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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
1
Anuric, described as double strength and more potent than lithia, is advertised to cleanse impoverished blood by the kidneys. The remedy aims to alleviate rheumatism lumbago gout and dropsical swellings while addressing cold extremities burning urine sleeplessness and bed arising discomfort.
An Elkhart Indiana reader testimonials that after motherhood she suffered weakness and nervousness but two bottles of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription rebuilt her health. The ad notes the product has been sold for nearly fifty years and offered in liquid or tablet form with mail order from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
A terse ad-like note claims constant constipation causes headaches and foul breath with poor appetite. It urges trying Hicks ters Rocks Mountain Tea available at See-thak Drug Store for presumed relief and prompts readers to verify results.
Sacramento report shows defense counsel denouncing vagabond pleas as harm to public welfare. Officials demand strict enforcement of aid restrictions to deter vagrancy and ensure access to food and shelter while avoiding abuse of relief programs.
Tuesday evening June 5 is stated meeting of Lebanon Chapter Ng. 23 FE.SS. By order of the Worthy Matron. 6-4-21
A rural Indiana farmer notes the economic case for selling butter fat over whole milk. He cites prices from a condensery and a creamery, estimates per hundredweight profits, and compares feed values of corn and skim milk for hogs to show butter fat selling yields higher returns than milk sales.
A wartime call to universal sacrifice and bond purchases urging every citizen to support Liberty Bonds and the national effort. The author emphasizes patriotic duty, funds for the war, and the need for public financial support to ensure victory and postwar security.
A local crime ring running a meat theivery operation by Petesu Veopwa Servies and associates was busted after authorities found a shop engaging in illegal slaughter. They transported birds from 0 to 200 per day and sold at 60 to 90 cents each. The enterprise reportedly earned about 500 per day before intervention.
A Baltimore American quip contrasts historic suitors chasing a glove with modern lovers fearing the mitten, noting changing romance norms and social etiquette across eras.
A May 1861 wartime poem urges women to support the Union by taking a loan and aiding soldiers. It appeals to patriotism and family ties, urging collective effort to fund the war and sustain troops.
A Liberty Loan meeting in the county courthouse rotunda drew a fair crowd despite a late start after the speaker from St. Paul arrived at 8 30. Roy W Adney introduced the speaker and pledges were urged. James town hosted a flag raising and Judge Myers spoke for Liberty Loan. Planned meetings followed for Whitestown Zionsville Elizaville and Mechanicsburg.
Robbers gained entry to Wilbur Moore's 10 cent store on South Lebanon Street by breaking a window after climbing the roof of the loopie theater. cash and goods were reported taken, threatening the shop’s cash register and petty merchandise. Affected owners reported damage and suspects fled the scene.
The notice reports a marriage in Illinois between Miss Poteee Spaice of Anelvanee Junk and Cade Peeler of Phorntown. The ceremony occurred at a church parsonage on North Bio Rom Street. The bride has taught in Advimnee public schools and will reside on a nearby farm after the wedding.
State Food and Drug Commissioner H. Be. Barnard argues that potatoes onions and cabbages are scarce luxuries. He urges avoiding high prices and suggests cheaper starches and bran biscuits while the nation waits for better harvests.
Thieves entered The Junction Grocery on South Lebanon Street by forcing a rear window. They pried a heavy can from its position and escaped with a few pennies and three bottles of pop. No other items of value were reported missing.
A messy dispatch reports Chinese communities in Kansas City and neighboring areas showing signs of solidarity with American trends during a tense period. The piece mentions wartime apparatus, brass bands, and a Pekin-related incident linked to a city.
The first creditors meeting for Frank A. Schenck, Fayette merchant, held Saturday at 4 pm in A. J. Shelby’s offices. Creditors filed claims, John W. Hornaday named trustee, with Harry Sheridan of Frankfort present as referee. Schenck’s assets are about 3000 dollars against 4100 dollars in debts.
The county board of review met for a thirty days session led by President Willard Stephenson and secretary Cleve Goodwin with members J Parr Claude Wall and John Herr. Hearings for objections to assessments are scheduled by township from June 11 to June 21 including Marion Clinton Washington Jefferson Sugar Creek Thorntown Lebanon Center Union Perry Eagle Zionsville Harrison Worth Jackson Jamestown Advance and banks and trust companies.
John Tribbett sustained a serious left ankle injury when the Stutz car owned by Karl Allen ran over his foot after Tribbett jumped onto the moving vehicle. No bones were broken though the pain was severe and medical attention was sought.
Damaged vehicle and machine fragments found on the road near Saber Cure after an incident involving Mrs. Mark Neon and an Overland car. A panel was torn from a machine during the event.
Morrill Kansas will host a town celebration after being named the best place to raise a family in Kansas among third class cities. Professor McKeever of the University of Kansas announced the telegram and prize of 1000 dollars as part of child welfare efforts.
The abdication decree overthrowing ex Czar Nicholas II was signed with a pencil stub after a pen was unavailable. War Minister Gudoff and M. Shulgin brought the pencil. the Czar traced his name with a shaky hand as Petrograd reports detailed this modern note in the revolution.
Mrs Mary G Haun, long time city resident, dies after a three week illness at Witham Memorial Hospital. She was eighty four and born in Smithfield Virginia, married to Adam H Haun in Thorntown. Survived by daughter Mrs John Hutchings. Funeral at 2 PM at Hutchings home officiated by Rev C At Parkin, burial at Oak Hall.
In recent weeks only one man joined Company H Eldo W Brewer of Frankfort signed up Saturday afternoon Captain Slagle and Private Chambers toured Jamestown and Advance today. The recruiting party expects increased enlistment this week.
Paris reports a base hospital dispatch from Northern France describing South Africans in the Arras battle. They found shelling terrifying but overrun by fun as hares and partridges scattered between lines. They claimed many were caught while dazed, and no cooking was necessary.
Notice from Lebanon Indiana that on May 25 1917 the common council approved a brick street curb and gutter project on South West Street from Dicks Street to South Street. The city fixes June 15 1917 at 8:00 PM for remonstrances at the council chamber. The assessment roll lists property owners and descriptions and is available at the city clerk’s office.
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