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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
4
In a letter to the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Wilson expresses interest in the Red Cross Christmas Seals fundraiser. He praises the association's work and hopes for continued success this year.
A promotive notice highlights a club of magazines advertised with a large bargain. It urges readers to order now due to publishers increasing white paper costs and upcoming price rises. The ad promises a double bar gain for early subscribers.
A vintage style advertisement urges readers to treat a lingering cough with Dr. King's New Discovery. It claims soothing pine balsams relieve throat irritation and that the medicine kills germs to break up colds. The ad promotes buying today at a local drugstore for 50 cents.
Cash paid for rabbits daily at Rhodes stable Paoli And. Sloan's Liniment promoted for pains and strains. It claims quick relief for bruises sprains rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness. Advert says it penetrates without rubbing and suggests mothers use it for children. Available at druggists and general stores.
Rhodes Livery advertises affordable vehicle care with emphasis on saving money for customers. The notice highlights lower prices and encourages readers to switch to their services.
Alfred P. Thom, counsel to the Railway Executives Advisory Committee, urged federal regulation of railroads as essential for national efficiency during emergencies. He outlined a plan for federal incorporation of interstate carriers, a Federal Railroad Commission, regional panels, and power to set minimum rates and mail rates, with exclusive federal oversight of rail stock and bonds.
Ms Thom explains that Congress must regulate all instrumentalities of commerce to meet public needs. Roads seek no revenue increase but call for a perfected system with comprehensive regulatory reach and accountability.
An ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best for stopping coughing and preventing feverish attacks. It cites user experiences from Thomas Reeching of An deews Indiana and claims the medicine cures disease causes coughing with widespread availability.
In a 1913-tinged analysis, writers note 531 electors chosen from 48 states with solid South irregularities. Excluding those, 405 electors remained and Republicans won 357, a clear majority, suggesting the party is not dead though fraud tainted results.
Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York testifies that five years ago while living in Garbutt he treated two children with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He says it stopped coughing promptly and cured their colds faster than anything he used. Obtainable everywhere. -ady
Four states Michigan Montana Nebraska and South Dakota approved statewide prohibition in the November 1 election. California saw 40 percent support for a second time since women gained the franchise. The wet outcome by California women caused many male supporters of woman suffrage to hesitate on granting full voting rights to women.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative to relieve constipation and improve skin dullness. It promises a full, free movement each morning and urges readers to obtain a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
Ed Ballard exchanged his stock in the West Haden Springs Hotel Company for all land the company owned east of the Monon Ky line. The value of the deal is reported to be about 128,000, per French Lick Herald.
Mr and Mrs Kee Moore hosted a Standishburg wedding for their daughter Madge P Moore and Leroy E Bundy. The ceremony was conducted by Wilder Ben F Taylor at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. Bundy, son of William C Bundy, hails from Paoli and is a Stout Furniture Co employee.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Tablets and goat products as cures for constipation and nervous tension. It claims quick relief, improved digestion, and mentions an assortment of unrelated hardware items for sale, typical of a general classifieds page.
The Indiana Republicans began implementing post election changes with Id Jackson of New Castle assuming the office of Secretary of State and Otto L. Klaus of Evansville taking charge as Auditor of State. Some officers begin January, with a few delayed to February. Governor Goodridy and Lieutenant Governor Bush are set for inauguration in early January.
A reader endorses Burdock Bicol Bitters as a tonic for dyspepsia and digestion purification. The note cites a recommendation and mentions availability at drug stores priced at 1008 per bottle.
Clerk Brown reports new marriage licenses for Richard Hall with Lettie Apple, Harold A Stipp with Edith Belle Stout, Roy Elgin with Jessie Freed, Robert Milligan with Maggie Milligan, Calvin Detenbau with Clarice Gueze, Hayden Prueblood with Tressa Pruett. A stray fragment references a Dean's Ointment advertisement for ailments.
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