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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
4
Wheat crop prospers as late spring delays harvest
Weather and late season boost Indiana wheat prospects with reports of millions more bushels than early forecasts. The piece notes regional voting on alcohol measures and reflects on southern Democrats and Taft’s influence, citing Kentucky and Ohio border areas.
Good Roads Debate Reaffirms State Control Over Roads
The Indianapolis Star notes Speaker Cannon opposes national funding for roads arguing it is a state matter. He warns of costly outlays for projects like Chicago to New Orleans boulevards and Lincoln highway, urging education and local action over federal expenditures. He emphasizes current focus on railway and water transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Cannon
Good Roads Congress
National
Congress
Chicago
New Orleans
Lincoln Highway
Washington
Gettysburg
National Congress
Decline in Spelling Standards Cites School Changes
The writer argues spelling decline is tied to expanded curricula and shifts from oral to written spelling. Friday contests faded, spelling education weakened, and calls for strong school support to revive oral spelling through teacher leadership and student engagement.
Democratic Leaders Fail on Tariff Reform
The Lafayette Journal argues that Democratic leaders abandon party principle for political gain and fail to pursue tariff revision, labeling their stance as cowardly and insincere. The piece condemns senators and representatives for trading cherished policy for a sop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Lafayette Journal
Papa's Reasonable Request
A young man and a girl chat at the front door as the farmer rebukes the young man for leaning on the bell push. He says he has no issue with late hours but asks him to let the rest of the family sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Paige
Ing Ott
For Sale Residence Near Court House Albion
For sale a good residence located three blocks from the courthouse in Albion. Enquire at Tur New Era office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Tur
New Era
Electric Lights Shine At Mr Messick Home
Local notes report Mr Messick has installed electric lights at his residence. Skeels reunion attendees include Mrs C E Maloney of Muncie and Willard E Brown of Aurora Kansas. Visits feature W G Brown and family with Jacob Seip at Wawasee and M A Bust with Mrs Roof’s kin in York. John Epp and family, recently returning from Colorado, may settle in Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Messick
Willard E. Brown
Aurora, Kan
Skeels
W. G. Brown
Jacob Seip
Wawasee
M. A. Bust
York
Mrs. Roof
John Epp
Albion
Leslie
Epp
Colorado
Jefferson Splinters News Brief
Fishing parties are numerous. Thad Graves is on the sick list with rheumatism. Judson Hardendorff had a very sick horse last Sunday. Jo Homsher is spending a few days with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Graves
Judson Hardendorff
Jo Homsher
Visit of Mr Snapp and local church notices in Atchison
Mr Snapp of Ohio visits his brother Daniel Snapp while onion fields produce plentiful crops. Several locals, including Charles Billman and Miss Bess Barcus, are noted for health and work. Preaching at Union church next Sunday at 2:30 by Rev Snyder, Kendallville. Various anecdotes fill the column with home life and advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Snapp
Ohio
Daniel Snapp
Charles Billman
Mrs. Linder
Kendallville
Mr. Rike
Union Church
Rev. Snyder
A Nerve Tonic Cures Nervous Debility and Insomnia
The Dr. Clare Medicine Co offers A Nerve Tonic to restore vitality and cure nervous debility. It clears the brain strengthens circulation and aids digestion enabling permanent cessation of drains and losses. Priced at $1.00 per box with six boxes for $5.00, mailed sealed with a cure or refund guarantee. U S agents listed in Boston and Malden Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Clare Medicine Co
Malden Station
Boston
Mass
U. S
M. C. Beck
Avilla Notes At Albion Field Day And Local Visits
Avilla was well represented at Albion on Field Day. Miss Xendner entertained Fort Wayne visitors Sunday. Dr. R. S. Malony from Albion spent Sunday with parents. Kathryn Belt of Albion visits Floy Haines. Mrs Frank Dolan of Hoagland guests of her parents the Allmans. Charles Holsinger and wife of Kendallville called on friends Sunday. Master Chris Simon visits grandparents F. F. Cook and wife in Albion. J A Harkless of Albion in town en route to Garrett. Julius Wehonsky funeral held Saturday at the old people's home. Vern Stewart, formerly Crawfordsville student, returned home Friday. Mr. Weber of the St James hotel building a cement porch. Interurban power failure delayed Sunday travelers until about 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xendner
Fort Wayre
R. S. Malony
Albion
Kathryn Belt
Floy Haines
Frank Dolan
Hoagland
Allman
Charles Holsinger
Kendallville
Chris Simon
F. F. Cook
J. A. Harkless
Garrett
Julius Wehonsky
Old People’s Home
Noble Company No. 20 Uniform Bank
K. of P
Garrett Company
The Way to June by Earth Sanford Tillotson
Poem describes a seasonal journey from winter into June through glades, trees, and rain. It journeys past March breezes toward April showers and May blossoms, ending with a rest at a rose hung stile as the season of June arrives. The piece is presented as a lyric from St Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth Sanford Tillotson
