08 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
1
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Back Ointment as a cure for lumbago sciatica or a strain. It claims rapid easing of back ache with a single rub, urging readers to buy a small bottle at any drug store and never suffer again.
A testimonial from Ailis M. Louisell of Opelousas La describes a three year battle with a severe cough and illness. After years of doctors and bed rest she credits Milks Emulsion started in February 1010 with enabling her to walk and regain health. The ad claims improved digestion appetite and flesh with no risk, priced at 1.50 per bottle with refunds. Also includes unrelated notices for farm rentals and horse purchase requests.
Directors Norman J Sage Edwin Rackaway Mrs Norman J Sugg MDWIN RACKAWAY Norman J SUGQ Business Manager J Frank Bogan City Writer Postoffice entry Vernon witness transmission mail Second class matter Subscription yearly by mail Jefferson county adjoining counties 23.00 per year 0 per month By mail outside Jefferson adjoining counties 5.00 per year 0 per month Delivered by carrier in city per week
William Dalton, 16, stole 772000 dollars in Liberty bonds from the Northern Trust Bank in Chicago last Thursday. He was captured near Heyworth on Saturday with almost all bonds recovered except 500, aided by nationwide newspaper circulation and bond details. He faced return to Chicago to answer for the theft.
An advertisement offers a very low price on an entire line of house paint and delivery in Mt. Vernon Illinois. The page also notes a teachers examination at Franklin School Building in Mt. Vernon on March 17 and 18 for 1 or 2 year teacher qualifications. It mentions grading from previous examinations and eligibility rules, with Superintendent William M. in charge and Mrs. M. I. Runnel advertising tutoring services.
Odd, fragmentary notes mention Judee Landis juggling roles between White House and Senate, while fisheries claim two billion pounds of fish caught last year. The text also hints at Noor fish lists, Japanese and Korean notes, and a campaign to kill dandelions with uncertain support.
Public notice lists a property viewing appointment and two employment ads from North 7th Street. One seeks childrens sewing with experience at 400 North 7th Street, phone 732-W, dated March 11. The other seeks practical nursing with good references at %09% North 7th Street, phone 722-W, dated March 14.
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