Local Government Appointments Unveiled for County Office
A slate of county officials is listed including Representative Will Sparks and Treasurer John Blacklidge. Other posts named cover Recorder Kalmund Louden, Surveyor George Kelley, Sheriff William Bainbridge, Coroner Dr. Frank Green, and district commissioners Williard Amos and Charlee Lyons. Council seats feature Richard Phillips, William McMillin, George Tittsworth, with district councilors Kachanah Suall, Charles Kelav, and Elnathban New Hon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will M. Sparks
John B. Blacklidge
Kalmund B. Louden
George K. Kelley
M. Bainbridge
Charlee H. Lyons
Richard D. Phillips
William H. McMillin
George W. Tittsworth
Kachanah T. Suall
Charles Z. Kelav
Elnathban C. New Hon
Indiana Debt History Shows Republican Control Cuts Rates
The piece traces Indiana state debt from 1861 through 1896, arguing Republicans reduced debt during their terms while Democrats increased it. It notes an initial debt of 10.18 million, reductions under Republican rule, increases under Democratic periods, and a 2.89 million balance after seven years of Republican fiscal management, asserting party responsibility for the debt trajectory. It highlights periods of war, governance shifts, and calls readers to consider taxpayer implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
St Reese
Republican Tax Reform Cites Indiana State Debt Reforms
The piece argues Democratic ledgers caused massive deficits 1884 to 1889 adding to state debt and interest. It credits 1891 tax law raising levy to 18 cents, increasing property appraisements and boosting revenue while reducing debt under Republican control. It asserts Republicans cut debt despite higher taxation and public works, contrasting with Democratic fiscal practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratic
Indianapolis
Republican State Organ
Corporations Tax Board Hikes Indiana Railand Telegraph Tax
The Republican Tax Board raised assessments by 9,179,046 dollars for steam and electric railroads, telephone, telegraph, express, pipeline and transportation firms. Total taxable property for this class reaches 192,487,656 dollars, up from 183,306,611 dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Indiana
Indianapolis News
All Were Saved By New Discovery For Consumption
J H Johnston of Troughton Ga recalls years of bronchitis and work inability until Dr King s New Discovery cured him. His wife also found relief from asthma. The ad touts the remedy as best for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1 00 and free trial bottles at J H McCarty and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Troughton
J. H. McCarty & Son
Wednesday Picture Day at Carthage Gallery
Buggies featured in a gallery display at R F Stanleys and Son's with emphasis on a special portrait day in Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
R. F. Stanleys & Son’s
Poisoned by weed hmm in Sioux City boy heals w ith salve
While picnicing last month my 11 year old boy was poisoned by some weed or plant He rubbed the poison off his hands into his eyes and for awhile we were afraid he would lose his sight Finally a neighbor recommended DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve The first application helped him and in a few days he was as well as ever For skin diseases cuts burns wounds insect bites DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve is a sure cure Beware of counterfeits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Diddie
Sioux City
DeWitt
Water ripening fruits in aquatic plants noted
Pearson's Weekly highlights Vallisneria spiralis with underwater fruit ripening. Male flowers are small while female blooms on long corkscrew stems float until fertilization completes. Post pollination the spiral fruit retracts underwater to ripen, with bladderworts and water soldier seaweed as other underwater examples.
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Europe
England
Pearson's Weekly
The Lazzaroni of Naples Century Old Poor Class
The National Review describes the Naples lazzaroni as a large, enduring class of idlers who persist despite disease and want. Children die young, hospitals aid survivors, and adults rarely work. Colletta’s view of a lazzarone is one who lives without labor, unchanged by reform or climate.
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Naples
Colletta
National Review
Expressive courtroom tale and Mississippi election quip
A Cleveland lawyer recounts a rural barrister in an Ohio country court arguing a railroad cow damage case. The speaker cites a line about trains bells and whistles, then a Mississippi electioneer repeats the adage that the office should seek the man, but the man should be present when sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Birdie and Mr Bashful Exchange Hidden Feelings
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a playful courtship moment as a young man confesses his growing feelings to Miss Birdie, stammering and seeking permission to reveal his preference for her company. Miss Birdie responds with encouraging restraint and charm.
