Counterfeiter Den Found Hidden Beneath Sycamore
Bristol boys on the St Joseph river near the Michigan line discovered a hollow sycamore stump with a ladder to a subterranean room. The hideout contained eight bunks a table cooking gear a large chest with counterfeiting dies molds and nickel plating equipment and large quantities of counterfeit coin and paper money. U S officers seized the apparatus calling it one of the most complete outfits in years. Local counties have faced counterfeit money thefts trains robberies and burglaries over five years fueling belief the den was used by a gang.
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Bristol
United States
Westville Indicator Advertisement Rates and Notices
The Westville Indicator published weekly details rates for obituary notices and poetry, professional cards, and advertising. Subscriptions are $1 for two years in advance with other rates listed for single-line obituaries and lines of poetry.
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Westville
Ind
Candidates for county treasurer and political notes
The column announces Eugene Moore and Julius Conitz as Republican county treasurer candidates and notes Conitz’s prior strong campaign. It discusses national population shifts toward the East, Dodge’s gubernatorial bid, and praise for his prior district campaigns, urging Northern Indiana support and party unity.
Pension Roll Totals and Expenditures Overview
The pension rolls record 170,524 people including widows and orphans. Among them 21 war of 1812 veterans survive, plus 3,012 Indian War survivors and 12,586 Mexican War survivors. Last year 30,160 names were added and 42,46L dropped.
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Army
Navy
The Deadly Cigarette At Chicago Schools
The Chicago Tribune queried 54 school principals about cigarette use by boys aged ten to fourteen. Teachers report alarming effects including dull intellects, poor application, weak physical vigor, and stunted growth beginning with smoking. They warn habitual smokers become hollow faced, pale, thin, and unreliable in mental and physical effort.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
The Webspring of Crime and Juvenile Delinquency
A contemporary essay decries high murder rates in the United States and blames juvenile crime on weak parental discipline. It cites four recent crimes by youths, critiques a magistrate's “boys will be boys” stance, and calls for science-backed reform as Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised as a blood purifier and tonic.
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Boston Paint and Oil Club
Samuel J. Elder
Boston Common
Ull
Samuel’ J. Elder
Bupier Hill Monument
United States
Cornell Aple
Varsity
Rasta “Ethidient
Dr. White
Hood
Trustee Power Rules In Expenditures For Township Funds
Judge Tarney of Crawfordsville circuit court holds a trustee's power supreme in spending township money. The trustees negotiate with the commissioners though the latter act ministerial and judicial in scope. Trustees may credit themselves with marriage hire if desired, testable only by a taxpayer suing on their bond.
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Tarney
Crawfordsville
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and JC
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urging use of Hall's Catarrh Care from J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Claims the product contains no mercury and works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Includes advice to buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Care and avoid risky preparations.
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Jtall
Cheney & Co
Oledo
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Hh. J. Cheney & Co
Potatoes For Sale Near Westville
Advertisement offers one thousand bushels of Rural New Yorker No 2 potatoes for 26 cents per bushel in ten by rots located three miles south of Westville.
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Westville
Electric Bitters touted as best remedy for headaches
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters provides permanent relief for all headaches and habitual migraines. It also states the tonic cures habitual constipation by toning the bowels and asks readers to try a bottle, selling large bottles for 50 cents at Scott's.
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Scott’s
Prosperous South Dakota Farmers Highlighted by Prosperity Tale
The article paints South Dakota farmers as prosperous due to fertile land and favorable climate. It notes improvements in farms and living standards, with grain, livestock, and fruit holdings increasing. It mentions a pamphlet on irrigation available from Robt. C. Jones, traveling agent, Cincinnati.
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Dalkotian
Loar
Turkey
Joh
South Dakota
Weath
Epee
Chicano, Milwauke and
St. Paul
Robt. C. Jones
Cincinnati
A Self Made Man Julius Conitz for County Treasurer
A sketch of Julius Conitz born in 1813 Germany who emigrated to America in 1865 and built a varied business career in Chicago Wanatah and Laforte County. A Republican candidate, he reduced Democratic majorities, served as Cass township trustee, and earned a reputation for clean, economical leadership and capable administration suited to the treasurer post.
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Julius Conitz
Wanatah
la Porte County
Conitz
Comig
Germany
America
Tony
Chicago
Pioe
Isvs
Chieneo
Sts
Tountih Mii
Mer. County
Podshes
Laforte County
J. J. Moster
Foster
Cougty Rediahig
Cass Township
Spraying With Insecticides and Fungi cides Summary
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station urges immediate orchard and vineyard spraying. Indiana apple crop losses reach about 500000 yearly from insects and fungi, with 80 90 percent of fruit saved by proper spraying at 30 to 40 cents per tree. Insecticides classified as systemic or contact. Bordeaux mixture widely used against fungi. apply before symptoms appear and repeat every 10 15 days. James Troop horticulturist.
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Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Indiana
London
James Troop
Chamberlalens Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Advertisement for Chamberlalens Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy mentions quick relief for bowel complaints. It promotes dilution with water for pleasant taste and states bottles sold by H. N. Nichols at 20 and 50 cents.
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Chamberlalen
H. N. Nichols
Summer styles and crafts highlight prominent magazine issue
The issue cover features forecasts of summer attire including Commencement gowns, bicycling outfits, and hair fashions with illustrated guides. It adds interior decoration papers, culinary inventions, domestic sanitation, book reviews, and society notes. Pain Balm is recommended for rheumatism with a home treatment tip. Sold by TL. N. Niehols.
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New York
Genevieve Wigfall
A. B. Longstreet
Mary Cadwalader Jones
Mildred Conway
Carolyn Halsted
Witherspoon
Certifying testimonial for Chamberket’s Pain Gali remedy
A 1894 testimonial notes May 11 visit to Melick's drug store to buy Chamberket’s Pain Gali for a heart ailment. After three bottles the writer reports improvement and endorses the product. Sworn statement dated August 10, 1894. For sale at 50 cents a bottle by H. N. Nichols. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure with similar claims of ease and effectiveness.
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Melick
Chamberket
Charles Tf. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
J. P
H. N. Nichols
Mrs M P O Brien Praises Dr Caldwell Syrup Lvepsin
Mrs M P O Brien of Vesdale writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Lvepsin is the best family medicine for stomach derangements and as a general laxative. She notes its pleasant taste which makes children eager to take it and adds a positive endorsement from E T Scott.
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Vesdale
Til
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Sh. Bagger & Co
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State OF Indiana
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Weatville
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