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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

3

Texas School John Moore and Fred Barnard Motored

Texas School members John Moore and Fred Barnard motored to the County farm on Sunday. Theresa Newby is visiting in Jeffersonville for several days. Mrs W Dean and children Cecil and Alvin spent Sunday with KM W Newby. John Deweese made a business trip to Salem Saturday. B Kirk works for John Packwood. AJ R Fall and Mrs Lita Packwood visited GB Packwood Sunday. R H Barnard was in Salon Saturday. Mrs Earl Criswell spent a few days this week with Richard Barnard.

Texas John Moore Fred Barnard Theresa Newby Jeffersonville W. Dean Cecil Alvin KM. W . Newby John Deweese Salem B. Kirk John Packwood AJ R. Fall Lita Packwoard GB. Packwood R. H. Barnard Salon Earl Criswell Richard Barnard

Soldier pride noted as P H Gill registered here

On Tuesday 48 people registered with P H Gill taking the roll the report notes Pat expressing pride in his soldier boys and the local turnout.

P.H Gill Pat

Beneficial Kidney Pills Note from New Jersey User

A letter from Isaac B. Turman of 1277 Washington Ave Achbury Park NJ reports Foley Kidney Pills gave him relief from rheumatic pains dizziness and sore muscles related to kidney or bladder trouble. Murklanid Pharmacy endorses the product.

Isaac B. Turman Washington Ave Achbury Park N. J Murklanid

Fort Hill News Item From Sunday Night Activities

Community notes from Fort Hill list attendees at Sunday night events. Names include Mrs Cart Colglazier W B Wright and family at Blue River exercises, Waller and wife visiting parents, Wells of Pekin visiting locally, Ben Purkhiser family Fred Zink family Ian Gardiett and wife at Purkhiser residence, Frank and Spiir Martindale families from Louisville on business, W Mar and daughter visiting Emmett Atlen, Elmer Patton wife and son visiting Silas Mitchell, and other neighborhood mentions.

Bro. Hatcheld Sune Cart Colglazier W. B. Wright Blue River Mr. Waller Fourned Mr. Wells Pekin Ben Purkhiser Fred Zink Ian Gardiett Charch D. L. Purkheiser Frank Martindale Spiir Am Martindale Wif Syent Louisville W. Mar Emmett Atlen Elmer Patton Silas Mitchell

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Colds

A letter from J. A. Parker of Landgsten, Indiana, praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for emugh and colds in children aged two and four, claiming near immediate relief and good overall results.

Foley J. A. Parker Landgsten Poley Markland

Local Visits and Church Attendance Noted in Honey Run Area

Rainy weekend brings family visits as Mr and Mrs D L Williams and kin call on George Matthews and family. Arthur Matthews returns home from work to see his parents. Crawford conducts service at Morris Chapel. May 1 church attendance at May Chapel. Thury Cavey visits Scottsburg for berry picking. Larry Wade visits from Scottsville and returns to Indiana. Dennis Rickard travels to Jeffersonville for government work. Robert Martin ill but recovering at home. Wogh Gordon and wife end a week long visit to a relative near Siethyville Kentucky.

D. L. Willams George Matthews Arthur Matthews Bro Crawford Morris Chapel Thury Cavey Scottsburg Bie Eharely Frank Rockey Larry Wade Scottsville Ind Maneford Wade Prank Wade Bunker Hill Dennis Rickard Jeffersonville Mary Mutetager Robert Martin Comiskey

Maley Kidney Pile Promises Relief for Women

Mary Bunker of Millen describes Maley Kidney Pile as a needed remedy for fatigue backache headaches and smear ailments blamed on disordered kidneys. The note suggests women accept these woes as part of being female and credits the product with relief.

Mey Mary ¥. Bunker Millen-on-the Judson

Hopper Elected Township Trustee in County School Vote

The Township Trustees met at the Court House Monday to elect a County Superintendent for four years. Two candidates faced the close vote: the incumbent Otro Vepper and Prof. W. A. Thompson of Gibson township. Thompson praised for progress, Hopper a graduate of Indiana University.

