30 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1904
Page
1
The ad describes chronic illness as long sickness and urges Scott emulsion as the remedy to build flesh and strength. It promises new blood, stronger nerves, and restored appetite, noting dosage can continue during sickness and even offering a few free doses with a wrapper label shown on every bottle.
Chapter CXXXII of the 1891 Indiana acts prohibits wearing the badge or emblem of any secret society by non members. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined up to fifty dollars upon conviction.
From Durban Natal South Africa Arthur Chapman reports a neighbor using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to treat a two month old infant with a bad cough. Parents used the remedy on the baby’s dummy teat and observed quick relief. The product is sold by Davenport Ihle.
City officials urge enforcement of an old ordinance after interurban cars in Hartford travel past the Washington street crossing at high speed, raising fears of a serious accident and calling for action to curb the hazard.
A short ad copy touts King’s New Discovery as a sure cure for lung and throat troubles. It claims a resident of Shepherdtown West Virginia endured severe bronchitis before taking the medicine and experiencing relief, presenting it as infallible.
Lake Erie announces a new time card with minor schedule adjustments. Northbound trains No 42 38 18 and 46. southbound No 41 19 35 45 show new times replacing old ones. Sunday services remain limited for select trains.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa describes a startling test that cured a patient suffering violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration. He prescribed Electric Bitters, noting immediate improvement and no further attacks in 14 months. The remedy is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney trouble available for 50 cents at Chas C Deam's drug store.
The piece urges timely shopping to find meaningful gifts rather than late purchases. It argues that thoughtful presents bring real happiness, while last minute buying causes discomfort and harm to the holiday spirit.
Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Due to its merit many imitations appear. Request FOLEY'S Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. It is mildly laxative and contains no opates. Safest for children and delicate persons. For sale by Davenport & Ehle.
The piece describes Douglas the shoemaker as largely unknown politically, noting he lacks elite connections and Harvard pedigree. Senator Lodge labels him comparatively unknown, implying he is not part of high society or the Bay set and is seen as an ordinary, uncommon man.
The piece urges proper hydration to prevent constipation and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild natural remedy. A 25c bottle is available from Davenport & Bible. Also notes a government effort to mark deceased soldiers' graves with headstones, soliciting relatives to provide information for Wells county residents.
An exchange argues that running a newspaper is hard and that a week’s experience can change opinions about the craft. The author notes the effort of writing thousands of words, gathering facts, condensing them, and facing criticism after publication, concluding that it is not easy to run a newspaper.
Dr George Owing of Smiths Grove Kentucky describes long kidney and bladder troubles and enlarged prostate cured after using Foley s Kidney Cure. He reports three bottles relieved him completely and he now prescribes it in practice. Davenport and Ehle sell it.
Liberty township hosts a Sunday school convention at Bly church on Sunday December 4, 1904, at 2 o clock. The program features devotions by Dora Ware, a short talk by the superintendent on the lesson’s central truth, discussions on Old Testament and New Testament relations, leading thoughts for the fourth quarter lesson, reports of officers, and collection.
Mothers praise One Minute Cough Cure for relief from coughs croup and whooping cough. A. L. Spafford, Postmaster of Chester Michigan, recalls his daughter’s near strangulation and how the cure relieved her quickly. The ad claims it relieves coughs eases breathing clears phlegm removes lung strain and is sold by Chas C Deam.
In a Huntington school history lesson this week a student challenged a teacher by explaining that mortar boats were vessels used to bring mortar up the river to build forts before bombardment. The fort instructor acknowledged the point.
J. A. Gulledge of Verbena Alabama was twice in the hospital for a severe case of piles with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arica Salve ended inflammation and cured him. To conquer aches and pain, 25 cents at Chas. C. Deam’s drug store.
On November 8 1904 the viewers appointed by Wells County Board of Commissioners filed their report with the auditor on a proposed macadamized road beginning at the southeast corner of section 8 township 25 north range 12 east and running west along the section line to the northwest corner of section 18 the road length is 10434 feet and will come before the board for action.
On November 3 1904 Wells County Indiana commissioners reported to the auditor on a proposed gravel or macadamized road. The road runs from the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 11 township 25 north range 12 east west along the half section line through sections 10 and 11 to the intersection with the Reiffsburg and Camden free gravel road. The six thousand nine hundred thirty five feet long plan will be heard December 8 1904 in the commissioners court.
On November 18 1904 the Wells County Indiana board of county commissioners appointed viewers reported to the auditor on a proposed gravel or macadamized road. The route starts at the northeast corner of the southeast quarter section 16 township 27 north range 12 east, runs west along the half section line through sections 16 and 17 to Lover's Lane free travel road, totaling 9510 feet. The report was filed for the December 4 1904 term of the commissioners court.
On November 15 1904 the board appointed view men filed a report to the auditor on a proposed gravel road from the southeast corner of section 16 township 27 north range 12 east, west along the section line between sections 16 and 21 and 17 and 20, terminating where it meets Lovers Lane gravel road. The road is eight thousand six hundred eighty five feet. December 1904 term of the commissioners court. Clem S Brineman auditor of Wells County Indiana.
A long survey narrative describes the starting point at the southwest corner of section 1 in township 25 north range 12 east, detailing east along the section line to the southeast corner of section 1 and south to the southeast corner of section 13. It also covers a branch commencing at the northwest corner of section 18 in township 25 26 north range 13 east, running east to the northeast corner of section 18, totaling about 21,020 feet. The document references PRESCORF FREE GRAVEL ROAD and its forthcoming consideration.
The fragment appears to note a schedule item under the supervision of Superintendent Curtis. It mentions timing without notice and includes the word MEN with a truncated entry. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context or clear event details.
The Texas Train of the Cotton Belt Route offers service to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with one night to Houston Beaumont Lake Charles and the Coast Country. Twenty four hours to North East and Central Texas with through sleeping chair and dining cars. Immigration agents invited to handle Texas and Louisiana business via this line. Low home seekers rates twice a month first and third Tuesdays one fare plus two dollars round trip with liberal stopovers and return limits. Descriptive literature maps timetables and rates available.
The notice lists varied excursion and season tickets for the St Louis World’s Fair era from April to November 1904 with differing routes and conditions. It covers 15 day and season tickets, special rates to the west and southwest, eastern and southern trips, and California Pacific Coast itineraries, with specific savings and deposit rules at depots and joint agencies. It names W L Rosedor and M E Brankfort as contact agents for rates and information.
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