Indiana State Fair to Host Major 1915 Auto Show
The Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association organizes a large 1915 car exhibit at the Indiana State Fair during the week of Sept 7. A 150 by 325 foot tent near the brick horse barn will showcase leading factory models, with 20 300 square feet of display space and no extra admission. Daily musical programs and other features accompany an educational emphasis for current and future car owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
Local Notes and Social Roundup Include Reunions and School Plans
The column surveys social visits from Mrs. Harriet Oglesbee of Oak Park to her son in town, a Methodist Sunday school picnic planned in Shideler's grove, medical updates on Mrs. Omer Taylor, and a 124th regiment Indiana veteran reunion set for September 23 and 24 at Richmond. It also records farm news, weather notes, harvest picnics, a fiftieth wedding anniversary, and upcoming township school assignments and start dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Oglesbee
Oak Park, Ill
N. H. Oglesbee and
Methodist Sunday School
Shideler's Grove
124Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Court House
Richmond
Beeson of Milton Remembered for Kindness and Duty
Lafayette Beeson son of Marquis D and Ellen Harvey Beeson born March 10 1858 on the Beeson farm near Milton died August 5 1914 aged 56 years 4 months 25 days He married Mary Luella Ferguson December 20 1882 They survive with one brother Lycurgus Beeson and many relatives The obituary notes his education farm work marriage farm life moves to Milton four years ago and a sudden death after a croquet game The account praises his integrity generosity and lasting influence and mentions funeral details at Valley Grove cemetery
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Lafayette
Marquis D
Ellen Harvey Beeson
Beeson
Milton
Mary Luella Ferguson
Lycurgus Beeson
Mrs. Beeson
Mr. Beeson
Barbara Kirlin
Lafayette Beeson
Milton Items Brightens Week with Visits and Socials
Mrs J L Wike returns from Columbus Ohio to Milton after visiting daughter Mrs Gibbons. Fern Copeland and Ruth Doneker visit aunt Mrs Linville Wallace. Cement work contracts set for August 22 on crossings and sidewalks. Mrs Ellen Marlatt Walker and Mrs Harrison Marlatt attend a Friday gathering. Mrs E A Kuhn returns from Columbus with daughter Mrs Paul Fink. The Brattains attend funeral in Arcanum for Mrs Boling. Mrs Will Wallace hosts a 45 guest thimble party. Oran Bragg and Verne Bragg of Indianapolis join music night with Dr and Mrs Squier. Rev Stamper fills Springport pulpit as revival continues. Mr and Mrs Will Nall attend dinner for Mrs Null’s birthday. 25 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nall
Leonard Jobe
Conneraville
Null
Purdue Instructors at State Fair
Purdue University will send about twenty extension instructors to the Indiana State Fair the week of September seven to answer farm questions. Visitors may prepare lists of topics and view extensive Purdue displays covering all farm lines. The program aims to improve farming and rural life with cooperative support from the State Board of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
G. I. Christie
Purdue Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue
State Board of Agriculture
Christie
Indiana
Foley Kidney Pills Help Nicholson Man End Rheumatism Pain
A Nicholson Georgia resident, W T Hutchens, credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing rheumatism aches, swollen feet, and painful bladder issues after hot weather. The ad quotes his quick relief and includes a brief testimonial from A Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Hutchens
Nicholson
Foley
A. Carpenter
Patent Medicine and Novel Inventions Highlighted in Ad
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever and asthma with claims of soothing sleep and relief from coughing. It also touts a cork bathing suit that prevents sinking, mentioning a cork canoeing suit as a useful extension of the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. A. Carpenter
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promoted For Liver and Constipation
The ad touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a fast remedy for liver activation and constipation. testimonials from New Oldham Texas and Hopkinton New Hampshire praise effectiveness and lack of griping, with mention of Foley Kidney Pills aiding kidney trouble and a cynical closing remark on illiterate mens letters.
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New Oldham
Wimberley
Texas
B. A. Carpenter
Citrolax Laxative Praised By Syracuse Reader
An advertisement extols Citrolax as a refreshing hot weather drink and thorough laxative with a Syracuse New York user praising its superiority after fifty years of trying laxatives. The passage shifts abruptly to a hospital scene noting patients are often too weakened after an hour on the operating table to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Crysler
Syracuse
N. Y
B. A. Carpenter
Foley Kidney Pills Aid Dexter Woman Says Pain Lessens
W M Halfacre of Dexter Missouri bought Foley Kidney Pills for his wife who suffered kidney pain. He described her relief after a second bottle as she recovered strength and energy. Transcribed from a local advertisement by B A Carpenter.
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W. T. Greene
Hopkinton
N. H
W. M. Halfacre
Dexter, Mo
Foley
College Professors Faulted in Absentminded Cutting Allegation
A clipped report states college professors are officially accused of cutting students due to sheer absentmindedness. The item underscores concerns about safety and discipline on campus.
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Wenara
Lowe Brothers
Lindaro
Cambridge City Lumber Co
Cambridge City, Ind
DR. Chas, E. Duffin
Chas E. Duffin
Omer Taylor
William Pruitt
Hellopeter
Elkhart
Stanley Guyton
Chas. Guyton
Burkettsville
Washington
New York
Buddy
Guyton
J. W. Beard
Chicago
Lake Maxinkuckee
Grace Beard
Maxinkuckee
Central States
New Mexico
Pleasant ‘Hill
Rummel
Ella Smith
Wm. Waltz
Hagerstown
Martin-Russell
Albert Sarver
Elvira Russell Marton
Central
Jackson Township Sunday School Association
Christian Church
Geo. Marts
T. L. Thomas
Hopewell
Milt Gaar
Capital Hill
Thos. King
Lincoln Jones
F. D. Brumfield
W. J
J.S. King
Centerville
Mr. Gaar
Mr. Thomas
Mason
Mabel Hartman
Pennville
Marie Elwell
Kiser'’s
Lena Ludington
Creutz
Samuel Lamar
Kimes
Aldo E. Cain
Grace Kirby
Germantown
H. M. Cable
Jacob Rummel
Jesse Mustin
Muskegon
Mich
John Davis
Greensfork
Mustin
D. H. Hudelson
Dunreith
Huderson
Will Glidwell
J. L. Wike
Mrs. Gibbons
Columbus, Ohio
H. D. Huddleston
Will Wissler
Fern Copeland
Beeson’s
Ruth Doneker
Bentonville
Mrs
Linville Wallace
Mesdames
Ellen Marlatt Walker
New Castle
Harrison Marlatt
East of Town
Sarah Cross
E. A. Kuhn
Columbus
Ohio
Paul Fink
Clark Brattain
Arcanum
Thomas Boling
Will Wallace
Oran Bragg
Verne Bragg
Indianapolis
Squier
Stamper
Springport
F. C. McCormick
Chilldren
Fletcher
Pastoria
John Coyne
Miltown
Ind
Electra” Lightning Rod
Cresco
Geo. W. Filson
New Lisbon
Joe Wade
K. P
W. F. Green
K. of
P. Bidg
Cambridge City
Pilgrim Furnace Co
Ceric
Central Hotel
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