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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
6
The Shoals post office safe was blown open with three nitroglycerin charges. About $1000 in money and stamps stolen. Two men fled NW in a buggy, near a school and river bluff. This is the third post office burglary and fifth safe blast in Shoals in recent years.
The Jett family of Rush County continues a one armed tradition as Migs Daisy Jett wed Samuel Conrad of Indianapolis in a courthouse ceremony. Conrad has one arm from a past accident and the bride’s mother Mrs. Louisa Jett recently married a one armed man whose first husband is dead.
Frank Goss of Greenville ten miles north of the city cut off the end of a mule's tongue to stop its habit of hanging it out. He pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals and was fined fifteen dollars.
A rabid dog attacked a farm south of Terre Haute biting four people, including William and Herman Miller and two farmhands, Henry Kincomb and Gable Bush, who were transported for treatment. Zale Whitman runs a goat-raising business in Oakland City with twenty one goats and seasonal herds.
Mrs Road Green a young widow who took her employer John Bowers horse and buggy with valuables and fled to Anderson. She pleaded guilty and asked mercy, claiming intoxication led her to believe she owned the property. Bowers does not wish to prosecute. In Fort Wayne Dr N G Shook of Kendallville aided by accident claims, infant died, others injured, including a doctor and reporters. A separate aviation meet injury reports a motorcyclist fatally hurt after collision with a fence.
Earl Zeigler 22 shoots from a speeding bicycle near Columbus and kills a sparrow by firing the rifle held while steering with body movement. Neighbors have witnessed his bird-hunting exhibitions recently.
Jeffersonville reports William Schindler about 45 of Louisville near death from a self inflicted bullet wound between the eyes at Jeffersonville hospital. Huntington notes a railroad proximity may block rebuilding of Andrews high school per new law. Anderson Elks set finance and arrangements for May 1912 state meeting with costs estimated at 3000 to 5000 dollars. South Bend states Peter J. Kruger opens a state employment bureau branch with deputy Hess. offices to begin soon. Princeton reports W H Givier of Charleston exploring a commercial college and normal school with Commercial club backing.
A period advertisement extols Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a superior mouth deodorizer and breath freshener. It claims radical odor elimination and mouth cleanliness after a small rinse, touting superiority over liquids like iodine or peroxide. Available at drug stores or by mail from Boston.
Varnish cleans easily and keeps dust and microbes from circulating in the air. The National Association of Varnish Manufacturers offers a free booklet Modern Floors on keeping floors wholesome and attractive. Varnish is cheaper and more satisfactory than carpet. Also notes include a quip about peacemakers, a teething syrup ad, and a line about work in the red schoolhouse.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for skin and hair care, claiming neglect causes disfigurement and pain. It urges warm baths, gentle ointment, and promises a free Cuticura booklet from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Boston.
The Plain Dealer recalls a fanciful scene where Rembrandt and Michael Angelo play checkers under a tree in golden light. The Italian artist notes the recent sale price of a work while Rembrandt emphasizes having purchased quality canvas. The game continues.
An exchange notes old well and hoisting gear versus city water cost. A homeholder explains keeping the old apparatus for repairs by a carpenter when needed. Garfield Tea advertised as liver regulator easing headaches and biliousness. A remark on ill fitting neckties for men’s outfits.
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