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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
6
At a wedding a baby cried loudly frustrating guests. A guest commented on babies, and a bridesmaid snapped that she would print a notice reading No babies expected. The judge notes the overheard exchange as a witty, sharp remark.
John F. Williams of Dorchester Boston reports his scalp was badly affected by dandruff and itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for months he achieved a thick hair growth and no more itching, keeping up the regimen with satisfaction.
Andrew Carnegie in New York commented on labor trouble noting employers are often in the wrong and often unreasonable. A humorous tale references Mrs Smith Jones asking for truthfulness and obedience from a butler, who replies with a quip about guests.
In a whispered exchange, Bjenks and Tjarks discuss Jean’s rumored romance with a laundry worker. Bjenks notes suspicion about a possible early marriage as the bohemian figure roams away from his usual bohemian circles.
In a humorous exchange a Mrs Caswell recalls Venice and the Bridge of Sighs, joking that she has seen larger bridges closer to home in Pennsylvania. The playful remark highlights regional pride.
The quotation suggests introducing someone named Happi ness to a neighbor as a social courtesy. It attributes the idea to E Brooks and frames it as a general tip for friendly conduct.
A May field event in Linton will stage mine rescue drills with six squads from Linton and four from Terre Haute trained by Vandalia Coal company. Contests cover unconsciousness treatment, splintered bone care, wounds and artificial respiration judged by physicians as merchants provide prizes and Dr A F Knoefel of Linton leads instruction. University of Illinois diver Ss Stevenson will speak on first aid at the event. The effort aims to spread to other Indiana Illinois coal fields with many company representatives expected.
Herbert Pollock, a school teacher and farmer from Otisco, was attacked by a boar in a pen. His devoted dog intervened, driving off the boar and enabling Pollock and the dog to escape, though Pollock and the dog suffered severe tusk injuries.
Rev. George Watson Henry demanded bare heads from women in the First Christian church in South Bend to allow men to see the pulpit. Women complied with the request despite fashionable millinery.
Mary J. Marine 38 of Clay township was found dead under a lumber pile after a cat reportedly toppled the heap while she and a friend played nearby. The friend said the cat caused the fatal incident by falling onto Mary.
Lafayette trustees adopt a rule enforcing pension deductions for maintenance. Singles pay over 10 dollars monthly, married over 12 dollars, widows over 10 dollars. Attorney general calls the change illegal. Commander James Gilman of the G A R will visit and speak at noon then dine with Commandant Haggard.
In Huntington the spring tax receipts for Jackson township vanish as if swallowed by the earth. The Roanoke bank sent many customers to the county treasurer. receipts stamped paid and mailed disappeared, and the bank faces charges while officials and taxpayers search for the missing documents.
Marion Samarit an lodge F and A M held a jubilee banquet to celebrate canvassing funds for a new temple. J L McCulloch chaired the building committee. Chalmers Brown and Roscoe Hawkins spoke as did local lodge members. Plans for a $35,000 home at Fifth and Boots were discussed but not adopted.
The Greenwood Lumber Company suffered a loss of 15 000 to 20 000 when a fire of unknown origin destroyed the planing mill lumber yard and coal yard. Owners A Li Carson of Greenwood and A J Engler of Franklin. Insurance partially covers the damage. Two freight cars on the Pennsylvania railroad were destroyed delaying a northbound passenger train about ninety minutes.
Fire in Decatur destroyed three houses owned by D I Weikle Frisinger and Springer and James Hurst and two barns containing grain and hay. About ten thousand dollars in losses with two thousand dollars insured. Cause attributed to boys playing with matches in the Weikle barn.
Bedford Quiller Day declares as public nuisance and jailed by order of Mayor Fields. Silver Lake dogs kill seven sheep of Orlem Green while crippling others. Clarence Jantz struck in left eye may lose sight. South Bend walnut lumber worth over 100000 endangered by fire at Singer sewing machine plant. fire confined to a concrete dry kiln after twelve hours. Muncie juror bias leads to damages of 499999 for James Greenlee versus Skillen Goodin Glass. Greenlee injured by stumbling over a glass box. Evansville August 8 set for Modern Woodmen of America celebration headlined by Head Consul A R Talbot with drill teams from multiple cities. about 1000 in prizes for best drilled teams.
The advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for female health issues, claiming widespread testimonials and many recoveries from surgical operations. It cites letters from women including Mrs John Wentland of Coloma Wisconsin and notes the compound is herb based and harmless.
Quote reflects a tombstone inscription for a driver, noting a record and destination. It frames heroism as endurance for one more moment, attributed to W. T. Grenfell.
Distemper in all forms among horses and dogs cited as cured or prevented by SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE. The ad touts over 600,000 bottles sold last year, priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Gents wanted. order via Spahn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana.
A fragmentary exchange contrasts a wandering actor’s lifestyle with family and travel. The speaker rebukes severing ties while the other quips that railway ties bind, hinting at mobility and obligation in a domestic or travel setting.
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