Porter County Oil Wells Reported Near Suman Field
George P. Chadwick of Michigan City visited a Porter county oil field along the B and O road where operators have located several wells in a two and a half mile long area. All but one well were capped while one well yielded oil from about 275 feet depth and required pumping. The crude is described as a lubricating grade and is said to be produced in paying quantities.
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Michigan City
George P. Chadwick
Porter County
Suman
B&o
Chadwick
Crown Lubricating Oil Co Eyes Laporte County Prospects
Indiana firm Crown Lubricating Oil Co plans to survey Jasper County oil lands this summer and may lease land in Laporte County after its representative Mr Jeger reported strong farmer interest and readiness to lease. The company, capitalized at 1 000 000, aims to begin drilling once leases are secured.
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Union Mills News
Crown Cubricating Oil Co
Indiana
Jasper County
Jeger
Crown Lubricating Oil Co
Laporte
Beaver Dam Notes and Family Visits Highlight Weekends
Mrs Martin returned to Laporte after visiting her son Van Wilkinson. Mr Davidson visited his father in laws home in Chicago where Mrs Davidson accompanied him home. Mrs Chas Baird visited daughter Miss Emms at the Chicago University. Friends and relatives celebrated Mr and Mrs Chilsons sixteenth wedding anniversary at David McKellips's home with about forty guests. The Chilsons plan to move to Westville in June.
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van Wilkinson
Laporte
Mr. Davidson
Davidson
Chicago
Chas. Baird
Miss Emms
Chicago University
Mrs. Chilson
David McKellips
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Children Says EH Scott
A note states Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be given to children. Sold by EH T Scott.
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Foley
EH. T. Scott
Cleared for Action with Dr King’s Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement claims health benefits from Dr King’s New Life Pills. It promotes a bloom of health, bright eyes, firm flesh, buoyant mind and urges readers to try them at RE T Scott’s drug store for 25 cents.
County reports countywide school enrollment rise modestly
Completion of Laporte enumeration and New Durham township return enables County Superintendent Bunnel to present a county total. The county shows an increase of 18,270 children over last year, driven mainly by Michigan City and La Porte. Male gains exceed female gains, with 961 more boys versus 409 more girls. Outside the two cities, growth is minimal. Last year 5,000 children in townships, this year 5,018.
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Laporte
New Durham Township
Shank
Bunnel
Michigan City
Advertisement for Blew Bros. & Co job positions in Chicago
Hiring notice seeks men and women in this county and neighboring territories to represent an old established house with solid finances. Pay ranges from 21 dollars weekly for men and 12 to 18 dollars weekly for women, with weekly advances by check. Horse and buggy provided when needed, position permanent, address Blew Bros. & Co. Dept. 5 Monon Bldg. Chicago, Ill.
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Blew Bros. & Co
Dept
Monon
Chicago
Arnica Salve Said to Save Life From Poisoned Wound
A Belle Plaine Minnesota man reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out poison from a severely swollen hand and saved his friend's life after a blood poisoning scare. The ad promotes the salve as best for burns and sores with a price of 25 cents per jar at T Scott's drug store.
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J. E. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minn
Buckien
Bh. T
Dynamite Cure For Cough Promised By Local Ad
Calhoun Georgia resident Z T Gray reports his wife suffered a severe cough kept her awake. After two doctors failed Dr Kings New Discovery eased the cough and aided sleep and eventual cure. Advertised at E T Scotts drug store with a 50 cent trial and one dollar bottle, guaranteed.
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Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
Dr. King
Seed Buckwheat for Sale 100 bu of Fine Seed Buckwheat
Buckwheat seed available from seller BERT TOPPER. Quantity 100 bushels of high quality seed buckwheat offered for prospective buyers. Contact for price and delivery details.
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Bert Topper
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad
An advert touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to purify blood and restore kidney and bladder health. It claims to strengthen the entire system with a positive cure and is endorsed by Druggist E.T. Scott.
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Foley
E.T. Scott
Otis Church Misses Services To Base Ball Game
A Otis church failed to gather a congregation three times last Sunday as Otis fans packed the tall grounds to watch a home game against a Michigan City team. Deacons choir members and the minister were among the spectators while the janitor remained in the church. Despite ringing the bell and closing the blinds the doors remained shut and the services did not occur.
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Otis
Otis Nine
Michigan City
Otisites
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