Tanlac boosts weight across many lives in 1913 claims
The ad touts Tanlac as restoring health and weight with numerous testimonials from diverse Americans. Mrs. Viola Ives of Little Rock reports a 40 pound gain after starting Tanlac following a nerve breakdown. Other cases include John M. Crabtree of Dallas gaining 34 pounds and Captain Jeff D. Riggs adding 25 pounds after treatment.
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Viola Ives
Cross Street
Little Rock
Ark
Texas
John M. Crabtree
Five Mile Station A
Dallas
Mr. Crabtree
Jeff D. Riggs
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Pearl Street
Tanlac
Captain Riggs
Tanlac credited for Mrs. Peden’s dramatic weight gain
Mrs. Charles Peden of 55 Mill Street Flyntsville Alabama reports gaining 27 pounds after three Tanlac bottles. She weighed 98 pounds before and now sits at 125, claiming relief from long battling stomach trouble constipation and side and back pains once deemed appendicitis by doctors. She credits Tanlac for her renewed health and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peden
Mill Street
Flyntsville
Ala
Wickskillet Items From the Bloomington Star
A humorous Bloomington Star column features local vignettes. Bills Blithers uses a sleeping medicine ad and jokes about his wife earning while he sleeps. Constable Si Plum enforces traffic control with a rope at the Main Street pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Dick Bledsoe
Solsberry
Si Plum
Bill Blithers
Ed Bivins
Jim Spivins
Deacon Hansford
Squire Hartsock
Ed Bascombe
Squire
Zeb Stubbins
Salina Baker
Ebbersole
Sophia Hansford
Perkins
Sophia
Wife Seeks Harmful Potion via Doctor Note
A Southern physician received a note claiming his wife gave her distributions to another man and asking for a substance to put in her coffee to coerce her into returning to him. The report labels it a clear case of a hard job for the doctor in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan County Partition Suit
Sullivan Circuit Court case 18199 calls nonresidents to answer by Sept 1 1919 in a partition action over named inn Lots 21 22 23 26 27 28 and 13 14 23 24 in New Lebanon plus a portion of section 24 long parcel. The defendants are notified by the court clerk to appear or plead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Theodosia K. Cilker
Florence M. Wilson
Harvey M. Ruddell
Alice M. Waldrop
Edward M. Rich
James A. Rich
Kate Wright
Wilbur Gault
Bert Higgins
Ossie Roger
Raymond A. Rich
Sullivan
Indiana
New Lebanon
Thomas L. Springer
James Mason
Towit
Section
Sullivan County
David Giles
A. Kallesey
Seattle physician recalls Sullivan connections during Midwest visit
Dr. Clarence Parks of Seattle, son of the late Geo Parks and former Sullivan resident, visited nephew Fred Ritchie and old friends. He traveled from Minneapolis where he ran a government hospital and referenced Spencer Crawford, once from Sullivan, now in Seattle with railroad work and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Parks
Seattle
Washington
Geo. Parks
Sullivan
Fred Ritchie
Minneapolis
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Charley Parks
Fort Branen
Andy McClanahan
Dr. Parks
Andy
Parks
Indiana
Spencer Crawford
Crawford
Congress members hold booze in cellars for twenty years
A Congressional Record remark claimed members have enough liquor stored to last two decades. The comment implies it is premature to start filling cellars with coal after the first of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressional
Drowning Man Grabs At Straw Amid Grasping Claims
A drowning man will grab at a straw and many girls will clutch at almost any old stick. The remark contrasts desperation with opportunistic bets in unclear circumstances.
Mrs So and So Hosts Noted Social Fete
A prominent social event described as a big fete hosted by Mrs So and So drew local society members. Guests included notable figures and attendees reported with brief mentions of dressing and hospitality.
Old Aesop Parable Sparks American Sheepish Feeling
The text reflects on wolves and sheep to suggest Americans might feel sheepish about piecing peace with rivals. It notes old stories and hints at changing diversions such as crocheting replacing drinking and switzer. It concludes by tying the tale to national mood.
Hewers of wood and drawers of water quote shifts tone
A fragmented quip notes many people avoid rough tasks while suggesting some may shirk duties and prefer indolence. The remark casts one group as doers and another as shirkers in a rural or traditional labor context.
Blueing of New Yorks Great White Way Hints Social Shifts
A quirky opinion piece notes urban culture turning blue as public mood shifts. It contrasts popular gaze upward with those who prefer to look outward, and comments on prohibition era tensions, bootlegging slang, and scientific musings about language and Darwinism. The piece also mentions monkey talk, berry picking, and industry trends.
