Robinson withdraws from twelfth district race in Indiana
J M Robinson declares he will not seek the congressman nomination for Indiana's twelfth district. He cites many capable candidates and hints he will return to his law practice. The piece notes past Robinson-Booster dynamics and mentions support from Dr Morr of Aspton. It also references a House resolution on surveys for a ship canal from Toledo to near Chicago and discusses national waterways as a solution to railroad congestion.
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J. M. Robinson
Journal Gazette
Congress
James
Mr. Gilliams
Jim
House
Senate
Toledo
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
James J. Hill
New York World
Middle West
South
South Bend Soup House Criticism Highlights Immigrant Stereotypes
A visitor to South Bend’s soup house reports poor English among patrons, claims of unemployment due to language, and notes $75,000 sent abroad as evidence of hoarded money. He describes meals as basic with cheap ingredients and thrifty serving, while alleging foreigners’ consumption and finances.
Post Office Rule Forces Subscriptions Cut Before April 1 1908
The Post Office Department announces a new ruling effective April 1 1908 banning second class mail for subscribers one year in arrears for weekly papers nine months for semi weekly and three months for dailies. Publishers state the aim is to curb abuse by advertising periodicals while stressing it will not affect honest home papers. They urge subscribers to settle accounts to avoid removal from the list and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says fifteen years of use with Bucklen arnica salve cured sores boils ulcers and burns and saved doctor bills. The advertisement notes it costs 25 cents at Becks drug store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
Beck's
F. W. Cole Promotes Cigars and Tobacco Line
Local shop F. W. Cole showcases a fine line of cigars and tobacco products for discerning customers. The display highlights premium brands and new blends available at the counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Cole
Kendallville Echoes Small Town Life and Events
Kendallville notes describe daily events from visits by F S Hafer in Elkhart to church services. Reports on a new Reno theatre opening and improvements to Be telephone lines. Local activities include fishing, a city band meeting to hire a leader, a funeral, and revival meetings led by A W Miller with positive church results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bowen
Case Factory
Pfaffman Hall
Trinity Guild
George Kinnisoo
Kendallville
M. E
A. W. Miller
Madison
Ind
Evangelist Miller
Kimmell News Briefs Highlight Local Health and Visits
The column notes scarlet fever patients improving and various local visits. Hazel Lane toured Albion last Saturday while Miss Grace McFarren returned to Broadway after weeks with Mrs. Hiley Baker. Mrs. Frank Baughman and Mrs. Thomas Butts visit Kimmell and attend revival meetings. the Christian church revival ends with fifty four additions.
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Grace McFarren
Hiley Baker
Broadway
Minnie Lint
Clark Hospital
Vaughn Webster
Thomas Butts
Kimmell
The
Christian Church
South Side News Briefs From Albion Area Local Items
Charles E. Maloney of Muncie visited Albion on business and described hair-raising car strike scenes in that city. Jacob Lamon of Green has been under doctor care for grippe for three weeks. Sam Cleland shipped personal effects to Texas by box car last Wednesday. Ernest Mullen, cousin of Sylvester Mullen, was killed in a Santa Fe railroad collision near Denver. Mr and Mrs Anson Coats have been sick, leaving Mr Sweet in charge of the culinary department. The body of Mr Bird of Pat Mitchell was to be interred at Spencerville on Tuesday. The South Side editor survived a nervous breakdown after a Saturday attack. The widow of John Favinger, 71, of the Narrows, was not expected to live Sunday. Leslie and Mrs Arthur visited Albion from Churubusco. Norla Hile was brought to Dr Hayes for treatment of locking. Ice cutting began at Syracuse by the B and O. ice is eight inches thick. Mrs J W Cleland, corner Harrison and Orange, is reported sick. Marie Clear went to Lancaster to visit Cassie Hite amid a Sunday night storm. Port Mitchell services were declared off for the evening.
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Charles E. Maloney
Muncie
Brown
Jacob Lamon
Green
Grippe
Anson Coats
Mr. Sweet
South Side Grocery
Emall
Bird
Pat Mitchell
Spencerville
Box social at Avilla draws many youths Thursday night
A large turnout of young people attended the Avilla box social on Thursday evening and reported a fine time, enjoying the event and socializing.
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Avilla
Burr Oak Local Notes Highlight Attendances and Illness
Burr Oak community news reports Carolina Favinger in poor health. Several families visited and hosted guests at Amos Hutchinson and Mulberry schoolhouse events. Mrs L Beesecker and Mrs Wm Glass noted visiting and illness, with best wishes for recovery. A young folks gathering at Miss Hazel Reed’s included many names, with music and a reported good time.
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Hazel Reed
Bessie Friskney
Ethel Gale
Leah Clouse
Grace Lindsey
Iva Baughman
Dessie Friskney
Addie Fogle
Lottie Lindsey
Arlen Young
Roy Beesecker
Anson Huntsman
Chauncy Baughman
Willie Gale
Guy Baker
Thomas Cleese
John Hossinger
Arlon Young
Chaun
Better Than Spanking Offers Home Bed-Wetting Cure
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana advertises a free home treatment for bed-wetting claiming success for children and adults with urine difficulties. She urges mothers to write today for full instructions without sending money and notes the child is not to blame.
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M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
Wolf Lake Doings and Local Changes Across Town
Rumor says Cort Williams sold his house to Mrs. Treer and will develop the lot west of town after buying from B. P. Gray. Holy Grail supper proceeds uplift the group at the hall. Norlie Hile battles illness with pencil and paper to voice needs. G Harsh dies suddenly leaving wife and child, friends mourn. Coral Stage returns home from northern Michigan visit. A Ligonier horse buyer praises the market. Mrs Thumma seeks speedy recovery. Mesdames Klick and White visit Mrs Kern. Archie Wright from Indianapolis visits locals. Mrs Isaac Skeels relapses from grippe, convalescent husband Mr Skeels. William Erdley is indisposed amid many lagrippe patients. Drug stores to change hands. Albion’s Mr. Thorpe named new proprietor and will occupy current Kitt and Luckey home.
