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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
The readable text mentions Finley Ell M. D. of a college, isolation, and possible reference to medical and discovery topics. Other readable fragments include Buffalo, nati compounds, and a seating discussion, indicating a partial historical page with scattered proper nouns and terms.
After the election the Indiana Anti-Saloon League prepares for county local option votes under a new law. Petitions can be circulated until December 1 with hearings at December sittings, and elections must occur 20 to 30 days after order with 10 days notice.
The article notes new county officials begin terms at different dates. Sheriff Clamme begins a second term January 1, 1909, while treasurer and coroner/prosecutor Secrest start January 1, 1908. Trustees also take office January 1, with deputies yet to be determined. Dailey may be deputy prosecutor at Bluffton and Boydfat at Montpelier.
Commissioners accepted the superintendent and engineer’s report on Creek No.2 road in Harrison township. The road runs west from Hoover school house for about three miles. Construction cost listed as 0,960 with Dowell macadam road to be inspected. Morris Day road petition granted with J E Holcroft and Newton McGeath named inspectors.
Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe issues an order restricting delivery of registered mail to the addressee in person only. If undeliverable to the addressed person, mail must be returned to sender or disposed of under undelivered mail rules. Registered matter is to be examined for restrictive indorsement before delivery.
W V Henry of Panama Missouri testifies to thirty eight years of proof that Dr Kings New Discovery is the best medicine for coughs colds throat chest and lungs. The world has had similar proof of its efficacy over many years across diverse conditions.
Mr and Mrs Chopson of Warren pledge 25 000 land deed endowment with 15 000 in securities for Moethodiut Memorial Home for the Aged conditioned on building debt free by April 10 1910 and 1909 cash duplication. Net need to complete cash 18 000 as backers urge prompt response to complete the home for the worthy aged homeless. Rev M A Harlan Warren Ind is financial secretary.
State Food and Drug Commissioner H. E. Barnard says oysters shipped to markets are often waterlogged from melted ice, affecting quality. Dealers are being warned to watch for improper shipments, with metallic sealed containers exempt from the ban. The article notes broader political shifts in county results affecting district politics in Logansport.
Montpelier resident W. T. Fink testifies after using five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. He suffered back pain and kidney distress from heavy blacksmith work but reports complete recovery and recommends the remedy. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole agents.
In Warren the town of Dr. C. H. Good a defeated republican candidate for congress Democrats held an old time jubilation Saturday evening. A large crowd attended with brass bands tea fire and a big parade highlighted the celebration of district and state wins.
Two Ohio Oil Co workers William Stonebraker and Rook were trapped by a gas fire at a well on Williams Stotte farm five miles northwest of Montpelier. The gas ignite under a enclosed derrick, burning hands and faces but not seriously injuring them. Firings and gas loss caused by the blaze damaged tools and the rig, with a quick drive to town for treatment.
An extract lists how cold felt at latitudes 05 to 70 degrees north. At fifteen degrees above zero warmth is noted. zero is mild. ten below is pleasantly bracing. twenty below is sharp yet not severe. thirty below requires protecting the nose and extremities. forty below is intensely cold requiring wakefulness and circulation checks. fifty below is a struggle for life per the Chicago Record-Herald.
A humorous exchange presents an instructor asking for the skull bones and a student admitting he has them all in his head but cannot recall the names at the moment.
A pithy adage reflects on social ties and fear in leadership. It expresses how fear erodes affection and trust, underscoring the paradox that authority born of fear rarely earns loyal allegiance or genuine care from followers.
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