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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

3

Moon Maid Becomes Marian Elting At Dim Moonrise

Howard Yale trails a moonlit garden rendezvous where Marian Elting confesses, or is revealed, as the beloved under the hemlocks. The scene shifts to a kiss as the moon rises, altering his fear of rejection into sudden joy and complicated love triangle dynamics amid Madge and Marian.

Howard Yale Mel Ming Luna Sly Teason Mhudge Marian Mart Nand Marini Madge Midge Marrina Brenvil Pluots Howard Waterett Madre Moon Maid Howard Marian Elting Aegiure

Need of Sympathy and a Wife’s Influence on Husbands

A fragmented narrative explores marriage dynamics highlighting a wife’s role in persuading her husband to discuss his favorite topics. It reflects on happiness, social routines, and the balance of affection, effort, and personal pride within domestic life. The text also threads in scattered anecdotes and cultural references from the era.

Pleasant Sunday auto trip to Clifty and Campbellsburg

A party of youths accompanied by Grover Curtis and UO Gauble rode in an Auto Truck on a Sunday excursion through Clifty in Grown township and Hiatven, then Campbellsburg. The trip featured rural hospitality, sights of colleges and towns, and a return through Pekin arriving around 7 o'clock with a satisfied group.

Grover Curtis UO. L. Gauble Pele Noah Itush Saul Suai Gail Evachinie Ley Salem Henle Lawn Jefferson Hiatven Ealth Feros Chitty Aluhly Campbellsburg Chenggh

Photography in Air Raids and News Snaps

A fragmented report notes new photography methods during air raids and the risks photographers face to capture scenes for a permanent record. It mentions a burst in London tied to a post and references a bombardment with emphasis on documenting events rather than speculation.

H. Mussne London Post

Fragmentary dialogue on weather and cows at mid-summer

A garbled exchange recalls complaints about the climate and mentions cows and ice. Mr Grower responds indeterminately about ongoing summer thoughts. The readable fragment hints at rural concerns but lacks clear events.

Mr. Groweher

Farmer Corntessel Reflects on Hand-Me-Down Clothes

A farmer comments on wearing his boy Josh's old clothes due to affordability, noting gratitude that Jos could be a son rather than a daughter. The exchange highlights modest means and family gratitude in the context of clothing shared within the household.

Josh Farmer Corntessel Jos

Local Visitors Reported From Salem and Nearby Areas

Locals Wiward Crim of Salem transacted business here Tuesday. Wilton of Big Spring visited Tuesday. Sherman Stitt of Bethel was a Pekin visitor Tuesday. Charley Hoeggatt of Pleasant View visited Pekin Wednesday. James A. Kay moved from Salem to a property bought from Prese Criswell this week. Mrs Win Messer of Bowman and Mrs John Grane of Salem were Pekin visitors Wednesday.

Wiward Crim Salem Wilton Big Spring Sherman Stitt Bethel Charley Hoeggatt Pleasant View James A. Kay Prese Criswell Win Messer Bowman John Grane Tekin

Community Notices From Pekin Area Socialxim Week

Several from near Bethel attend donation party at the M. 1 Parsonage at Pekin last Westhuesday night. Arthur Robinson and family of Salem visited Mrs Dora Davis. Honey Run Friday night gathering drew many locals. Mrs David Heifer spent the weekend with her Mead. Ray veffs and Family visited Geo Matthews. Manuel Beck and family moved to Salem last week. Carl Meat and family of Walon spent last week at C W Meads. Albert Mead and family attended Sunday at PG Hustons. Carl Mead and wife spent Wednesday evening in New Albany.

Bethel M. 1 Pekin Arthur Robinson Salem Dora Davis Honey Run David Heifer Ray Veffs Geo. Matthews Manuel Beck Familly Carl Meat Walon C. W. Mead Albert Mead PG. Huston's Carl Mead Fi Mead New Albany

Back Pain Relief Ad Notes Kidney Trouble Mentioned

A short, cracked ad copy mentions Mrs. Anna Byrd unable to stand due to back pain. It references rheumatic pains and swollen ankles tied to kidney issues, with a brief note about Marklaml Pharmacy offering a remedy.

Anna Byrd Vda Foley Marklaml Pharmacy

Local Sunday and Saturday events gather community

Willie Wilson visited home polls Saturday and Sunday. Miss Sallie Karnes who was sick is better. Rev Apple filled his usual appointment at the Go Church Sunday night. Miss Blanche Coats is staying with Mrs John Bell who is sick. The pie supper was well attended Wednesday. Will Morris and family suit Sunday near Salem. Miss Barbara Brown visiting Mrs Lorena Stepro.

Willie Wilson Sallie Karnes Apple Blanche Coats John Bell Will Morris Family Salem Barbara Brown Lorena Stepro

Do You Have Sour Stomach Tablets Advice

If troubled with sour stomach, eat slowly and chew thoroughly, then take a Chamberlan tablet immediately after supper. Obtainable everywhere, though the OCR text is incomplete.

Chamberlan

Visitation and church attendance figures in local notices

A stream of short mentions records visits, family gatherings, and church attendance across the region. Names such as Lewis, Abbott, Voges, and Bethel are linked to Sunday and Monday gatherings, with several households and siblings visiting relatives, plus notes on health and a local resident named Win Maharon who is described as no better.

Cause of Rhinoceros Horn Costs High

The article notes rhinoceros horn has a high price due to expert processing required after the animal is slain. It describes a cane made from a single horn piece sometimes costing up to $500, reflecting the value and craft involved in handling rhino horn.

Alain

Daisy Hill Winter scons to be bare and visitors noted

Fragmented reader text lists names and visits including Mrs Thomas Hendershot Beatrice, Miss Eva Baxter, Walter King Swen, and families from Bethel and Durham Seadiy with scattered references to Albany. Observations mention Sunday visits and local initials, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Daisy Hill Anni Sellers Joury My Grey Othet Eva Baxter Albany Munday

Indiana Man Recovers Kidney Troubles After Foley Pills

An Noblesville resident reports months of kidney trouble cured by Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidneys cleanse and balance the system removing pain from backache and rheumatism while sparing other family members. It cites unsolicited letters from across the United States praising the remedy and adds a moral about envy and generosity.

Fox Noblesville Tnd Foley

Finger Marks and Cleaners for Furniture Types

A reader notes that varnished furniture easily sheds finger marks with good air exposure, while kerosene performs better on oiled or waxed surfaces. The advice contrasts two cleaning approaches based on finish type.

Japanese Breakfast in Traditional Japanese Meals

Describes a typical Japanese breakfast with rice miso soup pickles and fish. Miso soup is brief with radish seaweed eggplant and bean curd cooked quickly, yielding a light vegetable presence. Clear hot tea accompanies meals, and no sugar or cream is used with the tea.

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