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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
8
An advertisement asserts Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens and regulates the female system without alcohol or narcotics. It warns the remedy will not cure tumors but may prevent them and invites women to consult Dr. R. V. Pierce by letter, offering free correspondence and a free Medical Adviser with stamps.
A Sunday morning scrimmage at the ball diamond ended with a collision between Joe Hayes and William Younts as both chased a ball near first base. Hayes was knocked unconscious and suffered a severe jaw wound. Younts also had a forehead cut and both were attended by Dr. Sellers. Hayes remained unable to leave the house the next day due to pain.
A U S Department of Agriculture study notes failed creameries often lack sufficient cow numbers or proper organization and warns against overbuilding. Typical costs show a 28 by 48 foot building at 800 to 1400 dollars, hand separator setups around 1200 dollars, white milk plants near 1850 dollars, and total creamery costs from 2000 to 4500 dollars depending on refrigeration and labor. The Dairy Division offers planning help and machinery lists upon request.
An advertisement claims Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief without nausea or griping and notes pleasant taste and availability at Pioneer Drug Store.
The Matamoras Specials beat the Salamonie Owls 16 to 15 in the second game of the season on a rough field east of town Sunday afternoon. Poor diamond conditions led to loose play and many errors as both teams ran the bases at will. repairs are planned this week and a Gas City team may visit next Sunday.
The text claims high elevations bring fevers and lower levels malaria, suggesting Electric Bitters as the most effective remedy against lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility. It is sold under guarantee at Bonat Benge and Maddox Drug Store for five cents.
District Chairman Emshwiller reports Hon. Thomas Marshall of Columbia City has accepted the invitation to attend the Democratic congressional convention in Logansport next Thursday and speak. Local Democrats discuss accompanying Blackford County delegates and Logansport seeks to ensure visitors enjoy their stay as George W. Rauch is nominated for congress without opposition.
The World plans a May tenth issue celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary. It will be the largest and best selling edition, about two hundred pages, at roughly ten cents per copy, costing nearly $100000 to print and distribute. It includes color sections on autos music real estate national affairs and New York the Wonder City, plus comics and magazines with no price increase and a limited edition.
The Five Hundred club gathered at Mrs. E. E. Helm’s country house west of the city for a weekly meeting. Guests at an extra table included Mesdames Harry Payne, W. G. Grey, Clyde Shields, and A. P. Smith. The afternoon featured card play, spring blossoms, and a light lunch after the games.
Next Saturday Montpelier high faces Hartford City and Bluffton in a big field and track meet at the local track. Afternoon games pair Bluffton and Hartford City in baseball and Montpelier with Portland follow. Players miss practice this week to focus on events, and the Hartford City game is postponed to a later evening with ticket refunds available.
Hon C O Fleming of Hartford City was renominated without opposition by Democrats of Blackford and Grant counties for the state legislature seat. Fleming presently serves as representative for both counties in the Indiana General Assembly.
Mr E Humphery, owner of a large general store in Omega and president of Adams County Telephone Co, credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life. He recalls how the remedy reached the seat of his cough when all else failed, asserting its effectiveness in his illness.
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