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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
6
The article argues that electricity transforms farm work by replacing hand labor with electric power. It notes reduced manual tasks in milking, barn lighting, washing, sweeping, and chores, enabling one worker to perform work previously done by several. The shift is presented as a nationwide trend toward efficiency.
Monticello resident Tra Jones testifies that Doans Kidney Pills regulated his kidneys and relieved back pain after long attacks. The ad credits Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as manufacturer and urges readers to seek proof of merit.
Notice by White County Indiana Treasurer and Auditor of a public auction for highway improvement bonds. Bonds issued under state law with 20 year term, interest 4 percent, semiannual payments, bonds numbered 2 to 6 and others, total face value 81 800 or 8500?, sale date set, terms allow rejection of bids.
Bid proposals will be received until 2 PM on June 26, 1920, by the Boards of Commissioners of Tippecanoe and White Counties Indiana for construction of a gravel road between Tippecanoe and White Counties and linked townships. Bids with sureties, plans, and specifications must be submitted. the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Signed by John Doyle and Vinson Auditors.
A man recounts stomach trouble kidney pain and back ache ending after a course of Tantae. He gains weight appetite and energy while his wife improves. the testimony notes the couple’s blue home and final happiness with a healthy family. Tantae is advertised in several Indiana towns including Monticello Chalmers Brookston Monon Burnett Creek and Reynalds with local distributors listed.
The obituary notes Atada Paley daughter of Wal dha Bound Mary Botley born in Weshiseton County. It details her marriage and move to Lesna Cotmiy then White County Indiana, lists her children Clara Gardner Don Arrick Chester Wickersham and Withur Tinugers, and two deceased infants. It honors a devout Bible reader known for visiting the sick and helping neighbors, and laments her death.
White Circuit Court April Term 1920 notices creditors heirs and legatees to appear September 6 1920 for final settlement of Emeline M Russell deceased estate. Bonnie Mitchner administratrix with will annexed and counsel for estate.
Notice to heirs creditors and legatees in the estate of Frail Sawyer deceased. White Court April term 192? to appear September 6 before the court and show cause why the administrator may be granted. Lottie Sawyer administratrix to present proof of heirship or claim to estate. Gaulford & Sills solicitors for estate.
An old belief that catarrh is incurable is challenged by a claim that Halt’s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is a constitutional treatment. The advert promises blood and mucous surface action with a $1000 reward for any failure and lists domestic sales via druggists at 75 cents.
Notice given by White County Loan Trust and Savings Company as Administrator for the estate of Joseph C Harris deceased. Auction at the decedent’s late residence in Chalmers Big Creek Township on Saturday June 26 1920 at 2 pm local time. Items include parlor set sewing machine furniture tools carpet ware dining chairs and table stove and other household goods with terms cash under 5 and credit up to nine months with note bearing 6 percent interest.
In the matter of the estate of John V. Brown deceased creditors heirs and all interested persons are summoned to appear in White Circuit Court on Monday September 6 1920 to show cause why the final settlement account of Arthur J Brown administrator should not be approved Also heirs and others are notified to appear and prove their heirship or claim to any part of the estate George W Nassabatin attorney for the estate
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