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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
4
Bargains on tailored coats in kersey and broadcloth at half price, with Directoire and Empire styles and satin trims. Also large reductions on worsted suits, chevron and broadcloth, plus numerous skirts and Voile outfits. Heavy discounts on wool and cotton blankets, table linens, and home textiles across a broad assortment.
Mrs C. W. Jones visited Kokomo on Wednesday. Mrs Ella Allison of Kokomo and J Allison and family visited Sunday. Miss Mary Holley and Miss Mc Daniel visited a friend at Forest on Wednesday. Dora Downey of Kokomo spent Sunday with her parents. Postmaster Peshing of Tipton gave a talk to the Men's League. L. Jeter, Kokomo grocer, visited friends Thursday. Nellie McKown and her son from St Louis came Wednesday to see relatives.
Attendees at the Dedication of the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge building in Indiacroolie this week included John T. Ratcliff Tommy Ratcliff S M Sims Gilbert Ratcliff Howard Smith and A C Chaney as distinguished guests.
Montray and Company offer complete abstract books for Howard County titles. Lawyer Moutray experts in land titles provide free corrections and private consultations. They prepare deeds mortgages contracts leases bonds and related documents with reasonable charges.
The Dorcas Society announces a Bazaar of boxes in conjunction with its Annual Bazaar on Tuesday evening November 24. Boxes contain valuable articles with the price tag visible. All are invited to attend and participate in the event.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headaches neuralgia rheumatism and general pains claiming almost instant relief without bad after effects. It cites users including O R Russell agent for C N W Ry Battle Creek Iowa and Mrs M J Termilfon of Upper Alton Illinois praising the product and notes a money back offer on the first package through Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Er N Farrar of Cat Island Louisiana recalls a severe diarrhoea in 1902 and a 1907 attack, crediting Chamberlains Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief. He says using it then would have saved a hundred dollar doctor bill. Sold by G Cua.
Penny pictures offered at Mrs Woody's Studio, located over Wad man’s store, prompting local interest in a new photography display for residents.
Napoleon became the world's greatest soldier because he loved the field and treated soldiering as a science. Gladstone was regarded as the greatest statesman of ancient or modern times. politics was his hobby, and his love for work made it a success.
Mrs Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee was gravely ill with a severe cough and threatened congestion until he used Dr King’s New Discovery. She credits the remedy with restoring his health, calling it the king of throat and lung remedies. Kemp’s drug store sells it with a guarantee, 50 cent and 10 cent sizes, and a trial bottle free.
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen arnica salve as proper for sores cuts burns and all injuries including sore feet It is also recommended for piles Sold under guarantee at Kemps drug store.
A remark on how a woman in a stylish gown may seem unconcerned with fashion while her confidence suggests otherwise. The piece notes appearance and attitude intertwine in social settings.
The Philosopher of Folly argues that some individuals are best dressed when they have nothing on, a paradoxical claim presented with humorous indelicacy.
The passage extols grit as a valued trait that earns respect and leads to achievement. It stresses consistent effort, perseverance, and admired results as the path to recognition, implying universal appreciation for steadfast character.
A brief quotation attributes happiness to manners as the steady habit of doing things with genius or love, once a spark now molded into everyday usage, echoing Emerson.
A Punch reader recounts a tale of a fisherman who cuts a notch in his boat to gauge a lucky spot on the lake. An English spectator listens in silence then laughs, remarking that it would be a corking joke if the man used a different boat next trip.
Lady customers may have their rigs cared at Woody Bros livery barn with clerks issuing tickets. C S Wadman.
New York Citys Bronx Zoological Garden reports a record number of animal births, surpassing other gardens worldwide and expanding its growing collection.
The Dorcas Society of the MKE church will hold their annual Bazaar and Market on November 24 and 25 in the Kincaid room. This event offers a chance to buy Christmas presents and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner while supporting the church.
A full line of PostCards is offered at Mrs Woody's Photograph Gallery with a display described as like others only different. The note emphasizes variety among the collection and invites patrons to browse the assortment.
Mrs Chas FE Smith of West Franklin Maine says Kings New Life Pills are a good family laxative medicine. The purifiers are sold at Kemps Drug Store for 25 cents per bottle and work without fuss.
A reflective excerpt by R. W. Emerson on reformers facing dangers in removing rubbish and the risk they overlook true reform. It warns reformers become partial and neglect essential work, exhausting energy on minor evils and losing their clarity and ability to effect good.
A historical note imagines 8 300 children and animals including 407 horses 700 calves and 488 steers. It claims the leather from these herds would supply one shoe factory in America for only one day.
A conservative speaker and a scientist debate the effect of calling names. The scientist argues that Latin titles given to terms have deterred them, while the other counters that such labels do not alter real outcomes.
A wry note from the Galveston News on marriage roles, suggesting a couple where the wife roams by day and the husband stays up late will soon exceed the speed limit.
A pointed quip notes that many men fall to adversity but a bit of rye eases the way, suggesting humor in hardship from the Philadelphia Record.
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