Public warning on obscene cards in the mails
Postoffice inspector A. R. Burr tours northern Indiana cities to warn the public against sending scurrilous post cards. The postal department will prosecute sellers and mailers of such cards. Burr cites growing use among youths fourteen to eighteen and vows action against dealers who carry objectionable cards.
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Postoffice
A. R. Burr
Indiana
Postal Department
Burr
Mr. Burr
Uncle Sam Introduces New Post Cards With Extra Writing Space
Postmaster Spivey plans to order the new postal cards soon and sell them at the Bluffton post office. The cards keep the same size and design but divide the front into a section for the address and a larger area for messages, inspired by souvenir cards sweeping the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Spivey
Bluffton
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney Trouble Relief
An Indiana ad and short local notes promote Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disorders and back pain. Testimonial from Catherine Chrismer of Montpelier describes rapid improvement after five years of illness. Mentions Foster-Milburn Co. as sole US agents and local horse related news about Earl Phillipps planning moves to Montpelier track with Dr Tanner connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Montpelier
Catherine Chrismer
W. Green Street
Ind
Poneer Dry
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Promises Quick Health
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills provide health benefits and relief from headaches indigestion constipation and malaria. It mentions a payout promise and references Bonge & Mad as the likely sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings New Life
Kelley Files For Republican Joint Representative Nomination
L E Kelley announces his bid for the Republican Joint Representative seat. A native of Blackford County, he taught in Wahlington, educated at Marion Normal College and Indiana State Normal, and since 1895 has presided over Montpelier schools. He also leads the public library board and serves on the County Board of Children's Guardians. Supporters in Blackford and Grant counties plan to back him next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
L. E. Kelley
Winona Lake
Indiana State Normal
Montpelier
Public Library Board
County Board of Children’s Guardians
Blackford
Grant
Printers Fight Press Muzzler in Postmaster General Plan
Printers oppose Senator Penrose amendment to postal law arguing it creates absolute press censorship by the postmaster general. They warn the measure gives one man arbitrary power to exclude newspapers and could reduce printer jobs. The Philadelphia North American quotes the Washington line claiming the bill targets obscene material but would suppress all publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Typographical Union
Congress
Philadelphia North American
Washington
Postmaster General
United States
Mrs. Maud Huddleston Bound Over in Chicken Theft Case
Mrs Maud Huddleston appeared before Squire Nelson on a petty larceny affidavit after admitting stealing and eating several chickens in the south town. She pled guilty and was bound over to the next circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Huddleston
Squire Nelson
Dr John Sellers to Start Farming in Utah After Long Visit
Mr and Mrs Dr John Sellers who spent three months with daughter Mrs Fred Chandler in Galena Jr return to Montpelier. Dr Sellers plans to quit medicine and farm in Utah, owning a 300 acre irrigated tract. He will stay ten days then move, expecting oats to yield a banner crop. Both are in good health.
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John Sellers
Fred Chandler
Galena, Jr
Montpelier
Florida
Sellers
Northwest
Utah
TEST SEED OATS URGES SEED TESTING FOR FARMERS
A dated letter from the Cleveland Grain Company appeals to local grain dealers and farmers to test seed oats and seed corn for germination. It warns that low germination wastes money and urges dealers to inform customers, publish notices, and help secure quality seed at reasonable terms to avoid poor yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland Grain Company
Aged Citizen George W Thompson Dies at Home
George W Thompson longtime vegetable seller died Friday night at his East Vine Street residence after a period of ill health. Born March 26 1827 in Portenge County Ohio he moved here about thirteen years ago and was known for his flourishing gardens. His wife died about twenty years ago and his four surviving children Mrs H G Farrell of Cleveland Newton of Hartford City Della and Wm of this city survive him.
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Geo. W. Thompson
East Vine Street
Mr. Thompson
Portenge Co
H. G. Farrell
Cleveland
Newton
Hartford City
Della
Indiana Tuberculosis Case Estimate Sparks Hospital Plan
Dr Theodore Potter told Indianapolis council of women that Indiana has 25000 to 330000 TB cases, a figure he called conservative. He urged a state hospital for early cases, noting only comfort is possible for advanced patients and that charities clinics and physicians face a mounting burden.
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Indiana
Theodore Potter
Council of Women
Indianapolis
Potter
Will of Late Sarah Starr Divides Montpelier Estate Among Nine Children
The will filed in Montpelier court leaves the entire estate to nine children Margaret Thomas Elvy Starr Christopher Starr Sadie Wulf Mary Starr Benjamin Starr Julia Starr Moses Starr and Hennie Marie Starr with equal shares except Julia Moses and Bonnie receive 3200 extra. A codicil directs division per the will but excludes Christopher Starr who has already received his portion. John W Marsh of Keystone named executor.
