Pharaohs and modern monopolies in ancient and industrial history
The excerpt argues that ancient Egyptian storehouses evolved into monopolistic tools under rulers and advisers similar to 19th century industrial magnates. It cites Rockefeller Harriman Armour Morgans Guggenheims as modern parallels, accusing them of absorbing wealth, controlling resources, and pushing people into cities, with critics urging action.
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Ely
Mark
Pharaoh
Joseph
Pharoah
Swift
Morgan
Tolphs
Rockefellers
Harrimans
Armours
Morgans
Guggenheims
Roosevelt and Crozier duel with bayonets in mock test
A humorous episode recounts President Roosevelt and General Crozier engaging in a trial of bayonets. The weapon with the new design supposedly breaks the opposing sword bayonet, leaving the North Briton astonished as the mock duel ends.
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Algo
Stamper White Dies at Home in Rush County
Stamper White, over eighty, died at his Rush County home early Sunday. A wealthy farmer, he built most of his fortune from landholdings. He was once a victim in the county's famed steen goods con, two years past, that damaged local fortunes.
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Stamper White
Rush County
Demand for Desirable Rentable Houses in Cambridge City
For thirty years Cambridge City has seen no greater demand for rentable houses, mainly five to seven rooms. The Tribune notes daily rising demand and predicts fifty to seventy five such houses will be quickly occupied as completed, urging early consideration for growth and prosperity.
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Cambridge City
Tribune
February Fire Losses in US and Canada Rise Slightly
Fire losses in February across the United States and Canada totaled 15,489,350, higher than January but below February 1909. Year to date losses reach 80,664,750, with 279 fires exceeding 10,000 each, and the February figures show broad geographic distribution.
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United States
Canada
Successful Meetings in Cambridge City
Rev Hobson led a series of Cambridge City meetings and more than one hundred souls were added to Christ, with substantial good achieved for the town overall.
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Hobson
Cambridge City
Felt Mattress Orders Sought by Local Shop
Residents are urged to place made to order mattress requests at once. Mrs. Preston Norris visited Wednesday at the home of her brother C. C. Rose.
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Fayette
Preston Norris
C. C. Rose
For sale Cypher's incubator 240 egg size
For sale a Cypher's incubator with 240 egg size, lightly used and in perfect condition. Phone 207. tk G. L, HuxTaB.
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Cypher
Tk G. L
Where It Circulated by Jim Sweeney and the Sentinel Joke
A New York Times note describes editor Jim Sweeney of The Sentinel humorously claiming his paper circulates globally. He replies to an advertiser asking where The Sentinel circulates with a cheeky line about it almost going to hell.
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Interior
Nosylvania
Jim” Sweeney
Sweeney
Europe
Asia
Africa
North
South America
New York Times
High School Notes Report Mix Of Illness And Activity
Thursday reports were given amid sickness and absence. Chemistry reports covered John Dalton and paper manufacture. A planned game at Shelbyville faced possible cancellation. Junior class whispered plans, Seniors debated class day events, and slides for stereoptical lanterns were nearly finished.
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Harrel Jones
John Dalton
Elmer Aldam
Unattractive Homes and Winter Happiness
A sermon-style piece urges parents to brighten long winter evenings for children. It argues young people feel constrained by gloom and advocates warm, simple home life with music or pictures, emphasizing a loving parental heart over wealth or luxury.
Connersville Council Meets In New Castle Over Water Works
Five city council members and city attorney L L Broaddus visited New Castle to inspect the water works wells and fire department. The sick mayor did not accompany them. Attendees were L K Tingley Perry Ferguson Roe Sanders J W Wadsworth and Wm Merrell as Connersville plans sanitary water supply and flowing wells to replace frog spawn.
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Common Council
Connersville
L. L. Broaddus
New Castle
L K. Tingley
Perry Ferguson
Roe Sanders
J. W. Wadsworth
Wm. Merrell
Young Man Shot in Arm at East Connersville Home
Kenneth McFall son of Warren McFall of East Connersville shot himself in the arm with a revolver in his upstairs room. The bullet passed through the wrist causing a wound. A physician dressed the injury and he is recovering, with no serious result expected. No reason given, some think it self inflicted to die, others fear domestic trouble.
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Kenneth McFall
Warren McFall
Connersville
Real mattress factory in our show window event
A compact notice describes a mattress factory showing in the storefront this Friday and Saturday. The phrasing cites a Payette reference and invites public viewing.
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Matress
Tur “Payette
Rev Smiley Ends Life by Hanging Near Longwood
Rev Thomas Smiley ended his life by hanging on Saturday evening at L D Springer’s home near Longwood. He was described as unbalanced with worry and overwork. the body was found in the barn loft and the rope cut to recover the remains. He had been a distinguished student, Indianapolis newspaper worker, and Methodist minister, with a funeral held at Springer’s home and interment in Crown Hill cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Leah, his mother Elizabeth Smiley, sister Mrs Springer, and brothers John Albert and Robert.
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Thomas Smiey
L. D Springer
Longwood
Fla Springer
Rev. Smiley
Miss Springer
Methodist Church
L. D. Springer
Indianapolis
Crown Hill Cemetery
Miss Leah
Elizabeth Smiley
John
Albert
Robert Smiley
How Did You Become An Editor
A playful exchange shows a boy challenging an editor asking about Jupiter sea serpents and the North Pole. The punchline reveals the boy’s final question: how did you become an editor. The quip appears in Zion's Herald.
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Jupiter
North Pole
Zion's Herald
Case Dismissed Against Officer After Insufficient Evidence
The case charging Police Officer Wd. Lewis with assault was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence. Eugene Brown filed the affidavit alleging the incident after a brief exchange and a remark to move along. Some say Brown was urged by others to file the charge, though the Courier cannot confirm this.
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Wd. Lewis
Eugene Brown
Lewis
Brown
Window watch as man makes felt mattresses
A man demonstrated felt mattress making in a shop window on Friday and Saturday, drawing curious passersby. The event showcased traditional craft techniques and attracted local attention to the craft.
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St. Patrick’s
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