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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
7
The text touts Dr Pierce’s world famed medicines and claims bottles from Buffalo lab print all ingredients. It extols Vierey’s Family Medicines as superior to patent medicines and asserts strong cures. The garbled copy imprudently mixes claims of safety and effectiveness with promotional phrases.
The piece presents George Ade’s humorous observations on Indiana road supervision and local taxes. It notes voters must approve road taxes, criticizes past road work, and sketches rural frustration with road maintenance and governance.
Historic observances mark Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring fallen service members. Veterans, families, and local officials gather at monuments and parks to remember sacrifices and reflect on national memory.
Fragmentary text shows Blackford County with numerous saloons and references to school funding, state reports, and local officials. The readable portions suggest fiscal concerns tied to saloon activity and public money, with mentions of a state superintendent and possible registry of establishments.
The article discusses telecommunication gaps and standardization in the United States, noting exclusive Delta lines and limited telephony service. It references state movements, famous names, and early tech developments amid widespread industry changes and social implications.
The text promotes Pinesalve for cleansing antiseptic and healing properties. Emma Peeters from Cripple Creek Colorado and her children arrived Friday to visit her parents six miles east of Montpelier. She visited Aunt Mrs. Thos Shull and awaited her mother’s regular visit to the Shull home with butter and eggs, greeting her with a pleasant surprise.
Storms lashed Roathern Indiana and surrounding areas with heavy rain and strong winds. At South Herd the event neared tornado proportions and Lafayette reported substantial wind damage and flooded properties. The May tie factory was struck by lightning injuring a firefighter. roofs peeled from buildings in Peru and crop losses were reported as inter urban traffic halted for hours.
Jas. F. Dawley near Montpelier reports seventeen fine catewool sheep averaging thirteen pounds each and a buck at twenty six pounds. Wool was tight with long fibers. most sheep were ewes with two lambs. Price 30 cents per pound, about 5.40 per head. Ten Angora goats also shorn. wool sold at 30 cents.
The Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for their agreeable and natural laxative effect. Sold for use by all, with widespread availability through druggists.
Judge Macey rules in Levey v Winchester that liquor licenses granted by the board of commissioners take effect when issued and bonded, for one year, a decision that could shape Indiana license practice. The ruling stresses immediate effect upon grant and bond filing, with no delay allowed.
Misa Celia Session who led the millinery department at the New York Store last season departed yesterday for Fort Wayne to spend part of the summer there. She will also visit Miami City and rural areas, returning later in the season.
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