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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows an old advertisement claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh with internal use and testimonials. The text is incomplete but suggests a marketed medicinal product with consumer endorsements and a bottle claim.
Warren Bowles and others visited town last Wednesday and relatives called on John Crawford and family. Nellie Ruthford of Sheldon visits. Florence Crawford stayed with her aunt Mrs. Daniel Brown. A shooting accident left Butler able to move about. The Brown Mather sale drew attendees. a large Neville store dance amused many with W Thomas and daughter as orchestra. Revival meetings with Rev. Stewart continue at the M E church. an updated U B church orchestra replaces the choir. The Big Four train stopped to discharge passengers locally for the first time in years. Lafayette shopping caused some travelers to miss the on time return.
A New York board of health bulletin estimates summer fly and mosquito destruction costs to the nation. Typhoid losses alone are placed at more than 350 million annually, and $10 million is spent on screen costs. Experts urge prevention of breeding over post generation eradication. The article notes local successes in mosquito control and recommends similar house fly measures.
Sam Foster made a business trip to Indianapolis on Thursday. John B. Mann Elza Morgan and families and Mrs Mary Mann visited with Jake Mann and family Sunday. Charles Schwamberger and family returned Monday after several days with relatives near Indianapolis.
A brief incident unfolds as a person admits losing money in Wall Street while noting a $100 loan from last week. The exchange highlights financial fragility and lingering debts between individuals. The tone mirrors a local page’s quick gossip note on economic misfortune.
The item notes a quirky line about Mr. Bellows and singing tied to burglary methods. It presents a humorous cryptic exchange with a remark about breaking into song and a pun on Immy, framed as a playful aside.
The United States Civil Service will need about 35 000 appointees in the coming year. Post Office Service will employ most of them with salaries from 600 to 1700 dollars annually and opportunities for promotion.
Appeal invites readers to study for I C 8 Civil Service positions and mail in to receive information. Promises easy entry to “pleas and profitable employment” with good pay and pleasant work. Mentions current holders of service positions and how to enter.
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