Indiana Institution for the Blind Shows Broad Work and Frugal Management
A detailed report on the Indiana Institution for the Education of the Blind in Indianapolis describes its grounds, high value real estate, and the state’s investment. It covers the school’s nine to twelve year curriculum, emphasis on industrial and musical training, and production of items such as stereotype plates and brooms. It notes heavy use of piano tuning, 164 students, and per capita maintenance costs dropping from 267.76 in 1895 to 204.06 in 1901. It highlights administration under George S. Wilson, bipartisan board, and strict business methods in purchasing, vouchers, and recordkeeping. It also mentions senators Beveridge and Fairbanks planning campaigns and Governor Durbin’s health-related rest, plus editors’ outing plans.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Institution For the Blind
Pioneer State Schools For the Blind
Indiana
Spencer
Dubois
Perry
Crawford
Clark
Scott, Jefferson
Switzerland
Ohio
Ripley
Dearborn
Franklin
Noble
Lagrange
Steuben
Benton
Newton
Jasper
Pulaski
Lake Starke
Porter
Moszkowski
Mascagni
Indiana Institution For the Education of the Blind
George S. Wilson
Greenfield Schools
Governors Mount
Durbin
Beveridge
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Fairbanks
Illinois
Bob” DePauw
How the State Debt Has Been Scaled Down
Indiana's debt reduction under Republican governance is linked to fee reforms in 1895. The state auditor shifted away from perquisites, saving the state from large private gains. The article argues Republicans stand for economy and honesty in public finances.
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Governors Mount
Durbin
Indiana
Auditor of State
Insurance Department
State Auditor
Indiana farmers prosper as 1900 farm values rise sharply
Census figures show Indiana agriculture thriving with farm product value up to 204 450 196 from 94 759 262 and land, improvements, and machinery rising to 841 735 340 and 109 550 761 respectively. More farms and owners emerge, total farm investment nears a billion dollars, amid calls against a new tariff era. mention of Foley's Kidney Cure and Admiral Dewey referenced in brief items.
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Indiana
Indiana Workmen Benefited by Steel Wage Increase
Indiana steel mill workers will gain about 270 000 annually from a 10 percent wage rise effective today by United States Steel and dependent firms. Skilled labor remains unchanged as contracts run out. The overall national increase totals about 4 000 000 annually benefiting 100 000 men, with common labor wages rising from 1 50 to 1 65 per day.
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Gas Belt Labor News
Indiana
United States Steel Corporation
McAbee
State Charity Report Shows Large Per Capita Savings in 1901
The Board of State Charities reports 1901 per capita hospital costs for the insane in Indiana fell to 173.87 from 227.38 in 1891, saving taxpayers 193 010.57. Costs at the Soldiers' Home and related institutions dropped from 222.79 to 174.33, with potential losses avoided totaling 118 343.16. Overall savings across four institutions reach about 400 000, credited to Republican administration and urging votes for Republican legislative candidates.
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Board of State Charities
Indiana
Mrs Minerva Smith Credits Foley's Honey and Tar Cure
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois credits Foley's Honey and Tar for relief after twenty years of bronchitis. The piece also notes anti imperialist boomerang effects and honors for Lord Pauncefote as the Brooklyn sails with his body. Ex Speaker Reed cites frequent large confrontations when heat hits the thermometer.
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Minerva Smith
Danville, Ill
Foley
G. A. Baas
Two Bottles Cured Him Kidney Trouble Claim
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa cites a two year kidney complaint cured by two bottles of Fuley’s Kidney Cure. The ad also notes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by T. Robinson of Loomis, Michigan for stomach and liver relief at 25 cents per box. G. A. Baas Batesville Belnap & Co. Sunman sell them. An official Moody Navy Department reform ends daily government papers. workers must supply their own and not read during hours.
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A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Fuley
Geo. Kaas
Tam
Chamberlain
T. Robinson
Loomis
Mick
G. A. Baas
Batesville, Bigney & Co
Sunman
Moody
Navy Department
Judge Pennypacker Traces Descent To Edward III
Republican gubernatorial candidate Judge Pennypacker is said to trace his lineage to Edward III of England. Postmaster General Payne asks Congress to consider a draft postal currency bill. Senator West argues Democratic victory hinges on Republican price support to farmers and manufacturers. The President, before vacation, ordered the Civil Service Commission to require supervisor recommendations for any promotions.
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Judge Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Edward III
England
Payne
West
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure all
An advertorial claim promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts and more. It markets the 25¢ remedy at Baas’ drug store and counters fake cures. It also debunks a circulating press rumor that the Agriculture Department plans hog hygiene experiments to test mud wallow behavior.
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Baas’ Drug Store
Saved a Woman's Life With New Discovery Cure
Mrs Louis Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts endured a severe lung trouble and obstinate cough for years. She states doctors and remedies failed until Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption cured her completely. Suitable for coughs colds and lung troubles. Guaranteed by G A Baas. 50c and 1.00.
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Louis Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Dr. King
G. A. Baas
Treat Your Kidneys for Rheumatism
When rheumatism strikes the kidneys must be treated to remove uric acid from the blood. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted as the most effective remedy. R. T. Hopkins of Polar Wis credits it with curing three years of rheumatism after trying many doctors. Sold at Baas.
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Foley
R. T. Hopkins
Polar
Wis
President meets congressman with House election forecast
On the day the President left Washington a Republican Congressman told him about claims by a Democratic Senator. The congressman said the Democrats would carry the House in the fall. The President replied he has confidence in the American voters' business sense and fears no catastrophe.
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Washington
Green's August Flower touted as universal cure in ad
An old advertisement claims August Flower is the largest selling medicine worldwide and suits biliousness indigestion and headaches. It states doctors were scarce, promotes Green's August Flower in liquid form sold at G A Baas' drug store and suggests obtaining Green's Special Almanac.
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G. A. Baas
Green
Reunion of Eighty Third Indiana at Suoman
Survivors of the 83rd Indiana Volunteer Regiment announce their annual reunion at Suoman on August 27 and 28, 1902. The note invites soldiers and citizens to join, reflect on old days, and renew acquaintances around the camp fire. Ir. C. Fuller commands with H. Bruns as quartermaster.
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Eighty
Indiana
83Rd Regt. Ind
Suoman
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Putin Bay
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Morgantown
Ind
Geo. Baas
Admiral Dewey
Philiippine Committee
United States
Lord Pauncefote
Brooklyn
Reed
Arkansas
Missouri
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Platt
New York
Moosevelt
John H. Wilker
Ripley County
State of
Henry Idelwine
John H. Idelwine
Admr
Adam Stockinger
Fa Man
Department of Agriculture
Ir. C. Fuller
H. Bruns
The
Sunman Bank
Iniana
Chris Nieman
Pres. C. Neufarth
Preg
W. D. Robinson
Cashr
Henry Seluck
Neufarth
Geo. B. Astton
Chas. Stevenson
GT. Cravens
Ketlman
HG. Bielby
MM. Ward
John Vonderheidf
Batesville
Colorado
Michigan
Canada
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St. Lawrence River
White Mountains
New England Sea Coast
W.j.lynch
W. P. Deppe
G.p.&t. Agt, Asst
Cincinnati
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