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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
Fragmented passage mentions Montpelier Indiana post office classification and a stray remark about August weather. It also references Shull and Leonard on West High Street and a comment on tariffs and publicity. No clear event or narrative emerges beyond these scattered items.
A quip about how even a king could amass a fortune if guided by Mr Morgan’s correct tip. The remark hints at financial schemes and the lure of easy wealth under expert advice, reflecting speculative mood.
Readers are told that the British Lords refuse to pay a substantial bill sent by the Commons. The dispute centers on funding and the rift between the two houses of Parliament. No resolution is reported in this fragment.
The public remarks that while tariffs aim to shield industry, most Americans bear higher prices and fewer benefits. Economists note limited gains for households, with ripple effects across everyday goods and services.
A kitchen tip from Women’s Home Companion September describes a method for canning tomatoes: sterilize cans, fill with raw tomatoes, seal, and heat in a boiler submerged in boiling water wrapped in a blanket until cooled overnight. The author reports no losses from forty quarts and firm, whole tomatoes upon opening.
A fragmented rural area benefits from a strong five man farmers association tying education social influence and collective effort. It argues organization unites neighbors, fosters cooperation, and drives productive farming through mutual support. The piece emphasizes unity as essential for successful crop production.
Rejoicing in Fedora Tennessee as a man survives a deadly lung hemorrhage. The town asks for Dr. Kings New Discovery to cure C2 Vl Pepper, with a testimonial that after three weeks the speaker feels renewed and capable of work. Product priced 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottle free, sold by Bonge and Maddox.
The Warren Tribune reports Huntington Light & Fuel will suspend natural gas service in Warren starting September 1 after nineteen years of supply from Grant county field. The Huntington company says Huntington is its largest, most remunerative gas field and that ending Warren’s service will improve overall gas delivery.
A playful warning links idleness to illness and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to banish liver troubles. The ad claims benefits like improved appetite and reduced constipation, with a 25 cent price at Pioneer Drug Store.
Superintendent L E Kelley released the Montpelier school list noting only a few grade changes while welcoming a largely new high school faculty. New principal Troy Smith arrives from Union City Portland, to lead science. Miss Pluma A Brown joins Latin and English. Wahler G Murphy becomes history teacher alongside updated readers for readers.
Washington's Potomac marshes breed malaria germs causing chills fever and jaundice. Electric Bitter is claimed to destroy them and cure malaria and related stomach liver and blood troubles. Verified as the best tonic by R. M. James of Louellen and sold with a Pioneer Drug Store guarantee for 50 cents.
Joe Davis of Montpelier buys thirteen wells and their complete equipment from F M Johnston of Bradford Pa. The lease lies three miles east of Montpelier. The exact price is unclear but believed around 1500 dollars. Davis plans to pull the wells at once.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as supreme healer for boils ulcers fever sores boils and piles with a 35 cent price. The text mentions Mrs Marion Tewksbury and Mrs Jonas Radabaugh with travels in Muncie and Hartford City and an unclear day.
A large crowd gathers in Keystone for the Twibbel family annual reunion at Laether Twibelle grove. Luther Twibell is elected president with Lewis Twibell vice president Ora Baker secretary and Josiah Twibell assisting. next year’s gathering planned for the same site on the Wednesday in August.
Batesville Indiana man Nusbaum writes that last year he suffered three months with a summer cold and hay fever symptoms. He tried several medicines with no relief until Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him. His wife has since used it with the same success.
The third annual Shields reunion will be held September 10 at Shields Grove. A program of songs recitations and speeches is planned with efforts to ensure an enjoyable day. A basket dinner will be the main feature of the event and relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a positive cure for all stages of catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises $100 if it fails, and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also endorses Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Paper hangers are busy decorating the walls of the Beaty grocery reflecting ongoing interior improvements.
A new proprietor Mr Bourne takes over a grocery store with Nan McCullick assisting. John Robeson, former partner, may join upon return from Ohio. Mr Gray, the retiring partner, plans to refrain from business for now. The shop promises a first class line of groceries to serve the public.
Relatives and friends with graves in Twibell cemetery southeast of Montpelier are asked to gather Saturday morning to clear and tidy the grounds. Local organizers urge prompt attendance to finish the task efficiently.
Mrs. Mary Hickman of Redkey and her brother David Bolinger of Kansas visited Jonas Radabaugh and wife and spent the day with friends near Mollie. Mrs KE Fuller of Hartford City visited her daughters Mrs Harry Alexander and Mrs Jack Lee.
Amid strained relations with rivals, Landon faces threats and pressure over a major board bill. A veteran business figure asserts the plan remains viable, insisting operations will continue at the familiar, long-standing location despite attacks.
E L Andrews a civil engineer for the Indiana Pipe Line Co is in Presbyterian hospital Chicago after a severe ivy poison on the job He had previous poisoning on ivy and this trip left him unable to finish but he has improved and may return to Montpelier this week
Mr Moore and his family will relocate to Marion from Montpelier. A successful local businessman in Blackford County, he aims to contribute to Marion's citizenship and support local farming, with plans to patronize Grant County farmers. The Marion Chronicle notes the pair's intent to blend business and community involvement in their move.
Mr and Mrs Josiah Twibell invite relatives and friends to their twenty fifth or Silver Wedding anniversary on Benday Sept 5 at their country home just north of town. The event will be a picnic on the lawn and orchard with baskets to share. Bruce Cloud departed for Robinson Ill to oversee affairs.
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