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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
State Auditor John C. Billheimer sends pamphlets to bank and trust company officials detailing bonded duties beyond embezzlement fixes. The plan requires three year recovery limits, separate bonds for bank presidents and cashiers, no director bonds, and removal of telegraph notice clauses. Many institutions have already filed compliant bonds.
Sixty four of eighty four Illinois counties endorsed abolition in last night’s option election clearing 970 saloons from the map while 3075 remained. Major cities mostly retained wets led by Springfield Alton Freeport and Joliet. abolition won in Rockford Decatur Dixon and Champaign among others.
Senator Carter unveiled a bill to establish postal savings banks under the Postmaster General with offices in money order post offices. Accounts start at $1, deposits capped at $200 monthly and $1,000 total, 2 percent interest, funds exempt from seizure or taxes, banked at no less than 2 percent. Postmasters to receive additional compensation for handling deposits.
The state board of health now requires a baby name with the birth report. If the name is not provided within twenty days the birth report is filed with a blank, and a supplementary report must later include the name to keep accurate state records.
A fragmented note discusses seeking meaning before death, urging action for those who feel compelled to pursue goals now rather than delaying. It touches on urgency, mortality, and personal agency without concrete events or individuals.
Publicizing Cooper's New Discovery as a stomach healer for general debility caused by bad habits and weak stomachs. Claims two bottles restore appetite energy and strength with a testimonial from McDade Michigan. Encourages readers to ask about the medicines.
State Superintendent A. Cotton has urged county superintendents to mobilize senior class members from commissioned and certified high schools, especially rural students, to attend normal schools and prepare to teach next year.
The speaker argues farming corn yields more money than playing billiards but notes convincing others is difficult. He emphasizes practical work over games and suggests money follows tangible labor.
Jesse P. Morris of Shippers Virginia nearly died from pneumonia in 1906 and suffered a severe cough. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with rapid help after two and a half bottles, claiming it best cures coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at Dr F R Gobbel drug store, 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
O B Woolever of LeRaysville New York says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed his bleeding piles twenty years ago and he now praises its lasting effect. The ad notes the salve treats sores boils burns wounds and claims quick healing at 25 cents from Dr F R Gobbel drug store.
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