Township Trustees Announce Local Office Hours
Trustees from Luce Carter Jackson and Harrison townships publish weekly schedules. Luce: resident two miles east of Eureka. Hatfield Tuesdays and Richland City Fridays. other days at home. Carter: Lincoln City Tuesdays and Saturdays. other times when not traveling. Jackson: home Mondays. Gentryville Fridays. other days when not on the road. Harrison: Fulda Tuesdays. other days when not on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luce Township
Eureka
Hatfield
Richland City
Carter Township
Lincoln City
A. J. Rhodes
Jackson Township
Hiss
Gentryville
Harrison Township
Fulda
John Haller
Sale of Drainage Bonds in Spencer County Indiana
James A. Haines Spencer County treasurer will offer for sale December 21 1918 at ten o’clock a m in Rockport Indiana ten drainage bonds for the John B Pierson drainage in Clay Hammond townships. Bonds bear five percent interest with semiannual coupons dated August 1 1918. Minimum price is face value plus accrued interest. Arch Stevenson attorney A B Branch auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Haines
Spencer County
Indiana
Rockport
John B. Pierson
Clay
Hammond
Spiencer County
A. B. Branch
Ind
Arch Stevenson
Petition to Improve Free Gravel Road in Ohio Township
Notice to freeholders and voters of Ohio township Spencer county Indiana that on January 6 1919 a petition will be presented to the Spencer County Board of Commissioners seeking road improvement by widening grading draining and paving along a specified highway in Ohio township described by section and range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Road
Ohio Township
Spencer County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
F. M. Thomas
Ohio
Petitioners Seek Road Improvement in Spencer County Indiana
In Spencer County Indiana the petition from Luce and Ohio townships asks for a thirty foot wide road of under three miles linking the west boundary of Ohio township to an existing gravel road. They request grading draining and paving with slushed stone or gravel under An Act concerning highways of 1905 and appoint Arch Stevenson as attorney to file represent and prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luce
Ohio Townships
Arch Stevenson
F. M. Thomas
Anderson Parker
Spencer County
Indiana
Spencer County Council Sets Special Session in Rockport
The Spencer county council will meet in a special session at the Rockport court house on December 2, 1918 at 10 30 a m to consider additional appropriations for 1918. Items include $50 for the board of finance and funds for the county infirmary superintendent. Auditor Spencer county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County Council
Rockport
Spencer County
Indiana
Board of Finance
A. B. Branch
For Sale First Class Ford Touring Cars
For sale several first class Ford touring cars offered by Richards and Kincaid.
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Richards & Kincaid
Glycerine Mixture Claim for Appendicitis Relief
An ad claims a glycerine and buck thorn bark mixture mixed in Adlerika can flush the entire bowel with one spoonful. It asserts instant relief of sour stomach gas or constipation and claims to prevent appendicitis with the product praised by Y. C. Basye, a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler Ika
Y. C. Basye
Addresses Wanted for Soldiers in Service
The Democrat seeks the present addresses of every soldier now in the service both abroad and at home. The information will aid the soldiers and their families. Friends and relatives are urged to communicate with the Democrat.
Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlain's Tablets for Stomach Relief
In a letter from Litchfield Illinois Mrs D W Isley says she used Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative with quick sure relief. She recommends them to anyone troubled by indigestion or constipation and notes they are obtainable everywhere.
Imagining Teeth In Stomach Warns Against Trust
The Revista dos Carson Brazil warns readers about trusting patients claims. A man swallowed false teeth and believed they resided in his stomach. After stomach exploration found nothing and after chloroform induced vomiting the teeth emerged from the esophagus lingering in misperception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revista Dos Carson
Brazil
Cardus touted by Palmyra woman for female troubles relief
Mrs Chas Fuller of Palmyra says Cardus eased dull and sharp pains from 1911 onward. She reports rapid strength return, no further spells, and urges other women to try it. The note credits decades of success and recommends buying at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Mich
Chas.t. Fuller
Cardus
Carduij
Bearsville Merchant Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for Croup
M. T. Davis of Bearsville West Virginia reports a late night case of croup in a small child treated with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The child recovered by morning and the parents praise the remedy. The endorsement appears in an advertisement by U. C. Basye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foleys& Co
Sheffield* Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Foleys
T. Mn
M. T. Davis
Bearsville
W. Va
Croup
U. C. Basye
Farm Enterprise Spurred Corn Rise and Pork Supplies
Farm enterprise boosted soft corn growth and pork supplies while food conservation heightened exports, with total shipments doubling.
