Special Homeseeker Excursion Rates via the Wabash
Tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month to Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma and Indian Territories at about one fare plus two for the round trip. To gulf points in Texas and intermediate points to Oklahoma 825 40 for the round trip. Colorado and other points on application. Tickets valid thirty days with liberal stopovers. Information from agent E W Richeson.
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Gulf Points
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Colorado
E. W. Richeson
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Candidate Shifts Gubernatorial Race as Ballot Counts Lag
The candidate refuses to run for lieutenant governor and remains in the governor’s race while vote counts are finalized. Supporters call the situation fair as the tallying proceeds and the outcome awaits determination.
Strength of citizenship and backbone in a community
The passage extols the nation built on citizens who strive for higher ideals and progress. It argues that a community gains strength from its individuals of backbone, and more such people raise the standard of society.
Strongest men to carry the ticket in politics
The piece argues for selecting only the strongest men as candidates to strengthen the ticket. It warns that nominating an objectionable candidate could defeat the rest of the ticket and that keeping this thought uppermost is essential for good politics.
City corn show earns statewide praise for quality
Prof. Christie hails the local corn show as among the state's best and says exhibits boost interest in cultivation and production. The event demonstrates diverse varieties and high quality, reflecting credit on the city.
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Christie
Harmony Through Unobjectionable Men In Political Parties
The speaker argues that no one can have perfect satisfaction in politics or business and calls for mutual concessions. To achieve party harmony, unite on universally acceptable men found across regions who can strengthen the organization or ticket and avoid objections from factions.
Parole Clash Over McCoy Case Sparks State Debate
An Oxford Tribune editorial laments a reformatory boy still jailed after three years for a $40 theft in Kentland while Tom McCoy, a politician who duped $150,000 from depositors, seeks parole and draws strong public support. The piece questions why the Governor faces criticism for denying McCoy parole, arguing he is less reprehensible than a common thief.
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State Reformatory
Kentland
Tom McCoy
Oxford Tribune
McCoy
Appellate Reversal on Charters for Indiana Gambling Halls
The Indiana Appellate Court reversed Judge Buskirk in Orange County ruling, holding that French Lick and West Baden charters do not license lawbreaking or protect gamblers. The decision upholds that wrongs cannot be licensed and that enterprises aiding crime or delinquency are not authorized by charter. Governor’s stance on Taggart institutions is vindicated by the ruling.
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French Lick
West Baden
Buskirk
Orange County
Roby
Short Stories and Facts From a Distant American Scape
New York city serves as the terminal for twenty five railway sites. A missionary in Hudson bay territory travels in a box strapped to a native. The Dolliver homestead on Main street Gloucester has passed from the Dolhivers for the first time since 1683. Cape Cod’s sand bar will sever from the mainland, shortening New York Boston travel by over 200 miles. Bristol county R L is the smallest U S county at twenty five square miles. New York is the most populous county. Bailey county Texas has four inhabitants. The largest army riding half will be at Fort Leavenworth Kansas, with a contract to Fred Tarry for 73350 dollars. It measures 300 feet by 100 feet.
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New York City
Hudson Bay Territory
Dolliver
Main Street
Gloucester
Dolhivers
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
New York
ENGLISH ETCHINGS AND LONDON DATA
A collection notes English knives first used in 1559 and London has 70 000 municipal workers. England totals near 2 000 000 people. Arorial hearings yielded 68479 pounds revenue last year and 148690 pounds in taxes on male servants. A London court saw a youth plead to embezzlement amid courting three girls. The London county council parks hold swans geese ducks and storks. aviaries at nine sites house 27 bird varieties. Ground broken for the 1908 Tranco British exposition in London. A 140 acre tract within 17.5 minutes of Charing Cross is set for development.
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England
London
London County Council
Charing Cross
Model of the Moment in Spring Fashion
The New York Post notes chiffons trimmed with satin or velvet and dyed mesh laces on tailored linens. One piece sleeves with cor sage gain prestige, rivaling the Rimona sleeve. Braided waistlines showcase elaborate but simple lines, with an overall dressier look and a larger spring showing of separate dresses. Tiny, ornamental pockets appear as patches.
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New York Post
German Gleanings on Masks and Machinery in Rhine Cities
German cities ban carnival mask wearing as a safety measure while peats are increasingly used in bedding fodder and filtration. The article notes canals, engines, and river craft on the Rhine, and mentions streets named after Richard Wagner heroines and operatic themes amid a changing urban landscape.
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Rhine
Germany
Richard Wagner
Somoivester Bertin
Sea Lealeg Hinde
Senta
Sollte
Ortrnd
Guatruneé
Kundry
Rafe
Gems from Webster and His Speeches Collection
Quotes attributed to Daniel Webster cover religion liberty confession labor farming and civilization. The notes cite Plymouth December 22 1820 June 3 1834 April 6 1830 and January 18 1840 as sources reflecting civic virtue independence patriotism and the link between farming and progress.
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Plymouth
Captain White
Japan expands sardine factories and porcelain exports in early 1900s
Japan plans to raise sardine factories from six to thirty in 1907 while porcelain ware exports to the United States climb, reaching about 2.8 million dollars in 1906, up from 1.9 million in 1905. Kawasaki Dockyard boosts capital from 3 to 5 million dollars to broaden to locomotives, carriages, steel work, firearms, and dynamic industries.
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Japan
United States
Kawasaki Dockyard Company
Ita
Wilkey candidate poised for joint Republican nominating convention
The piece outlines Wilkey a Millcreek Township native and son of Charles Wilkey, born and raised in Parke County, age 40, former Kingman town trustee, now in city residence, described as a hard working Republican likely to be a capable official if nominated. Additional brief local notices mention a store sale, visits, and social happenings in Fountain and surrounding areas.
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Wilkey
Charles Wilkey
Millcreek Township
Parke County
Kingman
For Sale Residence on Fourth Street Bargain
A residence on Fourth Street is offered at a bargain by Mrs. J W Pice.
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Fourth Street
J.W Pice
Shingles and Local Nomination Guidance
The notice discusses Bass Brand shingles priced at five dollars and twenty five cents per thousand if sold before January 1 1908. G W Williams notes the upcoming county ticket nomination and urges Republicans to choose a strong, united slate to avoid harming state and national outcomes. It warns against weak or unpopular candidates and recommends excluding minority factions from the ticket.
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G. W. Williams
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Pastor
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 p.m. Evening preaching at 7 p.m. Prayer service every Thursday at 7 p.m. Pastor Frank K Doughe rty to speak on the Sunday school lesson.
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Frank K. Dougherty
Poultry Wanted at Merryman’s Market Covington
Poultry buyers offer highest cash price for all kinds of poultry delivered to Merryman's meat market at the northeast corner square. John Cable, Poultry Dealer, Covington Indiana, phone 172.
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Merryman’s
Northeast Corner Square
John Cable
Covington, Ind
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