Madison Herald Weekly Edition Report on 1916 Political Climate
The Madison Herald notes the 1916 campaign atmosphere with Sen Harding’s Chicago keynote, Penrose Crane Smoot and Hilles’ quiet talks, and Wilson’s “America First” echoed by Hughes and the Colonel. It cites November as the first broad chance for public endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Harding
Chicago
Boies Penrose
W. Murray Crane
Reed Smoot
Charles D. Hilles
Woodrow Wilson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Hughes
Ohio Dog Keeps Vigil Over Master's Grave Five Years
A homeless dog mourns over George Baker's grave in a Fultonhian cemetery. The animal arrived with Baker's funeral procession and has kept nightly vigil for five years, sleeping long hours on the tomb mound. Villagers cannot drive it away and it only leaves to find food each day.
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Fultonhian
George Baker
Baker
Girl Commended for Self Defense Acquittal in Hammond
Rosina Chippetta of West Hammond was acquitted after shooting Sam Devina, a barber, who allegedly kissed her. Judge Judye A. Stachovitch praised her conduct in defending herself, noting the June 14 shooting occurred at her Hirsh Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Rosina Chippetta
Sam Devina
West Hammond
Judye A. Stachovitch
Rosina
Devina
Hirsh Street
Wisconsin Girl Kills Wolf With Mop Handle
Miss Henderson, a Wisconsin girl from Menominee, killed a wolf with a mop handle after it chased their dog. She received a $10 bounty from the secretary of state and another $10 from the county, and plans to wear the wolf fur. She said she acted in anger, not danger, and was surprised the animal did not retreat after the first strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee
Wis
Mabel Ten Gerson
Miss Henderson
Pine Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad
Mothers urged to use Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for children’s coughs and colds. Pine aids loosen mucous and soothe the throat while honey provides a pleasant soothe, promoted as an ideal remedy for families with growing children.
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Bell
Funeral of James Pell, famed river pilot, held in Covington
Funeral services for James T. Pell 87 river pilot were held at his daughter's home in Covington Kentucky. Pell piloted the Robert F Lee to a historic 1870 race win from New Orleans to St Louis finishing the trip ahead of the Natchez after a fog bound voyage. He earned 511 dollars for completing the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Pell
River Pilot
Eliza Robertson
Woodburnay
Covington
Kentucky
Pell
Robert F. Lee
Natchez
New Orleans
St Louis
Cairo
St. Louis
Natchez -Cincinnati
Progressive leader Fertich backs Wilson for re election
Roscoe G Fertich of Indianapolis, a prominent Progressive figure in Indiana, announced Saturday his support for President Wilson’s re election. The move signals possible defections by Progressives toward the Democratic ticket as some remain disappointed with the party. Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe G. Fertich
Indianapolis
Progressive Party
Indiana
Wilson
Indianapolis News
Razor Blade Attempt Ends With Minor Wrist Cut
Harry B. Wensley, 45, of 970 Virginia Avenue, tried to stab himself with a dull safety razor on Saturday afternoon. The cut, about three inches, did not sever an artery. Dr. Kenneth Jeffries treated the wound at the city hospital and it was sewn up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Wensley
Virginia Avenue
Hensley
Kenneth Jeffries
City
Jeffries
Indianapolis News
Georgia's colonel title sparks protest from honor holders
In Atlanta a new trend questions the use of the title Colonel for any man deemed worthy. Real and former colonels object to casual designation and editors face a flood of letters urging discretion. Georgia reportedly has more colonels than any state, many tied to civil war, Spanish American War, or state guards, and governors often appoint prominent men as colonels upon taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Auny
Nany Sears
Nation Guard
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
An bold advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuraglia and allied pains claiming it penetrates congested blood to renew warmth and end pain. It urges households to keep a bottle and promotes 25c 50c and 1 bottle sizes. It also advertises Deans Regulates as a mild laxative for constipation and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sloano
Euffer
Sloan’s
How to disinfect stables and premises during animal outbreaks
A guide on thorough disinfection of barns and surrounding areas to curb contagious diseases. It covers cleaning surfaces, replacing decayed wood, earth floor deepening or replacing, proper disposal of refuse, and using disinfectants like cresol or bichlorid of mercury with spray methods and veterinarian supervision.
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U.S. P
Charcoal and Diet Effects in Poultry and Timber Stats
The piece reports that charcoal or charred wood aids bowel health in poultry and that adding pulverized charcoal to feed increased weight by about one and a half pounds per turkey with tastier meat. It also notes U S farmers own over 250 billion feet of saw timber and 113 billion cords of cordwood with Ontario spanning 407 262 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Garden of Keshiono Sparks Old Lovers Reunited
In Tokyo a curio seller guides Terry Preston to the Garden of Keshiono where the legend of happy lovers unfolds. There Terry meets a mysterious girl and discovers renewed affection with Aunt Ophelia and Colonel Preston, ending with four happy exits from the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Preston
Terry
Ian
Dulcie Morse
Ses
Ophelia
Neshiono
Low Andy
Toiope
Colonel Preston
Tam Terry Preston
Ophthelia
Rascal
May
Keshkono
Keshiono
Curio
Public Sheriff Sale Noted in Jefferson County Court
By decree in Jefferson circuit court The National Branch Bank sues Peoples Loose Leaf Tobacco Ware house Co and others for 9060.42. On July 24 1916 at public sale the rents and profits for up to seven years of River Block No 7 Madison Indiana and related personal property will be offered at the Jefferson County Courthouse. If not enough, the fee simple may be sold to satisfy the decree and costs. Sheriff George A Monroe announces the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Circuit Court
Jefferson Co
Ind
National Branch Bank
Madison
Indiana
Peoples Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company
Franklin P. Smith
Pearl Deatherage Smith
James Gouty
Alice L. Gouty
George L. Gouty
David R. Orr
Ella B. Orr
Chriss Selmier
William F. Selmier
Robert F. Davis
Jefferson County
River Block No
Broadway
Front Street
Ohio Street
Broadway Street
Pepples Loose Leaf ‘Tobacco Warerife Company
George A. Monroe
W. C. Ford
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the Herald Company
Mtreat
Nda
Ohio
Wisconsin
Roscoe
Fertich
Party of
Same Mind
Harry B. Hensley
Wah
Ontario
Tokyo
Dulele Morse
Oscar Converse
Minny
Weshfono
Keshtono
Erty
Gueney
Terry's Land
Edo
Dover
Kesblune
Sheriff’s Sale
Humphreys
Medicine
Ann Streets
New York
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Boaton
Masm
Lo Tours
Datarah
Hall
F. J. Chensy & Co
Toledo
Dean
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