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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
2
In the Democratic state convention coverage, speakers dismantle Judge Myers as keynote, labeling him a failure and noting the party exploited the opening to attack his argument. The report appears in the Madison Herald Weekly Edition and references the Columbia City Post.
The 1916 Indiana Democratic convention drew large crowds and strong enthusiasm. Senator Taggart received the most heartfelt ovation while Governor Ralston delivered a forceful keynote asserting national and state issues clearly. Mrs. Taggart leads a unified, campaign ready party set to energize voters.
Madison resident Effie Hall reports relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Rogers' Drug Store. The ad claims kidneys improve with regular use and promotes a 50 cent price from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Dr Harvey W Wiley of government pure food fame sent 6000 to Hanover College to endow a chair of agriculture in memory of his parents. The check and a letter were read at chapel as Wiley noted a bequest in his will for the same purpose. His Wiley homestead sits near Hanover and he has ties to the college as an alumnus.
The March report shows 3603 deaths statewide with a 12.4 rate and 5416 births at 22.8. Lake County's birth rate was 37.3 the highest, Ohio County 8.1 the lowest. City rates exceeded rural areas and measles led diseases with 136 measles cases and one smallpox death. Tuberculosis caused 400 deaths and pneumonia 475. A Greene County four year old died of pellagra.
Edward Eggleston born December 10 1837 in Vevay Indiana. He studied little but learned under Mrs Dumont and held many roles including editor and pastor. His novel The Hoosier Schoolmaster appeared in 1871 and he died September 5 1902. Beware of the smooth individual.
The advertisement notes a revised edition of Humphreys' Manual of all diseases marking sixty years of publication. It details the care and treatment of the sick with Humphreys' Remedies.
Indiana newspapers note Governor Ralston's keynote speech and platform draw praise from Democrats while Republicans fault the approach. Analysts emphasize debt policy, sinking funds, and education funding as flashpoints. Republicans resist concessions, blaming past GOP actions and predicting a Democratic win in November.
In Lenox Iowa on April 28 a homeless black and tan dog named Sport saved W F Steinkamp and his children from a house fire after he paid the dog tax and adopted the animal two months earlier. Residents plan to award Sport a collar and hero medal. Also noted are anniversary plans in Antiai Washington and cleanup week declarations in Carlisle.
Shelbyville Indiana April 28 an attempted bank robbery at Manilla failed before completion. A safe door hole and broken combination knob were found with tools and revenue stamps left behind. Two men from Greensburg were suspected after returning around 1 this morning.
A promotional note extols Sloan’s Liniment for relieving rheumatism neuralgia and various pains. It claims congestion eases as blood flows, warmth returns, and pain vanishes. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home, listing prices 25c 50c and a $1 bottle with six times the contents.
An Indianapolis News editorial critiques the Democratic state ticket as a “controlled convention” choice while praising Governor Ralston’s keynote on debt cancellation and progressive reforms. It argues Republicans must fight a strong lineup headed by Wilson and Marshall, citing notable Indiana figures and recent local notices.
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