Sullivan County Republicans Back Buf for Judge and Chaney for Congress
The Sullivan county Republicans endorsed Judge Buf for judge and John C. Chaney for congress. A Washington dispatch indicates Grover Cleveland may back William Jennings Bryan. Buf is the Republican nominee for judge in the circuit, while the party struggles to find a prosecutor nominee.
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Sullivan County
Buf
John C. Chaney
Congress
Washington Dispatch
Grover Cleveland
W. J. Bryan
County politics and an outburst on candidates
The piece argues readers doubt John Knox for marshal, notes ex president Harrison might decline a GOP nomination, and suggests a county undercurrent against Batcons with liquor saloons and druggists profiting from a license crackdown.
Congressmen Mters Push Seeds and Votes for Miers
A letter claims Congressman Mters sent garden seeds while pledging to focus on winning votes for Mr. Miers and the Democratic ticket. The writer asserts they will not plant the seeds and will dedicate spring to campaign work.
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Mters
Senator Fairbanks Links Tariff to Indiana Electoral Votes
Senator Fairbanks asserts a Puerto Rico tariff would swing Indiana’s electoral votes to a Democrat. He says the assertion rests on the fullest expert testimony and clear truth.
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Fairbanks
Porto Rico
Indiana
Cyrus B. Davis Supports Moss in Election
The piece notes Cyrus B. Davis voting for Moss and working hard for him, possibly as much as his brother in law J. W. Yakey, implying a strong local political backing and a line about press fairness.
Greene County Plans Convention Backed by W M Moss
In a local appeal a speaker urges honoring Hon Robert W Miers by holding a congressional convention in the county. W M Moss offers his opera house free of charge for the event and would nominate Miers with his approval.
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Greene County
Robert W. Miers
W.M. Moss
Miers
Cleaning Up Lawbreakers Promised in Town
Indianapolis Press argues a major test of prosecutors term limits as Pugh withdraws to business and McIntosh nears end his term. Riddle poised to win and pledge one term, supporters say single terms would spur stricter enforcement of misdemeanors.
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Pugh
Indianapolis
McIntosh
Riddle
Republicans shift on sugar beet policy and trade debate
The Indianapolis Press notes Republicans now favor expanding sugar beet interests while railing against national burdens, echoing past Democratic arguments against tin plate protections. It observes party stance shifts from protectionism to free trade rhetoric.
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Indianapolis Press
Democratic Party Leads On Prea Questions
In years ahead, the text suggests Repuli cans may push for free silver policies as part of a broader party stance. The remarks imply an ongoing movement shaping fiscal and monetary debates within the party.
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Democratic Party
Republican tensions flare at Ward One candidate selection
The report criticizes Cotoxel Hanpy for causing a disturbance at the Peoples theater during the ward one Republican candidate vote. Serjeant-at-Arms Calland and Deputy Meershall Harris ejected him after he refused, with Hardy returning briefly in a more restrained display. The piece argues temperance and character flaws hinder political progress and party unity.
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Cotoxel Hanpy
Peoples’ Theatre
Wallace
Serjeant-at-Arme
Washon
Rep
Col
Hardy
Congress
Congrena
Daviess Vov’ Iy
Bloomfield
Republicana
Church members split as whiskey forces loom in elections
The writer laments corruption in politics and urges church members to vote in primaries for clean, moral candidates. He argues the whiskey element dominates nominations when church factions fail to unite, blaming both church divisions and liquor interests for the political status quo.
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Christian Guide
Greene county Democrats reject Moss in primary vote
In Greene county on the Saturday prior, Democrats chose whether to back W. M. Moss or incumbent Robert W. Miers for a third congressional term. Moss and supporters were surprised as the Moss bid lost by about 300 votes, highlighting a shift to other Greene county aspirants like Cyrus E. Davis and Wm. L. Slinkard.
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Greene County
W. M. Moss
Bloomfield
Moss Defended as Moral, Progressive Citizen in Local Debate
The Odon Commercial argues against a Moss opposition narrative, praising him as a moral, Christian, enterprising citizen while casting doubt on Democratic support in Greene County. It claims Moss’s rivals, including Messia, Davis, and Slinkard, worked hard but failed to sway voters, predicting Moss could attain a strong majority in another election.
