Local residents note visits and exams this week in Rockville
West Union reports Miss Mattie Brown from Indianapolis visiting this week. Rural carrier exam attendees gathered in Rockville Saturday. Lottie Wittenmyer and T. E. Causey with son visited Rockville Thursday. Charlie Manwar ing of Crawfordsville visited relatives here. Charlie Thomas of Montezuma cuts timber nearby. Clarence Marshall visited Will Cox on Sunday. A proverb on seizing opportunities closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Brown
Indianapolis
Rockville
Lottie Wittenmyer
T. E. Causey and Son
Charlie Manwaring
Crawfordsville
SQUIBS and sales hype in Parke county wagon ads
The snippet touts opportunistic selling as it pitches a general merchandise line and a "car-load" of Peter Schutler Wagons by the Montezuma Mill Elevator Co. Rohm Bros. hold exclusive Parke county sales rights, urging optimism and energy as pay day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schutler
Montezuma Mill & ‘Elevator Co
Rohm Bros
Parke County
Taxed bachelorhood in war time denounced by writers
A Brooklyn Eagle writer rails at the targeting of single men for taxes and conscription while married men receive exemptions and state support. The piece contrasts policies in England France and Europe where bachelors face harsher treatment and see bachelorhood as a luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
England
Asquith
France
Sam
Europe
Change of climate recommended for cashier vacation
In a terse exchange at a bank, the president questions a cashier about a proposed vacation, probing whether the advice came from a physician or an attorney as the cashier seeks an earlier break. The odd line about the cashier’s jewelry appears as a fragment in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P
What Did He Mean
A brief humorous dialogue between a wife and husband about missing each other. The wife asks if he will miss her while away and he replies with a playful twist that his missing her will be a consolation to him.
Myrtle’s Reason for Skipping a New Hat Looms
A brief exchange shows Myrtle choosing to go without a new hat this year. Marion questions the reason, and the Moralist cites the sowing of wild oats. The Tailor attributes consequences to such actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Marion
Taxicab Ride Conversation Leaves Hodge Distracted
Hodge replies that the ride was not exactly enjoyable as he was too busy watching the indicator. The exchange notes a distracted mood during the taxicab trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge
Postal Savings expanded as law amends deposits
President Wilson approves a Postal Savings Act amendment raising the deposit limit to 1000 and removing the monthly intake cap. The changes ease constraints for thousands of depositors and recognize the program's success while boosting public confidence in Uncle Sam’s savings system. Postmaster General Burleson and Third Assistant Dockery led the modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Burleson
Dockery
Lexie Smith Amusement Co. Opens For Season At Enterprise
The Lexie Smith Amusement Co. began setup Monday and by Tuesday night had machines running and a fair crowd on the merry-go-round and Ferris Wheel. Rainy conditions reduced auto traffic to the Speedway races and heavy Illinois dirt road travel limited travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexie Smith Amusement Co
Speedway
Illinois
Number 40 For The Blood Prescription Endorsed by Evansville Druggist
J. C. Mendenhall, a druggist since 1873 at The Corner Drug Store in Evansville Indiana, reports decades of study on medicine and pharmacy and recommends Number 40 For The Blood for diseases of the blood including blood poisoning chronic rheumatism catarrh and recovery of sores ulcers and scrofulous swellings based on thousands of observed cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mendenhall
Evansville
Ind
Jones Bros Meat Market and Grocery Store Ad
Jones Bros Meats and Groceries in Montezuma Ind offers a wide range including flour coffee canned goods produce and dairy with fresh meats sourced from local farmers. The business invites customers to sell stock hides and produce and promises top cash prices and friendly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Bros
Montezuma
Ind
How Appendicitis Prevention Claims Reach Readers
A lurid promotional note urges Montezuma readers to use buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerika to prevent appendicitis and relieve constipation sour stomach and gas. The ad touts a one spoonful remedy and claims easy thorough action from Adlerika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Murdock
Legal Notices and Publishing Your Paper Choice
Instructions urge readers to direct all legal notices to the ENTERPRISE for publication and warn attorneys to avoid political organs. The note reminds clients control over notices such as appointment, executor, guardian surveys, road ditch, real estate sale, and non resident notices. It hints at a forthcoming 101 questions and a booklet offer.
Livestock for Sale Including Shires and Poland Boar
Two young mares aged three and four weigh 1000 and 1100 pounds. Shires suitable as breeders and workers. One Poland boar weighs 400 pounds priced at 25 dollars cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shires
Poland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Studebaker
R. F. Dewey
Millersburg, Lind
Sig Domino Fiour Montezuma Mill & Elevator
B. O. Gook
Cook
West Union
Charlie Thomas
Clarance Marshall
Will Cox
Helie
Mean
Geo. Mathas & Son
Jones Bros. Meat Market & Grocery Store
Willhite Lumber.co
W. W. Willhite
Prop
Scott's
D. M. Scott & Sons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!