Notice to Subscribers and Local Political Notes
Subscribers must pay 81.50 yearly starting soon with arrears rising to 1.25 per year from Jan 1 1899 to May 1 1900 and 1.50 after. Paid in advance keep current rate. else discontinue. Jim Poot leaves the Republican party. Sullivan county Democrats instruct for Judge Moffett as delegate. likely Moffett and John H. Spencer chosen.
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Sullivan County
Moffett
Judge Moffett
John H. Spencer
Washington
Republicans Predict Wadsworth Victory in District Contest
Party leaders insist on Peter Wadsworth’s clear win in Congress race, calling the district highly favorable. They claim Bob Miers cannot surpass a 2,000 margin, a figure they say is already settled.
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Peter Wadsworth
Congress
Bob Miers
Cravens Nominated for Re-election to Brown and Monroe Seat
Joan W. Cravens editor of the Bloomington Courier is nominated for re election as representative from Brown and Monroe counties. He has a solid record and his nomination is described as the best possible.
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Joan W. Cravens
Bloomington
Brown
Monroe
The Review Demands Jeffersonian Principles in Bedford
The Review is a new Democrat paper started at Bedford by E. L. Pearson. It is a strictly Democratic paper devoted exclusively to Jeffersonian principles. Edited ably, it should be in every Democrat's hands in the Second district. It costs 0 cents a year, less than a penny a week, and anyone can pay that.
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the Review
Bedford
E. L. Pearson
Greene county Democrats back Mr Miers amid press protest
A Greene county Democrat defends Mr Miers and accuses local Republicans of copying praise and misinterpreting sarcasm. The writer states he remains sincere and ready to give Mr Miers full support while rejecting deceit and urging unity among Democrats.
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R. W. Miers
W. M. Moss
Greene County
Miers
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Cure Claim
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Warner
Horrible Death on Hand Car Shocks Illinois Town Reader
A coroner's inquest in Linton reveals Charles Albert Bell died when a drunken hand-car rider fell asleep and was struck by a midnight Illinois Central train. The car dragged to Freeman after the collision. Bell, 34, of Newton, Illinois, was unmarried. The account links to a long political rant by James Poole about party loyalties and local conventions.
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Linois Central Railroad
Linton
Illinois Central Railroad
Island Coal Company
Jinton
Freeman
Dugger
Axe
Charles Albert Bell
Newton, Iinois
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Mercury Free
A historical advertisement warns against mercury remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free with a 75 cent bottle price. Hall's family pills are touted as the best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Veteran seeks recruiting post as Democrat in Clay County
Clay City Indiana May 1 1900 a retired union soldier announces his candidacy to join the Democrat party of Clay county Harrison township He recounts war service including time in a rebel prison and his years in the Republican party before pledging to work for the Democratic ticket He claims influence over at least one vote and cites past leadership roles in Jackson township Greene county
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Jim Poot
Republican Party
Clay City
Democrat
Carbon
Old Greene
Boye
Clay County
Middlebury
Jesus Christ
James Poou
Ind
Harrison Township
Democrat Party
Old Kentuck
Judge Pool
Republicana
Jackson Township
Greene County
Electric Bitters Promised To Restore Strength
Idaville Indiana resident J W Gardener touts Electric Bitters as a cure for loss of appetite and general weakness. He claims it gave him new strength and restored his appetite after feeling rundown and lifeless. Sold at J B Stalcups drug store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
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J. W. Gardener
Idaville
Ind
J. B. Stalcup
Pension Bill for Sixty-Two Plus Soldiers in Congress
Hon R W Miers introduces H R 10838 granting pensions to soldiers sailors and marines aged 62 or older with monthly rates 6 8 10 and 12 dollars by age. The bill presumes disability not from vicious habits unless medical exam proves otherwise and allows existing pensioners to switch under the act. Rank not considered and multiple pensions for same period forbidden.
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R. W. Miers
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Bureau of Pensions
Commissioner of Pensions
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Tops Sales Nationwide
The remedy for constipation has achieved phenomenal sales with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin praised by many druggists. Available in 10c trial size 50c and $1 sizes from Geo. E. Cravens, the product enjoys strong popularity with the public.