Court House Incumbert Otro Vepper W. A. Thompson Gibson Township Hopper Woaper Indiana University

County superintendent on program for rural schools topic

An unnamed county official, R. B. Cavanaugh, is listed on the program for the June meeting of county superintendents to discuss Elementary Vocational Work for the Rural Schools. Orra, son of Leander Hopper of Virnon township, begins a new term on August 16, 2917.

Ember Teanhe Phi Delta hapEd United States R. KB. Cavanaugh Suen Immibenthia Cociery Bedung Avery Couny Washington Mip Te Proggram Committee Tis Orra Leander Hopper Virnon Mir County

County Defense Council Formed Under State and Federal Guidance

Governor Roedich organizes a State Council of Defense to align state and federal efforts in mobilizing resources. Judge Paynter appoints seven county members who organized Saturday with W. B. Lindley as chairman and AMtrs Hobbs as secretary. They meet monthly in the Petit Jury room at the Court House.

State Council of Defense Roedich Circuit Court Paynter W. B. Lindley National Council of Defense

Flora Sites Rodman Dies In South Boston At 60

Flora Sites Rodman born Peb 887 died June 1517 at age 60. She was daughter of Micha Sinex and Caroline Sinex and wife of Newton E. Rodman 8 NTA. Survived by Emelia W. Rodontat of Ma yu II and Mrs Ellie Thompson near Pekin. Also husband, five grandchildren, sister Mrs Maria L. Walker of Bremerton Washington, and brothers Pham Lines of Pengallun Washington and HLvha W. Linex of Mineral Point Wisconsin. Funeral, services held by Rev. Wolmes of Louisville. Interment at family graveyard.

Flora Sites Rodman Micha Caroline Sinex Newton E. Rodman Emelia W. Rodontat Mayou, II Ellie Thompson Pekin Maria L. Walker Bremerton Waingtos Pham Pengallun Washington Hlivha Linex Mineral Point Wisconsin Ehriglian Edna Heme Wolmes Louisville Payne M Noy

War Support Card Calls Nation to Red Cross Duty

A 1917 Washington County Red Cross appeal urges unity and patriotism. Citizens are urged to aid the war effort through collective labor and sacrifice, with a card noting Claude B. Paynter as chair and a commemorative ring bearing a fallen member’s name and date.

Pan Thei Gvarhintan The Red Cross Claude B. Paynter Fone Washington County Tadiana

Governor Bush Speaks at Red Cross Meeting

Lieutenant Governor Bush addresses the Washington County Red Cross chapter in a large, enthusiastic meeting. He urges support for the war effort and explains his limited knowledge of the society, pledging to learn more and to do all he can. He notes the registration drive and a commemorative card presented to registrants as a sign of honor and duty.

Nur Nwa Milion Bose Crisi American Red Cross Organization Red Cougs Bush Red Cross Washington County The

Scrap Book Paste and Historical Notes on Extracts

A mixed excerpt describes a simple tapioca paste method using cold water and ice, with heating to reach paste consistency and suggested uses on neon, leather, paper, or rubber. It mentions salt, Indiananotis, White river, Fallcreak, Pogues, Pheasant Tins, and Taraguay as a lead in global output and essential oils from sour orange used in perfumery.

Conte Pernd Taraguay

Breath safety theories cited in Guatemalan polling

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Japanese breathing habits and perceived risk. A doctor is quoted on grip prevention concepts, arguing Japanese are cautious about where and on whom they breathe and aim to keep error distribution at a low figure.

Doom Species Harold Recovers Drinking Buttermilk

Harold Doom Species recovers from typhoid fever as a doctor orders plenty of buttermilk. Though he despises the drink, he bravely consumes the required amount. A nurse brings a large glass prompting him to quip that he wishes every buttermilk cow in the world were dead.

Harold Harould Jend

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