Fragmentary Verse Notes On Local Scenes And Prices
A fragmented pastiche describes tiny sores a chigger stings a pinhead and the awkward humor of a water wagon as a near beer hub with jests about jazz and profiteers. The boisterous tone mocks modern greed and local life with clipped observations centered on everyday irritants and satire.
Unclear Commentary on Congress Zealots and Lighting
Fragmentary notes discuss Congress zealots and a Sullivan light system around a square. It mentions leather prices affecting boot products but lacks a clear event or named entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Presidentless Era Stirs Debate on U S Leadership
The remark recalls forefathers who doubted the nation could endure without a president for long. It underscores concerns about leadership during periods without a clear executive and echoes ongoing debates about governance and stability.
President to Begin Campaign Tour After White House Intro
The president plans to start his campaign tour soon after settling in at the White House. He needs time to get acquainted with staff and priorities before hitting the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Blooming Tokens Show Gifts Of Flowers Across Occasions
A lighthearted note describes many men giving flowers as expressions of affection and celebration. The scene highlights generous gestures and the social custom of gifting blooms during various events.
Complaint in Sullivan Court Over Attorneys Fees
On July 18 1919 Walter F Wood attorney filed in Sullivan Circuit Court a complaint against Charles C Heisen nonresident of Indiana seeking attorneys fees and attachment. The defendant must appear or respond by September 22 1919 or the court will hear and determine the case in his absence. First insertion July 28 1919 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Heisen
Walter F. Wood
Sullivan Circuit
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of Indiana
David Giles
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan County Bond Issue Notice for Cement Road
Timothy Snow treasurer of Sullivan County Indiana lists a petition to issue bonds totaling 16800.40 to finance a cement road in Hamilton township. Hearing before the State Board of Tax Commissioners will be held August 11 1919 at 10 AM at the State House Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suldivain County
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners of
Hamilton Township
Stulliven County
Prediana
Charles A
Routt Hardware Company Dissolution Filed in Indiana
William A Roach Secretary of State certifies Routt Hardware Company has filed for voluntary dissolution under Indiana law. The record shows consents and papers filed with the Secretary of State, fulfilling requirements and noting dissolution proceedings as of July 12, 1919 in Indianapolis. First insertion July 16, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Department of State
William A. Roach
Routt Hardware Company
Tudisora
Aet
General Assembly of
State of Indians
State of
Indiana
Indianapolis
William A. Roacthi
P. H. Wolford
Terre Haute Daily Star and The Sullivan Union Price Notice
Two Indiana newspapers Terre Haute Daily Star and The Sullivan Union are priced at one year for four dollars total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Daily Star
The
Sullivan Union
Quiet title suit filed against non residents in Sullivan circuit court
The Sullivan Circuit Court docket shows W Paul Stratton and J Gilkerson et al filing a quiet title complaint July 12 1819 against non residents John Gilkerson Dora Gilkerson Uriah Gilkerson June Gilkerson Roy Gilkerson Edith Gilkerson Blanch Tioark William Rourk J Murray Burkhart Nita Burkhart May Chambers and Robert Chambers over lot seven and the south three-fourths of lot eight in James R Reed's subdivision Sullivan County Indiana. Hearing set September 20 1819 at the court house. Case named Hays and Pays for plaintiffs. First insertion July 16 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Gilkerrson
Dora Cilkerson
Uriah Gilkerson
Jame Gilkerson
Roy Chlkerson
Edith Gilkerson
Blanch Tioark
Willam H. Rourk
J. Murray Burkhart
Nita Burkhart
May Chambers
Robert Chamabers
Dlass
Hays
Sullivan Circuit
Wbhove
John Gilkerson
Dora Gilkerson
June Gilkerson
Roy Gilkerson
Wdith Gilkerson
Indiana
County of
Sullivan
James R. Reed
Sullivan County
Tata
David Glues
Sullivan Circuit Court
Hays & Pays
Heroism Across Time and Neighbors
A reflective quote notes that heroism is constant though garments vary and that every hero in history is closely connected to nine neighbors. It suggests telling the truth about neighbors would resemble poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Curtis
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Tacoma
Wash
B. W. Smith
Burdette St
Omaha
Neb
Fred W. Saunders
Market St
San Francisco
Cal
Tarlac
Joe K. Smock & Son
Shelburn
Co. B. Stark
Chas. Peden
Lindley
Bloomington Star
William EF. Ruddell
New York
R J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Eve
Adam
PP. Snow
Saltivien Circuit Court
Teria Pry
W. Paul Stratton
New
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la la Lucile
Royal Vagabond
Lester
East
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Say Ord
Music CO
Longacre Bldg
New York, N. Y
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