Babcock Nominated by Republican Convention at Angola
In Steuben and LaGrange counties the Republican convention met in the circuit courtroom at Angola last Saturday with Ezra L. Dodge named permanent chairman and J N Rerick as secretary. Resolutions backed the state platform and Lumen K. Babcock of Topeka LaGrange was nominated by acclamation for joint representative after Mediation by Homer Dilworth of Angola. Babcock pledged to serve constituents and the convention adjourned. Also an advertisement seeks traveling salesmen with $1000 bonds for the Wheeling Roofing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
la Grange
Angola
Ezra L. Dodge
J. N. Rerick
la- Grange
Merritt
LaGrange
Lumen K. Babcock
Topeka
LaGrange County
Moon atmosphere discussed with claims of nonhuman life
The article asserts moon life is possible due to an atmosphere while humans cannot inhabit it. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure-all tonic and notes a 50c price from Lee Caswell, with a casual remark on war with China exciting young women who expect war souvenirs.
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Dr. Miles
Lee Caswell
China
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestion Relief
A claim that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after meals digests food and sweetens the stomach is presented by W. N. McKeehen. The text also notes a new industry for young men marrying the widows of dead millionaires, implying profit.
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W. N. McKeehen
Orino Laxative Syrup Promises Digestive Cure
Advertising copy touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for stomach and liver trouble. It claims to aid digestion stimulate the liver and bowels without irritation, relieve indigestion sick headache and chronic constipation, and to be mild and pleasant to take.
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Orino
R.C. Cameron
Popularity Measured by Guests at Social Events
A quip notes that a woman's popularity is judged by euchre party attendance while a man's is judged by funeral attendance, reflecting a wry social observation on reputation and communal ties.
Foley's Honey and Tar Warns Against Imitations
The Original Foley & Co. Chicago notes its Honey and Tar throat and lung remedy is popular and warns buyers about imitations with similar names. It emphasizes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and urges customers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. KR. C. Cameron.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Foley’s
KR. C. Cameron
Creation Tale: Man Made Quickly While Woman Takes Time
A quirky note reflects on the biblical or mythic pace of creation with man made swiftly and woman formed more slowly, suggesting varying timelines for gendered creation.
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Giod
Blood Stains Tell of Horror at Backy Merchant Home
J W Williams, a noted Backy merchant, recalls twenty years of severe lung hemorrhages and near death before using Dr King’s New Discovery which cured him. The ad claims it cures hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds, bronchitis and weak lungs with guarantees, 50¢ to $1. Trial bottle free.
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J. W. Williams
Backy
Dr. King
I. de Caswell
Sand Delivery Sparks Banter at Angola Home
Attorney Frank M. Powers confronts a sand delivery man who arrived with a wagonload he cannot accept. The exchange turns humorous as Powers declares he has more sand than sense and refuses the extra material. The driver admits a possible mix up and departs.
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Frank M. Powers
Angola
Mr. Powers
Sam Patch
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Quick Relief
The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is praised for burns sores boils tetter cracked hands and more with relief for blind itching and protruding piles. It emphasizes the importance of the E. C. DeWitt & Co. name on wrappers and boxes and is sold by W. N. McKeehen.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
W. N. McKeehen
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Advertises Women
An old advertisement extols Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds. It claims the remedy acts as a mild cathartic to purge the system and remove phlegm, suitable for children and adults, sold by W. N. McKeehen.
Woman Will Be Pleased By Husband In Choir
A wife favors her husband joining a male church choir but grows suspicious if he mentions joining a mixed choir. The note hints at concerns about gender dynamics within church singing groups.
Dr King's New Life Pills Endorsed by Cary Postmistress
A Cary Maine postmistress Mrs Alexander lauds Dr King's New Life Pills as the best remedy for keeping stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. Painless purifiers infused with new life and guaranteed by J De Caswell druggist priced at 25 cents.
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Mrs. Alexander
Cary, Me
Dr. King
J. de Caswell
Railroads to ship free supplies to San Francisco sufferers
The New York Central and Lake Shore railroads will handle all supplies destined for San Francisco free of charge when sent by regular organizations with authority to collect and forward the shipments.
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New York Central
Lake Shore
San Francisco
Vinol promises to strengthen children or money back
Fremont retailer advertises Vinol as a safe boost for weak children claiming rapid growth, rosy cheeks, and better appetite with a money back guarantee. The letter from Mansfield, Ohio supports the product’s effectiveness, urging mothers to try Vinol for their kids.
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Fremont
Vinci
E. M. Oswalt
Mansfield
Ohio
KR. C. Cameron
Census Finds Five Seniors Over Eighty in Angola
The Angola census counts four residents over 90 and sixteen over 40. Horace and Wim. Hilla’s parents are both 92, Austin Fox is 85, and Henry Hathaway is 84. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Poland are each 81.
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Angola
Horace
Wim. Hilla
Austin Fox
Henry Hathaway
Mra
H. C. Miller
Mra. Geo
Poland
Relief for rheumatic pain with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
A home remedy ad claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains in one application and, with short use, provides a permanent cure. Sold by W. N. McKeehen.
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Chamberlain
W. N. McKeehen
Old maid muses on bachelors in heaven and earth
The line humorously asks whether bachelors would be as selfish and stingy in heaven as they are on earth, reflecting a witty stereotype about single men.
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Heaven
Earth
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Remedy Ad
An advert promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a cough remedy that opens the bowels and expels cold. It claims superiority over other syrups and recreation of relief for coughs colds croup whooping cough and is suitable for all ages. Sold by W N Mc.
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Kennedy
Reeves
W. N. McKeehen
Village whispers and pockets rifled at night
Adam stands out as nearly the only man spared from night thefts. The village gossip excels in recounting events that never occurred.
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Adam
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