Free Poultry Show Planned in Van Buren Township
Van Buren fanciers organize a free amateur poultry show for February 3 and 4 with no entry fees or prizes. Exhibitors must bring at least three birds and provide their own coops. The event aims to educate beginners and boost local interest in poultry farming. John Corey is president, Guy Ducknall secretary, Newell Green likely superintendent. Next meeting January 12 at the News Eagle office to finalize coop costs and participation.
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van Buren
News-Hbagle
Farmers Institute
John Corey
Guy Ducknall
Newell Green
News- Eagle
New County Officials Named by County Commissioners
The county commissioners appointed officers including county attorney C. C. Gordon of Marion health officer Dr L D Holiday of Fairmount infirmary superintendent Harve Boles of Munroe township road superintendent Doyle A Pilcher of Marion inspector for weights and measures George Kelly of Marion drainage commissioner Eugene Mail of Marion physician for Orphans Home Dr A Priest of Marion and physician for county infirmary Dr J C Ross of Gas City.
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C. C. Gordon
Marion
L.D. Holiday
Fairmount
Harve Boles
Munroe Township
Doyle A. Pilcher
George Kelly
Eugene Mail
A. Priest
J. C. Ross
Gas City
Sunday School Officers Elected by Methodist Church Board
The Methodist church Sunday School board met Friday night and elected officers: Superintendent Miss Emma Hains. Assistant Russel Witmer. Secretary Claud Dillon. Assistant Lillian Howard. Treasurer Mrs. Anna Stackhouse. Librarians Miss Alice Myers and Willie McDougle. Organist Miss Marie Stackhouse. Assistant Miss Crystal Kern. Chorister Miss Cora Compton. President Temperance Society Miss Hester Dimit. Superintendent Cradle Bell Department Mrs. L. I. Mathis.
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The
Methodist Church
Emma Hains
Russel Witmer
Claud Dillon
Lillian Howard
Anna Stackhouse
Alice Myers
Willie McDougle
Marie Stackhouse
Crystal Kern
Cora Compton
Temperance Society
Hester Dimit
Cradle Bell
L. I. Mathis
Watch Party for Miss Maud Howard Hosted by K K Club
The K K K club held a watch party at the home of the Misses Howard on Wednesday evening for Miss Maud Howard. Entertainment included contests music and a reading by Miss Florence Farr. Attendees included Ethel Held Gladys Leach Lydia McMillan Helen Howard Edna Drake Maud Howard Florence Farr Edna Drake of Chicago Nellie Hodson Aurelia Wiley Josephine Robinson Lillian Howard Grace Witmer and Crystal Kern.
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Misses Howard
Maud Howard
Florence Farr
Ethel Held
Gladys Leach Lydia McMillan
Helen Howard
Edna Drake
Chicago
Nellie Hodson
Aurelia Wiley
Josephine Robinson
Lillian Howard
Grace Witmer
Crystal Kern
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Bowels
Promotion for Dr King’s New Life Pills by H. E. Buckles & Co. claims gentle natural action on stomach and liver to stimulate regulate and tone the bowels with a price of 25. Sold at all druggists in Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. King
H. E. Buckles. & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Incubator for Sale by J C Denman
140 egg ironclad incubator and 140 chick brooder offered cheap if taken at once by J C Denman.
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J.C. Denman
Advertising Humbug and the Mail Order Deception
An essay satirizes catalogue houses as humbugs in advertising and quality. It traces how mail order ads fuel consumer gambling instincts with bewitching circulars, promising vast bargains and turning buyers toward repeated, costly mistakes. The piece warns of deceptive pricing and fragile goods sold under grandiose obeisances to chance.
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Darwin
Adam
Angel of
Chance
Humbug
Apples can pay Indiana farmers if planted now and cared for
Mr J L Keach warns Indiana loses about 1 million dollars yearly on imported apples while old orchards decline. He says apples can be grown in any county, unused land could become orchards, and cold storage now makes apples a staple crop with steady demand as population grows. The intelligent farmer should consider the apple question.
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Indiana Horticultural Society
J. L. Keach
Mr. Keach
Indiana
Keach
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
A claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has no superior for coughs and colds and is pleasant to take with no opium or narcotic. It asserts the remedy always cures and is for sale by all dealers.
Clothing Fire Injures Miss Forman and Father
Miss Bernice Forman escaped serious injury when her wool skirt caught fire from a heating stove on Sunday morning. Her father Mr Forman burned his right hand rescuing her, and suffered minor burns on his left hand while aiding. Both required medical attention and face recovery time.
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Bernice Forman
M. J. Forman
Miss Forman
Mr. Forman
Mr. Form
Lyric Theatre Under New Management
The Lyric is sold to Warren Oliver who took possession Saturday. A Powers projector replaces the old machine delivering a brighter picture. The new manager promises nightly entertainment equal to the admission price.
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Lyric Theatre
Guy Mote
Warren Oliver
Powers
Van Buren Oil Field Sees Second Well Yield High
The Furman lease second well drilled by Ira Haff was shot at noon Tuesday and shows potential of forty to fifty barrels daily. Pumping will begin today and, with power, both wells may run at about seventy five barrels daily. A new well may start soon, signaling increased activity in the Van Buren field come spring.
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van Buren
A. K
Ira Haff
Furman
Aidt
Huff
Retiring City Clerk Honored for Long Service
A tribute praises Mr. D. W. Boxell retiring as city clerk and treasurer. The article notes his on the job dedication, thorough records, and dignified conduct. He now concentrates on his clothing and gentlemen’s furnishing business with the same cordial welcome.
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D. W. Boxell
Boxell
Democratic Club of Van Buren township formed at City Hall
A meeting of Democrats in Van Buren township organized the Democratic Club of Van Buren township. Officers include Monroe Leach president Johnson Boxell and R. Roberts vice presidents E B Scott secretary Frank Doyle treasurer. six directors. room securing committee. Next meeting set for Monday night January 12 at town hall.
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van Buren Township
Democratic Club
Monroe Leach
Johnson Box
R. Roberts
E. B. Scott
Frank Doyle
C. C S. Huff
Ora Loudenback
Henry Sanderman
Clinton Witmer
Enoch Farr
Benj. Pulley
E. L. Pierson
Dan Struble
J. F E. Riley
Democratic Party
Saide Club
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Relief for Worms
A dated health ad describes worm symptoms in children and touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy. It claims the product not only kills worms but also provides a laxative effect to improve the child’s health, urging households to keep it on hand. The ad lists a 25 cent price and the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. locations in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Kickapoo Indian Med. Co. Phila
St. Louis
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Inder Brothers’ Feed Mill
Marion Pantitorium
Marion, Indiana
National Editorial Service Bureau
Ilinois
F. DaLtron O'Sullivan
Business Philosophy
Capitola
Deane
Ind
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