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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
7
A North Bend home remedy pamphlet offers a free treatment for bed wetting in children and adults. Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promises a successful method with full instructions and asks mothers to write today without sending money.
A cryptic exchange mentions Bentham Seth Hooppale and Mehit Abel amid talk of tangled nations and lavish banquets, suggesting a secretive plot or rumor. The fragment hints at intrigue and possible cross-border tensions without clear details.
A Hampton Tennessee reader reports rapid relief for a badly sprained ankle after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The family bathed the ankle at night and the next day the patient could walk with no trouble. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from W H Porter druggist.
In Warrick county Indiana indications point to widespread oil and gas drilling. Two carloads of drilling equipment are being unloaded for the northwest area and another filling outfit is set for Chanle. Nearly the entire county has been leased with several companies involved.
Jim Byers, an ex convict, storms toward his brother Walter Byers in a factory town seeking vengeance for past starvations. A young girl’s innocent greeting shows him Walter’s prosperous life and his own changed heart as he contemplates reconciliation over revenge.
Peru in June reports Postmaster H P Loveland warned the government may abandon several rural routes if Miami county roads are not improved within 90 days. He has convened township trustees road supervisors and farmers for a July 11 meeting in the Commercial club rooms to plan improvements.
In Shelbyville on June 24 the jury awarded Catherine Prendergast administratrix of Leo Prendergast’s estate $1500 from the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction company. Leo Prendergast died two years ago in a pit at the I C power house.
In Richmond on June 24 an automobile driven by E R Draver mounted a crowded sidewalk on Main Street striking a cab containing the young child of Mr and Mrs John Schmidt. The cab was crushed but the child escaped without serious injury.
Miss Mabel Harshbarger aged 18 after years of study to become a teacher has suffered a mental and physical breakdown. Initially believed lifethreatening, her condition improved physically but left her mind a blank. She has now been declared insane in Fairmount.
Mrs Ada Levick the Lion and the Mouse actress died in Palmer hospital Frankfort after a three week illness from pneumonia with heart failure. Funeral services were at Goodwin parlors and the body was cremated in Indianapolis.
The official board of the Indiana Association of Spiritualists met at Camp Chesterfield’s auditorium to finalize plans for the annual camp meeting opening July 23. President Thomas O'Neil of Indianapolis presided.
The Shelby County Fish Protective Association obtained 5,000 small mouth black bass from government hatcheries. The fish were shipped to Fairland and dumped into Brandywine in a recent effort aided by government hatcheries.
Thieves entered the home of Mrs. John A. Reitz while the family was away and stole about $4,000 in diamonds. A diamond bracelet valued at $2,400 was among the items taken. Mrs. Reitz is noted as a society leader.
The National Bottling plant in Tipton was ordered sold by receiver’s sale for the third time. Judge Elliott in the circuit court ruled the receiver’s claims take priority over all others on the plant.
Cattle losses reported among local farmers as dairy herds sickened by eating clover in a newly mown field. One dairyman lost five milch cows from a 50 head herd as clover exposure raised alarms.
Bloomington June 24. Just Jane a revised production of George Ade s College Widow was staged by a cast formed from Indiana University seniors during commencement week.
Bishop Allerding of Fort Wayne presided at St Mary’s church confirming 50 young people. A prior class of 75 youths received first communion in the same services.
John Priest, a Big Four railroad section man, was struck by a Ben-Hur interurban car in Crawfordsville and fatally injured.
George Hamilton, claiming Oakland California as his home, arrested in Peru while boarding a train. He is described as a confessed counterfeiter and faces charges in connection with his alleged crimes.
Readers ask if a flood-based rabies treatment affects hydrophobia by implying a link to hydrocephalic patients. The inquiry explores immunity possibilities but lacks established medical evidence.
A terse boast proclaims Gold Medal Slour as unmatched by Abigail and states Marra endorses the claim. The message implies a family or brand quarrel over product superiority.
From Diana's Diary a bored narrator recounts joining the Lady Cossacks Military band at Himalaya park as a silent French horn player. She hides her real gifts behind a dummy horn while the diplomatic leader insists the crowd still enjoys the melody. The park manager suspects the deception but stays quiet as the crowd pleases.
An advertisement touts mineral water from the springs claiming to cure kidney liver and stomach ailments including constipation and nervousness. It offers five gallons plus physician's advice by mail for $2 for those unable to visit, asking for symptoms and ailment details.
In Wayne county probate court Louis Schroeder's will leaves his farm to daughter Rose Gladden and son-in-law James Gladden under odd terms. They must deliver two dozen eggs weekly, provide pasture and a warm barn for a cow, and give firewood. Each December a pig of at least 150 pounds must be given to Mrs. Schroeder, or risk losing the inheritance, plus $50 yearly and flour to the widow.
An advertisement explains kidney function and how weakness affects heart and stomach health. It urges testing urine after waking to indicate disease and claims Foley's Kidney Cure restores normal function and relief from symptoms. A testimonial from Peter Frey of Woodruff, Pa., cites dramatic recovery after three bottles.
OCR shows scattered times like 5 00 a m 6 45 a m 7 00 a m 4 00 a m 045 a m and 11 00 a m leaving unclear event, place, or context. The readable fragments indicate a schedule or timetable but lack full details for a complete summary.
In effect June 1 1908 trains depart the interurban station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at 6 05 am 7 35 am 8 38 am 10 05 am 11 35 am 1 41 pm 3 05 pm 1 05 pm 5 05 pm 6 35 pm 7 35 pm 8 50 pm 10 05 pm and 11 35 pm For Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points.
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