Electric Railroad Debate Spurs Local Tax Talk
Local supporters of an New Albany to Corydon electric railroad publish pros and cons for the tax vote. They claim lower passenger and freight rates, better regional connections, and significant local employment in the coming year, while noting overall tax impact and staggered payment timelines.
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New Albany
Corydon
General Express
New Algoy
Louisville
Alps
Indiana
Political and civic notes from a varied 1900s column
A wide range of items including labor politics, subsidies for an electric line, pension disbursements for 1903, Roosevelt's race policies and school outings, and an investigation into alleged frauds. The piece mixes opinion with fiscal details, public works funding, and national affairs.
Bankers push fiat only currency fearing silver demise
The text argues bankers oppose silver, labeling it half fiat, and advocate a fully fiat bank currency not legal tender. It warns the new currency rests on bank assets that could be squandered, risking loss of any real foundation.
ROUND TRIP RATES VIA UNION PACIFIC
Round trip fares from Missouri River Terminals Council Bluffs to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden Salt Lake City Spokane Portland Tacoma Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles listed with dates and prices. Rates include $17.50 to Denver area through Sept 30 $30.50 to Ogden and Salt Lake City through Sept 30 $44.50 to Spokane Aug 4 and Sept 18 $52.00 to Portland Tacoma Seattle Aug 18 and Sept 1 15 $50.00 to San Francisco and Los Angeles Oct 11 to 17. For full information contact W G Neimyfr 193 S Clark St Chicago IL.
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Colorado
Utah
California
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Missouri
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Fueblo
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chamberlains Colli Cholera Remedy Credited With Saving Life
B L Byer a well known cooper from this town credits Chamberlains Colli Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life last summer after a month of bilious dysentery. He reports immediate relief after using the remedy at Cockrells Corner Drug Store in Hancock Md. B T Little a local merchant corroborates the account.
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B. L. Byer
B.T. Little
Hancock, Md
Eosier’s
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
An old advertisement explains how to detect kidney issues by urine sediment and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidneys liver and urinary problems. The copy touts its wide efficacy and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton New York.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp
Train service details for Louisville to St Louis and beyond
The notice lists which trains run solid between Louisville and St Louis and which carry chair cars between Louisville and Evansville. It notes through first class coaches between Evansville and Louisville, cafe parlor cars on day trains to St Louis, and Pullman sleeping cars with buffet service on through routes to Chattanooga and Birmingham. Includes signatures of H L Spence, S H Hardwick, and G B Allen. Reed Sharp sells two work horses, a log wagon and chains, with sale details.
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Louisville
St. Louis
Evansville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Reed Sharp
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Friends of the Road
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New Abany
Elee
Iarrison
Eras
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D. M. Furry
Sieaight
Parry
Manufacturers Union of Trust
Teddy
Department of Commerce
Laboreas
Jackson Township
Southern Railway
Warrison County
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
United States
White House
Marine
Naval Review
Oyster Bay
Tapis
Interior Department
The
Indian Bureau
Dawes Commission
Union Pacific
W. G. Neimyfr
Clark St
Chicago
Chamberlain
Diamond Match Co
L. Ik. McIdinster
Corydon, Ind
Crystal Laundry
Luckett’s Store
J W. Baxter
New Mippietown, Inc
W.H. Davis
Mulberry St
Nea Christian Church
Corydon, Inc
John E. Fetzer
Otee
Court House
North Market Street
J. W. H. Littell
Cumberland
Jones
Attorney At Law
Comet Building
Me J. Wilson
Ajor W. Funk
D. Mitchell
Savings and Loan
Eorge K. Gwartney
Clara L. Habermel
Ofice
H. Weathers
E. Main St
Ind
Amery H. Breeden
New Albany, Ind
Vweraruens, Storsmanura & Breeden
Attorneys AT Law
Clay Haya Building
Hopkins
Timie
Marion Bartley
Franklin Township
Harrison County
Board of Commissioner
County of
Harrison
Franklin
Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
B Board of Commissioners
Geo. L. Hess
Elizabeth
Posey Township
Board of Commissioners
William. E. Cotner
Bennett's Store
Southern Railway Company
Louisville Lines
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Carmel
Fairfield
Lo He
Huisingburg
Buntin We
Fairfield Coceees Lima
Princeton
Oakland City
Huntingburg
Asheville
Atlanta
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Trevis
Corydon Junction
H. L. Spence
S. H. Hardwick
2. C
G. B. Allen
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