Plans to Compel Full Weights and Measures Inspections
Indiana officials plan a broad push to enforce the new weights and measures law set to take effect January 1, 1912. State sealer H. E. Barnard will secure appointments for county and city sealers, supply standards, and mobilize female organizations for public education aimed at protecting housewives from underweight measures. The article also notes personnel payments for legislative journal work and reports on educational and forestry matters from the Southern Indiana Teachers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
General Assembly
H. E B. Barnard
Barnard
Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
State Department
H. L. Smith
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana Forestry Association
J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Bloomington
Florence Wood
Connersville
George A. Mirick
J. W. Riddle
Lawrenceburg
E. 8. Wiles
Evansville
O. C. Pratt
Clinton
R. E B. Cavanaugh
Salem
W. O. Wilson
Posey County
Indiana
Charles A. Greathouse
Fairbanks
Skin Remedy Reported To Cure Psoriasis Case
Miss Sara Burnett of Philadelphia describes severe psoriasis spreading from knees to scalp. After failed doctor diagnoses and hospital studies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with relief. She praises the products and notes gloves were once needed. Free skin book offered by Potter Drug & Chem Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Burnett
Fitzwater St
Philadelphia
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Columbus Ave
Boston
How He Averted a Duel by Joe Blackburn
A Kentucky senator, Joe Blackburn, once agreed to duel but the clash never happened. At sunrise the terms were to be spoken, yet darkness fell before the duel could proceed, ending the confrontation. The tale originates from Harper's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Blackburn
Kentucky
Joe
Harper’s Magazine
Popular Publicity and Teething Syrup Mention
A social note describes a tall waiter in demand at a scene while Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertises teething relief and wind colic cure at 25 cents a bottle. A La Fontaine quote ponders the futility of rushing to set times as the main point.
Paxton Toilet Co Paxtine advertised as teeth cleaner
An advertisement touts Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a germ killer for teeth and gums. It claims whitening tartar removal and dentist bill savings, noting it cleanses deodorizes and stabilizes false teeth. Available at druggists for 25 or 60 cents or by mail from Boston, with a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Preponderance of Evidence in Highway Stop
A Harlem driver denies speeding as the constable tries to arrest him at 50 miles per hour. The driver offers ten dollars to prove innocence, and the constable pockets the money, concluding the matter with eleven to one against a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
W. L. Douglas
Gentlemen Tom Discussed by Grace and Alice
Grace and Alice critique Tom's ways in a witty exchange. Grace notes his habit of talking about himself while Alice calls him a true knight. The light dialogue captures social theater with playful banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Tom
Grace
Puck
Household Aches and Odorless Cures Advertised
An old-time ad lists ailments like headache toothache earache and stomachache with Hamlins Wizard Oil as the cure. It promotes Garfield Tea as a purifier eradicating rheumatism gout and other diseases. A quip notes go to sleep without supper but rise without debt from the Talmud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
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Food and Drug
Dale J. Crittenberger
Romus F. Stewart
State Senate
Charles McCullouch
Mark L. Fippen
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Thomas M. Honan
Myron D. King
Mr. King
Assembly
Honan
Fuad
Honen
Ardelia Salb
Georgia Alexander
Alexander
Mislion
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Hood
John Kennedy
Admonton
Alpetta
Western
Canada
Atl
Ain
Silver Gap
Spokane
Alberta
Trotsaskatchewan
Manitoba
Western Canada
Poracra
Schoo
Itowa
Can
Rogers
Foor
Aclanapolis
Gardner Building
Toledo
Ohlo
Wardewater St
New York
Horbent
Michigan
Gustin la So
Alpesa, Hich
W. Brown
US Street
Washington
N. U
FT. Wayne
Ourea
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Indiana
Bangs
Miss Whiton
Sargent
Cambridge
New Hampshire
U. S
Miss Bangs
Taft
Roosevelt
Putnam
Monwge
Quincy
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