Swift Specific Cure Promises Skin Relief for Eczema
A damaged 1880s testimonial describes a long battle with eczema starting on the head, legs and arms. After trying doctors and various ointments with little relief, the subject credits S. S. S. with complete curing after seven bottles. The ad claims the medicine neutralizes acids and cleanses the system, offering free medical advice and a free skin book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother
S. S
F.C. Norwolk
Hackberry St
Ottumwa
S.S. S
Swift
Atlanta, Ga
Indictments Watched, Guilty Pleas in Saloon Cases
Court on Saturday sustained a motion to quash the State vs Fox indictment over screens obstructing saloon interiors. Several cases, including Wisehaupt, tied to similar issues, were not acted on. Some saloon defendants entered guilty pleas and were fined twenty dollars plus costs, while others sought release but reserved fight. Frank Tawing of Vera Cruz pleaded guilty to obstructing the interior view by screens and received the standard fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
FM. J. Wisehaupt
Vera Crug
A Menace to Health Kidney Cure Advertisement
Health warning about kidney trouble and the insidious nature of kidney disease. The Davenport & Ehe ad promotes Woley's Kidney cure to correct irregularities, strengthen and build up kidneys, urging use at first indication of trouble for good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woley
Davenport & Ehe
The First House Near Wells County
The Bugh farm one and a half miles east of the city, long without a dwelling or barn, will soon gain a house and barn. A purchaser plans construction after spring begins, weather permitting, ending the farm’s barren record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Bugh
Office by bids on county and township offices
A bill proposed in Indiana would allow counties to advertise and sell offices to the lowest bidder. It requires sealed bids, opens them publicly, and places the lowest bidder on the ballot. The measure forbids the elected official from bidding again for six years and includes bond costs in bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleetion Reforma Indies
Sesson
Eune Tueaday
Auble Intrahield
Air Todt
Tipton
Todd
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Remedies Warned
Public health advisory warns against Catarrh remedies containing mercury noting it damages smell and the system. Promotes Trall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo and urges purchase of genuine internally taken product. Testimonials free, sold by druggists. Also mentions Liall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trall
F. J. Cheney , Co
Telada
Shul
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & Jo
Liall
Commissioners Approve Salamonie River Iron Bridge Plan
The county commissioners approved plans for a new iron bridge over the Salamonie River at Graves Ford, 23 Graves Ford area, extending 20 feet between abutments with a concrete floor. They also reviewed sheriff fees and bookkeeping, noting a busy term with many county enterprise inquiries and a pause on the Little River ditch matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamonie
Graves Ford
Johnston
Senate passes bill extending court term in Blackford
The twenty-eighth judicial circuit comprising Blackford and Wells counties saw a state senate vote of 55 to 0 approving a measure to extend hold times. Introduced by Senator Strider of Marion, the bill, once law, will grant Blackford county an extra week per term, providing needed relief according to the Hartford City Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackford
Wells
State Senate
Strider
Marion
Hartford City Times
Expose on Bridge Pool Collusion Across Counties
An investigative report reveals alleged collusion among bridge companies in Wells and surrounding counties. The piece cites pool letters, apportionment of territory, and private contracts steered to favored firms like Wabash Bridge and Indiana Bridge, with May 1908 correspondence illustrating bid rigging and restraint of competition.
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County
Treasuries
Negri Csllusions
Canis
Octas
Thei
North
In- Hana Bridge Company
Mier
Wabash Bridge & Iron Works
W.S. Hood
Miller
Indiana Bridge Company
Wells County
Intana Bridge Company
Wabash Company
Combine
One Minute Cough Cure praised for rapid relief
Chester Michigan postmaster A L Spofford reports his daughter recovered from a dangerous croup attack after three doses of One Minute Cough Cure. The advertisement claims the product acts in the throat, not the stomach, and is harmless for children. Sold by Chas C Deam, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. LL. Spofford
Chester
Mich
Chas. C. Deam
Changes in Route Six Benefit Bluffton Families
Report describes adjustments to route No 6 from Bluffton aimed at aiding six additional families. The system is monitored, and beneficial changes are adopted. Several county plans are under consideration to improve service and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Bluffton
Four Arrested in Saloon Raid Fined in Docket
Joe Hartman Charles Bowers Ida Shaw and Belle Shaw faced fines of 20 dollars each and jail terms for associating after a raid on a saloon at 2 am led by Night Policeman Deam and Marshal Crosbie. Hartman and Ida Shaw received 20 day jail terms. Belle Shaw 7 dollar fine. Bowers 20 dollar fine.