Difference Between Soap Girl And Saleslady
Harper and Well discuss the difference between a soap girl and a saleslady with a sharp jab at state ladies. The Philadelphia press notes the quip and the broader idea that a busy man may be happiest yet rarely conscious of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Philadelphia
Young Lady Saved By Chamberlains Remedy
A letter from Dr Chas H Utter of Pama Columbia recounts a 16 year old girl suffering severe dysentery who failed to respond to all treatments until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. Within eight hours she improved, three days she stood, and one week later she was entirely well. For sale by J H McCarty and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandma
Columbia
Chamberlain
Chas. H. Utter
Pama
Cloumbia
J. H. McCarty & Son
Big Four Excursions Offer Late Summer Travel Specials
The Big Four announces travel deals to Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Montre s August 19 to 30 with tickets at 38 55 Salt Lake City return August 12 to 14 32 15 to Denver June 26 to July 2 July 10 to 13 August 26 to 29 September 1 to 6 55 30 to San Francisco June 10 to 14 August 11 to 22 Low rate trips to Chatauqua Lake New York on July 4 and July 25 1902 with one month return. Tickets must be deposited by July 7 and July 28 for the second excursion. Contact agents Big Four Route Warran J Luxon Cincinnati Ohio.
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Denver Col
San Francisco
Cal
Chatauqua
Chatauqua Lake N. Y
General Assembly
Warran J. Luxon
W. P. Verve
Ass & T. Agt
P.&t
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from 1886 Toledo Firm
Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notes the oath dated December 6 1886. Advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucus with testimonials and product line.
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State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Frank J.cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason Notary Public Hall
Reduced Excursion Rates to Asheville via Pennsylvania Lines
Excur sion tickets to Asheville North Carolina offered August 16 to 18 at one fare for round trip to attend the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists convention. Henry L Shattack of Shellsburg Iowa cured of long stomach trouble by four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by J H McCarty Son. Elk hart Commercial school ad promotes book keeping stenography telegraphy penmanship and English courses. 5t
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Asheville
N. C
Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists
Pennsylvania
Henry L. Shattack
Shellsburg
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. H. McCarty & Son
Elkhart Commercial School
Ancient Torture Cure Promises Relief Through Digestion
An old advertisement claims bull’s blood as a poison and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion. It asserts digestion restores health without dieting and features a testimonial from Henry Williams of Boonville Missouri. The text notes the product is prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago with the 50c size priced twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Boonville, Mo
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Trusts and tariffs loom in campaign rhetoric
The piece recalls frightful death-rates during past tariff periods and mocks the free trade stance. It cites Tom Johnson’s Ohio tour and Indiana’s reorganization debates. It notes no Democratic measure during prior control restrained trusts, and mocks the vigor of revived free trade claims amid a long-ago Cairo cemetery relics dig.
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Harvard
Cairo
Reorganized Democracy
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad and Homestead Notice
Makes the fire of life burn with a steady glow renewing the golden days of youth. An ad for Rocky Mountain Tea 35c sold by J. H. McCarty & Son in Indianapolis. Also a notice offering maps and full information on free homesteads west of Pierre South Dakota with government land improvements under new Congressional law. Write for details with one dollar. THE GAS BELT LAND AND ABSTRACT CO. Pierre South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McCarty & Son
Pierre
South Dakota
Congress
GAS Belt Land & Abstract CO
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Dennis Teerns
Gleveland
Cincinnati
Chicaco & St. L. Ry
Big Four
Passenter Rep
Central Time
Pennsylvania Lines
Knightstoun
Republican County
James E. Watson
Rushville
E. E. Hendee
Anderson T
J. W. Young
Frank H. Green
Williard H. Amos
Northern District
J. L. Hubbard
J Lk, Hubbard
Durbin
Republican Tax Board
Scott
Scott & Browne
Pearl Street
New York
Mississippi
F. HI. Oaks
Jamestown
N. Y
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Niagara Falls
Toronto
The
Thousand Isles
Montress
Salt Lake City
Utah
Toledo O
Eic
Ashville N. C
Rush County
County Bank
Louis Clambert
Rushville, Ind
Indianapolis Sentinel
Tom Johnson
Kansas City
Indianapolis Daily and Sunday Journal
C. S. Hiiln
Lon LeMay
Hill & Lemay
Main Street
Lemayv
Verdena
Ala
Henley’s
W. H. Sharer
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Gulf Coast
Matter, Etc
Co. L. Stone, Gen’l Pass, Ag’t
Louisville
Florida
Thicgh
St. Augustine
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Queen & Crescent
Southern
Ly Diiag
Lafayette
Greenburg
Incinnatt
Jacksonville
Augustine
Don
uvinsignTeu
Warren J. Lynch
W. P. Deppe
Gen. P
T. Agt
T A
Cincinnati, O
Nashville
St. Louis
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
L. Stone
General Pass. Agt
Louisville, Ky
U. S
Ayenie
U.S Patent Office
Washington,d.c
Copvricuts &c
Artions
Scientific Fimerican
ANN & Co
Ofice
F St
Washington, D
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Milton Pa
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