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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

4

Mancie Woman Praises Taniac For Strength Recovery

Mrs Dora Lawson of Mancie Indiana reports improved health after starting Taniac to combat years of nervousness poor appetite and headaches. She says headaches lessen strength returns and mornings feel better allowing more work. Tanlae marketed as Master Medicine sold at U S Sullivan Pekin Indiana.

Mancie Dora Lawson Taniac Ind Dora &. Lawson Pekin U. Sullivan

Local Social News and Family Visits Reported

Old Pekin F M Tash and wife visited Cnns Rodman and family last Sunday. Wiley Dalton is very poorly. Edward Johnson came from Bloomington to spend weekend with home folks. Owen Tatlock and family now Tide in a new Ford. Charlie Johnson and wife visited Graver Birod and family after church. Mrs Lela Nale and life son ard Ms Janes Nale went to New Albany Sunday. Estell Gallahan and wife stayed with Wiley Dalton’s family. C W Johnson and wife Thursday and Thursday night. Mrs Lanty Johnson and family. t th.

Pekin F. M. Tash Cnns Rodman Wiley Dalton Edward Johnson Bloomington Owen ‘Tatlock Family Now Charlie Johnson Graver, Birod Mra Lela Nale Life Janes Nale New Abbany Serlow Walt Wile Estell Gallahan C. W. Johnson Mra Lanty Johnson

Catarrh and Chronic Cough Warned by Colds

The article explains how catarrh begins as mucus membrane inflammation from a cold and can become chronic, lasting a lifetime. It notes many sufferers recall frequent colds in childhood and suggests Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy as a prudent preventive remedy available widely.

Kennedy

War era evictions shock local community

Many residents face eviction as wartime strain hits. Corn shredding begins with ug. B. B. Lidikay and mother Lina Malone, A. H. Weller and others visit relatives Sunday. About fifty attend Witkie Hill’s Saturday birthday gathering. Neighbors host Sunday visits to Warder Bierly and others. Workers include Nelson Hosea building a pew burn with carpenter Geo. N. Curtis.

Witkie Hill David Mutchkiss Wahn Naugie Dain Weir Reasie Chas. Smith Robert Warder Bierly H. EB. Lidikay Lina Malone Weller Mra A. Curtis

Make the most of Prosperity and Stay Fit

The ad urges men to keep fit to seize opportunities despite ailments like back pain and rheumatism. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as cost effective, sold by Markland Pittarmec.

Daya atiff _ muzcles Foley -Kidne Markland Piitirmec

Sunday Socials and Road Work Highlight Local News

The report lists local gatherings with Virgil Knight and family visiting Otto Gilstrap. C d Campbell and family with Revt Wells. Hurley McClellan with Oscar Mott. Everett Baker and Herman Meri n with Roy Hundrey. Estelle Nule returns to school after illness. John Thompson of Pekin was visiting the community. Work began last week on a new gravel road.

Virgil Knight Lillie Gilstran Otto Gilstrap C.d. Campbell Rebt Wells Geayel Road Hurley McClellan Oscar Mott Everett Baker Herman Meriin Roy Hundrey Estelle Nule John Thompson Pekin

Used it Eleven Years Remedy for Coughs and Colds

Mrs Chas Rietz of Allen Milla Ohio writes that Foley's Honey and Tar has provided relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough for eleven years she would not be without it The product relieves hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing Sold by Markland Pharmacy.

Chas. Rietz Allen Milla, Py Foley Markland Pharmacy

Weather and farm notes from South Boorton district

A heavy rain last Sunday slowed sowing of wheat and rye, with more work than farmers can finish. Naugle and Gray began fodder shvert on Friday. Jess Dean works for S. C. Payne. Payne unable to work. Mrs Mary McClellan is sinking and near death. Ben Taylor, local teacher, did not teach due to illness at home. Concrete Bridge Company moved to Mullford to construct a large bridge.

Naugle & Gray Des. Pratt

No more backache for her Mrs J M Gaskill ad

Mrs J M Gaskill of Green, Indiana reports severe backache and sharp pains. After using Foley Kidney Pills she received relief and praises the remedy. The advertisement claims it is safe for kidney and bladder ailments and can be taken with absolute safety. Markland Pharmacy sells the product.

J. M. Gaskill Eom Green Ind Markland

Bloomington residents and visitors noted in local notices

A roundup of community notes lists visits and health updates from Bloomington and nearby towns. Residents such as Mrs Cornelious McKinney, Mrs Nettie Burns, Mrs Fred McKinley, Mrs Hector Waggoner, and many others are mentioned with family visits, travel to Jeffersonville and Louisville, health improvements, and local events.

Nettie Burns Fred McKinley Bell Jeffersonville Hector Waggoner

Muddy Complexion Remedies Advised By Cure

From the fragment a reader learns that Chamberlain's Tablets and a vegetable rich diet are suggested to improve a muddy complexion. Outdoor exercise is advised and results are promised within a few months. The ad copy promises availability everywhere and urges trial.

Chanmberlain

Pexin Circuit Items and Charity Horse for Sale

Rev Ho j Meore preached at Mt Presagant Sunday at 10 a m and 7 30 p m despite bad weather. Crowds attended both services and members are urged to join the ME Church. Ed Moos, a ME pastor, seeks new members. A bay mare, 16 hands, 12 years old, about 1207 pounds, roadster capable, for sale after three years’ use.

