Democrats Aim to Sweep County Trustees
A Democratic year seen as likely to yield twelve of fifteen township trustee seats in the county. Fairplay township may nominate Walter Rector for trustee and win, despite a small Republican majority. Brazil Democrat editor Louis Hottzman married Mrs. Julia Ett of Madison Indiana. Holtman praised as a leading Indiana editor and former head of state and national editorial associations.
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Fairplay Township
Walter Rector
Louis Hottzman
The
Brazil Democrat
Julia €Ett
Madison
Ind
Bro. Holtman
Indiana
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
National Editorial Association
Bryan Exalts Lincoln Era and Gears for Victory in November
The Stockton Democrats praise William Jennings Bryan as a patriot and intellect who embodies Lincoln’s belief in the common people. They call him a leader prepared to guide the nation through looming social crises and to win in November.
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Stockton
Lincoln
Bryan
CongressMAN Miers Puts Forth Nine Pension Reports
A recent Congressional Record shows Congressman Miers producing nine committee reports on invalid pensions plus two major speeches. One focuses on pensions and the other on the Pear son versus Crawford North Carolina election case.
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Miers
Congressional
Committee On
Pearson
Crawford
North Carolina
Democratic Push for Greene County Ticket Could Swing Vote
The piece urges a unified Democratic effort to nominate the strongest possible Greene county representative and county ticket. It notes voter sympathy for the party, highlights James Creelman’s tribute to Bryan, and profiles John W. Kern born 1849 in Alto Indiana, detailing his education, legal career, and service as state senator and Indianapolis city attorney.
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Greene County
Kern
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
State Senate
Cured at Last by Dr. King's New Discovery
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia reports relief from a long hacking cough after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. She claims the Royal Cure eased chest pain and restored sleep, praising it as a universal remedy for throat chest or lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at J B Stalcups drug store with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Dragator
Electric Bitters credited with saving life in Knoxville notice
Philadelphia resident John Oliver recounts near fatal illness and rapid recovery after using Electric Bitters. Advertisement claims cure and 50 cent price at J. B. Stalcup's drug store. Editorial criticizes Republican editors for attacking Hon. R. W. Miers defending soldiers and his wartime service.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. B. Stalcup
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns of Mercury in Catarrh Treatments
A health advisory warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The patent remedy is described as mercury free and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle. Hall's family pills advertised as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Druggista
Strong serene true William Jennings Bryan portrait by Creelman
James Creelman profiles William Jennings Bryan as a principled, temperate, and accessible leader. The essay praises his integrity, love of literature, simple life, and unity across social lines, noting his evolution from local to national influence and his devotion to liberty and justice.
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William Jennings Bryan
James Creelman
Soy Beans as Forage and Soil Restorer in Indiana
W C Latta explains soy beans as a leguminous forage and soil-renewing crop. Native to Southern Asia, the plant matures between spring and fall fronts, yields 10-15 bushels of grain or about two tons of hay per acre in Indiana, and adapts to corn soils. Seed available from large seedsmen.
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Indiana
Asia
Kansas Experiment
The
Kimsas Agricultural Experiment Station
Purdue Experiment Station Farm
W.C. Latta
Editors and the craft from a small town paper world
In a reflective column the writer blasts amateur editors and the mob mentality toward journalism, mocks pretenders who edit without pay, and recalls a Saturday Evening Post tale of a paper that ran blank pages after critics complained. The piece then shifts to local chatter about politics, notable residents, and a death in the community, with mentions of McKinley Bryan electoral talk and various townsfolk.
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Editora
Habo
Saturday Evening Post
Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promotes Pleasant Constipation Cure
Advert reads that most remedies taste bad but Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is liked by all and claims to cure constipation and stomach troubles. Available in 10, 50 cent, and 1 dollar sizes at Geo. E. Cravens.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cited For Croup Cure
John E. Clifford of Norwood House, Norwood New York reports using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for severe whooping cough in winter and finds it relieves cough and cures. The note also mentions local sellers George E Cravens and Adam Bormuth offering suits at low cost.
