Storm Hits Montgomery County Wrecks OConnor Barn
A severe hail and rain storm swept the southern part of Montgomery County around 2 pm, flooding gullies and causing extensive damage. Lightning struck Mat OConner’s barn east of Montgomery, destroying the new structure and its contents, while Fred Jacobson’s home suffered chimney and interior damage but minor losses overall. The storm also struck a steel hay track, igniting hay, bran, corn, and oats, with about 1500 pounds of bran and 100 bushels of corn burned. OConner fought to free his team from the burning building. Insurance on the barn was $400 and contents $159, totaling $560. The hail, while severe, did not cause further major damage.
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Dayizas
Warat
Montgomery
Barr
Matthew O'Conner
Fred Jacobson
Monthent
Jacobson
O'Conner
Southern Guts Time Of Princeton Shops
Southern Railroad cuts shop hours at Princeton Indiana for a six forty nine week five days of eight hours each. Believed due to recent rise in average hour, full time may return with new fixed year beginning July 1. Verihext cedar changes and a large headed phingle nail advertised at McKernna's. m27u
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Princeton
Ind
Southern Railroad Company
McKernna's
Debated Education Demands Stir Public Debate
A fragment from a historical column argues against mandatory schooling for children, praising summer breaks and criticizing constant study. It cites educators in America and Europe, warns of eye strain from late study and poor lighting, and urges a long vacation to refresh youth.
Letters claim arson behind Owensville farmer fire
A letter writer accuses arson in a fire that destroyed Thomas Emerson’s barn and home near Owensville Gib son volunty, noting a 43 900 value and threats to burn his residence. The author states no money was sought and expresses strong anger against Emerson.
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Thomas Emerson
Owensville
Gibson Volunty
Bam
Fimersod
Fels-Naptha soap ad and political reform notes
An old newspaper fragment mixes an advertisement praising Fels-Naptha soap with a discussion of the seventeenth Amendment and the shift to primary elections. It notes soap use guidance and a fire incident in a barn loft, then pivots to constitutional change expanding voter power and the impact on parties, primaries, and the press.
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United States
Senate
Electors
Union
pab‘Ue
Ma Jena
Elgetiona
Bey
Ambiguous IP Foremen Names Change At Freight Dept
Fragmentary text notes shifts among foremen in the freight department of Bi & O. Som Hinange remains among foremen. William Rathwell moves to St. Louis. Ba McGuire assumes a new post. Indhue, former boss, returns. Henry Alkman expected to move as well.
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Som Hinange
Freizhtent
Bi & O
Som
William Rathwell
St. Loui
Fragmentary health notice yields unclear patient treatment focus
Vague OCR read shows scattered phrases about patients, faith, cure, and “One Kindred” with no clear context or complete facts. The text lacks identifiable names, places, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent news item.
Breeding for Milk Judgments by Dairy Expert Caldwell
Mr. R E Caldwell of the Dairy Husbandry Department at Purdue University argues for dairy cattle suited to Indiana conditions. He notes Jersey as a leading breed, Halstein rising where high volume milk is demanded, and stresses reliance on grade cows for future milk supply despite merits of purebreds.
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R. E.caldwell
Dairy Husbandry
Purdue University
Indiana
Jersey
Gider
Dairy Herd Improvement Through Breeding Associations
Farmers may boost milk and butterfat output by using purebred bulls bought for 100 to 300 dollars or by joining a breeding association to access high quality bulls. An association allows members with modest means to obtain superior stock at minimal cost, increasing per cow production and herd value.
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Gunpluz
J Organiza Tion
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Consumption Cure
An ad claims Eckman’s Alterative cured tuberculosis cases and asthma. It lists patient testimonials from Weldon Jr and a Miss Webb, noting weight gains and recovery after using the remedy, with directions to write to Eckman in Philadelphia for purchase. The piece reads like an old patent medicine promotion from 1904.
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Fikoion
Eckuino
Weldon, Jr
T. Eckmomts
Ares
Junge Becanté
Colorado
Texas
Canoa City
Bopele
Kenehtug Theresalive
Fekuan
Webb
Eckman Tor
Iphia
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Star Bakery
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