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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
The piece questions residents who took a free car ride to Muncie, urging readers to support Montpelier merchants. It argues local stores can supply desired goods at lower or comparable prices, noting outer-city expenses and benefits to town prosperity and property values. It ends by asking readers to consider buying at home.
A fragmented quote from Mr. C. Farthinger recalls a near ruin nine years ago. He describes being extremely run down and nearly at the end, yet now reflects on having found what he needed to endure.
A large California energy deal involves 45.6 million mortgage from California Gas and Electric to Union Trust of San Francisco, giving control of plants across 25 counties. A 345 million bond issue at 5 percent will retire prior loans and add about 6 million in working capital. In sports, the Port Wayne Centrals fell 8 to 1 to the White Sox in an exhibition, while the Gunthers defeated Shamrocks 5 to 1 in Chicago before 5,000 spectators.
Joshua Dickerson a veteran of the War of the Rebellion and pioneer of Champaign County dies at eighty nine. He was a former mayor and a long time local figure. The obituary notes his role in the community and his status as a veteran.
A Marion resident unveils a mobile barber wagon offering haircuts and shaves en route to work or at doorsteps. City clerk confirms no license fee for such institutions. The wagon features a fine interior, a skilled seasonal barber, and spring mechanisms to avoid cuts, planning to hit streets in the coming days.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal cough in spring 1906 due to pneumonia. Trustees urged him to try Dr King's New Discovery, which he used for two and a half bottles and recovered. He calls it the best remedy for coughs and lung troubles.
A Montpelier Indiana resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and kidney discomfort after a short course of treatment. The ad notes nationwide sale by Foster Milburn Co and urges readers to remember the Doan's name. The piece also mentions Rev Irvin of the Church of Christ using slides and newspaper ads to promote services, with positive results reported in this issue.
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