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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Kokomo visitors and local townsfolk are listed from Sunday through Tuesday with names including K Edward Sims Harry Swayzee Bruce Swayzee J S Whitesell B F Alter M W Eikenberg and May Merrick. Miss Merrick visits Indianapolis brother Charles this week. Hudson Restaurant accepts orders for Pure Manufactured fee.
Rev. Hamilton Jackson preached his farewell sermon in Muncie last Sunday. Advertisements promote Man Zan Pile Remedy with ready to use price. Swayzee Bros. handle sale. Kokomo visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Birley hosted locally. Russiaville Lumber offers threshing coal and good lump coal at 2.75 per ton.
Lady customers of a small concern heading to town may have their rigs cared at Woody Bros. Livery Barn. Clerks are to issue tickets under supervision of S Wadman.
Reverend Lewis Reeves of Hartford City spoke at the men’s meeting Sunday afternoon and preached at the M. E. Church Sunday night, delivering a splendid address and filling the pulpit.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as effective for cuts scratches bruises and especially piles. It urges readers to buy DeWitts and notes Swayzee Bros as the seller.
Acetylene Jones of Chicago urges readers to install a modern Acetylene Light Plant to replace kerosene. The ad claims lower costs, safer lighting, better night vision, and long term value with minimal maintenance, asking readers to write for installation details.
Hae De Aewes WP and Hattie Foreman were noted as visitors to Kokomo last Sunday night.
Mrs. R. B. Scherer of Kokomo visited relatives here at the end of the week, staying with family and catching up on news.
Good lump coal offered at 2.75 per ton by Russiaville Lumber and Coal Co. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is praised as children friendly and gentler on bowels, sold by Swayzee Bros. The Hedson and Ratcliff barber shop yard has become a croquet hotspot for local experts.
Advert says backache rheumatism and similar pains come from kidney trouble and pills called Pine uleg relieve by acting on kidneys. One dose at bedtime claimed to ease pain. 30 day trial for $1 with money back guarantee. Swayzee Bros. and Elmer Hodson family visit Kokomo. Hodson's father John L. Hodson hosts.
A post office attache notes a decline in recalled love letters as mailings fall and telephone use rises. He recalls many letters once sent back, but now couples chat by phone more often. yet he believes the old fashioned letter may never vanish entirely.
Indian sacred trees shape Hindu faith with the peepul as king of trees. Temples crown hills and plains with sacred trees and altars. The tree embodies Brahma Siva Vishnu, and villagers honor it by removing shoes and paying obeisance.
Harper’s Bazaar describes a Paris scene where rain brightens moods, with children Nelene and Henri dancing in the wet under hooded capes and tiny umbrellas. The royal baby Nunu stays in a lace adorned stroller as rain becomes a game and fashion remains pristine despite downpours.
One application of Man Zin Pile Remedy relieves all forms of piles by soothing inflammation pain and itching. Price See. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Sold by Sway Zee Bros.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine praises Dr King’s New Discovery in a letter claiming long use for coughs and colds and throat and lung relief. The ad touts nearly forty years of leadership in throat and lung remedies, promotion of pneumonia prevention and weak lung healing, with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle at G W Kemp’s drug store.
Numerous stomach trouble cases improved with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicines was cured after using a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples free at G. W. Kemp's drug store.
Misses Martha Orem and Ruth Smith of Kokomo were guests of Mr and Mrs J B Weavr last week, sharing time and hospitality in an informal social visit.
D B Hodson of near Middle Fork visited Kokomo Sunday evening as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is claimed to cure a range of ailments including colds croup and whooping cough.
Mr. Frank Conlan of New York endorses Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and liver issues. He claims the remedy regulates digestion, purifies blood, and boosts energy, recommending it for back pain and weak kidneys. Sold under guarantee at G. W. Kemp's drug store. 0c
Wm. Thomas of West Middleton was in town on Wednesday for business.
Advertising blurb for Pinenles backache remedy claiming kidney purification and blood purification benefits. States 30 days supply for $1.00 with guarantee and notes sale by Swayzee Bros.
The text explains digestion fluids produce red blood and strength, warns improper habits ruin health, and recommends taking reliable remedies like Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion, sold by Swayzee Bros.
George Hodson of Elwood was the guest of relatives here Wednesday.
30 days trial for $1.00 guaranteed to act on the kidneys. Promises relief in the first dose for backache rheumatic pains kidney and bladder trouble. Invigorates the entire system, sold by Swayzee Bros.
A brief notice invites readers to have their photo taken at Mrs Woody's Picture Gallery located over Wadman's store, highlighting the event as a local photography opportunity.
A ladylike remedy marketed as prompt relief for coughs colds croup hoarseness and whooping cough is described as gently laxative pleasant to take and guaranteed. Sold by Swayzee Bros and urged for every household use.
The switchboard is described as a dandy with improved service since operation began. Total cost including freight is about 390 dollars. Made by Stromberg and Carlson of Chicago. The board can handle 800 drops, allowing room for increased service.
Ton Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochren Ga reports Bucklen’s Arnica salve cured a bad sore on his instep after trying many remedies. He says less than half of a 25 cent box achieved a perfect cure and notes it is sold under guarantee at G W Kemp's rug store.
A listing notes 25 photographs priced at 25e offered at Mrs Woody’s studio located over Wadmun’s store. The item appears as a local sale notice with a compact price and venue reference.
In 1872 a surge of diarrhoea and cholera infantum promoted the use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims thirty five years of strong results, wide distribution, and broad veterinary and medical endorsement. Sold by G. W. Kemp.
Mrs. Sarah Dabe and Miss Haz el Boyd of Bloomington Illinois visit M. J. Hodson of Tipton and John L. Hodson during a social stopover.
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