Farmer institute attendance Encouraging in Cottron
The farmer's institute opened Tuesday in Cottron ball with strong turnout. Lectures on wasilage and silo, alfalfa, orchard care, and poultry raising were given by G. C. Flegel and H. W. Henry. A large drill and song by students and a violin solo by Miss Alta Berrold highlighted the program. The afternoon sessions covered beef cattle and hog raising with demonstrations and discussions. Ladies of the M. E. church served meals, and interest grew through the event.
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Farmer's Institute
Cottron
Elid
E. T. Scott
Ven Wilkinson
J. C. Matotte
Neta
W. N. O.born
O.G Bunnel
Columbia
Stars and Stripes
Alta Berrold
W. P. Burnside
Covington
Mr. Burns
Southern States and Roosevelts Electoral Prospects
Ex Governor and ex Secretary Long of Massachusetts argues that if race questions were settled the South would have voted Roosevelt. He asserts tariff expansion and the Panama canal helped the GOP, and that abolition of black disfranchisement would not threaten Southern prosperity. He cites Bourbons using the negro as a political weapon and predicts party splits among black voters if rights were restored.
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Long
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
South
North
West
Thomas E. Watson
Tts
St. Louis
Reform School Adopts Foley's Honey and Tar
J. G. Gluck superintendent of Prunty Town West Virginia Reform School reports after trying many medicines that Foley's Honey and Tar is now used exclusively. He calls it the most effective and harmless remedy sold by E. T. Scott.
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
E. T. Scott
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Cold Remedy
Timely note urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung cure during coughs and colds. Claims quick relief and prevention of serious results, sold by E. W. Scott.
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E. Vw. Scoft
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Legal Oath Advertisement
Frank J. Cheney to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Oath sworn December 6, 1886 in Toledo by notarized witness A. W. Gleason. Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
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Strate
Onro
Fonepo
Lucas County
Frank J. Caenex
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggista
Township Trustees File Bills For Meeting
Porter county commissioners have cut election board pay prompting trustees to seek reimbursements. Un ion township Trustee Blatchley requests 12.21 for teacher salaries on election day though no school occurred, 150 for cleaning houses, 2 for mileage to Valparaiso, 2 for paying election officers, and 2 for putting up booths. Jackson township Trustee Noble seeks 2 for booths, 2 for cleaning houses, 2 for mileage to Valparaiso and collecting ballots. Jackson township Inspector William Jardine asks 2 for booth setup and 2 for two trips to Valparaiso.
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Porter County
Blatchley
Union Township
Valparaiso
C. E. Noble
Jackson Township
Royal Steel Fence Offered for Sale by Nichols
In buying woven wire fence it will be to your interest to call and see the Royal Steel Fence, best in the market, for sale by E. E. Nichols.
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E. E. Nichols
December Weather Forecast From Prophet Foster
December is expected to be cold and generally rainy early, with snow and cold returning mid month. Disturbances cross the continent from December 28 to 2, a warm wave from December 27 to 4, with other waves through December 9 signaling a downward trend to the coldest days near mid month.
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Foster
Continent
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central
Great Central Valley
Idea Proves Fatal Pater Nissen’s Pole Quest Ends Tragedy
Chicago inventor Pater Nissen sought a half air half water craft to reach the North Pole. He began a Lake Michigan crossing from Chicago to Stevensville but perished after launch the craft carried by a forty mile gale and vanished toward Michigan City.
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Pater Nissen
Chicago
North Pole
Peter
Lake Michigan
Stevensville
Mich
Michigan City
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief for Systems
Nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signal trouble. Electric Bitters claims to tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. Useful for run down systems and aches with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by E. T. Scott druggist.
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E. T. Scott
Lake Shore to test steel ties on Buffalo to Cleveland run
The Lake Shore railway ordered 8 000 steel ties for a four mile experimental section between Buffalo and Cleveland. The move aims to solve wood tie shortages as U S railroads require about 100 million wooden ties annually. Steel ties cost more upfront but offer longer durability.
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Lake Shore Railway
Buffalo
Cleveland
United States
Long Drought Threatens State Crops and Water Supply
State Statistician B F Johnson warns drought conditions are unprecedented for the season with wheat at greatest risk. Soil remains fairly good but surface wells may fail if the drought persists, driving up dairy prices as water and food shortages bite cattle. Northern farmers await snow to aid wheat.
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B. F. Johnson
Rye
Timothy
Lawrence County
Ohio
Wabash
Busklen's Araica Salve Promoted For Burns And Sores
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Busklen's Araica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims rapid relief and notes availability at E. T. Scott's Drug Store.
