Cheaper Clothing Under New Tariff Law Compared
A detailed price comparison of woolen goods shows substantial savings for the public under the new tariff, with figures like cashmeres, serges, beaver cloaks, and suitings dropping from old to new prices. The argument claims an overall annual saving of 16 million dollars for the people, highlighting benefits across daily commodities and urging Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton
Brussels
Joe Coody
Democratic Party
Law
Muncie Merald
Buying a State and the Louisiana Uprising
A Chicago Herald writer argues that while he never trusted plans to break the Solid South, the Louisianan uprising fuels belief the breakup is near. He claims a $40,000,000 annual sugar subsidy scheme to buy a southern state seems more feasible than past schemes to steal states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Louisana
Eliza Pinkston
Chicago Herald
Campaign Gems From Bluffton Republicans at Sixbey's Opera House
In Decatur and Adams County remarks by Theodore F. Shockney and others are cited criticizing Democrats and praising party discipline. The Chronicle quotes opposition to income tax and tariff bills, urging caution in cross party membership while praising Republican loyalty.
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Decatur
Theodore FL Shockney
Bluffton
Sixbey’s
Opera House
Chronicle
Porter Divorce Case Decided in Favor of Plaintiff
The case of J. W. Porter versus Alice B. Porter for divorce was called last Friday morning. The defendant failed to answer, defaulted, and the court granted the plaintiff divorce and custody of the child after hearing the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Porter
Alice B. Porter
Birth and Death of Loetta Johnson in Wells County
Loetta Johnson daughter of P and Margaret Johnson born May 18 1868 married George L Shideler March 4 1846 and died October 21 1894 at her home in Jackson township Wells county Indiana aged 26 years 5 months and 33 days. She leaves a father mother two brothers two sisters a husband and two daughters to mourn their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loetta Johnson
Margaret Johnson
George L. Shideler
Jackson Township
Wells County
Indiana
Heart Disease Symptoms Prompted Home Trial
A long excerpt describes a woman with severe heart pain and fluttering, loss of appetite, insomnia, and chest oppression. She could not sleep or sweep a room without rest until her husband urged her to try a remedy.
Wright Cemetery Remembrance For Late Church Singer
The Prairie Creek congregation mourns the loss of a long time member and singer who joined the Church of Christ in January 1881 at age 13. Elder Lot Green led the services with interment in Wright cemetery. Jas. H. Deaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hideler
Church of Christ
Prairie Creek
New Jerusalem
Lot Green
Wright Cemetery
Jas. H. Deaver
Elwood Press Reports New Tin Plate Factory
The Elwood Press notes a mammoth tin plate plant to be built at the site, a four mill operation costing 80 000 with 60 000 already subscribed. It claims the tin plate trade is highly profitable and that factories will emerge, praising American resources and competitive manufacturers despite Congress rules.
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Elwood Press
America
Winter Flames and Chicken Pox Feather Bed Tale
Dialogue between Banks and Rivers contrasts summer and winter ailments with odd medical imagery. A Buffalo girl rumored to have chicken pox later confirms it after finding a feather in the bed, a humorously puzzled moment reported by the Progressive Age. Both snippets reflect light editorial humor and human interest from early 20th century presses.
Keeper tests kangaroo as elephant dusts tiger cage
The keeper walking by the elephant leads the kangaroo when the elephant blows dust into the tiger’s cage. He asks the marsupial about its tail and trunk remark, the kangaroo explains it is his trunk worn to avoid treading on it, and the royal Bengal tiger roars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Community notes reflect campaigns, school needs, and local events
Craigville residents report good health and school expansion plans as lower grade seating arrives. They discuss Republican and Democratic activity, a railroad agency inquiry, and reform rhetoric. Local figures like Major Steele and Marion Shady are mentioned alongside Bethel chapel dedication details and 1894 sermon text and anthem led by A. W. McLaughlin.
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Amanda Strum
Steele
Repubican
Eichhorn
Wm. Hartman
Marion Shady
Major Steele
Miss Vale
Bethel Chapel
J.W.B. Fleck
D. D
Excelsior Springs
St Paul Choir
A. W. McLaughlin
Tocsin Notes Local Politics and Games in Ossian
Ossian correspondent reports on Moyer's return to corn husking, tariff debates led by T J Sewards and Cratel Pavey, and a Republican Banks speech misfiring. A barn fire threat at William Kleinknight Sr's threshing week, the saw mill running again, and a Banner ball victory 19 to 4 highlight local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kion
Levi
Crate L’avey
Jesses
Ossian
The
Chronicle
Banks
William Kleinknight
George Davison
Pugney
Banner
Tocsin
Mr. Banks
Putney Pointers. BY TORMENT. Bluffton trip on the 31st
Community notes recount visits and illnesses across local families. Hugh Bickel called on friends, Miss Viola Myers walked ten miles to see a sick brother, and Ben Martain recovers from typhoid. Several residents travel, host, or visit relatives, with jokes about a horse cuspud and a forthcoming local election.
