The Congressional Race in Early Primaries
The report notes only two counties, Dubois and Harrison, voting this year as in two years past, with Zenor gaining over Cox by more than 200 in popular vote. It suggests Cox’s strongest area is the Perry Dubois and Crawford belt but flags Zenor’s strong finish in those counties and doubts Cox can improve beyond a 1034 majority in his bailiwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Harrison
Zenor
Cox
Perry
Crawford
Devoe Paint Claims and Sales Notice
Letter discusses paint coverage claims from Devoe and critiques competitors. It argues true paint coverage is higher than rivals claim, notes Devoe provides full measure, and advises buying Devoe through Leitch & Barbee. Also includes a recruitment notice for traveling salesmen offering salary and expenses.
Return to Nature Draws City Folk to Rural Dreams
A Chicago note says many readers in the public document room study agricultural volumes to plan a country life. They seek peace and comfort away from city noise, with visions of poultry, truck farming and rural independence, encouraged by better transport and growing urban desire to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Free Library
Department of Agriculture
Indianapolis Star
Wedding Plans Sparkling in Waco Neb Area
Waco Nebraska residents anticipate a wedding soon with Mark Watson from Karney visiting relatives. Social activities include Lula Evans hosting a valentine gathering on Feb 14 for local youths. Ed Knapp works for Chas Mauck as spring farming preparations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Watson
Karney
Neb
Lula Evans
Waco
Wanted at Once for Westward Investment Proposition
An advertisement seeks agents for a major U S railroad system offering investment options from forty dollars with high returns. It calls for applicants with first class references, a self addressed stamped envelope, and urges immediate contact via Eureka telephone or mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Eureka
Gas in the Stomach Belching Remedy Ad
Gas in the stomach causes belching and fullness as food ferments and digestion falters. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aid digestion, strengthen and invigorate the stomach and bowels. For sale by C. R. Watson, successor to E. B. Crosier & Co. February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. R. Watson
E. 8. Crosier & Co
W C Glenn Practical Painter and Wallpaper Dealer
W C Glenn operates as a practical painter and wallpaper dealer in Eureka with contact via phone prefix f21-4w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Glenn
Eureka
Importing Quail Aims to Restock Indiana Farms
Hoosier Chapter of the League of American Sportsmen in New Albany reports steps to restock Indiana fields by importing quail from Wellsville Massachusetts. E E Earle, deputy gamewarden and state representative, oversees the plan to release birds from an eight mile pen until warm weather. If winter remains mild, more quail may appear on farms, aided by strict game laws limiting hunting through December 31 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
League of American Sportsmen
New Albany
Indiana
E. E. Earle
National League of American Sportsmen
Express
Indianapolis
Wellsville
Mass
Liberty
Courier Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials offer reward
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as effective. Endorsed by Vanpinc Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists of Toledo, with F J Cheney & Co. as makers. Claim states cure works through the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free. Price 75c per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Vanpinc, Kinnan & Marvin
Delegation Increased at Republican State Convention
The article notes a rise in delegates due to higher party vote totals. New Albany district’s nine counties will send 101 delegates, while the state total reaches 1,839, up more than 400 from two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Eix
Kenne dy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Promises Dual Relief
An old era remedy criticized for causing bowel issue gives way to Kenne dy’s Laxative Honey and Tar. The syrup targets throat and lung mucous membranes, loosens bowels, expels colds, and eases coughs and croup. Sold by all druggists. February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Fined For Boot Legging Whiskey In Circuit Court
Allie Mitchem a colored man was fined five dollars and costs in the circuit court for selling one half pint of brandy. He had previously been convicted by the Town Clerk and appealed to the circuit court. The case highlights ongoing peddling of liquor by bootleggers in the area and may curb such activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Mitchem
Cook
Mitchem
Chicken Cholera Remedy in Rural Advice
Southern Ruralist promotes a home remedy for chicken cholera using turpentine spirits as a “sure cure.” Instructions call for dosing morning and night, tapering to three then two times weekly, mixed with mash or given on a bread pill. Emphasizes fresh water and checking premises for causes and rundown from insects and decayed matter.
Real Estate Abstracts Offered by Harrison County Firms
Janes B. Brewster and Franz M. Wilson advertise abstracting services for Harrison County. They claim to provide complete title records from government up to the present, summarizing all property records for prospective buyers and owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Janes B. Brewster
Franz M. Wilson
Onions Proclaimed as Gentle Nervine and Health Aid
An old account claims onions are almost the best nervine and a universal remedy for nervous prostration. They are said to relieve a worn-out system quickly and improve complexion when taken regularly. Also recommended for coughs colds and influenza.
Farm for Sale Near Lanesville 170 Acres with Timber
The undersigned offers the southwest part of his farm near Lanesville. It spans 170 acres of good land that lays well, with half covered in timber and a stream running through. Will sell at a low figure on easy terms. February 21.
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Lanesville
For Sale Farm of 55 Acres with Timber and Creek Water
55 acre farm for sale with valuable timber and good land by a creek. Includes a very good house, barn and outbuildings plus ample water. A real bargain. act quickly. Inquire of Thoms McKim Crisp X Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms McKim
Crisp
Public Sale on Farm North of Ramsey March 14 1906
The undersigned will sell personal property including cows hogs wagon buggy farm machinery harness corn hay and more on Wednesday March 14 1906 at his farm 24 miles north of Ramsey Sale begins at 9 o clock A M A B F Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Reasons for Unpainted Barns
A Philadelphia Press observation notes tax assessors overlook unpainted barns but raise valuations when barns are painted, prompting farmers to avoid painting to keep taxes lower. The remark highlights perverse incentives in rural property taxation.
