Local Post Notice for Montezuma Indiana Dated 1919
Entry marks second class matter status at Montezuma Indiana post office dated April 25 1919 under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
2
Entry marks second class matter status at Montezuma Indiana post office dated April 25 1919 under the 1879 act.
The notice lists annual subscription prices: Indiana and Illinois at 1.50 dollars in advance and all other states at 1.75 dollars. It specifies the pricing applies to yearly prepaid subscriptions.
Locals are reminded of a penny per word with a minimum 20 cent charge for each insertion. Card of thanks items cost 25 cents. Rates are available at the office or by request.
Livewire citizens of Cayuga and surrounding area organize a Community Chamber of Commerce saying it is badly needed. The group aims to boost local business, coordinate initiatives, and promote the town’s growth.
Local lodges in Montezuma announce upcoming meetings and activities. Articles invite submissions and copy deadlines set for Monday or Tuesday for publication in the newspaper.
Community leaders urge Montezuma churches to use the home paper for church notices and news. No charge except for advertising fundraising projects. copy due in the office by Monday or Tuesday. Each society should appoint a press correspondent.
In the first issue of The Enterprise an editorial states that the right way to advertise is to advertise. The text suggests a call for assertive promotion and self reliance in commercial messaging.
The piece argues that the secret to effective advertising lies in correct advertising practices. It asserts readers can profit by following its directions and invites businesspeople to discuss the proposition for substantial gains.
The Enterprise invites news items and articles from all citizens without bias. It pledges impartial treatment for commoners and the affluent alike, stating it prints based on individuals’ willingness to share news.
The passage contrasts old and new publicity for sales. In earlier times a farmer posted few sale bills at local spots and neighbors gathered for a nearby auction. Now sale notices appear in county papers and distant papers with many attendees traveling long distances for particular livestock or goods.
A proponent argues successful sales rely on thorough newspaper advertising, predicting the time will come when papers are the sole source for sale bill publicity and notices.
Local notes report H D Kohr in Chrisman on business J B Darling visiting Covington Harley Scott family trip to Indianapolis Pearl Hages entertained relatives Elva Pawley and Ethel Warner were dinner guests Mrs A G Kay visited from Hume Eugene Higbee home from Lebanon visiting parents John L Scott visit Perry McNamee family T E Smith returned near Clinton Mrs D Kohr visit Chamberlains Tablets recommended for indigestion and constipation Mr N B Mathas renews Terre Haute Star subscription Drug trade anecdote favors Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A poet writes about a mother balancing chores and caregiving while recalling an absent friend. She vows to honor home life through small daily acts and the discipline of making present kindness part of routine.
The second Lyceum Course program at the Opera House Tuesday evening featured a distinct musical event. It contrasted mood shifts from clouds to sun as the audience contemplated mental harmony and positive thoughts from someone thinking well of us.
Miss Stolofsky impressed listeners with a strong violin performance of classic works and an inventive bagpipe imitation. Miss Hyde, a sympathetic accompanist and skilled soloist, offered beautiful selections. Mr. MacGregor's velvety voice and Scottish tunes earned hearty praise from the audience.
John B. Davis relocates to his Hillsdale property while Mrs. Herman Clark and her daughter return to Indianapolis after visiting her mother Mrs. Emma Holiwnes and grandmother Mrs. Melissa Elliott for the week.
Appeal to Our Sympathies. The bilious and dyspeptic are con tant sufferers and appeal to our sym athies. Many such, however, have been completely restored to health by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets strengthen the stomach, invigorate the liver and improve the digestion. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. When you have any trouble with your stomach, I give them a trial. Wm. P. Montgomery was an Indianapolis visitor over Sunday. Mrs. W. B. Pawley spent Fri day night in Newport with her daughter, Mrs. Maude Pawley. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reel and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reel and fami ly. Mrs. M. McGinty is spending several days in Bloomington 'with her daughter, Mrs. Walter McCord. Mervin Machledt and family of Terre Haute, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Machledt, Mr. J. W. Spencer is closing out his stock of groceries and merchandise and anyone in need of anything in his line would do well to call at his store and look his goods over. John L. Scott of Scottland, Illinois, came over Friday and spent the afternoon with his granddaughter, Lucile McNa mee, who is confined to her home with whooping cough. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its good qualities. Try it when you have a cough or cold.
Parke County couples listed for licenses include Geo H Underwood and Mabel M Gox both of Montezuma West Union married Feb 8 by Justice Bryant. Cecil H Davies and Bertha Bennett of Bloomingdale. Frank Hall and Alice Lear Cox of Rockville. Harvey Roy Simmons and Nola Edith Kilburn of Rockville. Clare Pressler and Rosie Cooper of Judson and Rockville. Vermillion County entries show Herbert Smock and Emma Helen Conley of Hillsdale R 1. Monroe Mayes and Rose O Jones of Hillsdale.
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