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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
1
The analysis warns investors against overconfidence and euphoria in stock markets. It notes bears profit from pessimism, while the public's rush to buy can inflate prices. The piece predicts volatility ahead and advises choosing solid securities and long term holding.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a tense exchange about a clock, a young man, and a stern feminine voice accusing someone of moving too fast. The snippet hints at backstage confusion and a confrontation.
A compact poetic line recalls Tudge's terse inquiry about finding a spade and a spy to bury the past. The fragment hints at themes of secrecy and closure within a historical verse.
A Madison reader testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney relief and backache. Farmer G Camerer, R F D No 1 Madison, says the remedy cured long standing back pain after trying other options. Price 50 cents at dealers. ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In Petersburg Indiana, 7 year old Eejah Long living five miles east of the city shot himself three times in the head and then cut his throat from ear to ear in a despondent act but did not sever the jugular vein. He may recover.
In Wabash Indiana this morning April 17 Mrs KE B Earle wife of an oil driller and her 3 year old daughter were killed when their car was struck on a railway crossing. A 5 year old boy survived with fatal injuries.
In Greenfield Indiana workers removing a door in the old Masonic lodge room uncovered hickory nuts buried in oak tanbark between two floors. The nuts are sound and kernels good, indicating beer had been stored in the park since the building was erected 63 years ago and the floor had never been disturbed.
A historical note describes an alkaline method for treating a medical condition labeled as bails. It mentions using sodium bicarbonate solutions to cleanse pus cavities after washing the area and stresses sterile technique for dressing and irrigation. The article notes recovery over a few weeks with proper care.
A ceramic gem described as the rarest piece in the world has arrived in the United States. A full yellow hawthorn beaker, twenty nine and three quarter inches tall, from an Old Prende family possession, is now in New York after wartime delays. The piece features hawthornes and magnolias on a yellow ground with aubergine, green and white colors and is praised as a supreme porcelain work.
Cadets at West Point shed civilian clothes and live on a government salary for four years with no external purchases. The text notes that democracy is strongly emphasized at West Point, a distinction shared only with Annapolis Naval Academy in the United States.
Leyden born Lambaertus de Jung fierce tuba virtuoso in the Potsdam band celebrates a Rotterdam championship won about a year ago with rival Rintje Vou terinus. He reportedly played twenty seven hours straight surpassing his competitor who lasted over twenty three hours.
Robert Walton was arrested by an S PLC A officer in Independence Kentucky after he kicked a mule back in self defense. The officer charged him with cruelty to a mule saying the kick caused great pain to the animal. Walton contends the mule kicked first and he retaliated in defense.
Professor Camden M. Cobern reports on ancient practices resembling modern life including three elevators in Nero’s palace, a Rome income tax, shorthand courts, and labor and business monopolies. He cites lavish spending by nobles, and notes electric lighting innovations by local fishermen and eateries using improvised battery lamps.
City council meeting reviews health report showing births 30 deaths 40 and calls race death by own action as a statistic. Officials discuss manure bins as fly breeders, potential park conversion, and curb measures. Informal meeting with Elm Street sewer owners planned for next Monday at 7 30.
Governor directs official inquiry into the Lincoln family move from Spencer County Indiana to Illinois in 1830. Commissioners Jesse W Welk and Joseph M Cravens will compile roads and towns used, relying on Lincoln relics and sources including Weik and Herndon.
The Terre Haute City Council approved impeachment charges against Mayor Donn Roberts by an 8 to 2 vote, triggering a rare formal challenge to the city’s top executive.
The Meade newspaper extols John Wehrle owner of Wehrle dry goods as a 24 year city council member from 1891 to 1915. It contrasts past and present Meade and notes Wehrle’s steadfast, un solicited candidacy and high regard among citizens, listing 1891 mayor and councilmen.
Louisville woman Mrs M J Hogan learns she is related to Mrs George Humphrey of Echo Point Wheeling after a 52 year separation. The two families traced lineage through Owen Mears and Thomas Mears with ties to Indianapolis Madison Martins Ferry and Courier Journal telegraph staffer relatives.
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