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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
A St Louis chemist reports a simple locally applied remedy named Zemo that allegedly cures eczema and scalp diseases by destroying germs on the skin. The Star Drug Store endorses Zemo as a meritorious treatment and says they believe it to be an honest medicine.
A miscellany notes civic items, social quirks, and curiosities including arrestee notices, shipping and population data, fashions and footwear, shipbuilding trends, Princeton students, suffrage humor, and a prophecy about water supply. It mentions Victoria turkey findings, London financials, and Vienna elopements, with light commentary on sandals, dresses, and baby lodge meetings.
Trustee Stewart finished settling transfer obligations with school officials this week and held a $100 surplus in his favor. The township had previously paid out more than it received, marking a shift in financial balance reported by Wiltestown Dispatch.
Sheridan Ind June 19 Dr Guy Mikels of Noblesville and Miss Celia Davenport of Sheridan were married yesterday afternoon The bride is the daughter of the late Dr H B Davenport The groom is a young practicing optician of Noblesville
A fragmented recipe promo praises Jell O as a dainty appetising economical dessert. The text hints at preparation with boiling water and sweetening, suggesting it yields enough dessert for a large family and emphasizes simple steps.
The Michigan road in this county traces to 1826 when Governor James R. Ray backed internal improvements. A treaty with Native Americans ceded land along a 100 foot wide strip from Lake Michigan to the Wabash river and a mile per section for the road. The route ran from Lake Michigan via Trial Creek and St. Joseph bend to Logansport, Indianapolis, Greensburg, and Madison. By 1834 the road neared completion, work halted in 1937, and it opened 264 miles long at no state cost due to land grants. State auditors show expenditures of 242000 with receipts of 241331, a rarely efficient enterprise by modern standards.
Geraniums in all colors priced at 60 cents a dozen at Lebanon Green House. For rent a new five room house on South Lebanon Street inquiries at Lehman's Bakery. T. J. Powell and wife plan a visit to relatives in Dayton and Covington. For rent a half interest in prime office space at a monthly rate to inquire Reporter office. The W. R. C. marks its 19th anniversary with a roll call at the G. A. R. Hall on Monday June 22 at 7 30 PM. The Indianapolis & Terre Haute Traction trains from Indianapolis Terminal at 11 20 PM on Wednesday Thursday and Friday are held to midnight for National Saengerfest visitors.
Headquarters imposes a rule forbidding chewing and smoking on duty across Indiana interurban lines. The measure, recently adopted, meets resistance from many employees who see chewing as harmless and question its significance. Some argue a motorman could chew tobacco and still operate doors. others note broader aims toward total abstinence among staff.
Members of Tonopah Lodge No. 429, LO. R. M., Whitestown, will decorate the graves of their deceased members Sunday, June 28. The address of the day will be delivered by Michael Poley of Crawfordsville.
A local sale lists lace curtains at 33.50 per pair and bed spreads priced at 1.25 each for assorted schemes. The textile deal appears in a compact classified style with limited details.
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