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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
6
European war news reports general fighting on the western front with German claims of gains near Champagne and Vimy. Others detail aerial raids on Ravenna and Italian towns, naval actions in the North Sea and Lake Tanganyika, submarine dangers on the Syrian coast, and political moves from Roosevelt, Pope Benedict, and government cautions in Canada.
Fire in Proctor Illinois forced 100 patients to safety with minimal damage. Morse hall at Ithaca housing Cornell labs burned for undetermined origin, estimated at 300000 dollars. Other items include President Wilson at Fortress Monroe, Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen wedding in New York, naval tech claims in New York, a St Paul robbery arrest in Chicago, and a poisoned banquet at the University Club for Archbishop Mundelein.
Noted American storyteller John Townsend Trowbridge died in Arlington Massachusetts. He was born September 18, 1827 in Ogden New York and entertained youths across the United States for 56 years.
Congress hears a compromise plan for Philippine independence. National Guard association proposes federalizing state troops. Census Bureau cites US population at 101,208,315 on Jan 1 with 102,017,302 projected by July 1. US policy to treat armed merchant ships as warships outlined. Secretary Daniels approves cadet dismissals at naval academy. Garrison and Breckenridge resign. Wilson accepts. Austria-Hungary and Germany pledge to treat armed merchantmen as warships after March 1. Wilson urges a scientific tariff board and a robust merchant marine.
Sixty receivers at the Boys' Club on Avenue A and Tenth Street linked 60 youngsters to the White House as President Wilson spoke. The excited boys aged eight to ten shouted with joy as the messages were split, while Wilson’s aide reported the enthusiastic display.
On a dry Sunday in Chicago West Madison Street crowds watched as two men nicknamed Molar and Spike confront a drunken stranger who collapses in the gutter. The duo search him, find 89 cents and two bullets, and are quickly challenged by the awake man who draws a revolver. Detectives Hosna and Rowan arrest John Lynch and John Carroll at the Desplaines Street station. Carroll is described as an ex convict.
In San Antonio an army of several thousand mosquitoes eating bats has been released to curb the germ laden mosquito population. Dr. C A R Campbell leads the project saying a single bat can eat about 1000 mosquitoes daily and expects mosquitoes to dwindle by summer's end.
Savannah shoemaker F. C. Cler was commissioned by David Woostencroft of Goodhope camp to craft ten dog shoes at a cost of $40. The circular leather soles fit bird, deer, and fox hounds, with vici leather tops and sock-like uppers held by dog-sized laces.
In Elwood the city’s January 19 local option election was recounted by the county commissioners court and the result shifted to a wet majority of eight. Wets and drys prepared for an appeal to the circuit court with counsel including P B O Neill and O A Armfield for wets and C E Minton for the State Anti Saloon League along with H F Wilkie and A J Behymer for the drys.
Boonville February 14 Warrick county plans a centennial birth celebration with a pageant on the county's development. Chairman William L Barker works with the Woman's club. The event will depict Abraham Lincoln's 1830 boyhood journey through the county en route to Illinois.
Evansville will host the Indiana state centennial in late May or early June with city management. A chamber of commerce committee will assist after Mayor Benjamin Bosse names a coordinating panel in a few days.
Muncie February 14 Joe Long alleged proprietor of the blind tiger subjected to a $2000 bond in circuit court. Sheriff J Albert O Har ra and deputies conducted the raid describing the bond as one of the heaviest for this offense in the area.
An east bound Clover Leaf freight collided with a Pennsylvania freight at the crossing in Marion on February 14. Several cars derailed and sustained damage as slippery rails were blamed for the accident.
Fred Pierce forty a former Alexandria resident died at his father John Pierce home near Laurel from burns received when he fell asleep by a fireplace and sparks lit his clothing several days ago.
Police hunt two men who robbed Andrew Jackson of his life savings totaling 600 dollars in a February 14 incident. The 50 year old victim, living in a rear downtown room, was beaten.
Connersville report notes William Backous a farmer near Ever ton marked his seventieth birthday by walking seven miles to the city through the snow while leading a cow he had sold.
Mrs. Louis Van Selow aged fifty five was instantly killed in Laporte when she stepped in front of an interurban car to signal the motorman to stop. She misjudged the speed of the car.
Indianapolis February 14 1900 Stoughton Fletcher purchased for fifty thousand dollars the famed stallion Peter the Great from W E D Stokes of New York The sale marks a major transaction in racing stock.
Valparaiso report says J. J. Buchanan trustee of Pleasant township fell from a log load. One leg rolled off and struck him in the back causing internal injuries.
Mrs Stella Pape was severely burned when her clothing ignited from a grate as she stood by it in Lyons on February 14.
Fire engulfed the brick building and general store of Simon Ashcraft & Son in Koleen on February 14 destroying the structure. Loss was about $6,000 with $2,000 insured.
A second set of twin boys has been born to Mr and Mrs Charles C Sparks living north of Graysville on February 14.
Mrs Rogt of Moore Avenue Washington Park Illinois writes she suffered female trouble backache and nervous spells from her four children and that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills restored her health. She says friends note she looks young and well and urges others to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
A conversation notes Oliver’s reading shift from a five-cent hair raiser to only dime novels, claimed as a one hundred percent improvement. The exchange highlights parental hope and humor over a child’s literary choices.
Banish pimples quickly by applying Cuticura ointment on the finger for five minutes then bathing with Cuticura soap. Best on rising or retiring but effective anytime. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. LL Boston. Sold everywhere.
Whiz declares bitterness after losing a race to a nag he bet on. He explains he walked home to prove he could beat the horse. The exchange highlights rivalry and betting tension in the event.
An advertisement suggests a simple hair darkening remedy mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water. It claims to darken gray streaks, remove dandruff, aid falling hair, and leave hair soft glossy without scalp staining or stickiness. Apply twice weekly for desired shade.
Mrs Dough asks how she looks wearing new furs. Mr Dough replies they are out of sight, reflecting a witty domestic exchange in light humorous tone.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless quinine and iron tonic. Claims quinine drives out malaria and iron builds up the system. Priced at 50 cents with formula printed on the label.
Interview quotes reveal mixed reactions to the show with one critic calling it a failure in New York and others praising performances and production values. The dialogue captures tension between expectations and reception in a high profile market.
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders marketed to ease feverish delicate children. Claims to cleanse the stomach act on the liver and relieve whining and worm issues. Promises 28 years of use, 25 cents, sample free, sold by all druggists, Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
A dancing master is actively taking steps to raise money. The effort appears aimed at supporting ongoing work or a forthcoming event, with emphasis on fundraising activities and community involvement.
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