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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
2
A letter from J. F. Ward of Donalda Alberta extols abundant yields 2500 bushels of wheat and oats from 64 acres and high prices for oats and wheat. He praises soil water quality and low taxes, claims land here surpasses Iowa for value, and invites readers to verify and write.
A wry remark notes that a secret can stay hidden when it concerns the teller and is a harmless joke about herself. The line frames secrecy as a self-inflicted amusement rather than a guarded truth.
An appreciative letter from M A Page of Osceola Wisconsin dated February 16 1916 relates kidney troubles years ago and relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills now three years without issues Page notes good health and ability to work at age seventy two Also mentions Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets and a fact about silkworm silk length of about one third mile.
Wartime hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease powder for troops. Shake into shoes or use in foot baths for comfort and easier walking. Sold everywhere for 3 cents. Ad notes luck must be feminine due to uncertainty.
Richard Lieber says Indiana college presidents should plan outreach to students to spur a state park memorial movement. He notes parks as great playgrounds with camps and wild scenery, while Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution chapters and Marshall high school alumni contribute to funding as part of the centennial effort.
The Vincennes centennial committee and the school board set May 18 for a field day with more than 3000 pupils to participate. Indiana history teachers will gather that day to discuss Vincennes history, followed by commencement on May 26 and school closing the next day.
Two hundred Marion area veterans from the National Military Home offer to serve if Mexico or other conflicts arise. The offer comes via Fred D Ballou camp of the United Spanish War Veterans led by John Q Fryer and the San Mateo Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars led by John L King.
Terre Haute council No. 277 of the Young Men’s Institute buys the former John F. Brinkman residence for 12000 dollars to serve as a clubhouse. The plan includes remodeling to be ready for occupancy by June 10.
Hammond school friends report the marriage of Lillian Goldman formerly of Hammond high school who went to Budapest a year ago to visit friends. She wed Baron Otto von Hirsch, son of Mrs. Max Levinger of Burnside Illinois. The announcement lists the Baroness von Hirsch as her new title.
The Farmers' Oil Company drilled well No. 36 on the Cal Emerson lease west of Princeton. After a shot, the well appeared good for at least twenty barrels a day. Rising oil prices spur continued development in the area.
A large motion picture project will portray Indiana's 236 year history to celebrate the state's centennial. Directors will tour the state this week to pick outdoor sites for about 250 scenes, including battles with massed formations. Costumes and implements will be historically accurate and recreations of old roads and buildings will be used. In Purdue, a new $150000 armory will replace a fire-destroyed building, serving 1000 cadets and Battery AB of the Indiana National Guard near Stuart Field.
The contract for a new grade school building has been awarded to Merle Hodges and A. A. Gast for 49909 dollars. The project is expected to cost about 70000 dollars upon completion.
A collection of quirky domestic hints including growing ferns with oysters, curing colds with turpentine on sugar, under-seat drawers for sewing chairs, cooking venison from mutton, lemon juice remedies, safety razor tips, steel wool as cleaning substitute, beet juice for frosting color, whiting to remove finger marks, bread to fix salty soup, and elevating feet to rest. plus notes on bead cheese water, fasteners for hose, and laundry sock pairing.
In Boonville area a special election approved twenty three miles of rock road by a 218 vote majority. The system extends across eleven roads beyond Boonville.
Madison-Miss Mabel Potter and John A. Sharpe married after a two year correspondence begun by a riverman dare. Gary appoints A. Forbis as chief of police. he formerly ran the Washington house press gallery. The community notes Perry, 104, with five marriages. Clark Milliken, 94, farmer. Wheatland reports a six week Methodist revival with 107 conversions, 25 reclamations, 73 accessions and Sunday school growth from 75 to 220. Batesville Lumber and Krome & Son lose $89 to burglars via window entry.
In a neighborhood effort mothers propose rotating lunch packing once a week to relieve busy cooks and provide varied meals for children. The article suggests custards, brown and rye breads, varied fillings, and small treats like fruit and nuts to keep lunches appealing and wholesome.
A pair of old quotes appear: Mrs. Wiggs warns against waiting for rain before using an umbrella and Henry Van Dyke counsels making many small attempts rather than fleeing battle. The lines reflect practical thrift and perseverance.
A fragmentary clipping mixes comic quips on home rule and spelling with a strong ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. It notes London’s fog nuisance costing about 26 million dollars annually.
A pamphlet advertises Ethine double strength to remove freckles. Apply an ounce nightly and morning. promises rapid fading of dark spots and lighter freckles with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Nashville Tenn letter from Mrs FE Bean describes relief from the Change of Life and tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with curing her symptoms and avoiding further medical visits. She invites others to write for guidance.
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