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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
The article argues that dyspepsia stems from stomach catarrh and promotes Peruna as a remedy. It presents catarrh of the stomach as the underlying cause and suggests Peruna offers relief. The piece reflects the era’s medical advertising tone and focus on a patent remedy.
In New York the government's dissolution suit heard testimony from John D. Archbold about Standard Oil's growth. He stated the Pacific Coast Oil Company of California was bought in 1901 for 761000, after which capitalization rose to 17000000 in 1906 when the firm was renamed Standard Oil Company of California. Archbold noted he believed Texas Oil Company was not ...
The Texas OU Company sold part of its output and the Standard’s focus was on refinery costs held in trust. Archbold testified the inventory value for the refineries placed into the trust in 1882 amounted to 17000.0 dollars. He noted defense exhibits showing refinery costs in 1906 at 57000000 might reflect gross costs rather than depreciation. He added the first seaboard refineries were not built by the Standard and its early export strategy increased their value.
The levee opposite Pine Bluff Arkansas was dynamited Wednesday night by two men amid a flood crisis. Citizens had urged the government to blow a crevasse but officials refused. The act is not claimed as official. Flood conditions reportedly improve as the river cuts near the courthouse and Berlin's livery stable sustains damage.
Herman Billek, convicted poisoner, is scheduled for execution on December 11 in Chicago. He wept upon learning of his mother’s death in Cleveland, and her illness since the conviction has worsened her health.
In Laporte Indiana Judge Richter overruled a motion for a new trial in the Ray Lamphere case convicted of setting fire to Mrs. Belle Gunness’s home. An appeal to the Supreme Court was prayed.
A brief report notes a gathering or collaboration labeled Unite to Central Mastre amid official reticence. The item emphasizes cautious cooperation and limited public comment from authorities.
Secretary Straus calls for a nationwide federal system to register interstate corporations with regular reports to a central office. The plan would allow access to corporate records, publish key public facts, protect business secrets, and favor voluntary compliance for federal standing.
The President issued a sweeping order removing fourth class postmasters in Pi nois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and east of the Mississippi to the Atlantic seaboard for life or during good behavior. Over 15 000 offices are affected with state by state tallies. Appointments will go to the most efficient via examinations, requiring Civil Service work and congressional funding. The order aims to extend to the remaining 75 000 postmasters as the commission processes lists.
In a Minneapolis raid detectives arrested nine men believed linked to numerous safe robberies across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Officers recovered nitroglycerin, soap wax, skeleton keys, and other tools in the room where the men were playing cards. Names given include Thomas Burner W. E. Howard John Baker Ed Leburg Harry Dean W. J. Stoltz Joe Brown Mike Birmingham and Gus Peterson.
Fourteen thousand dollars in cash was secured by burglars who blew open the vault of the First National bank in Pepperell Massachusetts and fled in an automobile. Police say the job was done by professionals. Three men were in the party and all trace was lost as authorities could not determine their departure direction.
A Philadelphia blaze of suspected incendiary origin destroyed the Brill Company bending shop eight large hardwood sheds and a large water tank at the J. G. Brill & Co. car shops on Sixty second street and Woodland avenue. Insurance covers the loss.
Fire at Exposition Park near Oshville Pennsylvania causes about 100000 dollars in damage to buildings at the resort. Firefighters blew openings to stop the flames and dynamited several structures to check spread.
Two hunters named Joe Berenski and John Bardole died in a shooting incident. Local authorities reported the fatalities and began a preliminary investigation into circumstances surrounding the killings.
A letter touts Cutiura Remedies claiming eczema cure for a San Antonio boy after months of doctor treatment. A Cleveland captain reports wild duck strikes on a ship near Iroquois light, describing a dense fog and three stunned ducks. A humorous piece notes a father giving his son $1000 weekly pocket money to teach the value of money amid a fictitious motor vehicle fine.
Advertisement touts a laxative product Bromo Quinine with the claim it cures a cold in one day. It notes the signature of E. W. Grove and the price of 25 cents, asserting worldwide use.
James T Brady, famed New York lawyer, defended a young woman in a will contest who sat with a sad, pleading gaze. He argued the jurors should pity her, then revealed she suffered total optic nerve paralysis, explaining the sorrowful expression was not intentional.
A young woman shares her experience with indigestion from heavy foods and credits Grape-Nuts with relief and digestive strengthening. The account underscores cause and effect in daily eating and notes the product’s role in enabling fuller appetite. Read The Road to Well.
A housing article recommends using corrugated cardboard faced with asphalt varnish and tacked to damp walls to improve ventilation. The method leaves a half inch at floor level and is covered with Hessian and paper, with openings in corrugations for air flow.
David Price of Corydon Iowa recounts severe kidney trouble and weakness eased after a week on Deans Kidney Pink. He walked without a cane, regained health, and seven years later remains well. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn to Buffalo.
An old advertisement collection offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for cure failure. It promotes Hall's Family Pills and Mother Gray's Australian Leaf for female health, with testimonials and price details included.
Spectators throw their hats to winners as a sign of praise a custom explained as a pledge of genuine admiration. Hats are collected and later returned with gifts, intended to prove lasting appreciation beyond the event. Also an ad copy for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promises cure or refund with Druggist’s signature.
An irritated politician dismisses a caller asking for a friend’s appointment. The caller insists he is a 2. bridgetender seeking work as his job eludes him. The scene hints at political influence and a humorous exchange about qualifications.
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