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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
3
Locals note no school Monday for Decoration Day. The county gravel road is deemed passable for wheeling. Mrs. Geo Loman hosts Ladies Aid Society on the first Saturday in June. Otterbun youths attend Montmorenci church. Lila Timmons leaves snowballs and comic communications. Graduates listed include Afiee Vandyke and six others.
An odd ad purports a kidney cure from Lb fulby’s Kidney Cure at Burns’ drug store. It shifts to global politics, asking if Great Britain will confront Russia over Chinese territory, implying a world response. A salary offer for introducing a poultry mixture is included with a St Louis address.
Lost valuables on Otterbein streets reported with a request to leave them at a central office. Local health ads promote Foley remedies for kidney and bowel issues. U B Quarterly Meeting notes show church stewards meeting expectations. A bicycle mix up near the U B Church ends with one rider needing new clothes. J I Buck injured by a nail, doctor called. Grand Medley piano from Vose Sons featured by W M Rinker Music House LaFayette.
The item announces William Westfall as a candidate for re nomination for Sheriff of Benton county subject to the Republican nominating convention to be held in Fowler on Tuesday May 31 1898 Also mentions David I Callaway running for County Commissioner Second District and other local notices including Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bread bakery ads and a horse breeder ad for Black Wilks with breeding details and a sale at Otterbein Indiana.
A clipped advertisement notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation with strong sales among druggists and the public. The text also includes unrelated notices about Republican precinct meetings in Bali var Township on May 29 1896 and county convention delegates in Fowler May 31 1898, plus assorted local promotions and medical claims.
A promotional advertisement for Official War Book by Congressman James Rankin Young touts the Spanish American War defense content and biographies. It claims 690 pages, authentic content, generous agent earnings, free samples, early credit, and prepaid freight with a 2 cent postage offer.
An 1890s horse breeder notice touts Odins imported German stallion Ach Stallion, sired by Magnet with noted ancestors and first prize wins in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis. It lists the 1898 breeding circuit through Pine Village Otterbein Den Johnsons Greer Hill and appeals to patrons for support and patronage.
An old style classifieds ad touts Cascarets to cleanse the blood and liver, claim beauty benefits, and remove pimples and blemishes. It markets pills for ten cents and asserts satisfaction guaranteed with 5c to 50c price ranges.
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