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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
20
A local truancy officer warns parents about compulsory school attendance through fifth grade or age fourteen. He outlines when excusals apply, the need for work permits for under sixteen, and penalties for employers who hire without permits. He urges regular checks and parental cooperation to avoid trouble.
Sherman Minton of New Albany announces his candidacy for Congress in the third district. He visited Ferdinand last Friday to meet voters. A Yale graduate with honors he served in World War I spending ten months overseas.
A dated medical tip extols Jad Salts as a cure all to “keep the kidneys clean.” The implausible claim warns meat eaters they may suffer back pain and urine issues unless taking four ounces of Jad Salts with lemon juice to neutralize urine acidity, framed as a health panacea from a dubious author.
Surgeon General Rupert Blue appeals for observance of Christmas Seal Day December 5 6 and 7 in schools churches and synagogues nationwide. He notes tuberculosis kills over 150000 Americans yearly and stresses prevention through Red Cross Christmas seals to fund a nationwide anti TB drive and invites broad public participation.
Local merchants in Ferdinand extend invitations to readers to visit their places of business for holiday goods and patronage, highlighting sales and offerings throughout the week.
The St Eberhard Aid Society elected officers for 1920 at its December meeting. John Hassfurther became president with Frank Altmann as vice president Dietrich Hollinden as protocol secretary Herman Niehaus as finance secretary John Seger as treasurer Charles Olinger as corresponding secretary and Henry Oeding as marshal Sick committees will be appointed by the president at the first January 1920 meeting.
A fragmented note describes urinary discomfort and kidney concerns with mentions of backache dizziness and stomach upset. It recommends drinking water and a lemon juice and salt mixture claimed to flush urinary waste and restore kidney function.
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