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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
3
The Indiana library commission prepared a complete statistical report for the state printer. The number of public libraries has grown from 52 in 1899 to 118 now, with 25 added in the last two years. Carnegie libraries total 58, costing $1,150,000, while incomes rose from $224,659 in 1906 to $1,102 this year.
Reverend Jacob Hines of Shelby County in Marion township lost a pocketbook with $100 while helping shred fodder on Hiram Alexander’s farm. He prayed through the night and at dawn found the pocketbook and money in a cornfield on the Alexander farm, restoring his loss.
Gary Lynn aged two died from burns after his clothing caught fire while playing near an open grate at home in Linton. His 14 year old brother Muril was severely hurt trying to save him as their mother worked nearby and their father was at work. The brothers were among four children in the family. The tragedy occurred when flames engulfed the grate and Gary could not be saved.
Henry F. Agar former secretary treasurer of the Princeton Milling Company believed drowned in the Wabash river twenty three months ago has been arrested in Harlingen Texas and confesses his identity. He faced forgery and embezzlement charges of about $100000 and was a member of the Indiana Legislature in 1906.
Fire at Adams & Johnson hardware and implement store caused a loss estimated between 200 and 4000 dollars. A defective flue blamed. Adjacent Morris Cohee furniture store damaged. Building owned by firm. Three convicts escaped Indiana reformatory during Sunday work. Fire incident tied to Elizabethtown area.
Bloyd Planalp two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Planalp east of Tipton died from burns. A Hamilton county WCTU convention was held in the Atlanta Methodist church with a silver medal contest won by Miss Jennie Aldrich. C F Richards of Indianapolis broke both canes in his right forearm cranking Charles Cramp’s touring car. Mathias Auten 40 attempted suicide at his sister Mrs Sarah Crammer’s Bowling Green home slashing his throat. his condition was noted as serious. The jury in the case was ongoing.
A compact catalog of Sunday School lessons with titles and golden texts. Topics cover David bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, God’s promises to David, true prayer, forgiveness, Absalom’s rebellion, David’s grief, the Lord as shepherd, Solomon’s wisdom and dedication, temperance Sunday, and Solomon’s downfall with relevant scriptures and moral aims.
The Biblical World editors argue for scientific methods in Bible study and gospel expansion, asserting harmony between science and Christendom. They claim truth grows through rigorous inquiry, foresee church allies with intelligence, and question strict literal miracles and exclusive truth in Christianity. Four Melchisedek priests work in New York. Bishop Moonle and wife, aged 90, stay in China field amid parish ties to 600 men.
Mrs P E Gumbin of Sheldon Ohio relates a six month old baby with eczema spreading across the face and eyes. After failed treatments and high costs, use of Cuticura Remedies led to the eruption clearing by the next morning and eventual cure.
A dialogue contrasts U.S. self as Ameri can with abroad perception of wealthy Americans. Speakers debate whether unique American names emerge from travel and global recognition.
A collage of 19th century remedy pitches and humorous snippets. Hall's Catarrh Cure promises internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials, alongside other patent medicines, foot-care products, and quips from the era. A humor vignette about Henry Irving echoes in the collage.
A vintage health notice urges New Year cleansing to avoid winter ills. It promotes Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanser and diet aid, claiming benefits for digestion and energy. The ad highlights the product’s compact 10c trial size and cautions to buy only the genuine boxed tablets.
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