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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
2
A Milwaukee mother proclaims recovery and appetite after using Peruna and Manalin for herself and her family. She portrays Peruna as reliable family medicine and cites unsolicited testimonials from other mothers across the United States to support its use for babies and general health.
A promotion offers a free Peruna Almanac for 1909, available through local druggists. The almanac promises practical health tips and a calendar of the year, inviting readers to visit participating pharmacies.
Grocers of Marion Indiana are organizing a united delivery company modeled on successful systems in other cities. A meeting has considered the plan and sixteen leading grocers have endorsed union delivery and intend to join the combination.
Jesse M. Holmes, former publisher of the Van Buren News, is promoted from second lieutenant of the Eighteenth United States Infantry to first lieutenant of the Twenty-seventh United States Infantry. He is returning from Manila to San Francisco for new orders from Washington.
In Huntington Indiana on January 19 the plan for an electric line from Huntington to Goshen via Columbia City Wawassee is being revived and work could begin in spring. A E Weist led earlier promotion and now backs renewed efforts.
Garrett Indiana church plans a new house of worship after purchasing two adjoining lots from George Gage to expand the Church of Christ. The move follows the congregation's latest purchase and signals construction ambitions for a larger facility.
Greenfield Indiana January 19. Valentino Fox has shown a strong record as a butter maker over the last year. In 1908 from four Jersey cows he sold butter totaling 400.18 while also supplying his own household.
A group of young men met at the Y M C A in New Albany Indiana and organized a stenographers club. Elected officers include H A Stalcup president H P Brown first vice president J E Horn second vice president H C Bobard secretary L C Kaiser treasurer J S Hoover sergeant at arms and J Verne Salyards critic. The club aims to increase speed and accuracy in stenographic work.
Stinesville high school received a certificate from the State Board of Education entitling graduates to enter any state college or teach in the state. Local residents say the recognition will draw families to Stinesville, as some had previously moved away to find schooling.
Miss Effie DuVall daughter of John A DuVall trustee of Clinton township had been to church and on return home sat near base burner a celluloid tomb in her hair exploded enveloping head in flames her father smothered the fire but not before most hair was burned one ear and one side of her face burned severely and hands burned severely
Farmers near Union chapel west of Elwood report thieves stole several bushels of corn and other farm goods last week. Ora Morehead sustained close to 100 dollars in losses. Three men are under suspicion as police and farmers closely watch them.
A bold burglar entered the tailor shop of G. B. Grimme in Fort Wayne Indiana on January 19 and stole an overcoat a top coat and three pairs of trousers worth 76 dollars. He changed into the stolen garments in the basement before the theft was discovered.
Mrs Susan Argenbright widow of Jacob Argenbright longtime New Albany resident died in Waterville Kansas while visiting her daughter. A telegram to her family gave no death details. She had left New Albany in November.
Newest books present Elwood Worcester's Living Word philosophy blending theology and science. 16 chapters outline a semi popular treatise on immanent God who acts through laws and will, seeking a theology for modern thought. Published by Moffatt Yard & Co., New York.
Mrs Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rheumatic pain relief They claim to ease nervous irritation reduce swelling and fever and to be invaluable to chronic sufferers when used as directed Endorsement highlights relief and efficacy without graphic details
A York Tribune feature lists novels and books including An American Singer in Paris by Mrs. Hanson Workman about a Paris study and a romance with a multimillionaire, The Cradle of the Rose—a Brittany intrigue involving a royalist insurrection, The Warrens of Virginia by George Cary Eggleston on Civil War life, How the World Is Clothed a practical industry book, and The Mallett’s Masterpiece a drama of romance and art. Publications cited include Harper & Brothers and G. W. Dillingham Co.
A fragmented Pittsburg note references S F Mulcahy once Mrs Catherine Villack described as the Pittsburg heiress. The unclear text hints at a social or marriage context with noted names and possible scandal in early records.
A man explains his wife is retiring with a nervous headache and faces a choice between two types of help for the household. He notes they are changing girls and that his wife cannot decide whether she prefers a nice looking girl who can wait on the table or a plain looking girl who can cook.
From Boston press a note on a home made cough syrup designed to ease deep seated coughs. It offers guidance on preparation and cautions about ingredients. The item reflects early 20th century home remedy trends.
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