St. Nicholas
Unfamiliar Facts From 19th Century News Briefs
A collage of curiosities and historic notes: Suez Canal cost at 120 million dollars. 25 thousand vessels over fifty tons afloat. Germany third in cotton goods. asparagus grower in Milltown Pa. earns 25 for a 20 inch 54 pound bundle. Typhoid survey funded by Russell Sage in Pittsburgh. Egg preservation by lard method. U S minister to Spain in 1898 was Stewart L Woodford. Belamy Storer later minister. Rev Angus Bethune dies at 97 after 49 years as an incumbent. Shoe laces trick with a buttonhook to knot loops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Enos B. Hoops
Milltown
Pittsburg
Russell Sage Fund
Spain
Stewart L. Woodford
Bellamy Storer
Angus Bethune
Seaham
England
Durham
Kendallville News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Local notes report Mrs. Goodsell’s illness and Decoration Day closures. Attendees at Albion’s County Commencement. Fort Wayne visits. Mr. and Mrs. Gaby hosts. Teachers reengaged for next year. Tristate Cask et burglary loss estimated at $20. Memorial day plans in Kendallville. high school seniors’ day and commencement address by Dr. Vincent praised. Grandmother Eliza Grant turns ninety-one near Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Gaby
George Gaby
Kendallville City
Tristate Casket Company
Kendallville
Boyer Opera House
George E Vincent
University of
Eliza Grant
O. E. Grant
Albion
Columbia City
Russell Surrenders Opera House to Company A. I. G.
G O Russell Jr relinquishes control of the Albion opera house to Company A I G. The militia boys may succeed in running the venue, having shown businesslike methods in their venture. Russell was known for providing fine entertainments for Albion and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Russell, Jr
Russell
Albion
Militia Boys
Rhode Island Reds Roosters for Sale
D S Taylor lists several Rose Comb Rhode Island Red roosters for sale. They are in good condition and ready for offers. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
D. S. Taylor
Rome City Residents Attend Guiley Trial
Several Rome City citizens travel to court for the Guiley trial, showing community interest as proceedings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome City
Guiley
Mrs Shew Dead From Sudden Illness In Washington Township
Mrs. Shew mother of ex-treasurer Joseph Shew of Washington township and William Shew of Albion died suddenly at the home of the former Monday at 10 o clock. A Brooklyn doctor cites salt on potatoes as harmful in a discussion echoed by a 19th century vegetarian fad that faded after extreme adherents fell ill and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
National Tribune
Rome City Plans New School Building Amid Condemnation
Rome City proposes a new school building costing from 20000 to 25000 dollars after the old structure was condemned last week and put up for state auction on Thursday. The ladies lingered for a few days to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome City
State
Ction
Bits of Science From The Newsroom
A column lists curious facts: humans average 120000 hairs on the head, England’s 114 miles of horse railways remain, a cow yields 400 gallons of milk yearly, and a belt transmits 1 horsepower. It notes various inventions, dairy ideas, pulp production, and a French memorial plan for Gustav Fox in Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Missouri Pacific
Belgium
Snow Mountain Power Company
California
Department of Agriculture
Montpelier
France
Gustav Fox
Request for multiple copies of The New Era 1909
Notice asks for several copies of The New Era dated February 3 1909. Readers are invited to leave copies at the New Era office in exchange for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Strange Fanatics Doukhobors in Canada
The Doukhobors in Canada are described as extreme ascetics who impose harsh self discipline including public humiliation. Leaders reportedly order cattle sales and control families causing hardship, with unrecorded births and deaths and claims of illness. They emigrated from Russia to Canada in 1898 and settled near Lake Winnipeg on a large land tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ian
Riss
Lake Winnipeg
European Sensation Shocks Tokio Police and Anarchists
A Tokyo protest by about seventy anarchist followers led by Yamaguchi Giso turned violent as police clashed with demonstrators. The parade featured red banners and a Japanese band, ending with arrests and bloodshed, while spectators showed mixed sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Europe
Yamaguchi Giso
Gizo
Tokyo
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McEnery, Bailey
Money
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Rock Island
Manly
Baughman
G. W
South Orange St
C. E. Maloney
Muncie
Homer Campbell
Fort Wayne
Jefferson
Corintha
Bess Barcus
Goshen
Oratex
Giaiting
Amily
Sion
Charles Seeley
Fred Amos
Mishawaka
Lester Bortner
Orange Township
Maggie McPheeters
Frank Bortner
Lou Hayes
Avilla
BY Max
Vern Stewart
Crawfordsville
Suez Canal
Topsy
George Goodsell
Harry Smith
George Rosenberger
New Mexico
City
T. H. Bowen
F. A. Baldwin
Bowling Green
Opera House
Elmer Bartlet
Maude Lindsey
J. C. Keller
West William Street
Kendallville High School
Noble County
Kendallville Hoop Company
J. Reyher
la Porte Buggies
la Porte
R. L. Stone
Albion, Ind
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