Family notices and health ads from Bloomington area
Elmer Hall and family of Bloomington spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph A Hall. Maude Underwood, a former Ni PoIs teacher, returned home for summer vacation. Stephen Ridlen and wife came back from New Orleans and will visit Ladoga this week. improving health noted. Sanol eczema remedy ads promote a trial bottle and a 35 cent large bottle at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hall
Bloomington
Joseph A. Hall
Stephen Ridlen
New Orleans
Mr. Ridlen
Ladoga
Backache and Kidney Pain Relief Told in Paoli Ad
Mrs. R. White of W Main St Paoli recounts using Doan's Kidney Pills after a fall caused dull backache and kidney pains. She says a couple of boxes from Riley's Drug Store eased the trouble and premiums held steady with occasional use. Advertisement notes 50 cents at dealers and names Foster Milburn as the proper firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
R. White
W. Main St
Dena
Riley
Dean
Orange county oversubscribes Red Cross War Fund drive
Across Orange county the Red Cross War Fund effort exceeded goals with about 2700 total raised. allocations listed show French Lick Paoli Orleans and West Baden sections receiving varying sums while local groups report oversubscribed lines at several sites. The item also includes ad style notes and testimonials for Chamberlain remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Red Cross War Fund
French Lick
Paoli
Orleans
West Baden
Recruits to the Number of Three Hundred Ninety Secured
Indianapolis district reports securing three hundred ninety recruits in a campaign effort. Officials highlight steady intake despite usual seasonal fluctuations and emphasize job readiness and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sixteen From Paoli In Indiana Army Enlistments
The Indianapolis district accepted a total of 390 U S Army applicants in the 20 days ending June 20 1917. City tallies include Indianapolis 166 Muncie 50 Lafaryette 30 Washington 21 Richmond 19 Anderson 18 Paolis 16 Bloomington 15 Bedford 12 Houstoningburg 12 Newcastle 7 Seymour 7 Columbus 7 Caversville 6 Greencastle 4 Madison 2 Geeveburg 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Indianapolis
Muncie
Lafaryette
Washington
Richmond
Anderson
Paolis
Bloomington
Bedford
Houotinogburg
Newcastle
Seymour
Columbus
Caversville
Greencastle
Madison
Geeeveburg
Tariff proposals and public health notices in 1910s ad copy
The text contrasts tariff policy arguing for taxing imports that compete with domestic goods and exempting nonproduced items, then shifts to health notices urging early cold treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery and Dr Thomas' Oil. It notes Navy recruiting visits by W B Goldfarb and promotes remedies for croup and sore throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. King
Dr King
The Mail Sale That Went All Wrong
A reader recounts a mail order spree from a low price ad that promised savings. He orders a lamp, chair, prunes, children's clothing, oats, boots, and more, but the haul arrives damaged or ill fitting. Despite saving money overall, the family endures misordered and defective items and a failed village store supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy
Bob
Nell
Lissie
Eame
Hoskins
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief Across Ailments
An early 20th century ad style item touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago and strains claiming rapid penetration without rubbing and superiority to plasters. It promotes keeping a bottle at home and lists prices 25 50 and 100 cents. Also mentions a sermon on food conservation at M B Church and a Sanaol liver kidney bladder remedy with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Ellis Barnes Returns to Bedford Bookkeeping Post
Ellis Barnes, who had been on vacation for a few weeks, is back at his desk as a book-keeper and stenographer in Bedford on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Barnes
Bedford Sunday
Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples
Clerk Brown reports new marriage licenses issued to Cecil Ray Moss and Nora Kateryn Worrell, Ralph Mahan and Merle Frost, Edward Earl Coble and Anna Clois Wells, and William T. Pittman and Josephine Newlin. Eczema described as rapidly spreading with severe itching. Dean's remedy recommended and available for 50 cents at stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Brown
Cecil Ray Moss
Nora Kateryn Worrell
Ralph Mahan
Merle Frost
Edward Earl Coble
Anna Clois Wells
William T. Pittman
Josephine Newlin
Two High School Lots for Sale at Bargain
Two good lots in high school addition are for sale for 50 dollars the pair. Lots 13 and 14 in Block C measure 32 feet by 100 feet. Clyde McCarthy Bowes. Complaints in India about a lecture from Des Moines IA where a missionary described cholera remedies and their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCarthy
Bowes
India
Des Motees
Lnowa
Sheriff's sale on judgment of Orange Circuit Court
Elmer Scarlett sheriff of Orange County Indiana announces a public auction by virtue of a certified copy of a judgment and decree from the Orange Circuit Court dated December 18 1916. Plaintiffs Speer et al win a mortgage foreclosure against Walker et al for 233 dollars principal and interest plus 35 dollars attorney fees with costs and subsequent judgments. The sale covers rents and profits of the described real estate in Orange County for up to seven years and then the fee simple if needed to satisfy the judgment and costs. Sale at Paoli courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Circuit Court
John M Speer
Anton Speer
James Speer
John R. Speer
Minnie Countain
Laintifs
James L. Walker
Annie Walker
Wherin
Orange
Costa
Test Gollers
Paoli
Orange County
Os Tate
Indiana
Elmer Scarlett
Dr Bell's Pipe Tar Hooey Promises Relief for Croup
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pipe Tar Hooey as a remedy for croup and whooping cough in children. It claims the cordial loosens mucus and eases breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and prevents inflammation. Pleasant to take and recommended for colds and bronchial troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Dr. Sell
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Saonl
Iss Maude Underwood
Nipois
Sanol
Sanollsa
Grug
REG Gross War Fund
A. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
Congress
E. W. Archer
Caldwell
Chamberlain
W. B. Goldfarb
U. S. Navy
Navy
Thomas
Grab & Keep
Chicago
Mail
Hoover
National Food Director
W. L. Alexander
M. B
J. M. Walker
Reckache
Johnson’s
Our Bakery
Morris’ Candies
Orange County Bank
Paos
Ame County Board of Conscription
Charlea T. Brown
R. L. Holaday
Thie County
Sheriff's Sale
V. Rhodes
Auto Garage
Stout's
PAOL
B. V. Rhodes
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