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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
7
Cox's Sheridan operation promotes the Cement Stave Silo and cement products. The shop shows machinery and a growing plant with eight to ten workers and about eight thousand dollars invested in tile blocks and silo production. Farmers are urged to visit the Cox factory to see the simple eo door patent.
J. B. Johnson's Home Bakery in Sheridan promotes JOHNSON'S bread with emphasis on cleanliness and high-volume production. The ad claims over 10,000 loaves weekly and all flour passes a sieve to ensure double cleanliness.
The notice promotes W. E. Cox the grocer on Main Street offering Enterprise Flour and groceries. It touts quality and price, claiming Cox and his store lead in value and daily bargains, calling him a top local grocer.
J. T. Richardson touts Tommy Richardson as the trusted auto expert in Sheridan. His garage offers expert work on any size job and sells top auto supplies, with Tommy praised for honesty and skill.
R. C. Carroll advertises harness repairing of every kind and tire services. The promotion portrays Carroll as a lively on the go expert, claiming strong prowess in harness work and double tread tires and presenting him as a trusted supplier for horse gear.
The American State Bank in Sheridan launches under John H. Cox, a veteran banker of thirty years, with directors including John M. Hauehey and W. F H. Stahl. Opening day is July 11, 1914, amid rising deposits shown by early figures such as 50,559.50 and later totals like 187,697.28 as of May 1, 1916.
The First National Bank proclaims itself the pioneer and oldest bank in town with friendly officers and robust safety. Directors include G. H. Palmer C. E. Elliott C. B. Jones W. J. Eberwein J. H. Padgett John S. Kercheval A. A M. Bell Nelson Parry and Robert L. Haughey. Open any size account. SATE.
T L Collins presents up-to-date tolls and outfits for every body type from home to feet. Sheridan locals praise Collins the Clothier for neat fits and comfortable wear.
Dr. D F Luckey state veterinarian reports cattle losses from bloating on clover pastures, especially white clover, due to rank growth and damp cool dawns. Prevention includes limiting clover pasture access and providing dry feed and charcoal. Treatment relies on promptly puncturing the rumen with a trochar or, if necessary, a knife to relieve gas, underscoring urgency when cattle are near death.
The European war has increased American interest in Percheron breeding stock. Dealers who relied on imports now buy American-bred Percherons as European sires prove less essential. Many imported stallions are overvalued, while breeding quality and individuality matter more than origin.
John C. Shaffer, proprietor of seven daily newspapers including the Chicago Post and Indianapolis Star, and a Progressive party leader in the Middle West, telegraphed Col. Roosevel t urging support for Charles E. Hughes and asking Roosevelt to decline the Progressive nomination.
Five readers receive a sterling mounted leather military bracelet as a free gift for the first five girls who subscribe to the Sheridan News for a year. The offer is limited to five bracelets and is stated as a promotion.
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of William Shields deceased to appear in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana on July 21 1916 and show cause why the Final Settlement Account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Charlies J Newby June 17 1916.
Mrs W F E Underwood and Mrs I G Davis and daughter spent Monday as guests of Mrs L P Pickett. The gathering highlighted social greetings and family connection in the community.
A clubbing offer bundles McCall's Today's Woman's World and Sheridan Nancy for free access totaling 1 75 dollars. The deal combines four magazines at a single promotional price.
A brief note records Wallace's Farmer and The Sheridan Mews marking one year of operation. The items reflect local publication milestones and ongoing community coverage.
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