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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
3
The text notes enormous demand for tickets to the Republican National Convention and indicates strong public engagement in the event. It also refers to farmers reporting better seed corn stands and progress in planting with only a few acres left in a handful of cases.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago sees Indiana’s Charles W. Fairbanks steadily gain ground as Hughes Roosevelt and Root struggle to secure a clear lead. Roosevelt may align with Fairbanks, while Fairbanks aims for first place, attracting delegates as the race narrows.
The text touts Dr. Xing's New Discovery a pleasant tar syrup that soothes irritation, checks colds and helps avert grippe. No mixing required says the advertisement claiming ready to use preparation and urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
Mr. Stoy of New Albany assumed control of the Pali and New Albany route on June 1 and now runs two motor cars, one at each end of the line, replacing the old stage coach. Oscar Bowman, long the daily presence on the route, will be missed as trains shift to modern service. The morning schedules show a 1:30 arrival and a 2:30 passage to French Lick with departures at 7:00 am from French Lick and 8:00 am onward, with breakfast stops noted.
Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free home treatment for bed wetting and related urine difficulties claiming it cures adults too. Also notes a Saturday skating rink dance in French Lick with admission 25c for men and free for women. Mentions Orange County Centennial in 1916 and Dr Thomas Electic Ointment as emergency remedy. Paoli Hardware promotes rubber tires and Kelly tires.
Mr and Mrs Charles L Braxton former Bedford and Paoli residents now in Phoenix celebrated their 50th anniversary. Mrs Braxton a longtime W C T U worker helped found Belford chapter and led its early efforts. Mr Braxton, born in Paoli, was the youngest brother of the late T N Braxton and once ran a mercantile business before moving to Bradford about 45 years ago.
Millet seed cow peas soy beans and flat quality seed corn available from Paoli Hardware Co. The listing notes corn colors white and yellow and invites customers to visit the store for purchase and details.
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