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Philadelphia
Public sale scheduled for March 10 in Moberly
Ed Watson of Moberly will hold a public sale of personal property on Saturday March 10. The inventory includes two horses wagons buggies harness farm machinery and household goods.
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Ed. Watson
Moberly
Mortgage Sisters Eggs For Sale In Corydon Indiana
Four year old crossbred Brown Leghorn eggs from Thoroughbred S. C. Brown Leg line offered for sale. Setting of fifteen eggs priced at fifty cents. Contact John W. Alstott in Corydon Indiana via Eureka phone R. KR. 4. feb14-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Alstott
Corydon Ind
Eureka
R. KR
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ads Promise One Day Cure
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day. It notes Druggists refund money if the remedy fails and carries W. Grove’s signature on each box with a 20 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Auctioneer C B Kopp Sets Sale Dates on Short Notice
Auctioneer C B Kopp announces he is ready to schedule sale dates with the public on short notice. Eureka phone line f14-3w indicates contact for updates on upcoming auctions.
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C. B. Kopp
Eureka
For SALE A Three HorsePower Gasoline Engine etc
Morris Fleshman offers a miscellaneous sale listing items including a three horse power gasoline engine rip and cut-off saws belting shaft pulleys emery stand wheels buggy harness and related hardware measured at 121 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fleshman
Corydon
Ind
Queen of Actresses Praises Peruna Endorsement
Julia Marlowe endorses Peruna as a nerve tonic and vital invigoration. The ad argues spring nervousness stems from anemia and poor digestion, claiming Peruna corrects digestion to nourish nerve centers and provide lasting vigor for women in demanding vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Julia Marlowe
United States
Peruna Medicine Co
New York City
Notice on postponing spring railroad tax payment
The Auditor and Treasurer of Harrison County Indiana request taxpayers in townships and corporations not to pay the spring railroad tax installment until fall. If the company delays work within the lawful time the tax may not be payable. The spring installment is extended on the duplicate without penalty. Frank E Watson A H C John M BaeuL T H C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Indiana
Frank E.watson
A.H.C
John M. Baeul
T. H.C
Elmer Davis Meat Market All-Hogs Pay Plan
The Elmer Davis Meat Market offers hog buyers 50 cents per hundred pounds above the Louisville market rate for hogs delivered on any day. This promotion highlights the store’s feed and pork supply option for farmers and traders in the area.
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Elmer Davis
Louisville
Peruna Ad Advises Satisfaction or Refund
A classic Peruna advertisement urges buyers to write to Dr. S. B. Hartman of Columbus Ohio if the remedy does not deliver all promised benefits, suggesting a high trust in the product and a consumer remedy.
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S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Roll of Honor Subscriptions for The Democrat
List of subscribers new since last report includes Wm N Saffer Elizabeth Edgar Colon Depauw Mrs Mary Hauswald Corydon Jeff H Flora Mauckport Curry L Flora Hon Wm H OBrien Indianapolis Mrs Laura L Windell Mauckport Oliver Smith New Salisbury Mollie OConnor Memphis Tenn John H Lohmeyer Central Ben Berst Laconia H M Stevens Rock Haven Mrs Geo W Marshall Solitude Ind John Schilmiller Elizabeth Epurvia McRae Mrs Ada Williar La Moille Mr Mrs T A Cooper Shively Ky Miss Mary Hall Louisville C M Brown Corydon
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Democrat
Wm. N. Saffer
Elizabeth
Edgar Colon
Depauw
Mary Hauswald
Corydon
Jeff H. Flora
Mauckport
Curry L. Flora
Wm. H. O'Brien
Indianapolis
Laura L. Windell
Oliver Smith
New Salisbury
Mollie O’connor
Memphis
Tenn
John H. Lohmeyer
Central
Ben Berst
Laconia
H. M. Stevens
Rock Haven
Geo. W. Marshall
Solitude
Ind
John Schilmiller
Epurvia McRae
Ada Williar
la Moille
T. A. Cooper
Shively
Mary Hall
Louisville
C. M. Brown
Nurseries Offers Fruit Trees in Corydon Indiana Stock
McCararen and Son of Corydon Indiana advertise a general line of nursery stock and invite customers to examine their stock and obtain prices for fruit trees. R R 4 Eureka Phone 131 8w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCararen & Son
Corydon, Ind
Eureka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Genoe's Masonrtes
Dubois Wows
Perry Crawford
Total
Harrison Scott Er
J. W. McKinster
Devoe
F W Devor & Co
New York
Leitch & Barbee
Koanman Co
S. Arnas Brock
Crtcano
Scott
Waco, Neb
G. Baxey
Ed Knapp
Chas
Mauck
John McGill
E. E. Baxley
Ed Watson
Nellie Virgin
Lou Hedge
Hone
Leafy Baxley
Maud Watson
Albert
Deubo
Florence
Gertrude
Neal Baxley
Carda
Cardus
Virginia Robson
Easton, Rd
B. F, Davis
Franklin Townships
Corydon and
Roll of Honor
I the Smith
Smith Manufacturing CO
Harrison St
Ill
Joe Bender
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