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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
7
A Catlin resident recalls rural pastimes that shaped youth in Illinois countryside. Husking bees with red ear kisses, barn raisings, log rolling and dances drew communities together before modern leisure limited farm life.
The 1913 Indiana legislature raised salaries created new departments and spent about 160 804 29 dollars and borrowed 460 000 to cover year end obligations. Banks refused short term loans and a state loan was taken September 15 with 512 percent interest to be repaid December 31. The spending fueled criticism of the Taggart machine and waste in the halls.
Mason Michigan resident S A Stid touts Dr King s New Discovery as essential for the family noting two 50c bottles cured pneumonia. The ad cites Joe K Smock & Sons drug store selling the medicine at 50c and 1.00 with claims it stops sickness spreads.
Records show 110 employees for 50 senators paid five dollars a day with pag es earning special rates. Doorkeepers averaged 86 in the upper house and 34 among them, yet not that many were seen in chambers. The assembly also awarded thousands in lump sums to the help crew on the final night.
A women's health brief touts Electric Bitters helping fainting spells and dizzy symptoms. Testimony from Mrs. Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana claims four doctors gave up, thenBitters restored her health. product promoted as lifting strength from first dose with sales at 50 cents and one dollar.
Lafayette Ind Oct 28 County agents across Indiana win farmers trust and cooperation by applying scientific practices W E McCoy Greensburg Decatur County orchestrates apple growers to spray and market fruit through a Cincinnati dealer bringing in several hundred dollars and prompting planned horticultural demonstrations next year to boost teamwork and production.
Quick Help to Backache and Rheumatism promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a fast remedy that tones and strengthens weak kidneys to purify blood and deliver prompt relief. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
A terse reflection on divine law as a rule to hold fast what is one’s own and claim nothing that belongs to another. The quote frames property as a moral duty tied to self possession and restraint.
An advertisement touts Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment as curing eczema and itching by penetrating the skin. It claims rapid healing of eczema rashes ringworm tetter and similar eruptions and notes it is a doctor's prescription not an experiment. The product costs 50 cents and is sold by Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis by mail or through druggists.
Indiana state food and drug commissioner Harry E. Barnard warns in Chicago interviews that the coming winter will bring the highest food prices ever. He cites shortages in meats and broader supply issues, with eggs, corn, and many canned goods rising despite some items like flour and sugar behaving differently.
Miss Nelle Williams of Worthing visited Mr. and Mrs. B F Day hoff here last week for a social call and to spend time with local friends.
A Boston Transcript brief recounts a Turkish general and a colonel declaring surprise tactics during a raid. The general asks if they surprised the enemy and the colonel confirms, noting the enemy did not expect their retreat.
Advertisement for Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Tonic praised as a great substitute for quinine. Describes it as pleasant to take and sold with a satisfaction guarantee by Joe K. Smock & Son.
A quotation by Anna Garlin Spencer notes the transition from private wells to a public reservoir comes with ongoing vigilance. The saying frames concerns over water quality and governance as a perpetual obligation of citizens and authorities alike.
A bland health note promotes Foley Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and throat irritation. It claims quick soothing effects and stresses family-medicine credibility. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son.
Corns warts and bunions come off to stay when you apply Mendenhall's Corn Medicine. Price 15 cents. Sold and guaranteed by Joe K. Smock & Son.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for all coughs and colds across ages. It cites testimonials from Mrs Davis and Mrs Mertz and notes a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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