Illinois Central push spurs southern fruit and timber boom
The Illinois Central passenger department marketed Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana to counter postwar prejudice. Farmers conventions in Jackson Tennessee Jackson Mississippi New Orleans and Hammond Louisiana promoted crops from cotton to strawberries and tomatoes. Lumber lands sold cheaply attracted buyers as truck growers along Tangipahoa Parish shipped thousands of carloads to Chicago, boosting regional wealth.
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School Graduation Discount Promised by J Loeb’s Stores
J Loeb’s Stores announce a discount on all goods bought for school graduates. The offer targets families purchasing uniforms supplies and gifts for graduation celebrations.
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Labor Legislation Expansion in Indiana Since 1895
The article reviews Indiana labor reforms from 1895 onward, noting that Republican control steered major advances. It cites factory inspection, child labor bans, labor commissions, wage laws, safety measures, coal mine rules, and railroad protections, with officials drawn from organized labor. It highlights increased inspector salaries and appointments of labor-friendly appointees by Governors Mount, Durbin, and Meant.
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The Drummer Candidate for State Statistician
Joseph H Stubbs known as Joe Stubbs travels the state as a Republican candidate for State Statistician. Born in Henry county he began as a clerk at fourteen, later selling shoes in Indiana. He lives in Indianapolis and his nominating effort honors traveling salesmen.
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Joe” Stubbs
Henry County
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Indianapolis
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Worthy and Well Qualified As State Treasurer Nominee
Nat A. Hinl of Bloomington is unanimously renominated by the Republican state convention for State Treasurer. He is praised for conservative fiscal leadership, service on the state finance board, and a long record in banking and Indiana University service. The piece highlights his Indiana roots, legal training, and community roles.
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State Finance Board
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Clay County
Indiana University
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