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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
7
The Indiana State Banking Department reports 7 200 institutions under state control show a net deposit gain of 7 519 101 17 since December and 13 more banks open. Resources total 274 680 405 19 on June 23 with increased demand for loans amid crop season.
In the Martinaville Democrat editorial the Democrats are praised for honesty economy and efficiency while Republicans are faulted for extravagance malfeasance and debt. The article notes a Democratic governor never misused school funds and contrasts this with Republican excess. In court, Frank Greenwood received a $50 fine and 60 day Indiana State Farm sentence for public intoxication after a third offense.
The Madison Boat Club hosts its second annual regatta drawing 5000 spectators along riverbanks and launches. Highlights include the grand review led by Commodore Budd, the Quasis cruiser, and races from Evinrude and Universal classes won by Lark Rosey Girl Pete and Vivo. The Dayton Kid was eliminated from the free-for-all due to a broken crank shaft.
The St Patrick's congregation in North Madison held a successful chicken dinner and supper at Walnut Grove yesterday. Despite morning clouds, locals arrived early and stayed throughout the day with meals, games, and a quartet from Will Nodier's band providing music. Proceeds will fund church needs.
Harvey Davis aged 35 died at his father George H. Davis's Bee Camp home at 4 this morning after a long tuberculosis illness. He leaves a wife and three children. He had lived with his father for months after working as a barber in Liporte, Indiana. The funeral leaves the house at 9 39 Thursday and services will be at Pleasant Ridge church with burial in the church cemetery.
F H Seeley from Chicago and Philadelphia, famed truss expert, will be at the Jefferson Hotel Madison Saturday Sept 8. He touts the Spermatic Shield as government approved and capable of resolving rupture in about 10 days without surgery. Free demonstrations for charity cases or those interested, with documents from Washington for inspection.
Kansas City man testifies his wife Eitha Trenson made life unbearable since their 1890s marriage. He cites irritability, nagging, gossip, refusal to mend clothes, and excessive bills as proof he endured a "dog's life" at her hands. An airplane accident in Washington, Indiana injures 20 with 3 fatalities. Funeral services for Mabel Buchanan held in Madison.
A partial listing of flour brands, meal and wheat quotations, and various farm produce prices. Includes live poultry, eggs, butter, hay, seeds, and coal rates from Middleton-Wymond Co. with price ranges and unit specifications for buyers and traders.
A stream of short notes records locals visiting towns and returning home. Allison McClelland of Dupont and Mae Custer of Brantsburg visit grandparents. Elizabeth Anderson and Ina travel to Indianapolis. Miss Mae Cripe visits Bethel. Miss Anna Reed and Miss Pearl Reed return to Indianapolis after weeks here.
Steady wheat markets with No 1 red No 3 white and No 4 white listed. oats weak across grades. hay strong with No 1 Timothy and No 2 Timothy noted. Receipts show mixed weights for hogs and cattle. best hogs at 7.40 to 7.80 per hundredweight. cows and calves and bulls quoted with wide ranges reflecting quality.
An old advertisement extols female beauty as a result of self care and avoiding female ailments. It claims eye sparkle and clear skin come from good health, while headaches and low mood signal illness and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy.
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