County correspondence notes local social life and oddities
The column records a Saturday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Noaker, arrivals and visits of townsfolk, fishing misadventures on ice bound lakes, pole fishing after church, and a Salvation Army note. It mentions Clara Goodrich and Florence Benson, Walter Reed assisting Mc Kellips, and various trips to Chicago and Buffalo with minor anecdotes.
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John Smith
Cash Loomis
Chicago
Frank Flood
Benson
James
Wilbur
Dave McKellips
Michigan City
Sugar beet boom draws farmers to Indiana contract offer
Farmers in northern Indiana are approached by Wolverine Sugar Co for growing beets with about 10 acres this year. Payment terms include 8 per ton for beets loaded on rail, seed at 12.4 cents per pound, drilling at 50 cents per acre, all paid from beet crop. Officials claim soil proves productive and expect more factories next year.
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Wolverine Ee Harbor
Mich
United States
Indiana
Farmer
E. S. Smith
Wolverine Sugar Co
Benton Harbor
Mica
Westville
Ind
Chas. Foster
Farmers & Merchants Bark
E.S. Smith
U.S
Department of Agriculture
Washington
President McKinley Acknowledged For Porto Rican Bill Passage
Washington correspondent Wiison E Gurtis analyzes the Porto Rican tariff bill passed by the Senate. He credits President McKinley with votes and support for a temporary tariff that favors free trade near Porto Rico but imposes duties on sugar, tobacco, clothing, and luxuries until 1902. The piece notes Republican criticism and contrasts amiability with strength in leadership.
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Wiison E .Gurtis
Washington
Senate
Mc ‘Kinley
United States
Porto Rico
Porto
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Congress
McKinley
American Lice Destroyer Claims Victory Over Vermin
An advertisement proclaims American Lice Destroyer kills mites and lice within a day in poultry coops. It promises 250 tows protection per package for a year, boosts profits, offers money back if ineffective, and urges poultrymen to rely on scientific control rather than home remedies.
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Margaret Smith
Layina Northam
Otis
Westville
Union Mills
J. F. Knight
Best Remedy For Rheumatism Chamberlain’s Pain Balm
Troy Ohio resident D N Sink reports rapid relief from a severe rheumatism attack after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, recommended by local druggists Geo F Parson & Co. He praises its effectiveness and has shared it with friends. E T Scott sells the product.
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Chamberlain
1D. N. Sink
Troy
Ohio
Messrs. Geo. F. Parson & Co
E. T. Scott
Electric Bitters Rated Best Selling Remedy by Belleville Druggist
Abraham Hare, a leading Belleville druggist, declares Electric Bitters the best selling remedy he has handled in 20 years. He cites their effectiveness for stomach and liver disorders, bowel irregularities, and nerve issues, noting strong sales as proof.
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Abraham Hare
Belleville
Momsch
Superior Court Jurymen List for Fargher Case
Jurymen named for the Superior Court trial include Fargher C B Couden Walter Organ M A Baird Gav Johnson Peter Scholl H M Loomis Otto Alicher C C Gotto Geo Wardell John Finske Lewis Cutler J E Cathcart E C Hall John Barney John McCarty P R Ise ming er Geo Rogers in Granp Wam district.
Town Caucus Names Citizens Ticket for Ward Seats
A large town hall caucus organized by B. W. Hollenbeck as chairman and J. Gardner as secretary nominated a town ticket. S D Flynn for Trustee ward one B F Henton for Trustee ward two E T Scott for Treasurer and W E Davidson for Clerk. The emblem chosen is an eagle with the title Citizens Ticket.
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Town Hall
B. W. Hollenbeck
J. Gardner
Lat
S. D. Flynn
2D Ward
B.F. Henton
E. T. Scott
W. E. Davidson
Marahbal
Warnks
Citizens’ Ticket
Citizens push for cisterns as town board approves bids
G C Flegel and Gus Kalise urged the town board for two 200 barrel cisterns for Hose Co No 1. The board granted the petition and ordered bids from the lowest reliable bidder. Other actions included asking the C I L Railway to replace crossing plank and extending tax duplicate use for 30 days.
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G. C. Flegel
Gus Kalise
Fire Company
Hose Co. No. 1
C. I. & L. R’y Company
Marshal Hoard
Marian Rooke Named Manager for Major Fire Mil Linery Firm
Marian Rooke becomes manager for T M Thompson a large importer of fire millinery located at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago amid leadership changes in the firm.
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Marian Rooke
T.M. Thompson
Milkee’ Avenue
Millionaire Giveaway Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery
The proprietors of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds report giving away over ten million trial bottles. They claim it cures asthma bronchitis la grippe and all throat chest and lung diseases. Call on E T Scott Druggist for a free trial bottle. Regular sizes 50c and 1 00, each bottle guaranteed.
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Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Westville Public School Exercises Schedule
The Westville public schools announce a Cantatta by Misses Cat tron and Goit on Monday evening April 30. Graduates' recitations and music follow on Tuesday afternoon. Class address by Mr Brandt on Turning Points in Life is set for Tuesday evening May 1. Admission is 10 cents. Mr Brandt says the talk is not a sermon but a witty fresh address with language mastery.
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Westville
Cattron
Goit
Brandt
Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Failures
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal treatment for catarrh claiming it cures all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case it cannot cure and invite readers to request testimonials from FP J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Available from druggists for 75 cents.
