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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a tonic to strengthen heart nerves and muscle, claiming it brings relief from short breath palpitations and chest pain. A testimonial from Mrs. D Barron of Covington Ky praises the remedy after taking three bottles and endorses pharmacist availability with a money back guarantee on the first bottle.
The article notes Charles H Young, head of a Republican club, delivering a speech praising Theodore Roosevelt as a strong, steadfast leader. It presents an atmosphere of party contention, with references to key local figures and the era’s political dynamics.
A fragmented editorial urges engagement from West County readers on fast Friday, urging the community to reach capable men for progress. It warns against manipulation by political agents and calls for public action over party lines, questioning the average voter and the impact of tax concerns.
A reminiscence describes a camp ground gathering with family members including Gadd Robertson and Dashiel the president. It notes friends, croquet games, a church tent, and the speaker’s late wife remembered fondly as part of a farewell message for future reunions.
A rustic array of farmer tips and commentary from December Farm Journal includes frost prevention for pumps and fences, home projects to keep farms tidy, and calls for constructive activities for youth. It notes social shifts, family life, and a brief local visit by R. A. Clark and wife of Clarksville for trade.
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion liver and bowel troubles in the aged. It claims to prevent a grim old age, offers a sample bottle by mail and lists Bettertop's Drug Store as a local seller at one dollar per bottle.
Notice states Epwarkp Pumphrey trustee will be at Burney Tuesday Clifty Friday and at home near Burney the rest of the week to transact township business and duties.
A summary of a Penn State College Department of Chemistry publication by George Gilbert Pond on calcium carbide and acetylene. It covers acetylene as a practical, safe illuminant for homes and industry, its use in headlights and lighthouses, fire underwriters support, and the oxyacetylene blow pipe enabling high temperature metal work and welding.
Mrs Henry Heesier nee Rogers died last Sunday of typhoid pneumonia and was buried at McCammon cemetery. Thanksgiving was observed with Nimrods firing rabbits. Baptist church members hauled wood for winter meetings as Modarn Woodmen hosted a social. Mrs Mary Dixon moved from her son to her daughter for the winter.
Mrs P M Johnson visits city for shopping while a car of postal cards arrives at the Indianapolis post office as the largest single consignment. A New Albany man finds a gold ring in a rabbit’s hind leg during dressing. Mrs J A Spavgle and daughter Opal visit, Opal is cousin to Crailie Bowe. An accidental shooting in Altoona, Penn leads to disaster in a room.Si Pumphrey from Rugby declines to print the text this Thursday.
Mr Joseph Murphy of 1726 West Market Street Indianapolis Indiana suffered stomach troubles for years. He found relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepstin advertised as a guaranteed laxative and liver bowel remedy. Free sample bottle offer and price listed at 1 dollar per bottle reaching readers via local notice.
Marion township trustee James B. Jackson holds the weekly business session at his residence on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday to address township matters.
John T. Spillman and Ore Cheek Trustees state they will be at home for township business. Spillman will transact Wednesday afternoon at 4 and the fourth Saturday at Newpoint. Cheek notes other visits at his home 112 miles north of Newpoint.
Notice to creditors and heirs in the estate of William Bracken in Decatur circuit court Greenburg Indiana. N tesis herbs civ as executor filed final settlement and account. court date set for January 1909 to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk and seal note Oct 29 1908.
Mrs Northup of Quincy Illinois and Mrs Alice Northup both praise Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best remedy for stomach and bowel problems. They claim the grand laxative tonic is guaranteed and offer free sample bottles by mail from Pep sin Syrup Co Caldwell Ridge Morticello Illinois. Sold at Baterton's Drug Store.
In the Wodongrard Arnawartha districts of Victoria caterpillars swarm roads and vineyards risk damage to vegetation. An excursion tram halted as dense mass of pests blocked the line, foreshadowing broader agricultural impact.
Charles L. Henry receiver for the R.0. Traction Co. is granted $800 by Judge Carter of the superior court to construct a station at New Palestine or the Rashville toe.
Wallace Owamp of Milford was seen trading in Iowo on Friday with activity noted in the report from the local commerce desk.
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