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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
4
The Camden Post Telegram notes returning soldiers face high postwar prices for clothing and goods. Soldiers compare prewar budgets with postdischarge dollars, finding prices double or more, while basic items and food costs strain their limited funds. Calls arise for government action to restore purchasing power.
Washington debates how to protect European borders under the covenant of the League of Nations and whether the United States will supply troops or rely on conscription. A prominent congressman cites concerns over sending American boys abroad and questions who should bear the duty. The Salt Lake Herald notes doubts from officers and references Sir Douglas Haig’s final report. The piece mentions President Wilson and the American Legion formed by veterans.
Editorials from Bakersfield Echo Hastings News and New Bedford Standard discuss pressing political questions. They urge Congress to investigate the release of conscientious objectors and IWW policy while criticizing Wilson era politics and the possibility of a third term.
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as effective kidney support. It cites local user Mrs. D. R. Barnum of Huntingburg Indiana who reports relief from backache dizziness and vision issues after taking the remedy. Price 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes this kidney health product.
Daily open air concerts by Alton Pharo accompany a Sabbath corn crop update and plentiful fruit prospects in the region. Local figures Elihu Pearson campaign for street improvements and many residents visit, trade, or travel between Alton, Harvey, Riverside, and nearby Kentucky towns as community life and small-town economy show steady activity.
Rosa Newton improves after illness at Bethany Union. Tolbert Roll of Grantsboro attended church at Pleasant Ridge. Rev Catt preached a well attended Memorial Day service at Pleasant Ridge and B U. Pheba Vanwinkle visited family for Decoration Day events. Roy Knight’s family furlough and Lakeland Ky job noted.
Local items recount visits by Mr and Mrs Peter Gottfried and others to Wickliffe New Albany Corydon Knightstown and Orleans. Mentions music for decoration, business trips to English Mediadas Hoses, and travels of Mrs M E Weathers and families. Also obituary: Adam M Eddleman born 1844 died 1919 served in Civil War 31rd Indiana Infantry buried Marengo with G A R honors.
Attendance at both Presbyterian church services last Sunday was pleasing with the evening service noted as especially helpful. The new choir under Mrs. Coleman rendered hymns effectively as Rev. J. E. Wilson restages services formerly on Saturdays to Sundays at 3:00 PM every two weeks starting June 6th.
A Sunday School session drew 122 attendees, with visitors from Louisville Boy Scouts visiting Wyandotte Cave. Master Mountjoy delivered the missionary story, impressing the audience with elocution. Next Sunday aims for 150. Alin A. Todd of Louisville spoke on Exalted Citizenship. Evening service was well attended and plans call for Tower and Mansfield services next Sunday.
William Elwood Bord and Anna Elizabeth Thurston were married in Georgia in a private ceremony. The couple pledged in the presence of family and close friends, marking a new chapter in their lives.
The couple married Tuesday evening May 20 at 8 30 oclock in Savannah Georgia held at Dr Harry Boyds home under palms with close family present. The bride Miss not specified wore white georgette crepe and carried a bouquet of brides roses. They plan to reside in their apartment furnished by the groom's brothers. The bride grew up in Jacksonville Florida. The groom is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Elwood Boy of Engle. May prosperity and happiness accompany them. Then an unrelated advertisement offers Donens Ointment for itching at 60 cents a box.
A Leavenworth woman after church discovered her new hat had a price tag reading reduced to $2.75. The humorous moment drew laughs and a reminder of thrift shop bargains in a small town.
Mrs H Hankemeier of Kokomo Indiana says she used Cardui during and after pregnancy and felt better, with headaches backaches and nervous irritability easing. She reports a strong recovery and urges others to try the tonic, noting local dealers carry Cardui.
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