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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
8
John Henry Petor known as Henry Prior died at 6:30 last Friday at his Fifth street home after a three year illness with a six week bed confinement. Surrounded by family, his final words blessed them, “All in peace.” He was 80s? Adjusted text notes illness and death at home in Huntingburg.
Bud James pledges a mild turkey supper while four years hence the girls expect a duplicate meal. The Tell City News notes the cotton mill warns workers of a 10 percent pay raise after Death, with other eastern mills raising 10 to 20 percent occasionally. The Canneton Enquirer reports wage hikes amid rising living costs. An ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure promises cure of Deafness via blood action with a $100 reward for uncured cases.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fast relief for catarrh and colds. Claims to clear nostrils in a minute with no hawking or dryness, suggesting gentle antiseptic healing for inflamed membranes and easing breathing. Recommends buying a small bottle from a druggist and applying briefly.
The State Board of Forestry invites essays on The Utility of Forests with prizes totaling forty dollars. High school pupils compete for 1.60 and 7.60. grades and country schools for 12.60 and 7.50. Essays up to 3000 words must be ink written and mailed to Elijah A. Gladden in Indianapolis by May 1 1917. Rules available on request.
A fragment urges cheerful greeting to a woeful friend, urging action over pity. It encourages stepping up with warmth, lightening burdens, and offering support while the person is alive. The tone is direct and folksy, emphasizing practical kindness.
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