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Mr. Moss
Greene County
Moss
Odon
Messia
Davis
Slinkard
Porto Rico tariff scare fuels labor tensions
The Indianapolis Press argues the Porto Rico tariff bill is a Republican ploy to aid American labor while limiting tariff trusts. It claims the push aims to attract cheap island labor for factories abroad, forcing higher wages at home and thwarting foreign competition. It warns the scheme could backfire in the Philippines and contends trusts seek free trade with Asia while protecting U.S. prices.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Frye
Tariff Trusts
Protective Tariff League
Abe
United States
Ita Producta
Phillipines
China
East
Trusts
Indianapolis Press
Rep
President’s firm stand on Porto Rico tariff debated
The President supports a fifteen percent tariff for Porto Rico while defending free trade earlier. The Senate plans to debate the tariff proposal for 48 months, a lengthy period to maintain firmness on the issue.
Consumption Cure Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Cures a Cold
An old toothed sales line touts a cough remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day if taken promptly. The ad markets tar syrup as the best cure, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Warner
The Real Issue of the Campaign Is Republic
Stanford University president David Starr Jordan denounces American imperialism in Puerto Rico, argues expansion extends citizenship, defends constitution limits on government, and stresses preservation of a republic over empire. He links imperialism to taxation and warns against silver and trust issues.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland University of California
Bates
Congress
Jordan
Porto Rico
United States
Supreme Court
Philippines
Cuba
Oura
England
Mexico
Cure Deafness By Constitutional Remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure
Advocate explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. Claims nine of ten cases cured by constitutional treatment and offers a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes dealer and price details.
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Hall
F. J. Coeney Co
Toledo
Face of Congressman Miers Noted at Pension Dept
W W Robbins praised Congressman Robert Miers of Indiana's Second District for aiding efforts to secure the Indianapolis league of democratic clubs convention. Robbins said Miers accompanied him to government offices and was well known at the pension department for looking after veterans' interests.
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Indianapolis
W.W. Robbins
Robert Miers
Washington
League of Democratic Clubs
Indiana
Miers
Miere
Congressman Miers
Life Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery in Hannibal Mo
J E Lilly, a Hannibal citizen, recounts recovery from typhoid fever followed by pneumonia with Dr King’s New Discovery. One bottle brought relief, continued use restored health, and Lilly praises the medicine as a universal lung remedy. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes with trial bottles free at J B Stalcup’s drug store.
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Dr. King
J.B. Stalcup
The Pulpit and the Press Debate Reform Roles
A letter defending reform in both clergy and journalism critiques a Kansas dispute over Rev. Charles M. Sheldon editing the Topeka Capital. It argues the pulpit and press must unite to fight crime, challenge sensationalism, and reveal sin, while noting both professions need self reform.
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Epior BloomFfieLp
Kansas
Presa
Sheldon
E. W. Howe
Atchison
Kas
Globe
Shelon
God
Sensationalism in Pulpit and Press Urged as Reform Driver
Rev Clarence T. Scorr of Bloomington Indiana argues reform comes from the pulpit and the press by exposing crime’s root causes rather than condemning criminals. He says sensationalism labels truth as vulgar and stresses living by Christ’s ideals to prove religion’s reality.
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Christ
Church
Clarence T. Scorr
Bloomington
Ind
M E. Circuit
To Cure La Grippe in 48 Hours
An advertisement proclaims Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for La Grippe and its cough. It claims cure in 24 hours with timely use and offers bottles at 25 cents and 50 cents.
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la Grippe
Warner
Local Neighbors and Visitors Reported in Scotland Area
Crowded gatherings noted with Arnold Crusch visiting Scotland on Wednesday and Morton Dobbins at Newberry on Monday. S. Martindale took a business trip to Taylor Ridge on Saturday and John Miller with his wife visited parents over the weekend. Lulu Richardson returned home near Scotland Sunday. Stella Priest of Martin County visited her brother on Rosehill later in the week. The community school No 9 closed Friday. Asa and Doss Inman and Harve Miller left for Illinois Monday. C B Garrett made a business trip to Scotland Thursday evening. J W Garrett sold his horse to a Mr Holt Friday.
