A Moment of Doubt in Malcom Kirk’s Daring Choice
Malcom Kirk faces a moral crisis as he contemplates leaving Conrad for a writer’s life. Dorothy urges him to accept an editor’s offer while Mrs. Barton begs him to stay to help her son Phil. The town's alcohol problem intensifies the pressure, and Malcom wrestles with duty, calling, and personal sacrifice.
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Malcom
Dorothy
Boston Magazine
Eesa
Mr. Kirk
Httle
Malcom Kirk
New England
Ansger
Malicom
Lfe
Conrad
Kirk
Phil
Mrs. Barton
Carver
Barton
Philip
V’hil Barton
Handa
Foreign trade hits records as U S becomes factory leader
The 1900 foreign trade total exceeded all prior years with imports at 849 million and exports at 1.394 billion, a combined 2.243 billion. Manufacturing exports reached a record 2432 million, while manufactures made 3.4 percent of exports, highlighting sustained industrial growth under a Republican administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Great Britain
Europe
Chicago Tribune
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed By War Front Line
Twenty nine officers and men writing from the front praise Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds stiff joints and burns noting its healing power and usefulness in military field care.
Grain OI Beverage Promoted By Positive Testimonial
A letter from a woman praises Grain OI made from pure grains describing it as nourishing and strengthening. She notes she disliked it initially but after a week of use would not return to coffee. She recommends it for children and all ages and urges readers to buy from grocers with license at 25 cents.
Prince Bismarck Memory Note From Paris Album
Count Enzenberg asked Prince Bismarck to inscribe an album page bearing autographs of Guizot and Thiers. Guizot wrote two prudence sayings about forgiving and forgetting, Thiers offered a twist on forgetting, and Bismarck added a reflection on forgetting and asking forgiveness, as reported in True Flag.
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Prince Bismarck
Count Enzenberg
Paris
Guiezot
Thiers
Thiera
France
Bismarck
G A R Encampment Ticket Rates Via Nickel Plate Road
The Nickel Plate Road advertises low one cent per mile rates for travel to Chicago for the 34th G A R encampment August 25 to 29 with return by August 31 or deposit by September 30. Also touts Chautauqua Lake trip July 21 with returning by July 28 and notes elegant trains with dining cars and sleepers. Agents listed in Ft Wayne. C A Asterlin shown as contact.
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Nigkel Plate
Chautauqua Lake
C.a.asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Cough Cure Ad Promises Fast Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts a remedy with warning text about cures and prices. The product claims to stop coughs and work offline, featuring a list of ingredients including Bromo and Quinine and a 25 cent price.
County Correspondence from Valparaiso and Nearby
Miss Celia Grams visits her sister in Valparaiso. Several local residents visit Chicago for a stockholders meeting on a Michigan road project. Olga Rudolf dies at age two and is buried west of town. Foot walks disputed with Penn Road. Carpenters rebuild the Paul Mitzner house now owned by O B Bailey. Ed Higgins of Hammond visits parents and works for Standard Oil as telegraph operator. Two teachers hold licenses Agnes Wilson Nellie Ebretsman. Local notes on community life and minor disputes.
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Olga Rudolf
Paul Mitzner
O.B. Bailey
Steve Bailey
Clark Bunnell
Bailey
Ed. Higgins
Hammond
Standard Oil Co
Wm. Hamersly
Creamery Co
Rev. Kieffel
Chas. Egert
Bigelow
Gabe Doyle
Hebron
Agnes Wilson
Nellie Ebretsman
Laird Pupils to Hold Westville High Reunion
Arrangements are under way for a reunion of Mr. Laird's room pupils from Westville high school. Laird, former principal in the 1860s, drew scholars from near and far and many have achieved prominence. The committee set August 30 as the date and are contacting former pupils widely to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Westville High School
Westville Lodge Mourns Death of Henry Dankert
At a stated meeting Westville lodge No. 192 A F and A M adopted resolutions mourning the death of Henry Dankert a faithful member and loving husband son and brother. They expressed sympathy to his family draped the lodge in mourning and ordered the resolutions published in the Westville Indicator and sent to the family. B W Hollenbeck C D Hess com.
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Westville Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Henry Dankert
Westville
Electric Bitters Prove A Godsend For Sickly Woman
Manchester Michigan man says his wife, trapped by five years of illness, was freed to do her own work after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad promises a quick cure for female diseases and related symptoms with a 50 cent price.
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Geo. D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Scott
Resolutions Passed for Henry Dankert by O E S Chapter
Chapter No. 133 O E S adopts resolutions on the death of Henry Dankert. It laments the loss to the chapter and extends sympathy to sister Dankert. The resolutions are to be recorded, published in the Westville Indicator, and a copy given to sister Dankert.
Windmill and barn addition mark Mr Noaker farm update
The report notes Mr Noaker adding a windmill and new barn section while old sheds were torn down. Neighbor exchanges include Ludlow family visiting Van Wilkinson, and Mrs Fair and Mrs Burner visiting Dave McKellips. Charley McKellips lost a cow and dismissed a drunk hired man as harvest continues with stacking and threshing. May Lamb visits from Grand Rapids for a Martin reunion. Lon McKellips shows slow improvement after recent illness.
