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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
The text advises choosing the best physician then consulting him about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs and colds. It urges following the physician's opinion and using the remedy accordingly, whether or not to use it based on his guidance.
The county treasurer reports November tax collections at 103 687 47, about 15 000 more than last year due to Montpelier city taxes now collected by the county. Totals by township and town show Harrison 10 256 11, Jackson 11 436 65, Licking 16 268 89, Washington 11 645 70, Hartford City 33 398 72, Montpelier 20 776 90, with rates adjustments noted for Montpelier Hartford City and others. The Hartford City Times Gazette notes overall rise despite lower assessment due to increased rates.
The appellate court denies a rehearing in City of Montpelier vs Lee Mills, upholding the lower court ruling that Mills had no right to operate a saloon without a city license. He had county approval but no city license, and faces daily fines for continuing the business. Mills is currently not in the county.
Earl Schmidt, a Hartford City man operating a vacuum cleaner, suffered a severe hand injury Saturday afternoon at A S Hunt’s Washington street home. His left hand was mangled, the thumb and first finger were removed by Dr Thornton, and he remains crippled for life.
Public school pupils will be dismissed Wednesday evening and resume Monday morning for Thanksgiving. Montpelier students attending colleges also have the break and return home Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Bary Dowling of 223 N 8th Ave San Francisco recommends a tonic for stomach trouble praising Biectre Bitters for improving digestion. She attributes her improved appetite and comfort to the remedy.
G H Roberts from the Office of state Veterinarian outlines TB impact on dairy cattle hogs and beef cattle. He notes 10 percent dairy cattle 1 percent other cattle and 3 percent hogs affected annually with varied outcomes from death to useful breeders. Contagion spreads via milk breathing and feed, with pastures spreading infection. heated milk and separate pastures could stamp it out.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson lauds the International Live Stock Exposition to be held Nov 28 to Dec 10 as an educational force. He calls for rigid economy in production, urging use of the best breeding and machinery to cut costs and boost profits.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says Fifteen years of using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures sores boils ulcers and burns it has saved many doctor bills. Available for 26c at Bonge and Maddox drug store.
Grants and Madison counties commissioners meet to award the six mile Miller road contract on the county line to Clamme Bros of Hartford City for 18 444 05 dollars. Mason and Bryan of Madison bid 19 495 and the estimate was 19 225. Marron Leader.
A fragment notes hexamethylenetramine, an organic compound also called a German chemical. The brief text lists the name as part of a larger chemical reference.
A Lisbon Maine letter extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children with croup praising how it saved his son from choking. Palmerston Ontario dealer W M Parish reports every bottle last winter sold remained unreturned and recommends it for croup.
Early winter months bring the highest risk of croup attacks, and families with young children should be prepared. The notice recommends keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and notes the large bottle costs fifty cents, available from druggists.
The Hartford City News notes another Blackford candidate for one of the appointments to be handed out. The snippet references a bee in Doc's bonnet and hints at local political maneuvering surrounding official selections.
The Democrat candidate is described as a thoroughly competent veterinary surgeon who has served in the field for some time and is prepared to assume the office.
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