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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
A 1995 government bulletin discusses American farm labor costs and wage dynamics, comparing methods and prices, and contemplates labor supply and regulation. It notes European committees and potential impacts on costs, with broader questions about farm labor value and policy outcomes.
Rev. Sorrell accepts call at Wirt and will preach Sunday morning at 10 30 with children exercises at night. Local residents and visitors, including the Danner and Bramwell families, share Sunday visits and travel to Markland for Dam No. 38.
John Howerth, 88, a pioneer resident of Bartolomew and Brown counties, died at his East Columbus home. He served as Mt. Liberty postmaster during Buchanan and Lincoln administrations and was widely known as a church worker. In his final moments he requested his relatives sing his favorite song Sweet Bye and Bye.
A Norfolk style buyer notices Tanlac praised by W S Hart, manager of the Woolworth store in Louisville. He says the remedy made him feel like a new man after rheumatic symptoms. The ad claims wide usage in Kentucky and Indiana for stomach liver kidney and intestinal issues. Also mentions Madison street drug sale and a birthday gathering in Lawrence.
Ad claims health hinges on digestion and regular bowels. It urges taking one pill at night for a full morning movement and improved appetite, noting the product is available at druggists. Also mentions a rise in sugar beet crop per Agriculture Department reports.
Polly Northam, a lonely governess, meets painter Dick Glenmore when twins Cherry and Alex befriend him at the Giant's Cradle. After a playful rescue and a shared carriage ride, Polly discovers Dick is Uncle Dick, the twins’ guardian. A ballroom invite leads to romance and marriage, uniting governess and artist with the Glenmore family.
Dialogue notes a doctor and a baby with ongoing illness and a joke about purchasing pink pills for 18 cents off a 25 cent price. Mrs Newlywed mentions choosing pink pills that match a dress, reflecting light comedy on medicine and shopping.
Traveler notes Boston streets resemble those of other cities. The quote highlights how travel reveals common urban features beyond local expectations. The observer points out Latin-named places and familiar city rhythms, reflecting a broader view arising from mobility.
Indiana reports 768 622 children of school age this year, up 2 239 from 1914. White males total 388 447 and white females 364 023, with colored pupils declining from last year. Jefferson County had 5 578 colored children this year versus 5 598 last year.
A compact note contrasts how multimillionaires evade tax declarations with the albatross as the largest aca bird. The piece hints at hidden riches and a notable bird species in a concise reflection.
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