State superintendent probes township teacher pay cuts
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction receives inquiries from County Superintendents about township advisory boards lowering teacher wages. Reports say rural teachers earn two to two and a half dollars, with boards reducing pay despite higher expectations. Mr Jones replies that salaries were fixed and teachers may sue for full pay if funds are insufficient after cutbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Herald
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jones
Clay Co merchant credits Pain Balm for leg injury recovery
In winter 1897 James Reed of Clay West Virginia bruised his leg on ice, swelling and pain kept him from walking. After trying liniments and whiskey baths with no relief, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm produced a near complete cure in a week, saving amputation in Reed’s view. For sale by O S Coffin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
Clay, Clay Co. W. Va
Chamberlain
O. S. Coffin & Co
S. A. Donahoe
M. E. Church
South
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
O. 8. Coffin & Co
Not a Candidate for Governor Watson Says
Congressman James E. Watson denies seeking the Indiana governorship and declares he will run for renomination to Congress. The Shelbyville Republican notes the denial aims to end rumors and urges support from Republicans and Democrats in his district. Also mention of Rev J K Kirkman praising One Minute Cough Cure and Dewey fund contributions reaching about 27 thousand dollars from around 90 thousand people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Govenor
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Shelbyville
Dewey Howe
Und
Volcanic Eruptions and Arnica Salve Claims
An advertisement mix highlights Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and various ailments with price 25 cents per box. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Rocky Mountain Tea as health aids. The piece notes Algerian funds against grasshoppers, an Asia Minor earthquake, and a medical testimonial from Rev. Donahoe about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
The Dance Ends Not With Time or Chance
In a lively rural scene the speaker envisions autumn fields ripe for harvest and a village dance. Miss Sally steps into the doorway as rosy cheeks glow and renewed dances promise merriment. The fiddle’s tune invites partners to swing beneath a hopeful springlike sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
KI-NA KI-NA Tonic Endorsed By Dr J B McLean Co
A vintage patent medicine ad promoting KI-NA KI-NA a tasteless quinine iron tonic claimed to banish malaria chills and fever and restore health. It is marketed as made and endorsed by The Dr J B McLean Medicine Co with a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. B. McLean Medicine Co
Local Notables Visit Franklin Area Guests At Church
Lynn Creek Valley residents and visitors from Michigan Illinois and Fayette County gathered in Franklin for church services and social visits. Families including the Nelsons Miller and McFatridge shared time with local residents. An upcoming Arlington residency for Ike Addison was noted along with a newly formed Foreign Mission Society led by Mrs Will Handy and Ruby Bitner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Addison
Arlington
James McFatridge
Fayette Co
Stanley
Ed Busher
Charley Fousts
G. A. Allen
Franklin
Franklin Church
Foreign Mission Society
Will Handy
Ruby Bitner
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Praised by Bank President
President King of Farmers Bank in Brooklyn Michigan says the famous pills are the best for his family. They cure constipation biliousness and all liver and bowel troubles. U S Coffin advertises these remedies as cures and promote their health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Farmer‘s Bank
Brooklyn
Mich
de Witt
U. S. Coffin
Commodant Viljoen Warns of War After British Aggression
Commodant Piet Viljoen denounces years of English bullying and declares readiness for war. He says Britain must be stopped and its flag soaked in blood, as reported in the Voor trekker from Potchefstroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Piet Viljoen
Voortrekker
Potchefstrom
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Florida Editor
Editor Fackler of Micanopy Florida hails One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for La Grippe and throat and lung troubles. O. S. Coffin reports the claim and its claimed health benefits and widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Kirkman
Belle Rive
Fackler
Fla
Hustler
la Grippe
O. S. Coffin
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THE
DoMiNion ComPaNy
Dept
Chicago
J. H.jones
Carthage
Carthage, Ind
Dell McLean
Bright
Dr.j.h. Eee Medicine CO
E. C. DeWitt & Co
LA. Gotti
Knightstown
Foo
Rocky Mountain
Hill &Co
Bloomington
Corin & Co
LeWonds
Hill Brothers
Ind
Garbage Meat Market
Joe Goar
Stinger
Caldwell
O. S. Hill and Co’s
Jey
U. S. Coffin & CO
Knox, Ind
Gente
Jefferson Wilhelm
West Baden
Montgomery Ward & GO
Manson Sro
Bncklen
Hill & Co
Kansas
Union
Sarah. Terry
Philadelphia
Bismarck
Dr. King
O. S. Hill & Co
Menderes Asia Minor
P. B. Belles
Arzule
Lynn Creek Valley
Floyd Miller
Ball’s
Chappel
Charley Nelson
Samuel Jones
Michigan
J. O. Nelson
Wm. Plank
Illinois
Florence Hunt
Lillie Weinwart
Earnest Sisters
Allen W. Newsom
S. B. Keener
Hoisington
Kas
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