Kansas City livery mishap ends with youth's legal win
A young man hired a livery rig to take his girl riding. The team ran away, wrecking the buggy, but the court ruled for the youth, saying a man’s intention to take his girl out should be met with a controllable horse. Other notes poke fun at spring, ads, and church discipline as the spring issue unfolds.
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Kansas City
Everyman
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Cough Remedy Praised By Hotel Proprietor
John E. Clifford of Norwood House testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his children of whooping cough and severe coughing spells during last winter's epidemic. The remedy is sold by George E. Cravens.
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Chamberlain
John E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
George E. Cravens
Republican Party Defines Principles From Declaration
In 1860 the Republican party used the Declaration of Independence to frame its platform and oppose slavery expansion. The May 1860 national convention adopted a plank asserting governments derive powers from the governed to preserve republican institutions and backed Abraham Lincoln for president.
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Republican Party
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Lincoln Republican plank echoed in Democratic 1900 platform
Indianapolis Press laments the Democratic embrace of Lincoln Republican ideals and declaring the Declaration of Independence as part of its platform for 1900. It questions what Republicans would say as the party seeks to carry these ideals to distant lands and challenge republican institutions abroad.
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United States
Indianapolis
Immense press room built for Ladies' Home Journal
The Ladies' Home Journal unveils a new eight story building behind its current office with 176000 square feet for printing and mailing. Specialized presses and modern devices will equip the plant, designed to handle rapid circulation growth and future expansion, aiming to be the finest in America.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Heiht
America
Congress must not wait to curb trusts with amendments
An analysis argues two thirds in Congress and three fourths in states would fail to curb trusts and public welfare powers already grant broad authority. It contends the elastic Constitution vests Congress with necessary power to protect people from corporate oppression and that waiting for a constitutional amendment is impractical.
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Congress
United States
Supreme Legislative Body
Union
Indianapolis Press
Republican
Bucklens Arcica Salve Cures Civil War Soldier’s Ulcers
Was the ball that hit G. B. Stedman of Newark Michigan in the Civil War. It caused horrible ulcers that no treatment helped for twenty years. Bucklens Arcica Salve cured him. Cures cuts burns bruises boils felons corns and skin eruptions. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed sold by J. B. Stalcup druggist.
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G. B. Stedman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
J. B. Stalcup
Rainy Friday sermon and local life notes
A rainy spell blessed the area Friday while Rev. Ed Taylor preached on Sunday. Henry Ledgerwood bought a new buggy and locals prepare corn. Everette Bailey visits Sundays and Floyd Simpson returns home looking changed. Mrs. James Bailey and daughter Lelia were in town Saturday. Mt. Nebo youths visited the rolliff rocks Sunday and Lottie Huffman Medie Clark and Opha Lester called on Lelia Bailey.
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Ed Taylor
Henry Ledgerwood
Everette Bailey
Floyd Simpson
James Bailey
Lelia
Mt. Nebo
Rolliff Rocks
Lottie Huffman
Medie Clark
Opha Lester
Lelia Bailey
Local notes on families and events near Worthington
Emery Conder is reportedly missing after selling his saddle horse. Chas Bartley and family spent Sunday with Will Bartley near Worthington. Mrs Mary Wallace left home for Worthington Friday. Miss Osa Mount Lola Newsom and two Linton friends attended Bethel church baptizing. Jasper Hatfield from Washington township visited Dixon after buying a Hereford calf from T E Bridwell. Labor remains tight while prices rise. Political message favors McKinley and Hanna.
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Emery Conder
Chas, Bartley
Mable
Will Bartley
Worthington
Mary Wallace
Osa Mount
Lola Newsom
Linton
Bethel Church
Jasper Hatfield
Washington Township
Dixon
T. E. Bridwell
Wm. McKinley
Mark Hanna
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Comforts Taste and Relief
Many remedies taste unpleasant, but Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is loved and will cure constipation and stomach troubles. Available in 10, 50c and $1 sizes from Geo E Cravens May.
