21 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
The Otterbein paper notes a crowded Saturday with teams and farm ers trading mail and socializing. It observes local business and professional men value a town newspaper while few advertise, and thanks those who support the publication.
Monticello representatives B. B. Sellers and Chas C Spencer return from Plymouth claiming Moonstiectio yate selected over others to build the electric road. The report notes anticipated growth, population rise, and local investment, with varied town listings and a medical anecdote about a cough remedy at the end.
A 19th century column lauds Judge Thompson for curbing wines at social events and denounces the trend of venerating elders while downplaying youth. It cites Miss Willard and cremation wishes, then shifts to medical ads and agricultural notes, ending with a brief drug ad.
The Lake Erie & Western Railway Company offers a first of season Sunday excursion from Terre Haute to Peoria on April 24 1898 at 5 94 am rate 150 call ticket agent for details. Also a testimonial praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing a two year old with prolonged diarrhoea. Spain buys American coal for navy shipments to the Cape Verde Islands with doubtful delivery.
A stirring patriotic song titled Rring Vil Heroh Shoes has been issued and dedicated to the Heroes of the U S Battleship Maine. It aims to stir empathy and patriotism among Americans and is among new popular pieces available from Popular Music Co. Indianapolis for twenty five cents. The note mentions two ships, the cruiser To vexa and torpedo boat Somers, purchased in England, which returned due to heavy sea and a leak.
Lip Babcock of Avoca New York credits Dr Miles Heart Cure with saving his life after years of heart and nerve trouble from army service. He says swelling ankles, chest pains, smothering spells, and sleepless nights disappeared after three months of treatment. He praises the remedy and offers the book on heart and nerve diseases.
Hurone powers refuse military aid but provide diplomatic assistance to Spain, signaling a cautious but useful backing in the international dispute.
A cavalry horse undergoes early schooling after arrival, learning kneeling and restraint with surcingle ropes, then weight tolerance, firearms exposure, curb bit training, and saber practice. The education mirrors that of a new recruit as the horse adapts to gunpowder, regimental commands, and mounted combat.
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