Bedford May 29 Democratic congressional convention called
The Democratic congressional convention is set for Bedford on May 29. Democrats note W. T. Durbin’s nomination by Republicans for governor, while Greene county Republicans resent it. The state platform endorsed by Mark Hanna pleases some and angers others over Porto Rico free trade. The Worthington Times approves the platform amid mixed earlier stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
W. T. Durbin
Greene County
Gall
Wormwood
Griffith
Mark Hanna
Porto Rico
McKinley
Hanna
Worthington Times
Michigan Governor Leaving Republicans Embraces Democrats
Governor PinGree announces withdrawal from the Republican party and portrays the Democratic party as the people's hope. He condemns the McKinley Hanna regime and notes prominent Republicans share his disgust with trusts and political leadership.
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PinGree
Michigan
McKinley- Hanna
Superintendent Billheimer Sparks Census Controversy
The district superintendent pressed for publication of lengthy census articles for the press and pledged fairness. He released the enumerator appointment item exclusively to Republican papers, forcing Democratic outlets to reprint. The critic urges him to resign.
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Billheimer
Aress
Bryan urges July Fourth unity to honor Jefferson founder role
In a letter to W B McKean Bryan regrets missing a Jefferson dinner and urges Democrats nationwide to mark Independence Day by reading the Declaration of Independence and reconfirming the party’s faith in the US Constitution. He touts equal rights and calls for local clubs to celebrate with timely convention bulletins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
W.B. McKean
National League of Democratic Clubs
Sir
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Hamilton
Monticello
National Association of Democratic Clubs
United States
W. J Bryan
Washington presses Congress for supplies in 1778
In 1778 Washington faced a ragged army short of food and clothing. Congress wrestled with suppliers who controlled market prices and resisted releases without full payment. Washington wrote to Joseph Reel seeking relief and support.
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Washington
Congress
Joseph Reel
Punitive Tone From President to Pennsylvanian Assembly
The speaker urges Pennsylvania to aid in punishing those who ruin the nation by opposing monopolists and congressmen. He laments that states have not hunted them down as pests and calls for extreme punishment, even hanging a leading criminal in gibbets high above public view as retribution.
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Congress
Assembly of
Pennsylvania
America
The Land Question from Various Points of View book ad
A promotional notice outlines a book addressing land tenure history and reforms. It lists questions about ownership size, forest law, single tax, and rail land grants, then invites readers to obtain the 246 page volume for 25 cents from Equity Series, 1520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
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John Stuart Mills
Ohio
Equity Series
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Aids Stomach Troubles
Most remedies taste unpleasant causing delay in treatment. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is liked for its flavor and believed to cure constipation and various stomach troubles. Available in 10 50c and 1 sizes from Geo E Cravens May.
Census Enumerators Named for Greene County Townships
The Greene county enumeration team list, appointed by census supervisor John OC Billheimer, includes Beech Creek east William IF Cook and west John T Morland, Center east Clyde O Yoho and west Meredith G Messick, Fairplay Walter F Stover, Grant Frank D Letsinger, Highland Joseph M Bruner, Jackson east Horace Ferguson and west Columbus Hall, Jefferson outside Worthington Francis M Fagaly, Worthington Bertrand Jeter, Richland outside Bloomfield Oliver P Cushman, Bloomfield George R Axtell, Smith William HK Edwards, Stafford Elbert West, Stockton outside Linton Wa T Butler, Linton Clinton T Sherwood, Taylor Rufus J Laughlin, Washington Ovid Fields, Wright Henry T Saucerman. Bloomfield News.
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Greene County
John OC
Billheimer
Beech Creek
William IF. Cook
John T. Morland
Cass
Melvin E. Hindman
Center
Clyde O. Yoho
Meredith G. Messick
Fairplay
Walter F. Stover
Grant
Frank D. Letsinger
Highland
Joseph M. Bruner
Jackson
Horace Fergnuson
Columbus Hall
Jefferson
Worthington
Francis M. Fagaly
Bertrand Jeter
Richland
Bloomfield
Oliver P. Cushman
George R. Axtell
Smith
William HK. Edwards
Stafford
Elbert West
Stockton
Linton
T. Butler
Clinton T. Sherwood
Taylor
Rufus J. Laughlin
Washington
Ovid Fields
Wright
Henry T. Saucerman
Bloomfield News
Indigestion remedy advertised by local druggist Cravens
A casual notice praises Geo Cravens the druggist as reliable and on the square for advice on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion and to ask him what to take.
