Local items note births visits and gatherings
The column records Sunday visits and family news including births and illnesses. Mrs Dan Prose welcomed a son. Ed Hardy’s wife had a boy. Reba Asbury and Maggie Hardy are noted socializing. several families such as Irvin, Hart, Bryan, and Prose are mentioned with Sunday gatherings and health updates. Subscriptions offered for Ladies' Home Journal and other periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schlichter
Correte
Merlin
Rider Asbury
Brunerud
I. A. Bryan
Dan Prose
Ed Hardy
Reba Asbury
Maggie Hardy
Batows
Sullivan
Abe Lincoln and song life in early Indiana tale
Fragment from a reminiscence recounts Abe Lincoln's musical tastes and poems. It describes Abe's enjoyment of songs and ballads at Dennis Hanks' cabin, his political songs about Jackson, and a claimed composition titled Adam and Eve's Wedding Song sung by the Lincoln family, highlighting cultural lore around Lincoln's youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Hanks
John Tanks
Abe
Dancoe
Dennis Porks
Dennis
Witel
Atel Streis
Abies
Denis
Celes
Jackson
Jones
Crawford
Amaduius
John Anderson
Lincoln
Nancy Cor Sarihs Wis
Aaron Giedan
Adam
Nitbey
Adam and
Eve
Lincoln's Youth and Early Manhood in Gentryville
The narrative recalls Abraham Lincoln with Abe Turnham in Gentryville as they find an acquaintance, likely dead or insensible, lying by a mud puddle. The man is described as old and drunk, barely responsive. Night-winter cold prompts moral reflection on whether to leave him to die or act to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Abe
Dave Turnham
Turnham
Gentryville
Great Relief From Pain Pills Endorsed By Mrs Funk
Mrs Henry Funk of Akron Ohio testifies that Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills ease nervous tension backache and headaches and provide sleep and rest. The ad notes a money back guarantee and standard 25 dose 25 cent packaging sold by local druggists from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Henry Funk
E. Akron
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Mrs. Cora Gilbert Called to Winona Lake for Ill Son
Mrs. Cora Gilbert travels to Winona Lake Indiana due to her son Pierce Woods illness described as pneumonia. Mr. Gilbert also went to Winona on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Gilbert
Winona Lake
Ind
Pierce Woods
Gilbert
Winona
Healing Gospel Endorses Electric Bitters by Pastor Warren
The Rev J. Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Georgia calls Electric Bitters a Godsend and credits it with curing back illness stiff joints and general collapse. He says two bottles restored strength enabling a three mile walk in 50 minutes. The ad claims it aids stomach liver and kidney issues and notes a guarantee with price 50 cents anchored by Joe K Smock’s drug store. Also mentions Lou Wheeler of Princeton gravely ill with uncertain recovery and a note about his wife formerly Miss Flo Massey visiting Mrs Cora Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Sharon Baptist Churh
Belair
Joe K. Smock
Lou Wheeler
Princeton
Flo Massey
Cora Gilbert
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted to cure malaria poisons
Notice claims a malaria germ likeness and promises cure of malaria poison and constipation with Dr King’s New Life Pills sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock’s drug store. Mrs Isaac Bryan of New Lebanon buys John Benefield property on North Main Street and will relocate here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Isaac Bryan
New Lebanon
John Benefield
North Main Street
Luckiest Man In Arkansas Brags Of Cure
Bruno resident H. L. Stanley writes that his wife recovered from five years of coughing and lung bleeding after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He says one bottle helped and twelve finished the cure. The ad notes a money back guarantee and trial bottle free at Joe K Smock s druggist priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Arkansas
H. L. Stanley
Bruno
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
You Look Yellow You Look Yellow Liver Sickness Warning
The text warns of a yellowing appearance and a sick liver with bile spilling into the blood. It says digestion worsens, appetite declines, and headaches stomach aches dizziness malaria and constipation occur. It prescribes a liver tonic rather than laxatives or pills.
Thedford’s Black-Draught Medicine Ad Promotes Liver Health
An old advertisement touts Thedford’s Black-Draught as a gentle remedy for a sick liver and kidneys. It claims to purify blood, renew appetite, feed nerves, clear the brain, cure constipation, and regulate digestive functions. Sold in 25 cent packages.
Everglades Home and Seasonal Banter in Florida
A Florida correspondent describes life at The Everglades with ocean tides and constant roar nearby. He notes mild northern weather drawing emigrant waterfowl, then recounts local humor about a turkey hunt and daily routines under palmetto shade and orange blossoms.
Local notes recount travels and happenings in Fairbanks area
Everett J. Trueblood returns from Cincinnati. J. Dana Johnson umpiring in Terre Haute. Burkie Drake suffers throat injury from pond fall. Elmer B. Harrison moves office to Graysville. Ray Brewer helps Prairie Creek at Terre Haute game replacing sick Bootsy Fisk. Harve Johnson declares large collection of candidate cards. Emmett Harrison notes no place like West Point. Oscar Kennett cites fox drive incident if present with Winchester. Everett J. Trueblood drives to Prairieotn. Edgar Strain clan visits Staffordshire relatives and will attend Ben Hur. Levi J. Drake considers Tampa residence for bride's health. Oil well progress reports. Arthur Hunt visits Terre Haute. Rural carriers off for George Washington’s birthday. Guthrie Wisener returns to Terre Haute for school. family plans move to Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Burkie Drake
Elmer B. Harrison
Graysville
Ray Brewer
Prairie Creek Athletics
Terre Haute
Bootsy Fisk
Harve Johnson
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and bilious symptoms. It claims to start the liver, relieve constipation, and restore health with money back if not satisfied. Sold by Joe Kues at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Chase
Jon
George Irvin
Arthur Irvin
Wit ‘Aby
Gilbert Trsin
Martha Prose
John Hart
Alex Prose
S. J
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
the Siigner
The
Delineator
Abbie Huthison
Little Giant
James Tally
Miss Hattie Shake
Mary Dickey
Wm. Smediey
Corda
Pat Byrnes
Linton
Dave Critchfield
Wm. Smedley
Glenn Sisson
Eliza Story
Vicksburg
Herb Jackson and Sons
Carrie Critchfield
Isaac Underwood
Adam Hie
John Hanks
Lincoln's Youth
Dr. Miles
Thedford
Sullivan County
Indiana
W. S. Hastings
Florida
Joe S. Reed
Tony
Everglades
Feridians
Hoke
Charley Davis
Surrounding
Chas. Humphreys, Aegt
Oliver Steel
Fairbanks
Everett J. Trueblood
Cincinnati
J. Dana Johnson
Emmett Harrison
West Point
Oscar Kennett
Merom
Tiger
Winchester
Prairieton
Edgar Strain
Staffordshire
Arthur Drake
Emory Pogue
Jennie Boatman
Zora Wisener
Lola Pogue
Ben Hur
Levi J. Drake
Tampa
Arthur Hunt
George Washington
Guthrie Wisener
Farmersburg
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