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Parsons
Indiana State Normal School
Terre Haute
Peters
Runyon
Sanford
Sullivan
Roy Kelly
John Kelly
Stoddard
Association
George P. Haines
Tesla Haines
Tella Haines
Julia Lowe
Gladys Hyatt
Zylma Harbaugh
Marion Shade
Christian Church
Funeral of Mrs Henry Dear to Arrive by Train for Burial
The body of Mrs Henry Dear who died Monday in Evansville hospital will arrive at 11:22 this morning on the C I & I railroad and be taken to Center Ridge cemetery for burial. Rev Nichols of the Christian church will conduct the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dear
Evansville
Center Ridge Cemetery
Rev. Nichols
The
Christian Church
Poor Seed Leads to Poor Corn Stands and Yields
The article argues that poor seed is the main cause of weak corn stands and low yields. It stresses that harvesting and testing seed before planting could add millions in crop value yearly, noting missed hills, weak stalks, and far lower bushel per acre outcomes.
Description of storage conditions for goods
The list describes various storage environments including stable areas near stock and feed, damp cellars, closed attics above kitchens, any damp closed place, out in the sunshine, and similar locations.
Show Corn and the Seed Corn Distinction
At a corn show the speaker explains that good seed corn and show corn should be the same. The judge's aim and a farmer's seed selection both seek the most profitable grain, aligning breeding, production, and evaluation toward this end.
Between Friends Maud and Marie Mock Jack’s Compliment
In a playful exchange Maud presses Marie for details of a compliment from Jack who called her “the human marsh mallow.” Marie hesitates then reveals the label as a lighthearted tease about Maud’s heavy makeup.
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Marie
Maud
Appointment as Executor for Eliza Cook Murphy Estate
Alexander G Cavins named executor of the estate of Eliza Cook Murphy of Sullivan County Indiana who is presumed solvent. Attorneys listed as 4 Hays & Hays. First insertion September 29, 1915.
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Eliza Cook Murphy
Sullivan County
Indiana
Alexander G. Cavins
Merom Notes on Local Literary Societies and Weekend Events
Linconia and Franklin literary societies met Saturday evening with debates on woman suffrage and a proposed foreign loan. Visitors included Miss Foster of Indianapolis and Mr. McKnight of Spencer, active suffrage workers. Local faculty, a prominent teacher, and Rev. Alexander attended church services and spoke on literary society value. The Merom Tennis Club grew busier, hospitality changes occurred, and fishing feats dominated weekend outings. A touring Epworth League trip around the world entertained crowds, while Emmerson Hough's The Broken Coin plays drew locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom News
Linconia
Franklin Literary Societies
Franklin Society
Lincolia
McKnight
Spencer
Miss Foster
Indianapolis
Merom
Alexander
Merom Tennis Club
Anna Buff
J. M. Cramer
Frank Buff
Chautauqua Co
John Pleasant
Chautauqua
Palestine
Pleasant
Merom Bluff Chautauqua Association
Roy Thompson
Lusk
Wyo
Ufogrnatococy
Law and Order League
Epworth League
M. E
Emmerson Hough
Mary Pickford
Universal Company
Doc Brown
Doc
E. McKinsey
C. C. Brubaker
George
Mary
Robinson
Kerns
Greenville
Ohio
Europe
Anna Griffith
Child Burns From Lye Water Near Home
John Wesley Mayfield, son of Mr and Mrs Dombey Mayfield of West Washington Street, was burned after placing hands in a pan of lye water at C H Bedwell's home last week. He touched his mouth with his fingers but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Mayfield
Dombey Mayfield
West Washington Street
C. H. Bedwell
Swiss Court Rules Free Speech Allows Calling an Ass
Zurich cantonal tribunal held it lawful to call a man an ass in anger or otherwise. The ruling declined damages in a quarrel between two prominent citizens.
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Switzerland
Zurich
Miss Martha Hays Heads to Pittsburgh and Ohio
Miss Martha Hays left Saturday for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and other points in Ohio and Pennsylvania where she will visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hays
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Palmer Ruddell Wedding in New Lebanon Home
George Palmer, a city miner, married Miss Leila Ruddell, daughter of William Ruddell, at the Ruddell home Sunday afternoon. Rev. Reed of Carlisle Methodist Church officiated. Mrs. Palmer is a milliner formerly with Ora McArthur and sister of grocer Harlan Ruddell of Sullivan. They will live on East Beech Street and be at home after October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Palmer
Leila Ruddell
William Ruddell
New Lebanon
Ruddell
Mr. Reed
Carlisle
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Sullivan Indiana
The Sullivan Circuit Court orders the executor William M. Denney estate to sell at public auction on October 30 1915 at 2 PM at the Sullivan Court House north door. The sale includes 95 acres across four described tracts with liens only for an oil and gas lease. Parcels offered separately then in body. terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest and mortgage security. I H Kalley executor. First insertion Sept 29 1915 4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
William M. Denney
Court House
Sullivan
Indiana
County of
Washington Street
Sullivan County
City of
H. Kalley
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Potash
Montague Glass
Maimin
Rosie
Marbe
Minnie
Losie
Miss Cohen
Lyman ‘Laimin
Mrs. Perlmutter
Potash & Perllmutter
Morris Perlmutter
Daily
Cloak and Suit Record
Hrman
West Tonawanda Street
Advance Credit Clothing Company
Morning Mail
Marcus Bramson
Messrs. Potash & Perlmutter
Tillie Bramson
H. Maimin
Bramson
New York
T. B
Vale
Ili
Abe Potash
Storris
Bingler House
Sy Expressman
M. P
Mr. Potash
Mr. Bramson
R.S.V.P
H. C
U. Cc. C
Hershey
Biswark
Ill
Iy. W. S. Acexender
Hays & Hays, Attorneys
J. A. Knotts & CO
West Side Square
C. G. Harper
Carlisle, Ind
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