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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
6
An Indiana newspaper editorial argues government funding and expert guidance will help farmers market crops, curb price volatility, and keep markets near normal. It praises the Fed’s regional banks and the Reserve Bank’s role in providing money and advice to farmers, stressing rural prosperity for cities and the nation.
Carrollton reports the death of 76 year old William Long at his Locust street home after a six week illness including a whooping cough. In Eagle a 22 year old Harvey Darbro, son of Dr. J. B. Darbro, collapsed and died at the depot while at work.
An old public notice warns against mercury based tonics and reiterates Hall's Catarrh Cure as mercury free. It advertises F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, with testimonials and pricing, and cautions buyers to ensure authenticity before purchase. A humorous anecdote about a man avoiding a newspaper bill after seeking shelter from a storm follows, then a brief note on Sweden shipbuilding and an oddly stated line about trees reducing oranges.
Hanover College Indiana reports summer term enrolment of 109 students from 21 counties. Of 103 teachers training certificates issued, many earned Class A B or C, listing numerous individuals by county across Jefferson, Clark, Johnson, Marion, and more.
Columbus Indiana reports Samuel Reynolds, 75, attributes health to eating pork three times daily with snacks of pork between meals and before bed. He never eats apples or fruit, rarely sick, and continues farm work daily despite age. The Herald notes his unusual regimen as a local curiosity.
Members of the 82d Indiana Volunteer Infantry Association concluded their reunion with a camp fire at city hall. Addresses by Capt A D Vancedal Hon M C Garber Capt Americus Whedon and Hon M R Sulzer reflected on the Civil War. New president H H Kirk and secretary John F Hammell presided. Next year’s meeting planned. Morgan raid recounted by John A Moore Troop L 3d Ind Cav.
Three men, two thought to be George and Skeeter McBride of Logootee, Ind., were taken from an interurban car near Seymour and detained on minor charges. Officers say the group is tied to the Gladstein and Bartle store robberies at Scottsburg the previous night. A suspect attempted to draw a pistol but was disarmed by Marshall Walker. one man may have escaped from the Indiana Penal Farm.
In Columbus Indiana on August 20 James Henry faces trial August 25 in city court for assault and battery with intent to kill after shooting Thomas Ohaver in the back with a 22 caliber revolver when he returned home late at night. A statutory charge against Mrs Henry was filed and she was released on her own recognizance. Her husband posted a $500 bond for James Henry to appear. Ohaver is said to be out of danger.
Thousands suffer through neglect and delay as coughs and colds weaken strength. Dr Kings New Discovery promises quick relief starting with the first dose as head clears and breathing improves. Buy a bottle today at any drugstore.
The piece argues that sociability can be learned rather than innate. It notes many excuse themselves from small courtesies by saying they are reserved, yet disciplines like rowing, shorthand, or language learning prove social ease is trainable. It cites Ruskin as a model of unforced approachability.
Mrs Bowser plots to humble her husband by faking illness while his mother visits, but Bowser surprises them by bringing the real mother-in-law home from the depot. The ruse backfires as Bowser shifts to dutiful behavior, prompting Mrs Bowser to beg him to return to his earlier, rougher ways.
A New York or Detroit anecdote tells of a plumber who billed a millionaire $100 for pipe repair. The millionaire insisted on receiving the bill “in full” and declared he used to be a plumber himself. The tale ends with the plumber signing the receipt and returning 60 cents change.
A kitchen mishap described in the Zosten Journal tale from The Herald notes a cake turned dangerous after torn recipe pages misled a home cook. The incident highlights the perils of following a cookbook too literally and the editor warns readers to check ingredients.
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