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Sarah E. Starr
Montpelier
Circuit Court
Margaret Thomas
Elvy Starr
Christopher Starr
Sadie Wulf
Mary Starr
Benjamin Starr
Julia Starr
Moses Starr
Hennie Marie Starr
Julia
Moses
Bonnie
John W. Marsh
Keystone
No Use to Die Promises King’s New Discovery Aid
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble and urges its use for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness sold at Bonge Maddox 50c 1 00 trial bottle free Hartford City Times Gazette notes John A Bonham of Hartford City weighs a run for Joint representative which would be his fourth term In office the job is described as desirable and worth the effort.
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Bonge & Maddox Drug Store
Hartford City Times-Gazette
John A. Bonham
Best Healer in the World Praised in Maine
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine extols Bucklen s Arnica Salve for his old army wound and obstinate sores saying it is the best healer in the world. He reports long use with successful results and recommends it highly.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Buckien
Benge & Maddox
Township Teachers Plan Meeting on State Association Trip
Harrison township teachers met at the High school to finish this year’s work and expect another gathering if all attend the State Teachers Association in Indianapolis on April 2 3 4 with consent from the county superintendent and Trustee Thornburg.
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Harrison Township
Thornburg
Teachers’’ Association
Indianapolis
Indiana Oil Fields See Small Gain in New Work
The Indiana oil fields show only a small rise in new work last week as operators await oil prices near 1.25. Fuel cost increases push profitability down, with 13 wells completed producing 219 barrels. Keystone two wells 68 barrels Camden four wells one dry 73 barrels Marion six wells one dry 58 barrels Princeton one well 20 barrels.
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Indiana
Keystone Fields
Keystone
Camden
Marion
Princeton
Surprise party honors Theodore Bain on fourth birthday
Miss Mary Bales and Beatrice Foy hosted a Saturday afternoon surprise party for Little Theodore Bain’s fourth birthday. The event featured music, games, and a dainty lunch at 3 30. Mrs Bain was ill and could not attend. Theodore received many nice presents and the affair was fondly remembered by the children.
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Mary Bales
Beatrice Foy
Little Theodore Bain
Mrs. Bain
Little Theodore
Hartford tragedy spurs $30,000 rail suit against railway
The Hart ford City case of Robert A. Guseman against Lake Erie and Western Railway for 30,000 damages is set for trial early next term in the Circuit court. Several motions were argued and decided Thursday. Guseman's wife and two children were killed at a railway crossing in Hartford City.
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Robert A. Guseman
Lake Erie & Western Railway Company
Hartford City
Guseman
Marion Leader
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Mr Norman R Coulter, a prominent San Francisco architect, praises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. He claims it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and strengthens the system, calling it the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier sold by Bonne Maddox Drug Store.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Bonne & Maddox
Bronaugh Jury Dismissed After Court Action
Indianapolis reports the Bronaugh jury was dismissed this afternoon amid efforts to corrupt proceedings. The defendant allegedly asked former Sheriff Seurbier to influence a juror. The motion to dismiss was filed by John W. Kern.
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Indianapolis
Dad
March
Bronaugh Jury
Shreiff Seurbier
Jno
W. Kern
Bis cu it guilty in chicken killing case fined 14.45
Willard Cook known as biscuit pleaded guilty before Squire Nelson to the chicken killing charge. He was fined 14.45 and could not find a surety to pay the fine, with possible detention by Sheriff Clamme. L. L. Howard plans to return to Montpelier this week after wintering in the South. Mrs. S. L. Van Horn returned from Oberlin to care for Worthyn Hall and Viola Worthyn, now improving. Delight remains in good health. Mrs Worthyn oversees Worthyn Hall and about twenty five students.
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Willard Cook
South
L. L. Howard
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Orlando
Mr. Howard
Montpelier
S. L. van Horn
Oberlin
Worthyn Hall
Viola Worthyn
Stomach and blood health linked to fevers and tonics
A long ad urges Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to purify the blood and cure a foul stomach. It claims open sores and ulcers heal with All-Healing Salve, then praises Unicorn root and Helonias for women’s ailments. Promises free booklets and touts Favorite Prescription and Little Liver Pills.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
John Fyfe
Ecrectic Medical Review
Helonias
Fyfe
Golden Seaf
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
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Bao Post
Earl Phillipps
Red Key
John Schwartzkopf
Dr. Tanner
Montpelier Race Track
Phillipps
Dr. Tanners
Montpelier Track
Corda Dick
Fiora
L. E Kelley
Will
Sarah Starr
Bronaugh
R.V. Pierce
Petaluna
Garland Agency
HOY Hardware CO
Atlantic
Pacific
Olney & McDaid
Sele Manufacturers
Fifth Avenue
Clinton
Owa
Emshwiller Drug Company
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