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Bluffton
Hugh Bickel
Viola Myers
Ben Martain
Fred Robison
Greenwood
Will Myers
Frank Bender
Will Plummer
George Dick
Muncie
Dessie Sowards
Belmore
Ohio
Wm. Sowards
Albert Sowards
Trullender
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Promotion
Advertisement asserts poor digestion causes nervousness fretfulness and dyspepsia and extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a stomach tame and blood purifier. It claims Hood's Pills are a favored cathartic with universal appeal, priced at 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lem Shaffer
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends who labored with us during the sickness and interment of our dear mother Mrs. Lem Shaffer and family express gratitude for support and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Shaffer
Morris English Stable Powd cures and prevents disease
An advertisement for Morris English Stable Powder claims it cures and prevents disease in stock. It states feeding two or three times weekly keeps animals in fine condition, making them slick, fat, and glossy with new blood and life, suitable for spring work. Sold in full pound packages by J. E. Sturgis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sturgis
Chinese House Servants Gain Favor in England
A newspaper note reports that Chinese house servants are gradually gaining favor in English households, reflecting shifting attitudes toward domestic staff and cultural exchange within society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Electric Bitters Promised Quick Kidney Relief
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving II reports long kidney pain and bladder trouble. After a year of unsuccessful cures, he used Electric Bitters and found relief at once. The ad claims instant relief for kidney and liver issues and urges a trial at 50 cents for a large bottle at Charles C. Deam's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, II
Charles C. Deam
Manly Remedies and Odd Garden Folklore
An 19th century advertisement touts a veterinary liniment praised by a leading English surgeon. It claims lasting efficacy, notes a price of 50 cents and 1.00, and lists J. E. Sturgis as the seller. The text also mentions universal conscription in Norway and a strange line about Brazilian combs hung on tree branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
J. E. Sturgis
First well in America found in Kentucky 1829
The ad touts Dr King's New Discovery with a quarter century of use for throat chest and lung diseases. It claims universal relief and guarantees money back if relief is not provided. Trial bottles are offered free at Charles C. Deam's drug store with large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
Have You a Family Doctor Wells New Cough Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement urges families to keep Dr Wells New Cough Cure for sudden colds and coughs with claims of safety pleasant taste and quick results. It notes a 25 cent price and sales by J E Sturgis. The second line mentions phosphorescence near the Cape Verde islands bright enough to read small print.
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Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
Cape Verde Islands
A Wonderful Conqueror Hails Hood’s Sarsaparilla
A health note claims scrofula, a common inherited disease, appears in many forms from runnng sores to goitre and consumption. It asserts Hood’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood of impurities, restoring health and vitality. It also mentions Britain being invaded forty eight times by foes from across the sea in the last two millennia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Britain
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 28 cent price per box sold by Charles C Deam. The item also notes a Cuban fly-eater being one third the size of a hummingbird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles C. Deam
Rheumatism remedy praised in drug firm letter
A wholesale drug house at 62 Cortlandt Street New York ordered Drummond's Lightning Remedy for rheumatism and praised its effects calling it marvelous. They advertise to send $5 for two large bottles to a New York address with express shipping and note agents are wanted.
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C. F. Risley Co
Cortlandist
New York
Drummond
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden
Jane
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Miles
Harry F.tarr
Pottsville
Wiles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Rivers
Chicago Tribune
Melton
Solow
Happy Home Clothing
Craigville
Foxy
Lualaba
Geo. Moyer
T. J. Sewards
Geo. Maddox
Mr. Hashner
Putney Pointers
Ivan Kleinknight
Dan Biddle
Marion Garton & Co
Adams County
Jim Blue
John Aleo
Nottingham Township
Jennie Craig
Ft. Wayne
Mattie Justus
Add Hunshiner
Beck
Bessie Ambusher
Gsallion Ohio
Andrew Lash
Charley Hower
Isaac Bender
Morris
Powd
Norway
Brazil
Kentucky
Cuba
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