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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
The comptroller of the currency warns all national banks and corporations created by federal law not to contribute to political campaigns. The 1907 Act prohibits such contributions, with fines up to 5000 for corporations and up to 16000 plus possible imprisonment for officers or directors who violate the rule.
Indiana department G A R issues details for the state encampment in Kokomo starting May 20 at 9 30 a m. Credentials committee listed led by J R Fester with names including Benjamin W Skelton and I H C Royse. Parade led by Milton Garrigus. Ed A Moore chairs entertainment with hotel rates from 1 25 to 3 a day. Funeral services for Mrs Henry L Swaim held at Church of Christ South Chicago.
The text extols glycerine used in Dr Pierce medicines as enhancing medicinal roots and acting as a external antiseptic and nutritive agent. It claims glycerine preserves remedies from Black Cherry root Golden Seal and other roots and supports lingering coughs bronchitis and skin conditions. It cites statements from medical authorities including J Finke M D regarding glycerine's benefits.
The Republican convention erupted in cheers after Hanley spoke on liquor traffic. He condemned the trade as ruinous and called for strong laws while opposing malice toward workers. He likened victory over the traffic to Lincoln's abolition vision and urged a future of limited or ended sale under law.
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory faced a near fatal decline. He credits a bottle of Bitters bought at Bonge Maddox Drug Store with saving his life. The remedy is sold under guarantee at 50 cents per bottle.
Last week Indiana wells produced 317 barrels daily from fourteen completions, averaging about 223 barrels per well. Wells County leads with four wells and a 313 barrel per well average, amid pressure from buyers reselling equipment and a need for higher prices to retain strippers and sustain drilling.
The new pension act effective April 19 raises monthly checks by four dollars for 201,051 widows and pensioners with less than twelve dollars, with no new claim required. It also projects 2,592,000 in additional claims next year from the new twelve dollar widow pension for civil war service, plus raises for other veteran groups and a total appropriation exceeding 162 million dollars, six million more than 1939.
State superintendent urges school officials to push high school graduates toward teaching as demand rises with the 1907 law changes. Eligibility requires high school equivalence and a 12 week professional course. salaries in country schools range around 50 to 70 dollars monthly. Emphasizes education and self culture alongside the living wage.
Mrs. Mary A. Smith of Montpelier Indiana reports backache and kidney disease symptoms improving after using Deans Kidney Pills. She bought them at Pioneer Drug Store and says the remedy cured her, recommending it to other kidney sufferers. Footer-Huburn Co Buffalo Seasork sole agents for the United.
Miss Myrtle Lascom of Chicago won first prize by proposing an ideal husband who is American and a gent at heart. She lists qualities like steady work, modest nights out, life experience, and a dog and baby friendly appearance. The piece notes she modeled after Omaha Mayor Jim Dahlman though not wanting the staying power of a long married cowboy mayor.
Minnie O Kingsbury widow of Charlies Kingsbury the Dundee butcher serving time in state penitentiary for attempting to kill George Mussetter will have her divorce suit heard this term in Wells county circuit court. Judge Sturgis issued a summons to the Michigan City prison warden for the defendant to notify him though he cannot defend the case.
Fuller Swift, Chicago amusement firm manager, met Dart Sewall of Marion, Riverside park manager, in Eaton city to arrange a Chautauqua at Riverside Park for ten days in August. Prominent lecturers and entertainers are expected. interurban company travel arrangements are being made for excursions.
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