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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
4
Governor Goodred arrives with Jeet Cravens C J Munson and William D M Curry to review 130 acres offered for Southern Poona Hospital for the Insane. The group breakfasts with hospital officials and tours the property while considering Perry County bonds for state improvement.
A house fire in Mount Tabor district near Shubronville Kentucky killed five from the Allen household and injuries were reported to Mr Allen who barely escaped. Victims include Lena 11 Clot 9 Dorothy 4 and Mrs Atherton 76 with Ida Ford 20. Firefighters Gaddy and Wyatt found charred remains. housekeeper Mrs Atherton and her niece were asleep on the first floor.
In New York on September 29 a brand new two dollar bill on a Union Square subway platform sparked a riot after two Bronx youths Irvings Kauffman and Maurice Axelrod grabbed halves of the bill. Special Officer Head arrested the pair as chaos erupted with passengers fleeing and women screaming. The piece ends with a stray editorial remark about strikes and court costs.
Martin Wadhams and his uncle confront a bank robbery aftermath as Martin uncovers the stolen money in an old house boat. The tale follows pursuit of two burglars, a pursuing posse, and a family fate shaped by debts, reward, and promises of marriage.
John W. Ragsdale prominent Franklin banker and politician dies suddenly at his farm west of Franklin aged seventy. He led Citizens National Bank as longtime president and helped organize the Franklin Building and Loan Association, served as county treasurer, and sat on the Democratic State Committee. Survived by sons William in New York and Oren of Indianapolis and sister Miss Sallie Ragsdale.
United States Senator James A Reed faced heckling at Convention Hall Ardmore as lights went out and the crowd surged. He was escorted off stage before beginning his speech opposing the treaty and league of nations. Police and volunteers restored order after women climbed onto the stage.
The article notes the Vice President's adopted son has grown from an underfed baby to a healthy youth. It asserts the National Army has been fully demobilized and soldiers have returned home, many at work, with the Government still interested in their welfare and urging Republican Congress to support veterans.
The Herald announces Clarence Ek. Custer of Bartholomew County as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourth District, subject to the primary election outcome.
Wilfred faces trouble after overheard deal on a real estate sale and runaway plans. He finds shelter with Mr. Barclay who helps him, and a chance remark about Leila reveals her affection for a local judge hopeful, making happiness bloom for the Barclay family.
A garbled historical fragment mentions a temple, religious figures, and a procession or event. It references figures like P, VPheneven, and a series of unclear names, places, and dates filled with fractured phrases and nonstandard spellings.
A fragmentary article surveys ideas on forecasting individual life outcomes using statistical reasoning. It references eighteenth and nineteenth century thinkers, mentions observers, probability, and the uncertainty of predicting a person’s life amid large samples and similar ages.
A quirky local column urges readers to embrace curiosity, claiming Holmes as a model for finding out what matters. It riffs on everyday knowledge and community engagement, inviting residents to learn more through the newspaper.
An unclear reading suggests a claimed remedy for hay fever and rose fever symptoms. The piece mentions a home preparation using menthol and Avenue products to spray nostrils and warns some may find natural remedies effective. It frames the treatment as simple and affordable for weekly use.
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