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May Lamb
Grand Rapids
Mich
Martin
Dave McKellips
Fennville
Clarence Anderson
Wanatah
Brant
John Logan
Lon McKellips
Huckleberry Marshes Fade After Fires and Drought
The once despised huckleberry marshes across northern Indiana, once dense with pickers and a famed huckleberry queen, have dwindled due to fires and a severe drought. A marsh near Walkerton in Starke and Marshall counties, once a bustling hub for gambling and gatherings, was burned, ending Walkerton’s prominence as a shipping point for huckleberries.
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Indiana
Starke
Marshall
Walkerton
Msrah
Fall injures Polander in Shannon employ
John Kopshinski suffered a near fatal fall Sunday morning while climbing into a bay mow. Doctors treated a severe rupture with help from F W Martin Harvey Martin Hollenbeck and Kelly. He is cared for by H P Cole at Beatty's Corners under Trustee Herrold amid a weathered Sunday service by Rev Stockbarger focusing on Christian character.
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John Kopshinski
Frank Shannon
Bay
Drs. F. W
Harvey Martin
Hollenbeck
Kelly
H.p.cole
Shannon
Beatty’s Corners
Herrold
Riley Small Seeks Clinton Township Trustee Nomination
In Clinton township Riley Small lines up for the trusteeship while George Lee runs for assessor. The Republican stronghold shows content with the prospect and opposition seems unlikely. Small has been a hardworking Republican all his life and seeks recognition for his services.
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Clinton Township
Riley Small
George Lee
Riley
Counties Named for Tippecanoe Battle Participants
Fifteen Indiana counties were named for men who took part in the Tippecanoe battle as Indiana joined the Union. The battle's timing influenced the naming of these new counties and reflects the era's local commemorations.
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Indiana
Tippecanoe
Book cases on sale at FP Herrotd's store
The Ladies' Library Association has placed three book cases on sale at FP Herrotd's store. They will be disposed of at a bargain, offering readers and collectors a chance to acquire sturdy shelving at reduced prices.
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Ladies’ Library Association
Herrotd
The Power of the Cross at Christian Church
The sermon by E. T. Scott on The Power of the Cross traces prophecy, teaching, and miracles that led to belief in Christ. It notes the crucifixion, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit’s work that converted thousands, turning the cross from torture into an emblem of honor and service.
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E. T. Scott
Christian Church
Peter
Christ
Northwestern Indiana Fair officers set purses for fall racing
Northwestern Indiana Fair Association officers Messia Banks McClung Dorland Mann Miller Letherman Brody Small met to draft purse amounts for fall events. Purses listed include 2:80 trot 17 00 2:20 trot 200 00 free for all 223 00 2:30 pace 175 00 1 mile running 200 00 4th mile 50 00, total about 350 more than last year. Porter county races also planned.
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Messia
W.A. Banks
Fred McClung
J. W. Dorland
F. A. Mann
Laporte
G. W. Miller
A.C. Letherman
Mr. Brody
Valparaiso
R. F. Small
Northwestern Indiana Fair Association
Porter County Association
Porter County
Timely Cure Reported By Mrs Long for Dr King’s Discovery
Mrs Geo Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with stopping a frightful cough that plagued her nights and curing her husband’s severe pneumonia. The testimonial claims the medicine heals throat chest and lung troubles and offers trial bottles at Scott's drug store.
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Geo. Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Westville Lodge 136 I O O F Social Draws Big Turnout
At the regular Saturday meeting Westville lodge 136 I O O F drew many members and visiting Rebekahs. After lodge business the group gathered for ice cream and cake, then socialized with games and visiting in the dining room and other rooms. Fraternal visitors from Laporte included Bros. Whorwell Cole Dunsmore and Burner.
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Westville Lodge
Rebekahs
Bros. C
Bros. T. Whorwell
W. C. Cole
Dunsmore
H. Burner
Laporte
Ed Michaels and Fred Hausheer Seek Democratic Treasurership
The report notes Ed Michaels and Fred Hausheer of Laporte are out for the Democratic treasureship nomination. It mentions neighbor Wm Bohland of Clinton Township shifting from a leisurely campaign to a more aggressive approach. It comments on Laporte’s strong campaign network and its aim to avoid losing a key opportunity.
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Ed. Michaels
Fred Hausheer
Laporte
Wm. Bohland
Clinton Township
Nickel Plate Offers One Cent a Mile to G A R Encampment
The Nickel Plate line announces a low rate of one cent per mile to Chicago for the G A R encampment. Tickets go on sale August 25 to 29 with return options through August 31 or by deposit through September 30. Contact nearest C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
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Chicago
Inc
C. A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Northern Indiana Seed Company Incorporation
The Northern Indiana Seed Company is incorporated with a capital of 2100 dollars. Ella B. Shedd and E E Sheds are named in the filing as key parties.
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Northern Indiana Seed Company
E. E. Sheds
Ella B. Shedd
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Charles M. Sheldon
Philip Strong
Robert Liardy
The
Advance Publishing Co
Nickel Plate Road
Celia Grams
Julius Conitz
Roman Gruse
Robert Schmidt
John Pritch
New Road
Michigan
Minnie Mitzner
Penn. Ry
Westville Market
A. F. and
B. W. Hollenbeck
C. D. Hess,com
Dankert
B. W
Beaver Dam
James Flood
County Asylum
Joseph Zee
John Zee
Stockbarger
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