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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
2
A string of lighthearted items includes a moral about bills and cost, an ad for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming liver and bowel regulation, a joke about a humorous hat, Red Cross Ball Blue wash day promotion, and a joke scene about avoiding new neighbors after a near miss with an open car.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap with a free sample offer via mail. A Kent education committee decision releases children aged twelve and older from school for agricultural work in summer and allows home duties employment to help mothers work in farming.
Professor d Arson presented a French study by Dr J Glover on a new telephoning method using a microphone placed on the body. Voices seem clearer to the receiver when transmitted through the body, with reduced ambient noise and hands free operation. The approach could have practical medical applications.
An Illinois woman reports improved kidney and bowel action and steadier nerves after swapping coffee for Postum. She says mental work is easier now and fatigue reduced, noting she can resume mental labor. Postum comes in Cereal and Instant forms with similar prices and is sold by grocers.
Delegates at Evansville District 11 threaten to leave the United Mine Workers if a nationwide referendum endorses the new wage scale that would cut pay in Indiana northern coal district. Officials Hays Green Harlan and Wilkingon argued for the scale but delegates did not accept it. Evansville naturalization examiner Frederick Weber reports about 800 men in Evansville face prosecution for voting as non naturalized foreign born children of non citizens.
Fort Wayne financier William E. Mossman of Mossman Yarnelle and Co offers to cover the swimming pool costs if the Young Women’s Christian Association provides the building. Estimated pool cost about 6060 dollars plus similar addition expense to the association’s present home.
Oron Buell, six miles southeast of Greensburg, trapped a blue crane with a five and a half foot body and a four foot wingspan. The bird features a topknot of blue feathers over eighteen inches long. Buell plans to have the crane mounted.
Dean Feltman fifteen daughter of Louis and Mrs Feltman committed suicide at her Bloomington home rather than attend Clermont public schools. She swallowed poison in the presence of her mother and two policemen and died after a few minutes.
South Bend schools observed the ninety third anniversary of Schuyler Colfax born in South Bend and died in Mankato Minnesota on January thirteen eighteen eighty five the Indiana historical commission urged all schools to mark the day.
Stephen J. Flaherty of Lafayette a longtime instruction sergeant with Batteries 13 and C of the Lafayette and Purdue units of the Indiana national guard has been summoned to serve with the Sixth field artillery at Nogales New Mexico.
Two tramps riding a Clover Leaf freight spotted a fire at the Indiana Railway and Light Company plant in Michigantown. They alighted, fought the blaze, and likely saved the plant from destruction.
Deputy state veterinarian Dr. W. H. Gruner reports an outbreak of hepatic tuberculosis among rabbits in the region and has condemned more than 200 animals in Evansville.
A Kendallville postmaster selection will be settled by a local primary election. Representative Cline announces the plan, noting the decision comes from Washington. The move signals a contest to choose the city’s postmaster through municipal voting.
A state board of pharmacy verdict revokes licenses of five local druggists in Muncie after hearings on illegal liquor sales. Charles W. Fletcher, a prominent store owner and former Delaware County recorder, heads the list. William H. Siefert, another large-store owner, also loses his license. Other revoked licenses include registered clerks Carlson and others who did not respond to subpoenas. The board aims to purge blind tiger drug stores across the state.
Albert Kaiser found a copper nugget on the Dan Buck farm east of Lafayette and brought it to Purdue University. Locals expect a large mineral deposit may be discovered there. The site, known as freak land, has seen electrical storms with ground flames and livestock fatalities.
Warsaw reports the Kosciusko county common school board requires every graduating girl to wear a white cotton commencement dress costing no more than 4.59 dollars. The unanimous decision links domestic science to economy, noting about 150 graduates this year.
Indiana Governor Samuel M. Ralston refuses to honor Illinois demanded return of John W. Yalhot head of the Order of Owls over alleged defamation of Loyal Order of Moore officers. Requisition invalid as signed by lieutenant governor, not the governor.
An old health ad copy touts drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to neutralize and wash out toxins from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims to prevent uric acid buildup, reduce rheumatic pain and lumbago, improve digestion and overall health within a week.
A barber in Cape Town grants lifelong free haircuts to Sir Leander Starr Jameson in gratitude for Doctor Jim curing his wife. Jameson visits the shop whenever in town and the barber fulfills the bargain.
The article notes a reindeer capable of hauling 200 pounds at a speed of ten miles per hour sustained for twelve hours, illustrating strength and endurance in pulling capacity.
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