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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
7
Mr Houseowner is asked to consider a ten cent per square foot saving with READY-MIXED GREEN SEAL PAINT claims it costs ten cents per square less than hand-mined lead and oil paint. The longer life of the scientific GREEN SEAL formula is highlighted by Reinacker Company.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for nasal congestion and catarrh. A small bottle is applied in the nostrils to penetrate air passages, reduce inflammation, and provide instant relief from stuffed-up sensation and headaches.
A historic ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair dye. It claims gray hair disappears by morning with regular applications, making hair darker, glossy and luxuriant. The product is described as a cosmetic toilet requisite, not a medicine.
Postmasters of Indiana and Illinois prepare for a four month sweepstakes to sell Uncle Sam securities. Each state vies for blue ribbon in total sales with confidence of victory if the people lend full support at all stages of the drive.
Indiana and Wisconsin launch a government savings contest to boost purchases of Treasury certificates. Per capita purchases place Indiana near the leaders in the Seventh District while Wisconsin trails in total buys, with postmasters coordinating the August 11 start and aiming to rally farmers and city residents.
Americans account for about eight per cent of the world’s savers, with French thrift noted as high despite wartime. The U S Treasury savings division urges more savers by promoting safe securities including Twenty-five-cent Thrift Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates backed by the nation’s full credit.
Half a billion dollars were lost to fraudulent stock schemes and other swindles in the last year, draining funds from legitimate trade. The Savings Division of the Treasury warns the public that unscrupulous promoters sold fraudulent securities, while safe investments like Savings Stamps and Savings Certificates offer guaranteed redemption and protection against loss.
Purdue Extension Department presents an exhibit at the Dubois County Fair August 8 to 9. Roy Lundin, county agricultural agent, arranged the display covering animal husbandry poultry dairy horticulture soils and crops. It highlights pork production from corn rations future dairy feeding plans and small fruit guidance with plans for berry patches and grape arbors. An Extension staff member will accompany the exhibit to Huntingburg to explain Purdue work and answer questions.
The Ferdinand township trustee Nick Senninger states he will attend to township business at his home each weekday and asks residents to present matters there. He serves Ferdinand, Dubois County, Indiana.
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