McCormick Mowers and Binders Win Public Endorsements
A collection of farmer endorsements praises the No. 4 McCormick mower andMcCormick binder for light running, easy knife lifting, and durable performance. Juxtaposed quotes from Giffon Snow, John Hupp, George King, Jonathan Markley, Dick Bush, and Amos Marshal highlight satisfaction, reliability, and preference over competitors, with emphasis on efficiency and long cutting reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
McCormick
Justus, Rogers & Co
Giffon
Chester Township
George King
Travesville
Dick Bush
Lancaster Township
Neighors
Amos Marshal
Liberty Center
Florida on Wheels Florida Subtrop Exposition Car Arrives Bluffton
A Florida rolling exhibit car, built of Florida woods with tropical scenery and fruits, tours major cities after Chicago 1893 World's Fair. Costing $20,000, it offers a ten cent admission for adults and five cents for children, with Wanton S. Webb presenting at Clover Leaf depot in Bluffton on April 20 from 9 AM to 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Florida
Florida Woods
Ocean
Wanton S. Webb
Bluffton
Clover Leaf
Ossian Notes and Local Developments
Machinery by the car lot is handled by Elzey and Rex. Ed Stine returns to his shop after illness. Band boys drilled and shared new music. Deputy surveyor John Markley accepted a ditch finished by Walt Craig and Harry Bun. Tile factory resumes full operation to meet demand. Bluffton architect Powers visited town to discuss cannery plans. Mr. B D. Johnston of Mt. Ayre Iowa plans to stay permanently after five years there. J N Hoover moved into the Oswald property last Friday. The house continues to be mentioned in local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzey & Rex
Ed Stine
John Markley
Walt Craig
Harry Bun
Powers
Bluffton
B D. Johnston
Mt. Ayre
Iowa
J. N. Hoover
Oswald
Moving to East Elzey addition by John Fenner
The vacant property is being moved to the east Elzey addition by John Fenner. The article notes wheel fever among boys this spring and suggests many may buy bikes. It also mentions likely bicycle purchases by several ladies. Sunday School officers were elected at the Presbyterian church with A F Roe as superintendent and R A Hatfield as assistant. W M Hatfield is choirister. Misa Gee Milliken organist. Miss Lyda Lepper secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Elzey
John Fenner
Presbyterian Church
A. F. Roe
R. A. Hatfield
W. M. Hatfield
Misa Gee Milliken
Lyda Lepper
Fine Musical Event At Methodist Church Next Tuesday
Bluffton hears Louis D Eichhorn recently back from New York City and Mae Miller home from Cincinnati College of Music present a fine program. Eichhorn trained by top vocal masters and Miller excels on violin with acclaimed American instructors. Their Bluffton welcome and choir support promise a standout concert not to be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Louis D. Eichhorn
New York City
Mae Miller
Cincinnatti College of Music
Eichhorn
Miss Miller
America
Bluffton
Advertised Footwear and Suit Sale for Children and Men
A local sale advertises children’s suits from 65 cents to 7 dollars, boys and men’s shoes priced from 1 to 5 dollars, and boys’ shoe lines. It urges shoppers to compare and buy at the store offering the lowest cash prices.
Object of Duties Ad Valorem vs Specific Tariff Debate
A historical argument favoring ad valorem duties over specific tariffs in the Wilson bill. Senator Mills explains that value-based duties reveal tax amounts, avoid inequitable burdens on the poor, adapt to price changes, and bolster revenue, contrasting with the hidden and distortionary specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mills
Friends of the Revenue
Protectionists
Democratic Party
Polk
Congress
Robert J. Walker
Treasury
Senators Debate Bill Before Speeches
An article urges passing the Wilson bill first to win public support and avoid log rolling. It contrasts the Wilson bill's principle base of free raw materials and broad duty reductions with the McKinley law, noting the Senate proposal mixes both approaches and risks revenue loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Judges Fines for Poker Game End Court Session
A Kentucky court story notes Judge Walker and several attorneys fined after playing poker after court adjourned in Brookville Bracken County. The judge paid 50 dollars and others 10 to 25 dollars, ending the informal legal poker gathering. The piece also mentions Mrs Yates becoming Onehunga’s chief magistrate, the first female magistrate in the British empire and first woman mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssiuiece Walker
Maysville
John L. Scott
Frantifort
Wadsworth
Walker
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New Zealand
Yates
Onehunga
British Empire
Auckland
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Hupp
Liberty Township
Jonathan Markley
Harrison Township
Justus Rogers
Ossian
Tom Tim
W. F. Goynes
OC Mitchell
Susan C North
Harrison
E Strong
Catharine Shannon
Townley
Thomas Gordon
Gordon Rockcreek
Geo W Steel
John A ‘Bowman Lancaster
Erastus Fisher
Mary A Riggs
Union
Rhoda C Singer
Candis Brice Harrison
Mary B Pearce
Cook
Union Station
H D
James P Pearce
Jd Todd
al Martha Kiink
Nimmons
Kunkel
Bo Townsey
South
Phoebe Sparks
John McAfee
Rockcreek
Elizabeth Myers
Peter “Y Porter
Townleys
Nancy
Mary J Richey
Bowmar
Empire Glycermne
Mtg
Lancaster
Elzey
Mary Crouse
Bizeey
Hannah Cotton
Cotton Union
Levi Hawk
Martin
David S Fetters
David Wa
Wetters
Chester
Franklin Redding
John Lucabaugh
Rock Creek
Elizabeth Gebrett
Amos Gerrett
Nottingham
Geo M
Ifer
Hattie Adams
John Warner
Peter Michel Inlot
Vera Cruz
Saevececscceneree
Gibson
W R Batty
Jefferson
Peter Brickley
Philip M Brown
Simon Hetrick
Chaa Lash Lancaster
Ashbaucher Bros
Mensons
J. A. Stiriew
Ottumwa
Heed
GC. S. Heed & Co
Lowell, Maas
Head
HOOD
Delta
North Main Street
Zante
Ben Adhem
Jay Girl
Ben Franklin
Deam
Deam & Crosbie
Wells County
Hale & Markley
Exchange Bank
Bluffton, Ind
William J. Parshall
Francis R. Pe
R— Hk
Wells Circuit Court
May Tern
Indiana
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