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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
Mr J C Huste of Rock Bridge Baths Virginia credits Dr LeGear's Stock Powders with reviving a run down horse. He used only a few boxes and now the animal looks fine. The advert promotes the powder for cattle hogs and sheep with satisfaction guaranteed.
Dr. E. E. Paddock offers an improved method for treating inflammation and catarrh of the gall bladder and bile ducts linked to gall stones. The booklet reports remarkable results and invites readers to request a free copy by writing to Box 201, Dept. B, Kansas City, Missouri.
Berlin officials report a cabinet split over how Germany should approach the Spa meeting with the allies on May 23. One faction calls Germany bankrupt and argues against paying indemnities or fulfilling treaty terms. The other favors making a definite, even if reduced, offer to show goodwill.
Indianapolis May 4 Writing in names on ballots is contrary to the law and will invalidate them W W Spencer a member of the State Board of Election Commissioners said today It had been the intention of many Democrats to write candidates names in and this may result in throwing out numerous ballots
Agua Prieta May 5 Torreon will be the first major objective as rebel armies in the north launch a southward drive toward Mexico City The Juarez Carranzistas have shifted plans to support the rebel cause and attack Mexico City last rather than first.
Rear Admiral Benson, chief of operations in World War I, told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that the sinking alone did not justify the Navy Department preparing for war. He asserted broader strategic factors influenced U.S. military planning.
Washington report states Postmaster General Burelson asked Congress for 14.5 million dollars to cover government losses during federal control of telegraph and telephone lines. The second item notes the first armored vessels were built by the French for use in the Crimean war.
Secretary Daniels told The State Department that no new naval vessels have been ordered to Mexico. He noted a formal request was made for destroyers to the east coast of Mexico but declined to say if the navy had received it. He said ships go where they are needed and promised to announce any orders.
Madison hospitals avert drastic cuts after Denny Hospital closure and Denny associates join King's Daughters Hospital. Red Cross reestablishes free county nurse service and a free dispensary for the poor. Hospital requests a $2000 annual annuity to endow four charity beds.
Friends in Madison receive invitations to the marriage of Miss Lucille Marie Siersdorfer to Mr. Hugh J. Mullen of Indianapolis. The ceremony is set for Wednesday morning May 19 at 8 o’clock at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Indianapolis.
President Wilson has definitely decided to veto the Knox resolution terminating the war with Germany and Austria. He will probably send the Versailles treaty back to the Senate with his veto message.
Agua Prieta May 4 Villa is at it again. While rebels held northern Mexico Juarez and a drive toward Mexico City Pancho Villa began a separate movement along the Durango Chihuahua state line. He broke with the Rebels over misinformed leadership and sent word to an International News Service correspondent.
Friends and relatives attended the funeral services for John W. Carrigh at St Michael’s church at 9 this morning. Rev M L Guthneck celebrated a Requiem High Mass followed by a sermon. St Michael’s choir sang music including a grave duet by Mrs F W Pfortner and Miss Kathryn Mullen. Pallbearers included Grover Gentrup John Baum M G Donlan Michael Finnegan Peter Graley Edward Prenatt William Adkins and John Downey.
Fire found on the Broadway Hotel roof just before 4 pm. Origin unclear but likely from a furnace flue. North half of the roof burned. water damage on lower floors. Hotel owner M H Finnegan could not estimate losses. building insured. Also notes the cremated remains of Wesley McKay shipped to Greensburg and H H Potter’s return to Columbus after a brief stay.
A survey of rural communities and churches in seventy five Indiana counties is led by the Inter church World Movement with Rev. Mo C Bashop supervising in Indiana. Maps show church locations minister residences and parish lines revealing denominational reach and gaps in social services for youth. The U S Department of Agriculture has contracted to buy copies of the survey maps for 2968 counties, a first national comprehensive church and community survey. Glen Culbertson Supt. Survey of Jeff. Co.
Paul Holcroft and Leo Ringwald, winners with yields of 75.0 and 70 plus bushels per acre, travel to Purdue during May 4 to May 8 for the Boy's Club Round-up. The trip is funded by the National Bank and Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company. Sullivan County plans to send 400 youths to Lafayette for the farm life program with a full daily schedule including livestock, soils, crops, and dairy work.
Analyzes how American buyers profit by using depreciated pounds francs and lira to purchase European goods, then ship to the United States where inflation raises prices. Discusses consular controls, duties, and broader impact on foreign trade and manufacturers amid postwar exchange turmoil.
A local ad touts Quality Price and Service as the trio of musts for furniture buyers. It highlights an extensive assortment including Simmons Metal Beds and emphasizes affordable pricing, superior quality, and attentive service.
Early reports from San Francisco indicate a record turnout in the Hoover-Johnson ballot fight with over 80 percent of voters casting primary ballots.
Washington May 4 President Wilson called a Cabinet meeting for this afternoon to discuss ongoing issues and potential policy actions amid wartime governance.
Dr A F Kaper of Miami reports in The Herald a Miami Herald April 30 account of the Miami New York non stop flight aboard the Miss Miami. The crew of three aimed to prove regular air communication between Miami and New York, with the plane starting at daybreak and expected to reach New York by nightfall.
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