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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
2
The New Castle Times criticizes many in Indiana politics over alleged conspiracies and election influence. It cites past large payments to influence votes, particularly in Marion County’s colored electorate, and questions newspapers’ consistency in condemning corruption.
A Madison dairy business owner, H. W. Galusha of 612 N Mulberry St, reports kidney complaints and bladder inflammation eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He recommends the remedy over other options and notes a 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. distributes the product.
Misa Lucy Hall hosted a dinner last Sunday with a table of six generations. Guests included Mrs. Katherine Bradbury aged 96, her daughter Dauphine, grandson Harry Bradbury wife and daughter Grace of Cincinnati, and great grandson Charles Bradbury with the baby from Norwood. Grandmother Bradbury remained spry and enjoyed the occasion as much as the younger guests. A local photographer took a group picture.
An old ad notes using water and glass to create a blue liquid and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue brand as costly.
Governor Ralston and family near return from Panama Pacific trip with stops in New Orleans and Los Angeles. Indiana Day deemed highly successful at San Francisco exposition with notable visits to Presidio and Oregon battleship. Indiana building praised for durability and design, state officials eyeing part of government property.
The Liberty Bell arrived in San Francisco and was installed at the Pennsylvania Pavilion. Crowds surged as Champ Clark and Governor Hiram Johnson spoke, with girls from the states wreathing the bell and children singing along the route. Clark urged greater military preparedness to defend national liberty.
A long sought Commercial Club was formed at the Warsaw Court House on Friday night. Dr. C. H. Duvall named president with W. S. Griffin as secretary. Elected officers include W. O. McCane president P. C. Welton vice president and B. K. Bailey treasurer.
The text explains diurnal ear sensitivity in infancy due to middle ear swelling at birth. Hearing gradually improves over the first months as respiration stabilizes. By eight weeks infants turn toward sound. by four months they usually do. Parents recognize voices by three to four months and should shield babies from loud noises to prevent nervous shock or convulsions.
The piece notes disappointing gate receipts and dwindling patronage after opening days across leagues. It argues that weak clubs erode interest, leaving empty seats as the norm and threatening promoter plans.
The Naval academy collection faces decay and insect damage. Mrs Amelia Fowler, linked to Boston statehouse restorations, advocates Bayeux tapestry methods begun by the Duchess of Burgundy to restore and preserve the flags. Congress funded preservation, and Fowler directs the project, including flags from Lake Erie, York Canada, and Perry’s Japan voyage.
A report to the Academie des Sciences du Batis by Dr Colepin describes a soldier wounded in the head whose left hemisphere was damaged by an explosion yet shows no loss of sensation intellect or consciousness. The item also mentions prominent figures and a detective tale about a hotel theft ending with a dog named after the rewarder.
The Madison city council with Mayor Crozier presiding reviewed Dr N A Kremer’s second quarter 1915 health report citing lower mortality and rising sanitary conditions. He urged new fountains and park conversion of the riverfront while criticizing garbage hauling. bids were opened for a Crooked Creek bridge project and several street gutter repairs were ordered.
A medieval tale links Mary Magdalene with a miraculous voyage to southern Gaul after Jesus crucifixion. She, with the Virgin Mary and Mary Salome, endured persecution before landing in France and the Magdalen retreating to St. Baume for penance and prayer.
Ad recommends Sloan’s Liniment for rheumatic pain with immediate surface application. It claims deep penetration to the affected joint or muscle and promises fast relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The notice notes a 26 cent price and urges keeping a bottle at home for colds and related pains.
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