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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
7
Portland Fair schedules and events are announced with entries opening September 22 1894 and September 24 28 showings. Wells County notes report corn and wheat prospects, church attendance, local industry growth, and incentives at the Portland Fair with auctions and premiums.
Last week a meeting at Ossian organized the Ohio Indiana reunion to be held there on Sept. 27. Committees on finance music grounds and decoration were appointed. Another session is set for Saturday to finalize arrangements.
Union gathering details include a 1100 am start with music by Pine Valley Band and Western Glee Club members. Invocations and songs follow with speeches by John T. Glass Geo Harter and others. Adjournment for dinner at 2 pm includes recitation Race for the Flag and reunion planning.
The passage critiques McKinley and his committee for shaping the tariff law to fit the interests of powerful trusts. It notes that the lawmakers invited various interests to submit schedules and then favored those interests in the final act, suggesting the law reflected trust-like influence rather than public good.
The piece argues the McKinley tariff, especially the sugar schedule, created a "monstrous trust" that profited $30 to $35 million in three years. It blames Senate Republicans for aiding the trust while praising Democratic opposition, contrasting with the sugar bill’s limited gains for the trust. The editor calls out hypocrisy as McKinley denounces the law he helped shape.
Dr. A S Richmond offers a large stock of artificial teeth at reduced rates after tariff cuts. Located over John E Sturgis drug store at 3813 Tuomas St, he promotes gold crowns and bridges with pain free extraction claims and twenty years of experience.
The Chicago & Erie Railway announces low round trip rates for a Democratic barbecue in Huntington on October 4. Fares from Decatur 90 cents Preble 75 cents Magley 40 cents Toesin 60 cents Kingsland 50 cents Unievidale 49 cents. Tickets on sale October 4 with return through the same day. A special train will depart Decatur about 7 or 8 o clock, stopping at all stations to pick up passengers. Further details to follow.
Farmers urged a new creamery to replace the one burned. Directors met and chose Lew Berlin to rebuild on the same lot. He plans to have the facility ready for business by next month and has strong support from milk industry interests.
A $500 reward is offered for any rheumatism case not cured by Drummond's Lightning Remedy. The firm prints the offer boldly on all circulars and newspaper ads. Two bottles sent by express for $5, address Drummond Medicine Co., 48 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted.
Teeth extracted without pain by Dr L W Dailey using a harmless preparation. No gas or sleep required. Teeth without plates. All work guaranteed to be the best and latest. Consultation free. Office over Wareing's jewelry store. 30t 2m.
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