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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
2
The Smithville News published by The News Publishing Co. announces subscription terms in advance and notes its postal registration and filing date. The notice lists the Monroe County Office address and a 25 cent rate, with the magazine entered August 3rd, 1908.
Edgar Butcher from Bloomington was in town Wednesday. Binder Twine for sale by J. L. WARRING. STALL BROS sell Green Seal house paint as the best option. Earl Chambers of Detroit visited his sister Mrs. Chas. Litz over Sunday. Mrs. Paris Trisler is at a sanatorium near Danville for treatment and spent a few days at home last week.
The town welcomes Dr. Gillespie a young physician from Whiting who has set up near the former Dr. Jackson location and offers telephone service for calls. Community members attend Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Southnet of Chicago at a gathering hosted by Mrs. David Fox. The note criticizes local option as a political fad and urges focusing on temperance manufacturing rather than sales.
Report notes Miss Dunwig and other locals visiting relatives while Indianapolis races draw crowds despite hazards. Observers compare risk to prize fighting, noting fatalities and spectator dangers as Cassie Bartlett and others discuss racing ethics and safety concerns.
Bees from Smithville honor departed Claude Reynolds at CGC church then cemetery. Smithville ministers lead services and six schools send representatives for union Sunday school review. Local residents noted moves and visits including Amanda Thrasher at Ft Ritner and Dr Simmons remodeling.
The cavalry has long served as reconnaissance for the army. Mounted riders precede marches, gathering vital safety and terrain details. Their swift observations help generals see dangers ahead and learn crucial facts about the land and enemy positions.
Advertisement for System Cleanser claiming liver and kidney regulation, improved blood, and relief from rheumatism. Promises clearer complexion and reduced stomach issues with six boxes for 2.50 or single box 50 cents. Offers mail-order delivery from Brown Chemical Co Chicago and WC Agency.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure failures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and claims the remedy works internally and through the blood. The promotion urges readers to send for testimonials and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A historic notice promotes a life and health style plan offering a $2000 death benefit weekly accident pay $15 weekly sick benefit $1000 limb or sight loss relief and $1000 emergency relief for a $6 yearly cost. No medical exam and eligibility ages 16 to 65 with a $100,000 state deposit backing claims. Apply at Buffalo New York or Erie Pennsylvania offices.
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