Mt Presagant Euahuel BP. Nu Borden T M. E. Pastor Moos Haga Bay Weishing

Despondency Lifted by Chamberlain's Tablets Advice

A fragment urges readers to take Chamberlain's Tablets when despondent or discouraged. It links despondency to indigestion and biliousness, claiming the tablets restore well being within a day or two and noting they are obtainable everywhere.

Aly

Local notes mention gatherings and home updates

Chester Williams and Jesse Mut left for Wings last Tuesday to shuck corn while Marion Morrin assists Carl Turber. A clearance sale drew attendees to Robi Elrod's Saturday. May Roberts studies piano. Otho Martin refreshed W A Denny's house with paint. Grant Roberts starts work this week. Reverend Apple missed his Alton appointment. church services set for Sunday. Elgar Mourtte of Nephia traveled to town Sunday night. Charley Marshall purchased items in a local sale.

Chester Williams Jesse Muttell Wings Marion Morrin Carl Turber Robi Elrod Church of Christ Elgar Mourtte Nephia Charley Marshall Purchasell

Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Support Local Papers

The Pekin section is urged to renew subscriptions and send items on time. Delays and misses threaten paper continuity as costs rise and printers struggle. delinquent readers may receive notices on colored paper to mark unpaid bills. The Ladies’ Home Journal and Country Gentleman seek local reps in Pekin with salary and commission.

Weydo Saturday Evening Post Wong Pekin Curtis Publishing Company Independence Square Philadelphia

Soudar's School House health update and visitors

Mrs Martha Quinn remains in poor health at Soudar's School House. Frequent visitors to James Short's home include Mrs Emanuel Wright, Mrs Steve Glut, Mrs Rosa Gray, and Mra Naowi Nale on Thursday and Friday. Ewa Voyles and children visited Saturday evening. Ray Nale is improving at St Edward's hospital in New Albany. Wright family visited Ed Short's Sunday.

New Albany Wright Ed Short

Easier To Stop Now Cough Remedy Ad

An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and throat irritation. It claims to stop tickling, ease inflammation, restore membranes, and open air passages with relief, sold by Markland Pharmacy.

Foley Markland Pharmacy Oudyt

Domestic Science Party Hosted by Mrs Childs at Graves Home

The Domestic Science girls from the grade room and teacher Mrs Childs attended a party at Joe Graves home Monday night. Attendees included Clytie Baker Iva Martin Dan Graves Helen Lucus Gladys Mahuren Lugille Wire Josie Graves and nurses Mrs Childs and Misses Phyllis Weber and Steth Graves provided music and oyster soup was served.

Mra. Childs Joe Graves Clytie Baker Iva Martin Bdan Graves Helen Lucus Gladys Mahuren Lugille Wire Josie Graves Childs Phyllis Weber Steth Graves

Fort Hill Eld Porter Begin Protracted Meeting Monday Night

Fort Hill Eld Porter held a protracted meeting Monday night. Mrs Beek expected home this week. Ma Shanks and wife visited Banday with W C Shanks and family at Salem. Sam Zink wife and daughter Mabel and Oscar Mitchell Sundayed at Marshall’s.

Wi. Beek Ma. Shanks W. C. Shanks Salem Sam. Zink Mabel Oscar Mitchell Marahall

Local social notes and singing event near Pakin

Chas Purkhiser worked near Pakin with his brother Thornton last week. Maggie Coffman shows improvement. Luther Journell visited with Carress Purkhiser after church. Elsie Marshall visited Saturday night and Sunday. Sila Mitchell and wife visited Sunday with her father. G. M. Rae Travis to teach singing school here soon. Feba Cromer of Organ Springs visited with Nellie Parkhiser. Also an article on the effects of worry on the abdominal glands and related health notes.

Chas, Purkhiser Thornton Pakin Rank Lloyd Sall Ales Maggie Coffman Luther Journell Carress Purkhiser Elsie Marshall Sila Mitchell G. M. Rae Jravis Sam Newby C. 8 Martin Feba Cromer Nellie Parkhiser

Friday night crowd attends Old Zoar event

J J Wilson bought a new Ford. O W Mead returned from Walton Tad to home. Rev Ed L Moore to fill Bethel church appointment Sunday at 10. Luke Davis visited home Collis Gen, Charles and family spent Sunday at Dell Charles.

J. J. Wilson W. Mead Walton Tad Carl Ed L. Moore Bethel Luke Davis Charles Dell Charles

South American Industry Drives Chewing Gum Trade

The sap of the capodilla tree, used to make chewing gum, varies widely in yield. The tree is cultivated in Mexico and Central America, where sap collection is called chicle. In 1910 Mexico exported chicle valued at 170000 dollars, illustrating the industry’s scale.

Mexico Central America

A Remark on Squint and Child Vision Myths

A note from the British Journal of Children's Diseases challenges the idea that squints naturally correct in childhood. It warns that some temporary squints may signal weakness in ocular control and could become permanent with school stress, risking future vision loss.

British Journal of Children’s Diseases

Bedroom wall protection idea from friend room reveal

A visitor describes a simple method to prevent bed frames from scratching walls. A strip of picture Balding material was tied to the headboard, extending slightly beyond the bed width, noted as a practical wall-protective measure observed in a home setting.

Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. B. Lidikay A. H. Weller Farabee South Boorton Jess Dean S. C. Payne Nicholas Leuthart Leuthart Galena Ridge Link Robinson Bunker Will Walter Gray Lorenza Wells Wm. Wells Florence Parr Florida 8. W. Burne India Warman Cheater Rippy John Walton Jackson Co Tam Ina America Bil Earth Martinabueg Domastis Science Party Fort Hill Laprobes Raincgats H.C. Sullivan Bozo Aetn
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