08 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
1
An Indiana Postoffice entry lists eight dollars and zero cents for a matter classified as Retail Class Mail. The record notes the payment amount and the classification, indicating a formal handling of mail under the Retail Class.
An Indiana Pennsylvania store advertises Zemo as a proven remedy for dandruff and itching scalp. The copy asserts it penetrates to the scalp to destroy germ life, with Zemo antiseptic soap and one application claimed to rid the scalp of dandruff and scarf. The Daugherty Bros Drug Store endorses and sells the product.
Newport Dec 8 Theo Livingston Beeckman of this city is expected to succeed United States Senator George Peabody Wetmore when his term ends. In political circles the transfer is viewed as likely despite uncertainties. Rabies scare in an Ohio village. Ravenna Dec 8 After the deaths of Joseph Grabeneau and B K Manfield rabies has led to the killing of over a hundred dogs by the town health board. Pittsburg markets report butter, eggs, poultry, cattle, and sheep prices with varied ranges across dairy and meat products.
On Wednesday a gold locket and chain with gypsy setting and engraved letters R.A. W. Return to this office. 16-21.
Health ad touts Dr. Miles dropsy remedy claiming four remedies in one plus tonics and laxative that remove water and swelling within six days. It advertises free examination chart and two pound treatment, urging readers to write for the dropsy book and opinions from Dr. Franklin Miles at Elkhart Indiana.
A jury of twelve men acceptable to the U S government was called in Chicago for the trial of ten millionaire Chicago beef packers on anti trust charges. The defense began examining the jurors and is expected to challenge many. The defense has about thirty peremptory challenges remaining.
George Gloss testified before the Lorimer senatorial investigation committee that Frank Seems and Charles A. White planned “a story” to blackmail Senator Lorimer for up to 150000 dollars, or at least 75000, promising to reveal papers and take a trip if paid, signaling a sensational moment in Washington.
Dec 8 New York a young German chemist Arthur H Koeljer died instantly in the Roosevelt hospital lab from a drop of hydrocyanic fumes released by a broken glass retort during experiments in the W G Lyle laboratory.
An advertisement argues piles stem from blood stagnation, not skin disease. It touts Dr. Leonhardt's Hemroid tablets taken inwardly to restore circulation and eradicate piles, sold by Tom E Hildebrand and others for 1 dollar for 24 days, with satisfaction guaranteed. It also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy and foot-warming advice for cold exposure.
Rev J B Frazeil of Polar Ga sent a thirty five pound giant sweet potato to President Taft as a Christmas gift from Brewton Hill near Savannah. Express charges were 3 25 and the tuber measured three feet in circumference. In Pittsburgh a fogbound collision between two trains in Union Station yards injured ten people.
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