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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
10
The Indianapolis Star argues the core issue is government by the Brewery Trust versus popular saloon control. It endorses county option, framing it as personal liberty and anti trust, while noting Taft Roosevelt Bryan dynamics and political maneuvering surrounding November elections.
The passage notes Bryan's quip to Judge Taft urging him to make a record after long public service. It questions who paid for Bryan’s telegram to Roosevelt about Democratic National Treasurer Haskell and suggests funding could have supported campaign needs with multiple small contributions.
Sam Apfelbaum says men in Indiana towns including Evansville South Bend Terre Haute and Shelbyville praised Tom Marshall the Democratic candidate after learning he is from Columbia City. Republicans claim Marshall is the brewer candidate, with strong backing in brewery towns but expected losses in rural areas not under brewer influence.
Local retailer F. W. Cole advertises a fine selection of cigars and tobacco products for customers seeking quality smoking goods. The shop highlights a variety of brands and blends in stock.
The Kendallville fair moves ahead with plans as rain is hoped to boost turnout. Charles Schooley reports a horse death valued at 75 dollars. The WCTU hosts a farewell for Rev. William Weiler leaving for Lans ing Michigan. The Boyer opera house books North Bros. for fair week starting Sept 28 featuring The Gipsy Queen.
Mrs. E. R. Pierson of Auburn Center PA touts Dr. King s New Discovery as a proven healer of long standing threat and lung trouble. The medicine sold by M C Beck drugstore priced 56c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Indiana residents spoke clearly for county option both by vote and petition. Brewers rejoiced while Tom Taggart remained calm as lawmakers were compelled to heed the will of the people.
The Indiana House approved the county option measure 55 to 45 and Governor Hanly will sign it. Upon a petition by 20 percent of county voters, an election will be held to decide whether the county becomes wet or dry. Four Republicans opposed, six Democrats supported.
C M Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles weakness lame back and malaria. He testifies it is the best medicine and notes it is sold under guarantee at M C Beck's drug store for 50 cents.
Lozier can offer wagon prices low due to buying a large lot before price increases. The move enables cheaper stock for customers and boosts sales momentum.
Harrisville resident A. A. Felton endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as the exact remedy for constipation and illness relief. The pills claim gentle relief without discomfort and cost 25 cents at M C Beck s drugstore.
A local advertisement touts Kodol as a quick helper that digests all foods, strengthens the stomach, and returns it to natural function. The product is sold by M. C. Beck.
Isaac Beezley a former trustee of Washington township was a guest of his nephew W F Metz on Friday and Saturday visiting familiar local sites and family.
The notice recounts long lived individuals: Eliza Allen of Augusta Maine age 50 as great grandmother at 49, William Sells80 a Michigan schoolmaster, Thomas Payne 88 who died after a 1904 wife murder, Martha Cox 93 oldest Weld County Colorado resident born in Indiana, Mary Ramsey Lemons Wood 120 died Oregon likely US oldest, and George L Chase 79 and George T Crane 73 both insurance company presidents dying in St Louis at the same hour.
A parent recalls a precocious child who wrote about Quakers. The youngster’s lines claim Quakers never quarrel or fight yet ends with a playful mislabeling of the author as a Quaker while admitting uncertainty about the proper term for a parent.
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