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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1914
Page
2
E. E. Cross traveling in Virginia and other Southern States fell severely ill with colic. A merchant recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at the first store he reached. Two doses cured him. No one should travel without a bottle. For sale by all dealers.
Indiana Democrats move to push special registration in September citing low prior turnout. Republicans and Progressives back the plan, aiming to register all voters via county petitions. leaders say absent voters may register by sworn statements under the new law.
Federal and state authorities coordinate in a $500,000 program to curb hog cholera across 15 states. The plan funds serum production and distribution, farm education, sanitation, quarantine, and farmer organization to control the disease and reduce losses.
Partial reports to state fire marshal W F Longley show June total losses near 404 749 dollars with 215 184 on buildings and 189 565 on contents. Officials anticipate over 200 000 more from late June fires and cite lightning and adjoining fires as primary causes. Twenty percent of fires, ninety five, are listed as from unknown causes.
The department plans to inspect stables doing interstate business in serums and toxins and issue licenses to compliant parties. It will take samples for testing and may revoke licenses or ration licenses as needed. Imported serums found dangerous or spurious will be refused admission.
Indiana fire losses for the first six months total 3,429,464 with 5,862 fires. The fire marshal notes May and June 1914 have limited statistics and are running slightly below prior year. Monthly figures list losses and fires, though June is incomplete due to late reports.
A Greencastle party predicts a two week fishing expedition at the EI River Falls and nearby for a major catch. Seven men plan the trip led by Robert Allen and Tab Christie, with teammates Glenn Nelson Edk Mathers Arthur Lynch Frank Young and Ed Coffman joining. They expect record fish tales to be made and even price impacts from their success.
Greencastle residents report kidney ills affect all ages with warnings of sudden symptoms. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by W. H. Renick who says the remedy has long helped his family. Sold 50 cents at local drug stores, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y.
The Greencastle baseball team defeated Cloverdale 7 to 4 in Cloverdale on Saturday after four prior losses. Bee pitched well and hit a home run with runners aboard as Greencastle’s lineup featured key hits and steady fielding. A Fourth of July celebration on the public square drew crowds and fireworks, ending around 1:30 a.m. Details of community notices and a road bond sale in Putnam County followed, with bids due by July 6 and bonds dated July 6, 1914 at 4 percent interest.
A brief note on advertising quality contrasts daily output with perceived value. The line suggests skepticism toward constant promotion lacking genuine consumer impact.
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