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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
8
The notice outlines the Indiana State Fair racing week with a stronger lineup, more starters, and new track rides. It lists daily programs from September 2 to September 6, detailing pacing and trotting classes, distances, and estimated purses, noting enhanced competition and police oversight during the event.
Purdue University instructors will spend a week at the state fair sharing practical farm knowledge with farmers Unable to attend Lafayette lectures will cover animal husbandry crops dairy botany chemistry veterinary and household economies Daily lectures and demonstrations will run with livestock and corn judging for 16 to 20 year old boys who have not completed Purdue courses Prizes include free Purdue scholarships submit names to Charles Downing before September 3.
The committee of amusements at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis announces a premier free outdoor lineup from September 6 1912. Features include Prevost Brown corkscrew kid. Parnelli Murphy acrobats in Pumps Falls. Kroneman Bros head balancers. That Tall Dancing Lady dance novelty. Casey Milligan pantomime Play Pall. Abdallah Troupe Whirlwind Acrobats. Five Merkel Sisters famed marvel acts with acrobatics and contortions.
The Indianapolis Military band directed by Harry Kilaussman is the state’s largest concert band and has performed at the Indiana State Fair for over twenty years. At the upcoming fair it will feature more musicians than ever with Miss Anna Woodword of Chicago as soprano soloist.
The Indiana state board reaffirms the no pass rule at the state fair with admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children and free for vehicles. Departments are led by board members and the central treasurer records admissions via electric devices. Judges in various livestock and agricultural divisions are named with cities and names, including Biers, Sterricker, Campbell, Trowbridge, and VanNatta, and fruit show trays are introduced to display apples.
Send $6 now for the Oliver Typewriter model No 4 regular S100 machine with Printype at no extra charge. Pay balance at IT cents a day. An $85 irresistible offer aims to sweep in the era of Versad typewriters and bring visible writing to all.
The Oliver Typewriter is billed as the fastest and most versatile standard model. It emphasizes reliable parts, smooth operation, and suitability for writers and public officials, boasting enhanced speed, ease of use, and long service life.
The Town of Vin Buren Indiana notifies residents of a proposed sidewalk project along Chester street from Second to Fourth streets. The Board of Trustees set a public hearing on September at 1 o clock PM at the Down Habbar to discuss assessment and cost, with access to drawings at the Town Clerk’s office.
Notice declares the appointment of Ronin W. Broprorp as executor of the estate of Thomas Po Brown in Saint Joho, Chatles & Gemini, Verorneys, Garost County, Pendane. The estate is to be settled under the jurisdiction specified in the notice.
State of Indiana Grant County Superior Court issues a complaint for divorce with a summons to a nonresident defendant. The notice states the defendant must appear or demur by the October term and lists the clerk Diane Prep as officer of the court.
Administrator Groner Harses states Maddoat remains solvent with Saint Joan Pearles and Gemmill Attorneys overseeing matters at St. Joaan.
An advertisement urges readers to rely on the F. H. Roberts Agency at 404-5 Glass block Marion Indiana for buying or exchanging real estate, highlighting the newspaper as the trusted source for obituaries notices and public life announcements.
A brief editorial caution argues that even innocent flirtation with "pick-ups" can harm a young woman's reputation. It asserts suspicions will arise toward those who make such acquaintances and notes that some may lose purity or face judgment, while others still endure doubt.
Miller and Harvey offer a full line of fancy and staple groceries. Local shoppers can find fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials. Visit for weekly specials and convenient shopping options.
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