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Kingman & Co
Gustave W. Wild
M. Kramer
G. Wild
Edward Williams
Huldah J. Crane
Etta A. Andrew
F. T. Austin
Henry J. Bieze
F. K. Biege
Nellie Cook
Mary Moore
Ernest Biega
Angeline Clader
Hall
Hail
FP. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Reduced round trip rates to Hot Springs Arkansas
Reduced round trip rates are in effect to the nation’s great resort Hot Springs Arkansas. The policy emphasizes low fares and accessibility, backed by endorsements from local interests and travel organizations. The notice outlines eligibility and booking guidance though details are partially obscured in the text.
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The
Hot Springs
Arkansas
United
Bec Ngtis He ‘Cure
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Headache Relief
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming quick relief from sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening health. Promoted by druggist E T Scott with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Rural delivery route eyed southwest of Lsporte
J F Wickersham received a Washington post office letter acknowledging his petition for a rural delivery line southwest from Lsporte. An official will meet him in Westville to assess feasibility. The petition notes that Door Village and Dewey post offices could be dispensed with to fund free delivery, a trial opportunity farmers welcome.
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J. F. Wickersham
Post Office Department
Washington
Lsporte
Terre Haute Drug Ad Promotes Destroyer Box
Advertises a drugist refusal to sell Destroyer with a sales pitch urging readers to send $1.00 for a box, claiming availability through American Mfg. Co. of Terre Haute Indiana.
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Terry
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Blood purifier claim for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tabs
The ad asserts blood is purified by lungs liver and kidneys and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a superior blood purifier. One dose claimed to do more good than costly purifiers. Price 25 cents with a free sample at E T Scott’s drug store.
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Chamberlain
E. T. Scott’s
Proposal to issue half cent coin in commerce
It is seriously proposed to mint a half cent coin claiming it is needed for trade in small shops and bargain counters. The plan argues the denomination would facilitate daily transactions and pricing.
Ages of candidates for governor before Republican convention
The record lists birth years for Dodge 1846 Durbin May 1847 Haggard September 1847 Posey 1848 Hogate 1849 and Griffith 1855. Haggard and Dodge born in Ohio Posey and Durbin in Indiana Hogate in New Jersey and Griffith in New York City.
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Dodge
Durbin
Haggard
Posey
Hogate
Griffith
Ohio
Indiana
New Jersey
New York City
Balmy Knifing Days of the Surgeon Shirt Anecdote
A man wears a shirt bearing a quip about appendicitis surgery. The text laments rapid hospital operations, claiming people are taken to the operating room and cut open without waiting for a patient to explain their ailment. He says he has been operated on and does not want more surgeries.
South Bend Aims for Big Political Breakthrough in 1900
South Bend could shape national and state politics if B F Shively becomes Bryan's running mate and Timothy E Howard is nominated for governor, with George Ford chosen for Congress. The city once produced vice president Schuyler Colfax and several congressmen, but never a governor.
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South Bend
B. F. Shively
William Jennings Bryan
Timothy E. Howard
George Ford
Congress
Schuyler Colfax
Michigan City Fishermen Stranded by Lake Ice
Charles Westphal and Lew Michaels ventured out on Lake Michigan on Friday in a small boat and returned to find their harbor blocked by drifting ice. They spent several hours attempting to free the vessel.
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Charles Westphal
Lew Michaels
Michigan City
Tosget
Westville Market Prices For Farm Goods
Prices listed for oats, corn, clover seed, cane, hogs, hides, tallow, butter, eggs, potatoes, bacon, lard, chicken, turkeys, ducks and geese per unit. Values shown as per bushel, cwt, lb, or dozen with live weight or creamery/dairy butter notes. Market snapshot reflects commodity rates for the period.
Grain-OL Beverages From Pure Grains Promote Health
A letter from a reader touts Grain-OL made from pure grains as a coffee alternative. She reports initial dislike followed by weeklong use, noting it nourishes the system and can be freely given to children. Describes it as a strengthening substance with tasteful, healthful value. Available at grocers for 15c or 25c.
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Cures Daughter’s Scaldhead
Large sores on my little daughter’s head developed into scaldhead but Bucklen’s Arica Salve completely cured her. It claims to cure eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Only 25c at E T Scott’s.
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C. D. Sabill
Morganton
Tenn
Bucklen
E. T. Scott’s
Cold Weather Predicted as Arctic Air Moves In
Forecasters warn of a dip in temperatures as cold air moves southward. Low temperatures across the region may bring frost and wind chills, with travel advisories issued for northern counties.
Ferris Wheel at Chicago World’s Fair to be sold for iron
The Ferris wheel, a major attraction at the Chicago world’s fair, will be dismantled and sold for old iron. The structure, once a profitable venture, has cost its owners heavily since the fair era, turning into a financial loss of about $700,000 after earning $1812,000 during the event.
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Chicago
North
Clark Street
Lone company to march seven days through Cebu hills
A member of Co. L, 44th U. S. on Cebu island reports the unit will undertake a seven day march from the island’s western coast to the eastern coast. The soldiers will engage any insurgents encountered and aim to return with news and rest after the trek. Several local boys serve in the company and are expected to enjoy the trip.
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Co. L
U. S
Cebu
Philippines
Foreign imports split: factory materials dominate US ware
The record shows roughly one half of current imports enter the United States as factory materials. About one quarter are food and live animals, with February totals at 316 254 153 dollars or 23.63 percent of imports. For eight months to February foods account for 25.15 percent.
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United States
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