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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1903
Page
8
All are on the alert for an industry surge as oil prices rise and roads improve. Prospects of wildcatting loom in Indiana with strong demand, plentiful money, and good prices. Gas companies shift to oil, and a western field expansion in Oklahoma and Kansas adds to anticipated labor demand.
Millions marvel at the multitude of maladies cured by Dr. King s New Life Pills. The ad claims relief for stomach, liver and bowel troubles dyspepsia loss of appetite jaundice biliousness fever malaria and more. Sold for 25 cents at C C Deam s drug store.
The Liberty Center High School graduating class and teachers were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Dr Garrett on Wednesday April 1. An elegant three course dinner was served at 1130 with class colors hyacinths and bagonias, baby ribbon decorations on silver spoons, and a festive atmosphere before returning to the school building.
Frostburg resident J Opders reports Foley's Kidney Cure gave him immediate relief and cured a severe kidney complaint after two bottles. It is praised for comfort and relief in bad cases.
The Keystone high school holds its fourth annual commencement at M. P. church on Friday evening April 11. Superintendent A R Huyette and O M W Hagler led a successful program for eight graduates Lulu Tate Cecil Kizer Adam Teagle Rosanna Marsh Chella Maddux Frank Jarret Lillian Marsh Laura Merriman. The program includes selections by the orchestra and the Brooks Marine Band with addresses by Dr T S Moran and Rev Ella Sebert.
When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest remedies are in great demand. Mr. Joseph D Williams of McDuff Va says he was cured of a deep lasting attack of la grippe by using Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying several other preparations with no effect. Sorsale by Davenport Xhle.
Ad promotes land and living in the Southwest along the Cotton Belt Route with cheap land, good farming prospects, and markets in the north. It invites readers to request booklets and notes a limited sale on first and third Tuesdays in March and April for one way and round trip tickets from St Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with special rates offered by KR W LaBeaume, G P T A.
Cavendish Vermont man S Le Quinn suffered chronic constipation until Dr Kings New Life Pills allegedly arrested the condition and cured him. The ad promises guaranteed relief for 25 cents at Chas C. Deanys drug store.
The post office will issue a twenty one page hand book with registry rules for rural routes. Carriers will carry a registration book and notices, and must verify sender and recipient names and addresses, proper postage, and strong envelopes. Non patrons may use rural routes with access to registration and receipts on delivery.
A vintage ad invites shoppers to visit the Economy store promising satisfaction and standout goods. It urges askers to hear customers’ opinions and notes savings by choosing this shop over uptown competitors. Scan the list, visit this week, and you cannot fail to save money.
A local ad showcases Easter promotions on ladies waists from 48c to 1.30, fancy white waists 1.98 to 1.30, and matching accessories. It promotes Toile du Noird Zeypher Ginghams at low prices, lace trimmed corset covers, trimmed drawers, thne skirts, night gowns, and walking shirts with marked discounts to lure shoppers.
Advertises tailored walking skirts priced at 2.98, 3.98 and silk skirts at 9.98. Also offers a black mercerized underskirt with six ruffles, previously 1.25, now 0.98.
Advertising item lists various drapery pieces with sale prices. Lace curtains, tapestries, portieres and related textiles are offered at deep discounts per pair or yard. Items include fine lace curtains at 98c per pair and 1.48 to 1.98 ranges for tapestry and denims.
Local listing announces a sale on table linens and fabrics in Anderson Illinois. Items include satin finish table linen at 39c per yard, table damask at 24c, linen crash 5c, Huck towels 8c, sheeting 5c yd, ginghams 6c yd, oilcloth 14c, chenille stand covers 48c, dresser scarfs 24c, ladies wrappers 65c, muslin 5c, sunbonnets 15c, and ribbons at economical prices.
Ladies' fine Dress Shoes a tradewinner at 1.48. Ladies' Dress Shoes in many styles worth 2.50 at 1.98. Men's Dress Shoes solid and good wearers at 1.48. Men's fine Dress Shoes worth 2.50 at 1.98. Royal Blue shoes at 3.50. Misses' Dress Shoes worth 1.50 at 1.24. Boys' Dress Shoes worth 1.50 at 1.24.
Mr and Mrs John Dean hosted the Liberty Center class for a generous farm dinner with teachers present. Guests later gathered at Mr and Mrs J S Clark home for an evening party with refreshments served by Mrs Clark and Miss Fudge. The event celebrated the students and offered a social reward for their hard work.
A fragment notes Bucklen's Arnica heals a nearly fatal leg ulcer after four years of failed remedies. It cites C. Dean's drug store selling the remedy at 25 cents and mentions Wallace shows and Ringling Brothers battling for billboard rights across Indiana.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes of a yearlong sore healed by Bucklen’s Amica Salve. The testimonial notes the salve as the best on earth and mentions Chas. Q Deam’s drug store as a source.
The March Indiana crop report says wheat remains promising after March, with some flood damage in river bottoms and pest fly effects in pre September 25, 1902 sown areas. Rye and clover are in good shape. peach buds mostly killed, apples pears plums grapes uninjured. ground too wet for plowing, spring work limited to repairs and planning.
Rural mail carriers resign at about twenty five a day nationwide with Indiana seeing three to ten daily. Officials believe farm ownership drives resignations as men seek profitable farming in summer. Pay complaints cited and a possible pay raise considered at the next Congress. So far no Wells county resignations.
After Liberty Center exercises Arlie Rye returned to Bluffton with a young woman on Smoky Row Pike. A prankster removed a buggy wheel hid taps robes and cushions and bows. Rye repaired the wheel but lost the robes and cushions and had to go home angry and hurt by the act.
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