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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement urges nursing mothers and other women with headaches, back pain, abdominal distress, irregular periods, and other weaknesses to seek Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It stresses a glyceric extract, alcohol free formula, plain English ingredients, and urges requests for a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce in New York.
In Blackford County since June 1907 about twenty three gravel roads have been petitioned. Sixteen granted with six in Licking Township costing 42,246.50. Ten in Harrison and Washington townships costing 86,971.91. Total estimated cost 129,218.41. Bonds issued by counties treasurer payable by respective townships.
Edith Boyd, 19, daughter of ex-County Commissioner Robert B. Boyd near Columbia City, was treated with the open air cure under Dr O V Schuman. After a year living largely outdoors, she is declared cured with sputum free of tubercle bacilli and robust health, inspiring others in Whitley County to pursue the regimen.
A newspaper editor, defending quality printing bids against an out of town printery, announces sealed bids for clothing items including a 1908 model shirt, two white collar buttons, a red bandana handkerchief, and a cellulied collar. Plans available at the office.
In Montpelier last Monday workers welcomed a rebound as the Shovel Works and local factories report rising demand. The steel mill plans to expand to full shifts soon, Montpelier Cup and Metal Works boosts output on the West cherry picker and new flouring mill, and several shops including Sinclair Morrison and Bessmer Machine are hiring again as oil fields rebound.
The notice announces that after April 1908 US newspapers will be unable to extend credit to subscribers. Delinquent publishers must drop names per federal inspection. The Herald claims its own daily and weekly edition already operates on cash in advance and urges renewals to avoid disruption.
A clipped item notes the Riverton Republican editor declines a request to address Sunday school scholars on the subject The Effect of Smoking on Boys citing lack of qualification from never having smoked on a boy during his career He jokes about smoking other objects instead.
Mrs. E D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. She credits quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility. The product’s action on stomach and nervous systems is noted.
A man seen prowling around Montpelier Cup and Metal Works near the L. E. and W. depot fled when spotted by residents on Green Street. Authorities suspect a brass theft attempt. Reports note minor thefts including meat and butter left on a back porch by Frank Corn.
iE S Lopez of Manilla New York reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve saved him from suffering and helped many cuts heal quickly. It claims to treat burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles with sale at Bone Maddox. Railroads entering Toledo offer one cent fare for G A R national reunion attendees first such concession since the two cent fare law.
Keep well by using Dr Kings New Life Pills that regulate stomach liver and bowels so you feel good. 25c at Bonge Maddox. Exchange quips about a youth showing a mustache and a growing confidence as a joke.
A reader muses about a man named Jones who earns a good salary yet remains poor. The comment reflects a broader view of wealth and financial discipline.
A vintage testimonial claims kidney pills cure kidney disease with the patient S A Leith from Montpelier Indiana praising Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad cites back pains and urine changes as danger signals and urges buying at Pioneer Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
Mrs. Marcellus Alexander, guest of friends here for several days, returned to her Bluffton home Sunday.
George Moc of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe cough and consumption left him near the jumping off place. He says improvement started with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he was well and happy again.
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