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Arnold Crusch
Scotland
Morton Dobbins
Newberry
Doss Inman
Harve Miller
Illinois
B. Garrett
J. W. Garrett
Holt
An Ounce of Preventive Prefers Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as preventively curing rheumatism and bowel liver and kidney torpor. It promotes trial sizes at 10c and larger bottles at 60c and $1 from Geo. E Cravens, mar.
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a superior cold remedy. It promotes a quick cure with price points of 25 and 50 cents and emphasizes its effectiveness. The copy reflects early 20th century medical marketing language.
President McKinley asserts United States right to govern possessions
The President emphasizes that the United States must assert its right to deal with its possessions as it sees fit, endorsing expansionist policy over sentimental or trade objections. He argues Congress has authority over Porto Rico and that free trade is subordinate to national prerogative, with public sentiment viewed as sentimental but potentially shifting.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Congress
House
McKinley
Party of Expansion
Porto Rico
Philippines
White House
Associated Press
Mark Hanna
Trusts
Summersault
Democrat
No Right to Ugliness Promises Health for Beauty
An advertising claim praises Electric Bitters to restore health and beauty in women. It argues weak digestion liver and kidney trouble cause pimples and a dull complexion. The remedy is sold for 50 cents at J B Stalcups drug store.
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J. B. Stalcup
Worthington Sun Change of Ownership Scheduled
The Worthington Sun will transfer to new proprietors on March 22. Two Greenwood men, whose names are not learned, are reported as the buyers.
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Worthington Sun
Greenwood
Never Out of Season Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Penicillin
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pills advertised as a universal digestive aid. Promoted to cure constipation indigestion and diarrhea from poor digestive health. Trial sizes 10c 50c and 1 size bottle offered by Cravens Geo BE Cravens.
Bloomfield Local Notices and Advertisements
Local notices advertise wall paper and window shades at J B Stalcup drug store and a desirable Bloomfield business block for sale. Abstracts available from M J Timmons next to Recorder. Kitchen items include journals at Klondyke restaurant. Several local bids invited for gravel road work. town marshal candidates named. Laundry change in Bloomfield. soda water and cigars unused. Tax exemption affidavit available. notary and auditor details.
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Stalcup’s Drug Store
Primary Day Shift Boosts Moss Support
The county Democratic primary turnout shows a swing toward Moss. Before the vote few opposed him, but after the primary the tide favoring Moss appears widespread and Miers might have fared differently on another day.
Book on the horse offered by Wilmer Atkinson Co
An advertising notice promotes a compact horse manual priced at 50 cents. It claims the book contains practical, boiled-down information valuable to busy people and suggests gifting to youth or a hired man. Free by mail from the Philadelphia publishers.
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Wilmer Atkinson Co
Philadelphia
Ely Cream Balm Promises Quick Nasal Relief
An ad touts Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with soothing, non irritant relief and a 50 cent price. It also notes mail order from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York and claims immediate relief without pain. The Waupaca Record comments on delinquents being reminded to pay through newspaper channels.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Printing costs rise as paper and materials surge
The article notes a sharp increase in production costs for printers due to higher prices for paper and other supplies. Paper costs have risen about 70 percent over eighteen months, with most materials now costing more than two years ago, prompting printers to raise charges accordingly.
Biggleberry book offers savings for berry growers
Market growers hail Biggleberry book as essential for starting berry plots. W Y E mer Atkinson Co. of Philadelphia offers the practical guide at 50 cents, with many leading growers contributing experiences to its pages.
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WY Emer Atkinson Co
Philade
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John Knox
Marshal
Benjamin Harrison
Batcons
Linton
Hcvnse
Cyrus B. Davis
Mr. Davis
J. W. Yakey
Island
Oxnard
Senate
Ind- Press
Republic
Stanford University
Indianapols Sentinel
MR. Miers
Sion Department
Deans
Hindman Coa
J. B. Stalcup’s
M. J. Timmons
Recorder
Sentinels
Klondyke Restaurant
Earl G. Wilson
George Blackmore
Smith
Jackson Township
Jeremiah Hatfield
Frank Oliphant
Cal Stalcup
John W. Lyons
Chicago
Philips
Phillips
Justic of the Peace
Waupaca
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