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Joe Hartman
Charles Bowers
Ida Shaw
Belle Shaw
Alayor Mack
Deam
Marshal Crosbie
Mgr
Hartman
Hello
Shaw
Fort Wayne
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed by Iowa Man
A Naushua Iowa resident touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung medicine after trying many remedies and medical treatment. He reports substantial relief from a severe cold on the lungs and full credit to the product, sold by Davenport & hie.
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Foley
J. N. Patterson
Naushua
Iowa
Davenport & Hie
Sleighing Party Guests At Barbers Mills Home
A sleighing party visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson at Bar ber's Mills Thursday and enjoyed an evening of merriment. Attending were Misses Blanche Wolfesle Anna Coopman Belle Bulwer Mstelle Estie Yarger Anna Coffman Sadie Mossburg and Messrs Vern Berlin Harry Roth Sam Cine Herman Davis Arthur Brown Lill Brunn.
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Lee Johnson
Barber's Mills
Blanche Wolfesle
Anna Coopman
Belle Bulwer
Mstelle
Estie Yarger
Anna Coffman
Sadie Mossburg
Messrs
Vern Berlin
Harry Roth
Sam Cine
Herman Davis
Arthur Brown
Lill Brunn
Peculiar Disappearance Of Painful Indigestion Remedy
J D Runyan of Butlerville C indites peculiar disappearance of painful symptoms to Dr Kings New Life Pills. He calls them a perfect remedy for dizziness sour stomach headache constipation etc. guaranteed at Charles O Deam s drug store priced 20 cents.
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J. D. Runyan
Butlerville, C
Public is Aroused by Electric Bitters Cure Claim
Public attention centers on Electric Bitters as a remedy for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio says she was near death after months of fever and weakness, but after starting the tonic she recovered quickly. The product is sold at Deam's drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
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Mary H. Walters
St. Clair Ave
Columbus
Deam
Tonsils Face End as Doctors Seek Removal
Doctors have found an organ that only brings pain and suffering and propose to remove it. The tonsil is said to be doomed and no longer favored by surgeons as it breeds disease and offers little benefit. A group of thirty youths surprised Chas. Elbie of the city and were entertained at his home with oysters and games. The attendees were mostly local youths with a few town residents.
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Morgan
Lewis Houser
Mack
Houser
Charles Kingsbury
Kingsbury
Morgon
Chas. Elbie
Noria
Public Sale at Arnold Farm Near Bluffton
Notice describes a public sale at WM Arnold’s residence two miles east of Bluffton on the Arnold farm Friday February 17 1905. Items include horses cows yearlings sows wagon farm implements timothy hay fodder chickens and household goods with sale begins at 4 pm and payment terms cash up to 5 funds on larger purchases with credit nine months. Also reports social activities: Miss Effie Swartz party southwest of Uniondale and a church wood chopping at New Salem with attendees and a large dinner.
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Bluffton
Arnold Farm
McCormick
Aid Society of
Six Mile
WM. Arnold
Jere
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Uniondale
Jessie Farling
Rosatta Maddux
Johannah Weir
Magele Swartz
Dela Capp
Abe Miller
Chester Eichhorn
S. L. Logan
Harlie Gourley
Carl Price
Ben Farling
George Farling
Elmer Smeltzer
Farl Price
Charles Blick
Harry Brenerd
Maddux
Rogs, Miller
John Wier
Wilson Young
Ha Swartz
Harrison Capp
Homer Gea~ies
Jake Swartz
Jacob
Warner
M. P
New Salem
Blair
Andrew Books
Charles Kirkwood
Abe Swigart
Orval Beaver
Aaron
Guess
James Adams
George Booka
Charles Adams
Charles Shannon
Melvin Adams
Addie Beaver
Mia
Hugh Murray
Will Murray
Everett
Poneto
Kansas
Oklahoma
Caesaries
Chanute
T. Rasaat
Indian Territory
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Central
Adlaorta
Caplea
Hooka
Golden Squire
Fvpowsher
Traction
Kynatl
George Morton
Py &T
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