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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
8
A historical ad notes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children claim to break colds in 24 hours and ease fever, teething, stomach troubles, and worms. It praises stomach regulation and ease of use. The copy also mentions widespread strikes in ball parks compared to factories.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as remedies for eczemas pimples dandruff and sore hands with immediate relief and potential permanent healing. Free samples by mail with Book and address postcard provided, Boston department. Sold everywhere.
Letters from women in North Crandon Wisconsin Lawton Oklahoma and Roxbury Massachusetts praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from displacement ulcers inflammation backache and fatigue. They credit improved health and urge others to seek guidance from the publisher.
A Buffalo hospital medical director announces a cure named Anuric that dissolves uric acid and relieves inflammation symptoms such as burning urination and rheumatic pains. The ad urges a 50 cent package, claims rapid relief, and promotes hot water and Anuric tablets before meals as a kidney support remedy.
Indiana residents working in federal executive departments in Washington total 574 with yearly salaries amounting to 780 314. Only one Indiana man works at the White House as a stenographer paid 2 500 annually. The Blue Book 1915 lists state treasury war interior commerce and other departments with listed salaries and numbers.
The annual enumeration report by Fred H. Cole county superintendent shows an increase of pupils from last year by sixty seven, totaling six thousand six hundred fifty five.
Columbus pupils win prizes after a four week swat contest led by principal Melvin Houk. Readers tally include Daniel Heck 29836 and Harry Taylor 27831. A boy was hit by a brick during the event causing a scalp wound. over 500 children participated and 56 prizes awarded.
South Hendricks police search for three men who stopped a New York Central freight train near Mishawaka then dumped meat and fruit into an awaiting car. James Whitcomb Riley filmed at his Luchkerbie street home with local children to celebrate Indiana’s 100th anniversary. A stolen church bell near Hartford City was traced to a junk shop after being disposed of in Fort Wayne. Indianapolis collections for the state park fund near 17,797 with a goal of 25,000. Purkey Run site to be auctioned. Gary’s new tube plant planned by U S Steel subsidiary National Tube. cost 25 million dollars. Princeton greenhouse losses from a bee swarm damaging over 5,000 carnations. Peru high school senior class to graduate June 1 at Wallace theatre. address by Rev. Chesteen Smith. Shonalse Memorial Day plans to unite local veterans groups. Logansport plans a 50,000 church contract for St. Bridget’s.
An advertisement claims Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root dissolves kidney gravel stones and relieves kidney and bladder troubles. A Lafayette, Indiana user reports passing pea sized stones after use, sworn before a notary in 1900. Also mentions sample offer and store availability.
The British consul in Cleveland reports the army has increased the enlistment age from thirty eight to forty five and relaxed physical standards. A Manchester slacker sought exemption claiming poor eyesight, but the surgeon replied he would have an excellent view in the front trench.
A mother recounts choosing Postum over coffee or tea to feed children with a clear conscience. She notes Postum’s pleasant flavor and health benefits for herself and husband, who quit coffee and improved kidney and nervous symptoms. Postum is sold in cereal and soluble forms by Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.
Watch your teeth with Spear Minto Tooth Paste from Herson Chemical Co. Safe for all ages and family use. Does not burn mouths or contain alcohol soap or color. Conforms to dental authorities. dental paste offered at drug stores or by mail with samples and care directions.
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