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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
8
The advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as economical and effective, claiming it stops hair loss, promotes growth, and restores color. It offers a bottle for one dollar and proclaims a nationwide mail express service from Lowell, Massachusetts through J C Ayer Co.
Hartford City politics could see Ethan Secrist, law partner of City Attorney A. M. Waltz, enter the race for Prosecuting Attorney against Charley Pierce H. S. Fargo and Ash Emshwiler. Secrist says no decision now and will announce in due time, while serving as secretary of the county Democratic committee. The nominating convention is a year away, promising an interesting contest.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee watched her struggle with consumption. After doctors failed, Dr. King’s New Discovery brought relief and she was cured. It is advertised as a certain cure for lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and $1.00, trial bottles free at Chas C Deam’s drug store.
Recent Kansas clippings report three quirky wind stories. A farmer plows as a tornado whirls the field, a bin shelling corn through a knothole leaves corn piles, and a wagon wheel in a yard keeps spinning after the breeze.
John Chambers, father of Harry Chambers, reports Toledo doctors hold out hope Harry will eventually see though inflammation keeps him blind. Physicians say it may fade with time. Harry can currently see slightly and believes he improves. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for pains from injuries and for piles, 25 cents at Chas C. Deam's.
James Clark and N. T. Miller propose a novel labor solution for nineteen Wells county bridge contracts. They will secure a tent, camp near each site, keep a fixed crew together, and move from one job to the next until all foundations are built. A cook will tend to the men and tents at night.
George Drum and J. B. Ward run a thriving Curryville creamery expanding to $310 monthly milk costs. Three wagons collect from east and south German neighborhoods. most output is shipped to Pittsburg. Only Swaim's at Magley remains prosperous besides Drum & Ward, after others faltered.
Two personally conducted excursions to Colorado Utah and California are being organized to depart the first week in July and August. Very low round trip rates and no change of cars from Ohio to Indiana points to destination. Write for full information to G A A Deane Jr T P A Missouri Pacific Ry 200 Sentinel Bldg Indianapolis Ind.
The Borelli comet, discovered in Marseille about three weeks ago, lies east of the zenith two thirds above the horizon and is growing brighter. It features two tails and may become as visible as a fourth magnitude star if skies stay clear.
At a Sunday picnic in the woods east of Vera Cruz a party of youths enjoyed the day. They then drove to Berne for supper at the Cottage Hotel. Attendees included Misses Gertrude Bickel Etta Whitelock Mary Houser Bertha Craven and Messrs C D Hesler Henry Strahm Bert Wells and Clarence Hatfield.
A Liberty Center party of about fourteen people travels by land to Webster Lake for a two week cottage outing. The group includes Fred Stahl Hugh Rowe Robert Ratliff and their families and Frank Brown.
Advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop cough and work off the cold. Promises cure in one day for a price of 25 cents. Ends with coupon-like offer and sales tone.
A local fire sale promises steep price cuts through July 25 as Walmer & Engeler arrange a move from their current site. D A Walmer orders reworking of bankrupt stock from Geo H Amram while F F Engeler drives the dry goods and shoes portion, with items including Monarch shirts 79c and men’s shoes 89c.
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