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Busklen
s.Araica
E. T. Scott's
Lake Shore plans new 35 mile LaPorte to Pine Line
Lake Shore management will build an air line from LaPorte to Pine Indiana to run freights and limited trains. The route avoids sharp curves and will bypass several towns Durham Oie Bardick Chesterton Norwood Dune Park and Millers. Construction begins next spring with completion expected in summer. Travel time should improve by about 30 minutes on fast trains.
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Lake Shora
LaPorte
Pine
Ind
Durham
Oie
Bardick
Chesterton
Norwood
Dune Park
Millers
Lake Shore
Bitter fight ahead for listeners of Dr King’s New Discovery
Beall Mississippi reports his wife suffered consumption last fall. After trying all remedies she used Dr King’s New Discovery, improvements began immediately and four bottles fully cured her. Drugstore guarantee offered, price 50c and 1. Trial bottles available.
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de. King
T. R Beall
Beall
Dr. King
KE. T. Scott
Drafting Roads Law To Protect Porter County Travel
Porter county residents urge Indiana legislators to pass a law regulating automobile driving on country roads to require drivers to stop for frightened teams and share the road. They cite costly road damage from runaways and injuries, urging their representative to act to relieve motorists and farmers alike.
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Indiana
Porter County
Colds Coughs and Constipation Ad Advisory
A local health note warns that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. It promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar as an opiate free safe alternative that does not cause constipation.
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Foley
Poley
E. T. Scott
Colorado and Return Round Trip Winter Tickets
Round trip winter tourist tickets from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 47.20 via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line. Good on fast through trains with high class equipment. Maps booklets and Colorado hotel rates available from A H Waggener Tra Agt 22 Fifth Ave Chicago IL.
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Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Union Pacific & North-Western
Colorado
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Ave
Take Your Choice Clubbing Offers From The Indicator
The Indicator offers multiple winter reading bundles with reduced prices. Combinations include The Indicator with Weekly Inter Ocean for one year at 1.05, The Companion 2.25, The Indicator with Chicago Daily Drovers Journal 4.00, The Indicator with American Boy 1.50, and The Indicator with Farm and Fireside 1.00. Two or more periodicals are offered at a low price, and staff invite consultation for unlisted options.
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Inter Ocean
Indicator
Chicago Daily Drovers
Journal
American Boy
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims gentle but thorough relief priced at 25 cents at E T Scotts Drug Store.
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Dr. King
New Life
E. T. Scott’s
Salvation Army Supplied Coal To Chicago Poor Families
The Salvation Army provided coal to twenty thousand poor families in Chicago for the entire last winter, ensuring heating during the cold season.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Chicago and South Shore Car Service to Pine Lake Show
Car leaves Michigan City on every even hour with a 30 minute ride to Pine Lake vaudeville show. Cars connect with all Monon trains for LaPorte.
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Michigan City
Pine Lake
Monon
Laporte
Obituary: Mrs Lydia Wright Mason
Mrs Lydia Wright Mason aged 17? with maiden name Springer died at her home after stomach and bowel illness. A Civil War veteran’s widow, she lived west of town and had been frail and rheumatic, found in pitiful conditions. Funeral at her house Friday at ten with Eld ET Scott conducting and burial at Carter cemetery west of town.
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Lydia Wright-Mason
Lydia
Springer
Coe
John” Wright
Marion
Eld. ET. Scott
Carter Cemetery
Michigan City Couple Leaves for California for Health
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schultz left Michigan City on November 15 to spend winter in California hoping to aid Mr Schultz's health. Mrs Schultz, born in Michigan City 28 years ago, died soon after a telegram stated she was not expected to live. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Brown of Joliet and married seven years ago. Also reported is the death of Charles Huchington aged 70 near Flint Lake from pneumonia and Mrs Phillip Walton of Oak Grove died at 73 with two sons and three daughters surviving.
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Mrs. Wm
Schultz
Michigan City
California
Mr. Shultz
Phillip Walton
Oak Grove
Sincurable heart disease cured by mail treatment offer
A grand dispensary ad promises a complete mail in treatment for heart and related ailments with a free trial worth 250 dollars. It cites 25 years of study and testimonials from various individuals and invites readers to request a free book and advice. Address is Elkhart Indiana.
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Tree
A. Kronck
Huntington
Ind
Flora Granter
Bristolville
Jas. K. Waite
Astor
Arcore
Mes
Frank Smith
Chicago
Julius Keiater
R. Parker
Grand Dispensary Dept. H
Main St. Elkhart
Wabasi RR Coal Prices Tight Call E E Nichol
Prices for clean Hocking Valley and hard coal are tight at the Wabasi railroad yard. Call E. E. Nichol for details and availability.
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Wabasi
E. E.nichol’s
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Report From
THE
Reform School
William Jardine
First Preciata
Chicago &South Stote Railway Co
Charles Huchington
Merrill
Flint Lake
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