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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
6
The ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills for digestion and bowel health, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney ailments and related aches, and Dean's Ointment for skin itching. It includes customer testimonial and pricing, plus Dr Bell Pine-Tar-Honey antiseptic and electric bitters as spring tonics.
A writer recalls John A. Bingham of Cadiz Ohio, praising his role in Lincoln’s era. The piece links Bingham to General Custer and notes his work on reconstruction, the law, and diplomacy including Japan, with reflections on humility and public service.
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery as essential for coughs and colds urging early use to prevent serious illnesses. Claims the first dose clears the head and helps breathing, encouraging immediate purchase and ongoing use.
A vintage advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatism and muscle or joint pain. It claims deep penetration to the pain seat, fast relief for colds, swollen joints, lumbago and sciatica, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Packaged for home use at 25 cents from druggists.
An old advertisement touts Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels It claims to stop a headache quickly provide thorough flushing with no pain or nausea and keep the system cleansed sweet and wholesome The ad directs readers to ask for Citrolax from Beall Steele Drug Co.
Columbus May 17 Elected last fall to undo Cox era legislation the General Assembly nears adjournment reporting fulfillment of platform promises. Major actions include decentralizing tax assessing to boards, restoring county auditors under state oversight, and enacting the Whiteacre one day rest law. State expenses were cut with reduced salaries and abolition of certain posts while the Cass highway bill condenses road laws.
Gov Frank B Willis with Sen-elect Warren G Harding touted the Ohio assembly’s record as it nears adjournment praising enacted laws despite Democratic opposition. He accused Democrats of raising 11000 to fund a Columbus press bureau to sway opinion against Cox-law repeal and defended civil service, highway, and agricultural measures plus budget savings.
Republican observers note the overhaul concentrates inter county road control with the State Highway Department handling main market roads while county surveyors become highway superintendents. Township supervisors drop from eight to four, mercy for merit appointees grows. appeal rights added. The Winans law follows the banking probe, empowering the Public Utilities Commission to set discretion on utility valuations and suspend railroad rates for 90 days, with bipartisan boards replacing partisan commissions.
More than five hundred men from Pennsylvania and Hocking Valley coal fields gathered at Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal Company’s Connor No 2 mine hoping for work after the new wage scale. Four mines in the system employ hundreds locally with Dillonvale and Connorsville awaiting actions and a run of mine plan to phase in workers. orders remain plentiful as lakes and railroads absorb output.
Coroner reports show George F. Robinson died May 9 from valvular heart disease while Joseph C. Miller perished May 8 after being struck by a C. and P. R. R. work train. The Connor No 2 mine of Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal near Connorsville loaded coal shortly after the fourteen month strike, circuiting the contract as officials had not yet signed. The mine loaded four steel hoppers before formal approval.
Arthur A. Rutan, son of Hon. D. O. Rutan of Carroll County, died on a rural Carroll farm Saturday. He was found with a land roller across his head, body warm, horses wandering the field. Unclear whether he fell and the roller dragged him or a horse kicked him and ran away with the roller. He was an only son and beloved by his father and mother who had just returned from Florida.
Guiseppi Tori a 24 year old single section hand residing at Wheeling Junction was killed at Pan Handle railroad station in Steubenville when he fell under a west bound freight train while alighting Sunday noon. Several companions witnessed the tragedy and the coroner held an inquest.
The bodies of William Taylor chief engineer of Dam No 7 at Midland and his young son Stanley were recovered Sunday opposite Chester after they disappeared last Tuesday while crossing the river in a skiff. The girl remains missing and search efforts continue. A separate body found above New Cumberland on Saturday was John Wilson of Chester with no known cause of death.
A man named Johnn Dhav er was sent to the workhouse on a non support charge by Squire Lawler.
Dismissals entered in Chas. Goins versus Nannie Goins and Rosa B. Brandon versus Joseph Brandon at the costs of the plaintiff.
The new Christian Church at Bethany, among the finest in the state, will not be dedicated until the opening of the college year next September. Its cornerstone was laid with ceremonies last fall, and the structure is under roof. By rushing the work it could be completed in a few weeks.
Divorce granted to Sarah E. Hooper formerly Blair after extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty by James H. Hooper. Court restores her maiden name Blair.
Inventory and appraisal were filed in the probate court for the estate of William J Moore. The filing marks a step in the estate proceedings as listed assets and values are documented for settlement. The matter involves probate officials and the deceased's named beneficiaries.
Marriage licenses list multiple couples from Steubenville and nearby towns including Steubenville, Smithfield, New Alexandria, and Bergholz. Names include Alexander Myirati and Rosa Lukats. Wm. G. Horner and Mary E. Cope. Joseph Malone and Nannie Porter. Angelo Di Falio and Columba Gentile. Harry Tripp and Alletha Mercer. Ages range from 20s to 40s.
James Melson returns to Wellsburg after six months in the Greek army. He resumes his prior confectionery business in his native town and plans to settle back at once.
In Probate Court an application to probate the will of Augusto Violo was filed. The case alassie Hunderfean vs. Gaf dorfean continued. Helen Z. Ford vs. Ralph Ford shows a $50 payment ordered into court. An advertisement promotes Foley products and a jingle offer with a trial package included for a five cent request.
The ad notes middle aged men and women suffer rheumatism and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as safe, prompt relief. Beall & Steele Drug Co. promotes the product in this help-wanted style pitch.
Medical authorities state colds are infectious and some cities bar children with colds from schools. As weather shifts, colds, coughs, and croup rise. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, sold by Beall & Steele Drug Co., are advertised as a quick and safe remedy.
An advertisement from Our JITNEY Offer This and 59 Co Chicago TL promotes a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets Beall and Steele sponsor the ad.
Household remedy advertises Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for pain burns scalds and bruises. Sold in 25 cent and 50 cent sizes at all drug stores.
Advertising copy notes Foley's Honey and Tar as the cough remedy in greater demand than others. It claims safety, prompt, effective treatment for colds croup hoarseness bronchial coughs throat trouble lagrippe with no opiates and suitability for children. Beall & ee advert.
An advertisement claims impure blood causes poor wellbeing and urges Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy. It advises simple eating, exercise, and cleanliness for better health, noting the bottle sells for $1.00.
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