Surviving Sultana Veterans in Jefferson County
Romulus Tolbert of Saluda and John Maddox of Kent are identified as two Sultana survivors. Tolbert, a Civil War veteran, lies in critical condition after a paralytic stroke. both men were aboard the river steamer when the Sultana exploded near the Mississippi River, an event that killed more than 2,500 troops returning from Andersonville.
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Romulus Tolbert
Saluda Township
Mississippi River
Tolbert
John Maddox
Kent
Sultana
Andersonville
March Wind Spell by Miss Hortense Rosebery
Miss Hortense Rosebery daughter of Dr R W Rosebery and Mrs Rosebery Louisville sent a poem from the Louisville Herald March 23 at age 16. The piece credits classical imagery and a fairy tone with lines about March winds praying to hear fairies and Greek mythic music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Rosebery
R. W. Rosebery
Spaunhurst
Sloan's Liniment and Doan's Ointment Ad Copy
Insurance of pain relief through Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism neuraglia and other pains with warmth restoration. Doan's Ointment advertised for itching skin troubles including eczema and hives, priced at 50 cents with claims of high recommendation and availability at stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Ex King Manuel Safe as Portugal Prepares for War
Former Portuguese ruler Manuel remains in England as Portugal presses for war with Germany allied to the Allies. Germany has formally declared war on Portugal amid ongoing colonial clashes since the 1914 invasion of Portuguese Africa. Portugal fielded about 260,000 troops, with an estimated 100,000 engaged in Africa.
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Germany
Portugal
London
Manuel
Ufe
England
Republic of
Portuguese Africa
Portugal Prepares for War and Alliance Ambitions
The article notes Portugal mobilizing for possible conflict, allied with Great Britain since 1703, with 30,000 peace-time troops and large colonial forces. It details the modest navy centering on the Vasco da Gama, population figures, colonial holdings in Africa and Asia, economic wealth, and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Germany
Great Britain
Africa
The
Republic
Vasco da Gama
Azores
Madeira Island
Asia
Portuguese Africa
Angola
East Africa
Floating Contact Mines In War Zone Explain Shortage Of Explosions
A naval officer explains why floating contact mines cause fewer vessel losses now. In Cuban harbors, ships snagged pins and dragged mines without detonation due to secure sealing by barnacles and marine growths. Similar delays occur in other zones, but tropic waters accelerate effects.
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Maine
Cuba
Guantagoing
Marblehead
Texas
Thanl
United States
Panther
Notice of liquor license renewal for Madison property 802 South Mulberry
Samuel Steigerwald of Madison Indiana gives notice to Jefferson county authorities and Madison voters of his 1916 renewal request to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a ground floor room of a three story brick building at 802 South Mulberry Street Madison. Details describe the lot, room dimensions, and three doors facing Mulberry and Second streets.
Economic Savings Across Nations Cited
Merle Crow reports in the American Megazine that Switzerland has 554 savings back accounts per 1000 inhabitants. In the United States the figure is about ninety nine per cent with individuals holding accounts and similar savings provisions. Average per capita savings are cited as 47 in some regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Switzerland
Merle Crow
Cheusind
Tess CIA
Tarve Mrade
Sava
Albericu
S&s
New War Time Labor and Resources Show Strain in Port
The piece notes a shift in factory output toward weapon parts and questions future supply lines. It cites government effort to mobilize industry, with critics worried by rising costs and wartime demands. A new English passenger arrives amid steerage crowd. local talk highlights women's labor in homes and ships.
French Meteorologist Predicts Century of Harsh Winters
Abbe Moreaux, a French meteorologist, suggests the sun driven rain cycle ends and a 26 year span of hard winters begins this year. He forecasts no complete break in the cold period, per the Chicago Journal.
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Abbe Moreaux
Chicago Journal
Future of the Aeroplane in Peace and Commerce
Merle Crowell argues in American Magazine that postwar aeroplanes will evolve from war prototypes into luxury and commercial transport. He predicts rapid, safe, long distance flight that transcends borders, turning the sky into a universal roadbed and reshaping global commerce and humanity.
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Merle Crowell
Gold Crop Value of Domestic Ore in 1915 Rises to $99 Million
The value of new gold added to the home supply by domestic ores in 1915 reached about $99,000,000, with an increase of $4,359,300 over the prior year. Alaska, the Philippines, and Porto Rico ores included.
