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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
4
Montezuma Indiana May 6 1915 fire reports list nine lodging house fires caused by gasoline explosions and six by kerosene with 128 adults and 37 children burned. A mystery fireless cooker is under investigation by the state fire marshal and a down state assistant seeks the origin and method of ignition.
The Enterprise urges farmers to read a feature on seed corn planting by a leading authority. The piece promises valuable guidance, urging thorough study of the illustrations and practical details for the planting season.
State Fire Marshal warns farmers to guard against lightning during spring showers as electrical storms threaten farm buildings. In 1914 lightning losses dropped to 443 in Indiana, with only seven rods struck due to poor grounding or long-neglected rods. Experts Day and Smith support rods. two authorities praised their use. Also mentions a Georgia moonshine device and 1914 fire deaths among children and adults, urging caution with matches and stoves.
A reader asks if it is time to subscribe to the Enterprise, signaling growing interest in daily access to local news. The note blends casual tone with a clear push for readership and ongoing coverage.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. It claims the formula penetrates kidney walls, dissolves uric acid, and cleanses waste from blood, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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