Republican Platform and Obituary Notice in Madison 1916
The Madison Herald prints a Republican platform calling for repeal of the Federal Reserve Act, tax changes favoring the poor, and other party positions, alongside an obituary for William Weatherbee of Benham, Ind., who died May 15, 1916 at age 73. Weatherbee is described as a long-time resident with a history in Kentucky and Indiana, survived by a wife, children, grandchildren, and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Act
Standard Oil
Federal Trade Commission
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Hearst Ranch
Wilson
Germany
Mark Hanna
William Weatherbee
Benham
Ind
Wirt
Indiana
Susanna Benham
Kentucky
Sloan's Liniment Ad Claim for Rheumatism Pain Relief
An old advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism and allied pains by improving blood flow. It urges readers to keep a bottle at home and promotes 25c 50c and 1 dollar sizes with slogan style language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Eliza Crossing the Ice Linked to Levi Coffin Tale
Cincinnati woman recounts Eliza in Uncle Tom's Cabin lore. Mrs. Meeky B. Coffin claims Eliza crossed the Ohio on ice, hid her baby with Levi Coffin, and was sheltered at Sixth and Elm. She cites Coffin as Underground Railroad leader and notes the red brick house still stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Santa Claus
Meeky B. Coffin
Wehrman
Avendie
Ohio River
Sixth and
Selmost
Underground Railway
Levi Coffin
Film-Sts
Spring Grove Cemetery
Sixth
Elmests
Tam Frank
Mirza
Cincinnati
Canada
Kentucky
Isliza
Dle Tom
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Ohio
Kate Coffin
Simeon
Rachel Halliday
Cincinnati Post
War Emancipates the Turkish Women
Florence McGregor of Mt. Vernon elected president of the Rebehal Assembly of Indiana at the assembly session. Other officers elected include Vice-president Harriet Spekenheir and Secretary Lela Chesline. The article adds notes on Constantinople during wartime, describing social changes and emancipation of women, veiling trends, and rising prices within the Turkish empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McGregor
Mt. Vernon
Rebehal Assembly
Indiana
Loo
Fernd Jedge
Iachimipolis
Harriet Hy. Spekenheir
Richmond
Wrrden
Jase Dutner
Irish Secretary Birrell Resigns Amid Irish Crisis
In Parliament Premier Asquith declared four Irish conspirators including Patrick Pearse had been shot and Augustine Birrell, Ireland secretary, resigned. The Irish opposition to Birrell’s policy is noted. An unrelated drug ad promotes Dean's Ointment for skin conditions at 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asquith
House of Commons
Patrick J. H. Pearse
Irish Republic
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Birrell
Women Not Real Anglers Prompt License Exemption
Conservation Commissioner Pratt argues women do not affect fishing and recommends exempting women and youths under sixteen from a proposed $1.10 annual license for fishing. The bill would require licenses only for catching state propagated fish, while suckers bullheads carp and other common fish remain free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vany
Pratt
Hall's Catarrh Care Lacks Mercury Claims
An advertisement warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from Toledo makers. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure genuineness. Testimonials and refunds offered by Druggists at seven dollars per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Chunay & Co
Toledo
Ifoledo
Ohio
Chesey & Co
Delicious Brown Cakes From Mrs. Austins Bay Pancake
Local kitchen shows bake of brown cakes inspired by Mrs. Austins Bay Pancake recipe and featured in The Herald. Community bakers share tips and celebrate the sweet treat.
Fire destroys 36 rabbits and chickens in freak incident
A freak fire here destroyed 36 rabbits and chickens across two sheds. Harry Knox lost eighteen Belgian hares and William Richards suffered cotton prize chickens loss. An oil stove upset caused a blast that ignited flames, with fire departments arriving to battle the blaze
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrys Knox
William Richards
Knox
Hentiius
Sinax
Peypertes
Judge Cuts Manicure Claim to One Twenty Five Cents
In a probate case from Maine, Judge Jude Guinotte reduced a claim of 82,200 for alleged manicure services to 1.25 dollars. The ruling stated the best manicure is not worth more than 1.25, regardless of elaborate finishing touches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathers Iy
Dndice J. EL Guinette
Judee Guinotte
Terman Peltzer
Feure
Jude Guinotte
British find a near beer in London tests
The official equivallent control board tests a nonalcoholic beer called near beer and plans to push its sale in munition-area pubs. Makers are invited to supply the House of Commons for MPs to sample. A MP notes its smell looks and tastes like beer with only the headache difference. One workman reportedly drank twenty pints and was not intoxicated though he felt quite full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Equor Control Board
House of Commons
Honor Control Board
Philip Snowden
Ax Workman
Robins Accept Human Aid in Yard Nest Rescue
Seattle attorney sid Crawford I White recounts two robins nesting in a cedar branch. When the nest fell, the birds stayed nearby and he rebuilt it with hay baling wire. The pair returned and began rebuilding the nest together, defying the usual fear of disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Sid Crawford I. White
Mead Street
Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake Delights Breakfast Cakes
A brief ad touts Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake as delicious light cakes perfect for breakfast. It highlights a tempting texture and easy morning preparation intended to attract home cooks seeking quick, tasty nourishment.
Sheriff Sale of Madison Property Under Indiana Decree
The Jefferson County sheriff will publicly sell rents and profits for up to seven years of Lot 3, Block A, Sering Leonard's addition north to Madison, with additional acreage on the north and south ends. Sale June 3, 1916 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Jefferson County Court House if bids in solido exceed parcel bids. If not, the fee simple may be offered to satisfy the decree and costs. John McGregor is the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Home Building Association No. 5
Madison
Ind
Cordovia
Jefferson County
Indiana
Sering & Leonard
City of
George Monroe
John McGregor
Quiet Title Action Filed In Jefferson County Indiana
Andrew P. Sample sues James Folsom and unknown heirs to quiet title to land in Jefferson County Indiana. Describes two tracts totaling about 30 acres with specific boundaries. Notice requires defendants to appear by July 1, 1916 at Madison court or judgment will be rendered. Court clerk Edward M. Prenatt signs. Attorney P. E. Bear for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Andrew P. Sample
James Folsom
Jesse Ray
Isaac Short
Indiana
Pleasant Ridge
Lawrenceburg Road
Madison
M. Prenatt
P. E. Bear
Rat Wears Glasses Enigma in Evansville Stable
In Evansville on May 16 John Stark a 2a merchant reports a rat ran into a hole in his stable with Stark’s glasses forming a makeshift yoke in the rat’s path. The rat disappeared into a hole carrying the lenses. Stark dug but found no glasses and suspects the rat still carries them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
John Stark
Stark
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Madison Herals
the Herald Company
Office
Nast Main Street
Madison, Ind
Harriet Beecher Stone
Czar Nicholas
Russia
MISS
Mngregor
Rebekah
Indianapolis
Lela Chesline
Mation
Mes
Erama Wilkson
Jasper
Measial
Olive Hastings
Mit
Ada Wartel
Chaypolita
Louise Starp
Padimaapallis
Jusids
Cuardion
Philippise Beyer
Soath Bend
Assistions
Bangi Draper
New Moon
Mbartha M. Jameson
Dloom Taeton
Lillian Gb
Withinis
Eta Kine
Bra
Leverton
Huntington
Kla Woodrich
Tipton
Constantinople
Aes
Dardanelles
Anatolian
Turkey
Oklahoma
New York
Nevada
Texas
Great Britain
Philadelphia
Roger Welles
Adolphus Andrews
Waximem
Robins
Sheriff’s Sale
Rat
Castoria
Kay
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