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Newspaper
Grabill Review
Location
Grabill, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
4
In a Grabill Indiana piece the editor argues against liquor revenue and saloon influence. It likens the saloon to a social disease, calling for all state and national votes to end its power and urging preachers to lead civic reform. It cites biblical figures and the Rockville Tribune to underscore the call for more preachers and fewer breweries in politics.
A Columbus druggist recalls his long battle with constipation and liver trouble. After years confined to a storefront, hospital care, and failed laxatives, Glando Tonic restored his liver and bowels, reducing laxative use. The Grand Aid Co offers Gland Tonic for 50 cents.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels lauds American newspapers for boosting Liberty Loan and Red Cross fundraising, supporting the draft, and expanding navy recruitment. He urges press to stress crop production, food conservation, economy, and war effort, saying an aroused America is invincible.
The minister of the gospel holds a unique place in American life as friend of the poor and rich, teacher of all ages, defender of the oppressed, and advocate for righteousness, justice, and peace. His power remains limited by church state separation, yet his moral voice guides public life.
A west coast journal reports 600,000,000 American cigarettes in transit to China and Japan on twelve steamers, plus another 50,000,000 cigarettes shipped to Singapore. The piece warns of China’s shift from opium to cigarettes and questions whether this could trade one tyranny for another.
A National Board of Underwriters placard urges Americans to prevent fires as war demands energy and resources. It lists steps: learn safety rules, sound alarms, use permitted areas, dispose of flames properly, report strangers, and extend caution home. It notes the Kaiser might abdicate to crown princes, too late this year.
Report from major grain centers notes intensified cultivation supports the food effort but stresses roads as the vital link to move harvests. It warns last year’s wheat and corn remained unsold due to transport limits and urges immediate improvements on Lincoln Highway and other main arteries to reduce costs and aid allied supply.
Purdue University delays its opening from September 12 to September 26 to aid students employed on farms in agricultural production. Entrance exams on September 19 and condition exams on September 20 precede registration September 22 to 26 and the opening convocation on September 26. Classes start September 27 with advanced credit exams September 29. Late entry may be allowed through October 10 with employer verification.
A home health notice urges mothers to use Grando Gargle to prevent illness in children. It emphasizes antiseptic mouth and nasal use, teething relief, and cold or sore throat benefits, claiming it halts germ growth and adenoids prevention. Available from Grand-Aid Co. Fort Wayne Indiana, 50 cents.
A politician rushes into the editorial sanctum demanding explanation after a story on his resignation as city treasurer was published under the header Public Improvements. The editor asserts the story matched the facts as given by the official.
Road building should be encouraged as inadequate transport hampers farmers and allies. Concrete roads enable steady crop flow to terminals regardless of weather, reducing rail congestion. Continued construction of all essential facilities will ease war burdens as production and transport expand.
A dated collection of wry aphorisms and social observations on wealth, marriage, politics, and society. The piece frames class, gender, and power with sharp humor, noting money manias, legal follies, and regional quirks while lampooning political currents and cultural pretensions.
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