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Alaska
Philippines
Porto Rico
Nasal issues often cause headaches
Practical Health Hint notes many headaches stem from nasal passage disease and eye strain or stomach problems can aggravate pain. A doctor says morning headaches hint nasal origin while daytime headaches after eye use point to ocular causes. Local anesthetic tests nasal pain relief if nose is at fault.
Longtime minister Ezra Campbell marks 109th birthday
The Rev. Ezra Campbell, possibly the oldest gospel minister, recently celebrated his 109th birthday in Kentucky. Born in Wise County, Virginia, he moved to Kentucky after age fifty and now pastors three Baptist churches. He has preached for seventy nine years.
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Ezra Campbell
United States
Kentucky
Wise County
Ile
The
Baptist Church
Renewal Liquor License Requested in Madison Indiana
Grant J Zoeller announces he will apply to Jefferson County Board of Commissioners at the May Term 1916 for renewal of a retail liquor license to sell vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities less than five gallons and less than one gallon with in premises where sold and drank. The location is 302 West Street Madison Indiana a ground floor room in a three story brick building on part of Lot 94 Old Town now City of Madison described by boundaries and walls with multiple doors and a single hallway and toilet room. April 1 1916.
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Samuel Steigerwald
Madison
County of
Jefferson
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Jefferson County
State of
Old Town
City of
Second Street
Mulberry Street
Siid Lot
Sud Let
Mulberry and
Second Streets
Jefferson Couny
Incana
Madison, Ind
Grant J. Zoeller
Madison Township
Board of County Commissioners
West Street
City
Edward Zeiser, Jr
Main and
Mill Streets
Mill Street
Mill
Main Street
West
State
Dixon Denies Indiana Publishing Company Board Seat
Representative Lincoln Dixon said he learned of his election as a director of the Indiana Publishing Company from a newspaper report. He stated he has no stock in the company and was not consulted about his possible board membership. Washington inquiry found no Indiana congressman has taken stock. A circulated letter urged Democratic support for a Indianapolis paper, with at least one prominent official declining to sign to avoid name use for stock.
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Washington
Lincoln Dixon
Indiana Publishing Company
Dixon
Indiana
Ed. Lyons
Indianapolis
Jerry Goley
Kern
Exquisite Iron Jewelry From Prussian Craftsman
A Toronto jeweler displays cast iron ear rings necklace locket and bracelets aged over a century. The piece, praised for fragile appearance and preservation by exquisite workmanship, was made to replace gold jewelry given by women to the government after Prussia fell to Napoleon. That ad also promotes Dean's Regulats laxative at 25c.
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Toronto
Prussia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ads Warn Against Mercury
An 19th century advertisement warns of mercury in nostrums and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. The notice urges buyers to ensure the genuine product and lists dealer availability and testimonial offers.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. d.Cheney & Co
Hail
Renewal of Retail Liquor License for 702 West Main St Madison
Edward Zeiser Jr announces he will apply to Jefferson County Board of Commissioners in May 1916 for renewal of his license to sell vinous malt spirituous and other intoxicating liquors at retail for on premises consumption. The business is described as 702 West Main Street Madison Indiana in Madison township Jefferson County with specific room and building details.
Dangers of a Cold and Kidney Trouble
Madison resident Mrs. Francis A. King credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function after a cold. She suffered back pain swelling in the limbs and irregular kidney action before using the pills from Harper's drug store. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Props Buffalo N Y adv.
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Dean
Madison
Francis A. King
Second St
Harper’s Drug Store
Indiana News Highlights Local Education and Accidents
Princeton W F Fisher reports 229 applicants for teachers examination. Winamac area had the largest turnout. A new public library building construction began with materials delivered, aiming for early summer completion. Valparaiso wreck on Chesapeake Ohio at Sievers Siding destroyed carloads of flour beer and machinery due to spreading rails. no injuries. Sullivan oil man Al Crispin hurt in fifty foot fall from an oil derrick expected to leave hospital soon though walking may take weeks.
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Winamac
Valpariso
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Sievers Siding
Sullivan
al Crispen
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Madison Herald
Herald Company
Madson
East Main Street
Madson, Ind
Saluda
Pan
Apollo
Sloan
Herald
King Manuel
American Views Association
Geraphine Parte
New York
Britain
Indianapolis Paper
Indiana News
Princeton
W. F. Fisher
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