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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
4
Madison reports the 1921 world baseball series will begin Wednesday October 5. Local items note births, travel to G A R encampments in Indianapolis, visits from relatives, and routine town news including hospital work on a case of tonsil removal at King's Daughters Hospital.
In New York on September 23, a jealous divorcee attempted to kill plea for love by shooting Mildred Hanan, granddaughter of a shoe magnate, in front of an apartment. The rival then killed herself. John Borland, an exporter in Wall Street, witnessed the events.
Salvatore Cala was found guilty of first degree murder with a life term recommendation for the slaying of Daniel Kaber, wealthy Cleveland publisher, contracted by Katherine Kaber. The case involved Cala and an accomplice hired to kill Kaber.
The Daily & Roth Company held a fall opening to a record crowd, showcasing advanced designs and wearable styles. Models ranged from four years old to mature women, presenting evening gowns, street dresses, suits with furs, and coats amid Greiner's orchestra and piano by S. E. Haigh. The shop featured goldenrod decor and fresh dress goods, with hats supplied by local milliners.
The James P Maddox Company local Ford distributors lists recent deliveries to customers including John Rogers Wesley Johnson John E Hay R N Thomas John Bare Adolph Abcott William Lawson Joseph M Cravens Harry Campbell W R Moore Pearl Packing Company Henry Schanauer A W Ramsey Tona J Benham Frank Green Clarence Short Chris Selmier Frank D Spann Peter Pelser Keller Kohl John Geyman Henry Heitz and Mrs Elva Dawson.
A Kentucky notice promotes a simple home cure using Mentholized Arcine for throat gargling and nasal spray to treat catarrh and influenza symptoms. The ad claims the remedy stops pain and speeds healing within days and urges readers to prepare a pint from three quarters of an ounce of Mentholized Arcine mixed with boiled water.
Owen Nugent a well known farmer from Republican township near Kent died at 4 this morning after prolonged heart trouble. Born in County Armagh Ireland on July 8 1862 he came to New York at 18 and later moved to Kansas. He married Lena Gassett 29 years ago in Kansas City and the family settled on the Gassers farm near Kent eighteen years ago. Survived by a widow and four children Vincent Marnie Leo and Paul all at home plus two brothers and a sister. He was a member of St Michael Church and Antioch Grange.
Senator New quoted President Harding saying American soldiers on the Rhine will be withdrawn soon after the Senate ratifies the German-American treaty. Two Roe sisters Catherine and Elizabeth were taken to King's Daughters Hospital for typhoid fever treatment, with friends hoping for quick recovery. British women now demand diplomatic posts.
Jefferson county tobacco growers form a cooperative marketing group led by President W. H. Snook and officers A. E. Buchanan secretary A. D. Chandler and Daniel Rogers treasurer. A countywide sign up campaign begins next week with Ralph M. Barker of Carrollton leading meetings in Canaan Kent Volga Saluda Manville and Bethlehem October 1 3 5 6 and 7. About 178000 pounds pledged to the plan.
Bernard Romanet, famed French aviation speed record holder, died today during a test flight of a new speed aircraft. Meanwhile Tower Manufacturing Company announced longer hours starting today and soon full machine operation to boost employment, a positive sign for the public. The French Republic’s president possesses an official airplane.
The London Times medical correspondent outlines how heat causes the body to swell, the active and digestive functions, and the nervous system’s role. It advises light clothing, rolling sleeves, open windows with screens, and rubbing with a wet towel to stimulate circulation. Eat light, avoid heavy daytime meals, and postpone daytime exercise to evening.
The new Battery E heavy field artillery armory on Jefferson street will be dedicated mid October with a large celebration. Gov McCray and Adjutant General Harry B Smith will attend from Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Charles Hummel and Mr and Mrs Nicholas Gehl of Indianapolis recently visited relatives here and returned home by car.
Ralph M Barker and Mr Cantril discuss a tobacco grower marketing plan with meetings in Vevay Trimble county Verons Boone county and Waltton Dates include October 1 and Friday night Mrs Kate Sparks visits and returns to Indianapolis after visiting friends and relatives in not this city.
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