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Dr. Caldwell
Geo . Cravens
Liar Club Picnic Tales and Actor’s Life Reflections
Sunday Liars' Club meeting offers tall fishing tales including a biblical fish with money prints and a chaotic picnic scene with Tom as the wronged clown. A later note defends actors as artists, citing Shakespeare and the stage's lasting impact. An endorsement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ends the column.
National Money book offers clear path to stable dollars
A promotional piece asks if money should be tied to mineral mining and argues for a steady, reliable dollar. It touts charts, price tables, and histories of gold and silver standards, paper money, and authorities, promoting the book National Money by Equity Series, 1520 Chestnut St Philadelphia.
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Sparta
England
Germany
France
United States
Bank of Venice
Walker
Andrew
Marshall
Jevons
Ricardo
Peter Cooper
United States Supreme Court
Bryan
Wendell Phillips
Franklin
Jefferson
Lincoln
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted Despite Mercury Warnings
Advertisement warns against mercury compounds in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure authenticity. Also mentions Hall's family pills and a price of 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Epaanibinie
Correspondence and Community Notes from the Region
Farmers crave rain while Paul Welch weighs Texas as a future home. Ella Reed visits relatives near Elliston. Bert comments on bottle cork digestion and a Dutchman stolen Reed. Sabbath school progress at Simon Ashcraft’s with him as superintendent. Poseyville visitors Mrs. Albert Oliphant and Mr. John Brown. Lost or stolen a handsome horse. reward offered to Bessie. Kiah Brown returns home from Cross Roads after schooling at Poseyville. Paul Welch and John Horn ill from cake overdose. caution to children about food.
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Paul Welsh
Texas
Ella Reed
Elliston
Bert
Quince Ferguson
Simon Ashcraft
Albert Oliphant
Poseyville
John Brown
Kiah Brown
Cross Roads
Paul Welch
John Horn
Robison
Prominent Hannibal Man Credits Cure To New Discovery
J E Lily of Hannibal Missouri recounts a near fatal typhoid fever and pneumonia episode. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery from lung trouble. He notes trial bottles are free and every bottle is guaranteed at J B Stalcups drug store.
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J. E. Lily
Hannibal
J. B. Stalcup’s
Social visits and church notice from Clover Valley area
Charles Hord from Dresden visits his son here. Bynum visits A P Slinkard. B J Meredith stayed several days this week. Starlin Combs and wife visit J R Combs. Cora Crow and Bessie Collins call on merchant Friday. Frank Royal and wife visit Wm Meredith. Earnest Meredith and wife move near the furnace setting out Sunday. Alford Westmoreland and wife travel to Newberry Saturday. Charles Hord and H Collins call on Jim Hudson and Mose Falk. Nell Slinkard returns home from Spencer and Lyons. Latter day saints plan services at Clover Valley next Saturday night and Sunday.
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Mr. Hord
Dresden
Mr. Bynum
A. P. Slinkard
B. J. Meredith
Starlin Combs
J. R. Combe
Cora Crow
Bessie Collins
Frank Royal
Wm. Meredith
Alford Westmoreland
Newberry
Charles Hord
H. K. Collins
Jim Hudson
Mose Falk
Nell Slinkard
Spencer and Lyons
Latter Day Saints
Clover Valley
No Right to Ugliness Promises From Health Advice
An old advertisement asserts women gain friends by beauty through health, claiming constipation kidney trouble and impure blood ruin complexion. Electric Bitters is touted as the world’s best medicine to regulate stomach liver kidneys and purify blood, promising nerves bright eyes and velvety skin. For sale at J B Stalcup’s drug store for 50 cents.
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J. B. Stalcup
Community Notes From Stafford Chapel
Local items report Mr and Mrs John Headly visiting the county seat on business. Rumor circulates of a coming church wedding. Mr Collins and daughter Mrs Wampler of Vincennes visit sister Mrs Rosa Brewer. Ladies meet to select new church paper. Peter Harvey rents farm and plans move to Indianapolis. Several young residents enjoyed a pleasant day with Pearl.
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Collins
Mrs. Wampler
Vincennes
Rosa Brewer
Peter Harvey
Indianapolis
Pearl
Measles Straining Local Families and Remedies Cited
On the last Sunday before school Stafford notes measles spreading in the area. Residents Lizzie Howard and others traveled to Lyons and Bloomfield. Manda Brewer of Indianapolis visits, while Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for curing eruptions, sores, boils, cuts, and more, with a 25 cent price at J. B. Stalcup's drugstore.