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Cort Williams
Norlie Hile
G. Harsh
Albion
Mesdames Klick and White
Kimmell
Kern
Archie Wright
Indianapolis
Isaac Skeels
Skeels
William Erdley
Thorpe
Kitt and Luckey
Go West and Grow Up with the Country
Advertisement urges settlement of fertile southwest land near a Santa Fe railroad market town. Claims farm products fetch higher prices than Chicago and demand far exceeds supply. Encourages interested readers to write Box 572-E Las Vegas New Mexico for details.
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Santa Fe
Chicago
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Brown Leghorns Rose Comb For Sale In Indiana
Have fine Rose Comb Brown Leghorn cockerels for sale along with a few pullets and the past season's breeding hens. W. C. Crotuers, Kimmell, Indiana.
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W. C. Crotuers
Kimmell, Ind
Castle Square Entertainers to perform at Methodist Church
The Castle Square Entertainers, a male quartet with strong solo voices, perform at the Methodist Church Thursday evening. Ligonier bowling team plays Albion in a return match on the local alleys. Albion wins by 123 pins.
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Castle Square
Methodist Church
Ligonier
Albion
LOZIER Unveils Twenty Three New Wagons at Seethem
LOZIER announces a selection of twenty three new wagons available at Seethem. The release highlights a range of models and features aimed at commercial and personal use.
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Lozier
Seethem
Jefferson Splinters Pause in News of Local Happenings
Local notices report Lester Haye recovering from lung fever and able to mingle again. Several visits span Elkhart Kendallville Muir Albion Garrett Churubusco and Caspersville as kin and friends travel, with Rev Inter slated for Union Church services and a lively gathering at Millard Parker farm featuring nine tables of pedro, a four course supper, and music by McCormick and the Davis brothers.
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Millard F. Park
Albion
Pedro
James McCormick
Davis Boys
Garrett
Lozier Sells Wagons Cheap From Bulk Prebuy
The dealer Lozier offers wagons at low prices after purchasing a large stock before a recent price rise. This bulk prebuy enables discounts and quick availability for customers seeking affordable transportation options.
Our Railroad Slaughter
ICC statistics show 20,944 total railroad casualties in the quarter ending December 31, up 1,094 from the prior quarter. Passenger and employee deaths on duty reached 474, up 207, with 180 passenger deaths the largest quarterly total except 1904.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Pasenger
Patrons of Rural Routes Advised on Stamp Use
Postmaster Cockley urges rural delivery patrons to supply postage in advance and avoid loose coins in boxes. He notes delays for carriers and asks patrons to keep stamps on hand and consider small detachable cups in mailboxes to hold coins when buying stamps.
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Cockley
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E. L. Adair
Dr. Morr
Aspton
Judge Adair
Robinson
Marr
Allen County
Wayne
Northwest
South Bend Soup House
South Bend
Scott
TOPSY
F S. Hafer
Elkhart
George Diggins
Walcottville
W. D Black
J M Roody
Dunkirk
T. A. Storey
Charley Holsinger
Elmer Bowman
Wawaka
William Hoffman
York Township
I. K Schehart
Frances
Sturgis
Hugh Bowman
A. B. Cawley
Swan
Noah Holcomb
Valentine
John Berhalter
M E Gaines
Mendon
Mich
Clyde Forbes
John Layman
Cadillac, Mich
Bert Layman
Etta Hafferty
Reno
George Dierstein
Napoleon
John Nutling, Jr
United States Army
Columbus
Oho
Fred Reamer
Cleveland
C H. Grobert
Cutler
Ontario
W. L. Lane
Lagrange
Kimmell News
Jesse Baker
Hazel Lane
Charlie Reed
John Shisler
Holy
Milo Calbeck
Link Fry
Mr. Tuutsman
Frank, Baughman
Elva Grococki
Pagictimi Ithe
Lagtippe
Charles Wilson
Kentucky
Frank Baughman
Thersa McLellan
Earl Hicks
Maude Kiblinger
Orlo Reynolds
Edna
Laporte
the Christian Church
South Orange ST
Geo. W. Roof
Sam Cleland
Texas
Ernest Mullen
Sylvester Mullen
Denver
South Side
John Favinger
Leslie
Mrs. Arthur
Churubusco
Rachel Arthur
Norla Hile
Hayes
Syracuse
B.&o
J. W. Cleland
Harrison and
Orange Streets
Marie Clear
Lancaster
Cassie Hite
Port Mitchell
BY Hutoka
Carolina Favinger
John Latimore
Amos Hutchinson
Mulberry
Sam Forker
L. Beesecker
Wm Glass
Ft. Wayne
John Kepford
Elza Huntsman
John Baughman
Marshall Young
George Huntsman
Wolf Lake
Doings
Coral Stage
Michigan
Jefferson
Colintha
Lester Haye
Quimby Cliytor
Jseph Hamsher
Frank Working
Eden Homsher
Joseph Homsher
Ulisses
Rollie Branyan
Muir
Ionia County
Alta Branyan
Hugh Insche
Wm. Hayes
Cyrus
William Buser
Mr. Long
Eula Lindsey
Casperville
Jacob McClure
Irvin Gappinger
Seeley
Metta Hayes
Inter
Union Church
Schloss
Albion, Ind
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