Matthews For Congress In Second District Race
W H Blodgett in the Indianapolis News outlines a potential bid by former State Senator W N Matthews of Bedford for Congress as a unifying clean candidate to beat Republican incumbent W N Chaney. Democrats in Lawrence and surrounding counties press for an honest slate, eyeing district-wide defections and county books scrutiny.
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W. H. Blodgett
Indianapolis News
W. N. Matthews
Bedford
Congress
Matthews
John C. Chaney
Chaney
Lawrence County
Robert W. Miers
Bloomington
Miers
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
State Senate
Davis
Charles Weiman
Sullivan County
Welman
John Underwood
Underwood
Mustard seed of media as mark of life and choice
A reflective excerpt contrasts reactions to a newspaper puff and personal ethics. It suggests varied behavior from the narrow minded to the kind hearted and the successful advertiser. The passage likens these responses to mustard seed spreading differently across ground, ending with a peace moment.
Plans for Farmers Institute in Carlisle Next Week
Plans for the Carlisle farmers institute on February 19 and 20 proceed with officer elections and program setup. Secretary Joseph Shepherd calls a January 20 meeting at Pilmer Ridgway's hall to finalize speakers Jasper P. Davis D F Marsh and Miss M M Mather and their topics on farming methods dairy care and home economics.
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Farmers’ Institute
Carlisle
Joseph Shepherd
Pilmer & Ridgway’s
Jasper P. Davis
Sheridan
Hamilton County
D. F. Marsh
Frankfort
Clinton County
M. M. Mather
Normal
Mr. Davis
Marsh
Institute
Miss Mather
Paxton
Mather
Improved Money Orders Limit To Prevent Cheating
Government unveils a new money order form to curb tampering. The left margin displays a maximum numeral up to 100, showing the highest issue amount. Even if the order is altered, the indicia limit prevents large increases, protecting cashing parties from extensive losses.
New Ridgway Whalen Firm Opens Modern Store
Ridgway and Whalen move into the Pilmer Ridgway building after succeeding Pilmer & Ridgway on August 24 1905. The new quarters boast plate glass show windows featuring a queensware display and shoes, with departments for queensware groceries cigars dry goods and men’s furnishings. The store also acts as agent for International and Majestic Tailoring Co and offers made to measure clothing. A hot air furnace heats the building and the back room stores meats and other items.
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Ridgway
Queensware
Queensware and Grocery Department
International and Majestic Tailoring Companies
Chicago
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McCall Patterns
Ada Kivett
Ridgway & Whalen
Baby’s
America
Sandborn
Chase & Sanborn’s
Thers
Net Family
Mennen
Hoopers
Castor
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