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Stafford
Lizzie Howard
Lyons
A. Maxwell
Linton
J. B. Stalcup
Local Social Roundup From Campground and Tulip communities
Farmers plow for corn while residents visit kin and attend Sabbath school. George Hamilton from Lyons was here Sunday. Fay Bradford and Bertha Osborn visited Campground relatives. John and Mrs Flory of Tulip called on local kin. Theo Shertzer spent Sunday with his mother Elizabeth. Tona Osborn, Tulip belle, attended Sabbath school at this place. Lizzie Breedon, Campground resident, attended Allen Chapel Sabbath school. Maggie Killinger and Fay Bradford will attend Bloomfield normal next season.
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George Hamilon
Lyons
Fay Bradford
Campground
Bertha Osborn
Addie Blaker
John Flory
Tulip
Theo. Shertzer
Heaton Ridge
Elizabeth Shertzer
Tona Osborn
Lizzie Breedon
Allen Chapel
Maggie Killinger
Bloomfield
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health and Vigor
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as restoring vigor by correcting digestive organs and bodily functions. It claims they sharpen brain and body power and sell for 25 cents at J B Stalcup's drug store.
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Eney
Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Local Notes From The County Section
Will Jean moved into his new home last week. Henry Brant planted twenty acres of corn last week. Ben Britton is laid up this week with a felon on his thumb. Mrs Julia Denney of Spencer is down looking after the farm. Bloom shows fruit prospects in the region as crops come in. Ora Irvin closed a successful term at the Dyer school house after illness. Knox County parties plan a stone quarry near the railroad bridge on Harrison Trent"s farm for southern road work.
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Henry Brant
Ben Britton
Julia Denney
Spencer
Ora Irvin
Dyer
Knox County
Harrison Trent
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Sells Fast Across Town
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin has achieved phenomenal sales and high praise from druggists and the public. Available in 10c trial, 50c, and $1 sizes from Geo. E Cravens.
Local Names Tell of Weekend Family Visits and Illness
Mrs Margaret Fry is ill at her brother Walter Henrys home. James Davia and father of Soleberry and others visited Spencer on business. Families in Owen Monroe Daviess and Bloomington areas hosted or visited kin through Sunday and Monday with various Burks and Gwin households.
MeVille Community Notes and Nearby Observations
MeVille residents report Ola visiting to stay a week or two. Mrs. T. A. Raper remains very poorly. Local folks fished last week and prepare for corn planting. Enzie Gwin visited J Q O Pugh, while Alva Sims and John Arthur haul lumber to Spencer. James Burks and wife visited Freedom. Nanie Gwin of Bloomington stayed with Della Wilson. John Hudson and Samuel Sample were at Spencer on business. H H McHaley is sick with rheumatism or pleurisy. Hancock and Berry of Owen county visited W D Wright family.
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Margaret Fry
Walter Henry
James Davia
Soleberry
Spencer
Charlie Burks
Owen County
James Burks
Orlie Neal
Owensburg
Herman Camden
Nanie Gwin
Bloomington
John McHaley
Press Baxter
Monroe County
Samuel Sample
James Sample
T. A. Raper
Marion Gwin
David Burks
Matilda Dyer
Daviess County
John T. Burks
Mary Pugh
Ellettaville
Ola
MeVille
Enzie Gwin
J. QO. Pugh
Alva Sims
John Arthur
Freedom
Della Wilson
John Hudson
H. H. McHaley
Hancock
Mrs. Berry
W. D. Wright
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Promises Quick Cure
Advertises Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a universal cure for la grippe and its cough. Claims 24 to 48 hour recovery with thorough use, citing a price of 25 cents. Also mentions 50 cents option.
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la Grippe
Warner
Error of Fifty Million Dollars Sparks Treasury Dispute
A clash between Secretary of the Treasury and Commissioner of Internal Revenue over 50 million dollars in war tax receipts raises accusations of misleadings and deliberate design. The figures diverge on tobacco and beer taxes and special taxes, prompting questions about book keeping and potential political motives.
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Acretary of the Treasury
House
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Gage
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
Punishments Vary For Theft Versus Trust, Bryan Quip
The quotation contrasts penalties for stealing a horse with forming a trust. It notes that horse theft leads to penitentiary confinement while a trust yields a banquet, paraphrased from a W. J. Bryan remark.
Wealth Controls Republican Party Quote by W. J. Bryan
A Bryan quote critiques the GOP stating aggregated wealth dictates party actions. He argues in a peril hour the party can draft a man but cannot draft a pocketbook, asserting the dollar trumps individuals within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
W. J. Bryan
Blood Balm B B B offers cure for chronic blood disorders
Advertises Blood Balm B B B as a cure for long standing blood infections claiming it neutralizes poison and rebuilds the constitution. Promises a free trial bottle and big bottle pricing at one and five dollars with directions and free medical advice from Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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Botanic Blood Balin
Address Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
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John Crow
Earnest Meredith
Stafford Chapel
John Headly
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Manda Brewer
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