Delaware’s Significant Vote on Prohibition in Muncie
The Delaware County election drew unprecedented local interest as Muncie’s dry ruling reflects its industrial makeup and shifting social norms. The piece notes Richmond’s old Indiana roots versus Muncie’s newer era, where saloons near mills harmed productivity and order, leading to a decisive move against liquor.
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Richmond
Muncie
Indiana
Delaware County
Indianapolis Star
Another County Gone Dry in Indiana Campaign
The Indianapolis News notes a rising anti saloon fervor as nearly fifty counties vote dry. It highlights Muncie as a pivotal manufacturing city voting dry, led by Ball brothers supporters, and cites a shift in working class attitudes toward liquor in Delaware County.
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Muncie
Delaware County
Banner County
Richmond
Ball Brothers
E Mechanics
Delaware
Indianapolis News
A Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Rheumatism Cure
An appeal from Mrs. M Summers of Bor R Notre Dame Ind promises a free home treatment to cure rheumatic, neuralgic and kidney pains without climate change. The method purportedly removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and improves eyesight and overall vitality.
Local Option votes sweep Delaware county dry
The Delaware county vote went dry by about 3000 majority with Muncie the largest city voting dry by over 200. Supporters claim a strong dry victory while manufacturers note economic benefits of ending saloon trade and channeling money to legitimate business. Women organize to push for broader county dry status as labor impacts are discussed.
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Muncie
Delaware County
Wagons for Sale by Corydon Seller
Two farm wagons a hay rack and a covered spring wagon for sale. One wagon nearly new Corydon make and the spring wagon by A. J. Bullett in good condition unused much. Contact John E. Engleman Corydon Ind. Eureka Phone.
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Corydon
A. J. Bullett
John E. Engleman
Ind
Washington Township Trustee Fixes Monday Office Day
Achard Cunningham, trustee of Washington Township, states that Mondays are set as the weekly office day for handling public business. Residents and others with matters are asked to call on that day. 10-11.
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Achard Cunningham
Washington Township
Country land with cottage and fruit in Corydon area
In east end of Corydon three acres land features a new cottage cellar two cisterns one chicken house grainery and all kinds of fruit. Land is fenced with poultry wire. If you are thinking of buying it will pay you to visit this place 13 W. R. Cunningham.
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Corydon
W. R. Cunningham
Eggs for Setting From Indian Runner and Leghorn
Indian Runner duck eggs for setting priced at 75 cents per dozen. Brown Rose Comb Leghorn eggs 80 cents for 15. Sold by Lupia J. Engleman R R 4 Corydon Indiana Eureka phone mi0 12.
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Lupia J. Engleman
R. BR
Corydon
Ind
Eureka
Lot For Sale Adjoining Cedar Hill Cemetery
For sale a 250 by 100 foot lot adjacent to Cedar Hill cemetery on the west with entrances from two streets. For terms and particulars contact H. H. Miner at the County Auditor's office.
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Cedar Hill Cemetery
H. H
County Auditor’s Office
Spencer Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Day
Spencer Township announces that Wednesday is fixed as the weekly office day. Persons having business with Trustee Andrew Stierstetder are asked to call on that day.
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Andrew Stierstedter
Spencer Township
Webster Township Office Day Notice
Public is notified that Trustee BEN F. Smith will be at the Dogwood office each Tuesday for official business transactions in Webster Township.
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Dogwood
Ben F. Smith
Jlstf
Pension help from Lew M O Bannon in Corydon Ind
Lew M O Bannon offers assistance to those entitled to pensions under the law. Write to him in Corydon Indiana and include postage for a reply.
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Lew M. O'Bannon
Corydon, Ind
Franklin Township notice at Lanesville day
W. W. Williams announces an office day in Franklin Township at Lanesville. Formal details are sparse in the fragmentary notice.
The Ideal Laundering Machine Demonstration
The Ideal Laundering Machine impresses with quick thorough washing boiling rinsing blueing and ironing. Budd Bros. offers $100 to anyone who can beat it on cleaning any garment without damage. See the machine in operation and profit by the demonstration.
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Budd Bros
Notice of land survey in Posey township Indiana
April 16 1909 notice to Walter Kelley that County Surveyor John Kaylor will survey lands in Section 26 Posey township Harrison county Indiana. Mr Kelley is required to be present on Tuesday May 9 1909. Joseph R Johnson signs as witness.
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Walter Kelley
John Kaylor
Posey Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Cow Pasture at Fair Ground Opens May First
The Fair Ground will be opened for pasture to cows from and after May 1 at one dollar and fifty cents per month payable in advance. Prospective pasture holders should call at C. M. Miller's grocery to secure tickets. Jap W Turley, Treasurer Fair Association. 21-tw
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C. M. Miller's Grocery
W. Turley
Fair Association
Rex Beauty Sample Offer Drives Mail-In Promotion
Free Rex Famous Complexion Powder promotes its absorbent non irritating formula as a universal beautifier. Offer to send 10 names and 10 in money or stamps for a prepaid sample pack of Rex Complemion Powder plus Rex Scientific Beauty Cream and a 52 page Beauty Book.
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Rex
REX Scientific Beauty
REX Scientific
Add. Rex Beauty Specialits
Chicago
Ill
Notice of Final Settlement in Ferree Estate
The executrix Lydia R. May files final settlement of Lewis C Ferree estate in Harrison Circuit Court. Hearing set for Friday May 7 1909 at Corydon Court House to show cause why settlement should not be approved.
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Lewis C Ferree
Harrison Circuit Court
Corydon
Lydia R. May
Fine Percheron Stallion to Stand at Corsdon Stable
The fine Percheron stallion will be found at the stable of James I. Smith near the south bridge in Corsdon during the 1909 season. Reports say $10 insures a living colt with payment due as soon as the foal is born or the mare is traded or removed. Colts held for service money.
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James I. Smith
South Bridge
Corsdon
W. . Meluer
William Smith
Central
George Libert
Fair Grounds
Silver Prince
John A. Wilt
Hillsboro
Ind
Prince Hornet
Dewey F
Bald Hornet
Paul
Venture
Guy C
Nave
Red Buck
Miss Zimmerman
Edgar Wilkes
Edgar Boy
Edgar H
Paris
John M
Mollie Blue Wood
Willow Wood
Freety
Logan
Percheron Society of America
King of Holland
Maid of Honor
Harrison
Crawford County Fair
S A. Taylor
Adolfus
Elizabeth Coach Horse Co
Henry Mettiling
C. B. Adam
Rumsey
Morgan
Bos
Bills Co
Adam
Ramsey
Corydon
J.M. Baelz
W. M. Baelz
Struth Bros. V
Svauru
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W. W. Williams
Joseph R. Johnson
Breeder’s Column
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Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporate
W. H. Bulleit & Sons
Bob Morgan
Percheron Staision
Jim Beauty
O. W.roftle
Lew M. O’bannon
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Southern Railway
Homeseekers
J. C. Beam, JR
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John H. Heth
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First National Bank Building
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