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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
3
The piece urges creating a permanent county record of all men who joined the United States Army since April 6 1917. It notes the County Council of Defense has funds to start the project, with plans to expand as more volunteers or draftees are added. It ends with an advertisement for Sanol kidney relief.
Members must pay assessments by June 15 1918 to keep policy. Treasurer will be at Paoli Hardware Co Paoli Ind at all times. In Orleans Hardware Co Store June 1 and at W Ritters Store French Lick June 15 to collect payments. John W Polson Treasurer. FOR SALE property in French Lick five houses on Monon Avenue and one on Summit Street renting for 1032 dollars yearly. Price 12500 or trade for farm. Z M Apple 243 S 9th St THERE BEAUTE INDIANA.
Moulder L. Farlow promotes standard brands Homestead E Rough Day-break and a tomato fertilizer. Farmers are advised to consider these options before buying for the upcoming season.
The McAdoo administration announces sizable fare and freight rate hikes despite past deficits under government control. Wages for railroad workers will rise, boosting costs as lines aim to finance operations and prepare for war transport needs.
Message to farmers announces arrival and unloading of spring fertilizer and invites orders in person or by mail. It lists well known brands from Hopkins Tobacco Stem Filler in New Albany and Armadirs line in Chicago, with other suppliers in Cincinnati Ohio.
The notice calls all men who have reached twenty one since June 5 1917 to register for the draft today under penalties for noncompliance. The item also lists a for sale notice and a miscellaneous advertisement lineup including a hotel staff position and a demountable wheel for sale.
Guaranteed pure and sanitary wholesale and retail delivered daily. Mrs Thelma Murray of Orleans Indiana announces she will be in Paoli after June 5 to give violin or piano lessons. Those interested may leave names with Mr Charles Murray.
A garbled 1920s style medical ad mocks kidney trouble linked to heavy lifting and exposure. Doan’s Kidney Pills are praised by Albert Davidson of Paoli for back pain relief and regulated kidney action after illness. The piece also mentions a district M E Church conference in Corydon, and a Toledo firm’s catarrh claim with Hall’s medicines. It closes by noting Camp Taylor soldiers returning home and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a remedy for whooping cough.
Notice received by the local conscription board states the county quota in the recent call is 125 with 87 to be called this month. This leaves 49 men to be furnished for June.
Alex McCracken who had been ill at his home southwest of Paoli since last fall is much improved and able to be out some, according to family.
In his district, Congressman Cox faces lower popularity in his home county than in other counties. Analysts note local stances on issues and perceived distance from constituent needs as potential factors influencing support. Community surveys show mixed views among residents and local officials.
Elwaol Stout of Indianapolis spent several days last week in town visiting relatives and friends and handling business matters.
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