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John E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
George E. Cravens
When Past and Present Unite We Revisit Lost Loved Ones
A reflective note on memory and the longing for reunion with loved ones, acknowledging that the face remains in our thoughts as we wander. The piece hints at a future when time blends and we may reunite with those we have lost. A separate line markets Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cough remedy priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Warner
B. F. Langton
Indianapolis
E. J. Ingles & Case
Mammoth Dry Goods
Thomas Holt
Ingles
Tom
Correspondence and Local Visits Highlight Weekends
Wm Meredith called at Wm Collins on Sunday. Wm Floyd of Lyons visited Friday. Clarence Westmorland stopped by Jobo Crow Saturday night. Newt Holtzclaw and wife visited Elmer on Sunday. Mrs Slinkard and daughter enjoyed horseback riding Sunday. Farmers welcomed rain Friday and Saturday. Oscar Crow worked for James Hudson last week. Large crowd attended church at Clover Valley last Sunday. Alfred Westmorland and wife returned from Newberry to care for her dying father. Wm Summerville went to Shoals on Sunday. City barber markets spring suits. Rev Racy preached to M E folks last Sunday. J M Ogden and John Shirts were in Indianapolis last week. George Blackmore of Havana KS visiting his boyhood home. Miss Kate Wright, city milliner, at Indianapolis last week. Miss Corbin of Martin County moving to J S Whitaker's. Elsie and Sam Dickey of Dugger visiting sick father. E M West and Clem Gainey visited Rose Hill on Sunday. Henry Holt, Martin County Democrat, was in town Sunday.
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Snake Hollow
Walter Morrison
Martin County
Frank Garrett
Pleasant Valley Nursery
Newton Stewart's
Ed Kid
Marco
John Morgan
Jolly Stockman
Marion Feutz
Mineral
J. O. Jamison
John O’donald
Ed Ingles
Edward Ingles
Wm. Meredith
Wm. Collins
Wm. Floyd
Lyons
Clarence Westmorland
Jobo Crow
Newt Holtzclaw
Elmer’s
Wm. W. Summerville
Shoals
Racy
M. E
J. M. Ogden
John Shirts
Indianapolis
George Blackmore
Havana
Kansas
Kate Wright
Corbin
Whitaker
Elsie
Sam Dickey
Dugfier
E. M. West
Clem Gainey
Rose
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Praised By Druggists
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is hailed as a cure for constipation with phenomenal sales. Pharmacists report high praise for its merits and popularity among the public, offered in 10¢ trial size and in 50¢ and $1 sizes by Geo. E. Cravens.
Local Cast of Characters and Weather Rain Returns
The piece notes much needed rain arriving. It lists residents traveling to Tanner, Bloomfield, Cincinnati, and Stanford this past week. It mentions Nathan Oliver as a committee member and Ida Sexson with a sore foot from a rusty tack, plus cattle on R W Yoho’s farm and wool purchase by Ensley Sparks. An ad touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for La Grippe with claimed 24 to 48 hour cures at 25 or 50 cents.
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Ida Sexson
R. W. Yoho
Francis Fry
Ensley Sparks
Stanford
Clyde Yoho
Bertha Riddle
Bloomfield
Cincinnati
la Grippe
Warner
Arnica Salve Promises Fast Pain Cure
Buck len's Arnica Salve claimed to kill pain and heal wounds from burns to boils. The ad boasted cures for sora fever soras ulcers felons corns and skin eruptions. Sold by J. B. Stalcup at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed.
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J. B. Stalcup
Senator Beveridge’s Maiden Effort Emphasizes Ideal Administrators
In his maiden U S Senate address on January 9 1900 Senator Beveridge calls for the highest examples of civilization as administrators for colonies. He urges incorruptible brave leaders who prioritize public service over money and urges precinct workers to demand top qualifications for governing possessions.
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Beveridge
U. S. Senate
America
Cuba
Santiago
Republic
That Throbbing Headache Promise Pills Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. King s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for headaches and nervous ailments. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, selling for 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by J B Stalcup, druggist.
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Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Draggist
Republicans Face Indirect Dissent With Sorrowful Tone
Smiley N. Chambers notes older Republicans view the party with sorrow rather than anger as they consider the ticket this fall. He cites Cuban policies impacting sentiment and emphasizes that the public looks to the party for solutions to national questions.
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Smiley N. Chambers
Republican Party
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