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Dr. Caldwell
Geo
E. Cravens
Crowded social week in local towns brings visitors
Lon Snyder welcomes a new son while Curtin Medaria travels to Indiana polis on business. James Hampley of Sandborn was in the area, Frank Newsom and family visited Elias Crance, and T. E. Bridwell with Tip Hant went to Bloomfield. Grace Haltom of Worthington visited sister Mrs Avery Beck. Ed Markley hosted a dance for local youths. Henry Canada and wife attended Mrs ke Duncan’s funeral in Switz City.
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Curtin Medaria
Indianapolis
James Hampley
Sandborn
Frank Newsom
Elias Crance
T. E. Bridwell
Tip Hant
Bloomfield
Tip Hunt
Switz City
Wee
Thursay
Grace Haltom
Worthiington
Avery Beck
Ed Markley
Henry Canada
F. B. Mail
Ke Duncan
Million Bottles Given Away by King's Discovery
Proprieties of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds report gifting over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, and throat chest lung diseases with a guarantee or refund. J B takup offers free trials and sells regular sizes at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
J. B
Sunday Activities and Visits In The Community
Bessie Ashcraft spent Sunday with Denith Brown. Jasper Hastler and Ella Reed attended church Sunday. Lester Mansfield, Forest Mullis and Willie Melton went to Owensburg Sunday. Nellie Horn and Lula Ashcraft spent Saturday eve with Mrs. Frank Hardesty. Cenith Brown and Ora Laughlin passed through here en route to Koleen. Kiah Brown, one of our nice young men who has been attending.
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Bessie Ashcraft
Denith Brown
Quince Hardesty
Jasper Hastler
Ella Reed
Lester Mansfield
Forest Mullis
Willie Melton
Owensburg
Nellie Horn
Lula Ashcraft
Frank Hardesty
Cenith Brown
Ora Laughlin
Koleen
Kiah Brown
Poseyville Daily Life Noted In Casual Local Items
Local notes report a student at Poseyville and sister Artie returning home Friday. Paul Welsh serves as a daily caller in the area. The Chapel church service had good attendance Sunday. John Flynn and his wife moved to Limestone on Monday.
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Ing
Poseyville
Artie
Paul Welsh
John Flynn
Limestone
Working Night and Day Health Pills Ad
The copy promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a mighty health aid claiming to turn weakness into strength and energy into mental power. It markets sugar coated globules priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J. B. Staleup.
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Dr. King
J. B. Staleup
Ladies' Home Journal hits 905000 monthly circulation
The Ladies' Home Journal has reached 905000 copies for the April issue, an increase of over 36000 per month for the last four months since January. The presses run day and night to meet demand, with every issue exhausted within a fortnight after publication.
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TheLadies’ Home Journal
Blood Balm Co promotes B B B cure for blood poison
Ad claims deep seated infections cure with B B B Botanic Blood Balm after 31 years tested. Lists symptoms from mouth patches to cancers and skin eruptions. Offers free trial bottle and full treatment bottles at $1 or six bottles, with address for free medical advice.
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Botanic Blood Basin
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Summer Outings How to Reach Seashore Mountain Lake Resorts
WhertoGo and How to Get There Informs readers that Seashore Mountain and Lake Resorts are easy to reach via Pennsylvania Lines. Agents offer rates train service and through car comforts and will arrange vacation trips and provide free information. Apply to the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Passenger and Ticket Agent. July 1.
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Pennyslvania
Pennsylvania Lines
A. B. Dix- Lee
Switz City, Ltd
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J.C. Jamison
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Sam Benham
Hannah Dyer
Burke
John Shirts
James Dickinson
Kentucky Ridge
T. D. Blackmore
Tom
Isaac Isenogle
James Mortland
Clay Owens
Newberry
Harry Laughlin
Danville
Jordan & Co
Thomas Wirt
Daviess County
James J. Wirt
T. Nicholson
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Grand Lodge
W. H. Burke
Hugh McGinnis
Henry Pearson
Peter Hasler
Rector
Tom Franklin
Albert Mount
Will Snyder
Katie Snyder
Folke
Mount Nebo
A. Kiefer Drug CO
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