15 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
1
The Tribune notes Republican square deal rhetoric, Indiana oil dividends, and a Chicago high license law. It reports Indians electric lines ranking fifth in states, a Democrats June convention, and a Sunday baseball ban. It cites a pig iron boom in the South and Susan B. Anthony’s death in Rochester.
Congressman Gilbert of the Fort Wayne district will resign in July to take a judgeship in the Philippines. He won his seat on the Roosevelt wave but faces tougher prospects this year, leading to his decision to accept the new position.
County auditor John W. Ross filed a citizen petition with the board of Fayette County Commissioners alleging ex county treasurer F F Beeson collected $6000 in interest on public money that has not been turned over to the county. Beeson appeared to explain that he would pay any owed amount if later proved.
An observant editor notes how men carry money. Grocers, butchers, and millers use a wad. Bankers keep stacks in a pocketbook. Brokers fold once doubling the amount. The young man wears it in his vest, the sportsman in his trousers. Farmers and drovers tuck bills in inside pockets, while printers carry in others pockets.
The piece condemns shiftlessness as a vice and urges self reliance while noting Indiana's duck hunting season ends April 15. It cites limits on ducks per hunter, hunting hours, and boat types, and argues against hunting wild game as sport, calling for stricter protections and responsibility.
A tribute praising working women, praising bravery, honesty, and toil. It honors girls who hold daily jobs from desk to factory, noting stained hands as honest marks of service and shield for families. It asks young men to salute her as she passes.
Citizens should boost Cambridge City by speaking well about it and taking constructive action. Supporting local institutions and merchants enlarges stores and services, while careful conversation helps maintain a positive town image and fosters growth.
F Waldo Hargrave of Jasonville Indiana writes a song titled The Lost Child the proceeds to aid in locating Richmond Byers. The author a noted poet consents to donate profits and readers can buy the 25 cent sheet music from music dealers to support the fund.
In a Sabbath school infant class a seven year old, Eddie, answered a question about favorites with an unexpected choice. While others named parents dolls or candy, he stated he would rather have a woodpecker than anything else, prompting amusement among the teacher and children.
Raymond Bailey visited Dublin schools and several locals attended a horse sale. The heaviest snow of the season, 8 inches, fell Sunday. Numerous visitors from Indianapolis, Richmond, Connersville, and Dayton, plus church meetings and a hay wagon party, colored a busy week. a large sale at Walter Crull's and a high school diploma exam were noted.
Marshal Tout cleared all sidewalks of snow Sunday night. Barbara Brown moved into her new home on Levi Beard property in the west end. Will Wiseheart and his wife from Millville visited relatives here. Lutheran church ladies plan an Easter bazaar in the Odd Fellows block. Mrs. David Wagner of Springport visited sister Mrs. Richard Swisher. Thomas Cassel bought Mrs. Wallick’s west end property to occupy as a home. Miss Reiser and Miss Reiser of near Hamilton Ohio visited en route to Anderson. Rev. Browns conducts a revival at the Evangelical church amid calls for religious awakening.
The piece notes a March snow record in Dublin, lumber sawing for fans by T M Baulicks, Williams’ upholstery work in Knights Town, and efforts by the commercial club to boost BUCCERS. Mrs A G Bilby sold property, moved opposite the M E church, ten invalids remain, ladies cemetery association buys a weather tent, I O O F hall gains attention, and Cambridge City Mt Auburn visitors attend a ladies skating event.
The city of Cambridge expresses a strong need for a modern opera house to improve public comfort and entertainment. Officials say first class theater has been unavailable for years, with demand for an up-to-date playhouse growing.
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