Faith Justified by Events Inspires Hoover Faith
A 1917 Herbert Hoover quote stresses faith in ordinary Americans and business leaders to restore economic balance after wartime strains. He argues drastic force is unnecessary to maintain distribution and supply, expressing confidence in the intelligence of the average American businessman.
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Herbert Hoover
Kept pledge to send bread sustains Allied war effort
The article notes American wheat exports to Europe surged as shipping freed, shipping between July 1 and October 10 reached 65,980,305 bushels. With continued output and savings, Allies received over 237,500,000 bushels by year end, ending fears of European bread famine and signaling a return to normal meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Australia
Argentine
Lord Rhondda
America
Blood Purifier Claim From Lima Patient
A Lima Ohio man Geo Klinker reports strong recovery after using Number 40 For The Blood claiming relief from rheumatism catarrh stomach trouble and lead poisoning. The ad cites U S Dispensatory listings and promises dramatic cures and favorable weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Klinker
Lima
Ohio
U. S
J. -C. Mendenhall
Co Ind
T. C. Basye
Principles and policies guide U S war food effort
The Food Administration stated that democracy rests on individual initiative and national service. It argued discipline can solve food problems for Americans and Allies, a greater service than immediate goals, proving faith and defense without Prussianizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
American Food Army Exports 141 Million Bushels of Wheat
The war era saw the American food army ship 141 million bushels of wheat to Europe amid a surplus claimed as the era’s notable exploit. The description frames this as a pivotal effort during the critical wartime year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Greatest Opportunity Women Ever Had
A patriotic note praises the role of women in wartime service, describing how women fed soldiers and war sufferers through peaceful, virtuous efforts during a period of national struggle for peace and freedom.
First Call to Food Army Burns Through Wartime Speech
In a 1917 Hoover era message the nation is urged to mobilize food production for liberty and victory. The note thanks citizens and calls for full cooperation to aid the flag and freedom.
Avge ir ngo voluntary food control statement
A fragment notes voluntary food control as part of daring democratic effort. It hints at yearlong civic initiative and a claim of democratic ethics without concrete names or dates.
Evansville Railway schedules revised for 1918
The Evansville Railway Co updates train and boat times effective September 2 1918. Rockport departures to Evansville occur at multiple morning and afternoon slots with late evening options. Hatfield Grandview Owensboro connections listed. united Rockport Evansville cars stop only at towns. G R Millican Gen Supt Evansville Indiana announces the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Railway Co
Rockport
Evansville
Hatfield
Grandview
Owensboro
G. R. Millican
Ind
Few Escape From Colds With Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The article touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for winter colds. It urges following directions and claims many families rely on it for years with the best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Woman Credits Chamberlain Tablets For Quick Recovery
Mrs. L. A. Drin kard of Jefferson City Missouri says she suffered stomach trouble and constant nervous fatigue before using Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports improvement from the first day and a noticeable change within a week. The advertisement claims availability everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Clover seed wanted by Thornburg Bros in Indiana
Advertises for 5,000 bushels of clover seed asked by Thornburg Bros. Mail samples to Boonville Indiana or leave with Rimstidt Hardware Co. in Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornburg Bros
Boonville
Ind
Rimstidt Hardware Co
Rockport
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For Croup
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief from croup attacks in children and notes it contains no opium or narcotics making it safe for both children and adults. Obtainable everywhere.
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Louis B. Wilkinson
Anthony Bender
Laka
Reta
Flichicar
Bet
American Nation
Allied Loaf
World
Ady
Herbert
Hoover
Pera
R Company
Ork City
Harfforp
Hartford
Hamilton & Co
Liberty Bonds
Walter Collins
Richland
Henry Hoch
Ckport
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