Campaign funds publicity urged by President Taft credits Beveridge statehood
President Taft urged the publicity of campaign contributions as Congress passed key platform bills. Indiana Senator Beveridge led the swift statehood effort, meeting Taft at the White House to discuss the bill. Beveridge secured rapid Senate approval and, with minimal debate, the measure advanced through Congress in days, pleasing the President and Republican leaders.
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Indiana
Taft
Congress
Beveridge
Hitchcock
White House
New England
West
Hughes
Aseless
Senate
House
Frank Hitch
Republican
Salt by the Barrel At C F Lowe and Sons
Salt sold by the barrel through C F Lowe and Sons with emphasis on quantity and value. Local trade notices highlight availability and pricing for merchants and households.
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C. F. Lowe & Son's
Automobile law on slow passing horses on highways
A historical statute requires motor vehicles to limit speed to six miles per hour when approaching horses or draft animals on public highways and to stop if signaled to permit safe passage. Operators must aid riders and pass with care, giving half the traveled portion when meeting opposing traffic. Driving intoxicated is a misdemeanor with penalties up to $100 fine or six months in jail. Repeat offenses carry higher fines.
Wants To Help Some One In Need Of Kidney Cure
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri survived long with pain and illness and now urges others to try Electric Bitters. He reports five bottles cured his backache nervousness loss of appetite Lassitude and kidney disorders and praises the remedy as a liver trouble and malaria guard. 50 cents at all druggists.
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J. F. Boyer
Fertile
Yom Kippur Atonement Links Israelites to Faith
Yom Kippur retains its grip as the last link binding Israelites to their community and its ceremonial observance. Even as other distinctive practices are surrendered, the day of atonement remains central to faith and identity.
Editors Basking in Taggart Smile at French Lick Meeting
French Lick Indiana June 23 Democrats editors visit with Thomas Taggart, who steers party topics and presses to control a proposed press bureau. John Kern and Sam Ralston expected as speakers discuss Kern’s speaking campaign and rural Democrats’ stance on resolutions versus platform wet-dry issues.
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French Lick
Ind
Indiana Democratic
Thomas Taggart
Pluto
Taggart
John W. Kern
Kern
Marshall Democrats
Marshall Press Bureau
New York World
Marshall
Taggart State Central Committee
Tom Marshall
Mark Thistlethwaite
Indianapolis
Sam Ralston
Banks On Sure Thing Now Pills Claim
A. Schingeck of 647 Elm 8t Buffalo New York proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured chronic constipation when others failed. The ad touts relief from biliousness jaundice indigestion headache chills malaria and debility. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
A. Schingeck
Buffalo
N.Y
Democratic State Candidates and Platform Sparks Democratic Revolt
Tom Taggart labeled the Democratic State candidates including the U S senator candidate. The tariff plank and plat form were written by Joe Bglley and Senator Shively with W J Bryan calling it indefensible. Steve Fleming and a brewery group crafted the liquor plank as rank and file Democrats revolt against Taggart controlled organization. Republicans remain united and ready for the fight.
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United States
Tom Taggart
Joe Bglley
Shively
W. J. Bryan
Steve Fleming
Taggart
Indana
Russian Thistle Impurity In Indiana Crop Seed
Arthur Goss notes Russian Thistle found in Indiana crop seed samples from the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory. Seed sizes range from 1/16 to 1/12 inch, with cones and membranes, and plants grown as annual tumble weeds up to two feet tall. Recommendations include identifying the weed, buying clean seed, pulling stray plants, destroying seedlings, and rotating crops to reduce losses.
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Indiana
U.S. Department of Agriculture
In a Pinch Allen's Foot-Ease Improves Comfort
The antiseptic powder Allen's Foot-Ease relieves hot tired aching swollen feet and sweaty sensation. It eases walking and stings from corns and bunions and is sold widely for 25 cents with many positive testimonials.
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Allen
Taggart's Rage Defeats Him In Indiana Convention Contention
Indianapolis June 23 John E Lamb formerly in Taggart touring car says Taggart lost senatorial chances by allowing anger to rule at the state Democratic convention. Lamb claims Taggart was the real power but let temper get the better of judgment, risking losing the toga if Democrats win the legislature. He predicts an overwhelming Democratic victory.
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Indianapolis
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
Tom Taggart
New York City
Indiana Politica
Lamb
Indiana
Mr. Lamb
Crawford Fairbanks
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Mr. Lam
Tom
Taxsart
John Ker
Saved From Artfull Death by Kings New Discovery
Fayetteville North Carolina resident A D Mc Donald recounts how his erater healed from consumption after other remedies failed. Dr Kings New Discovery cured her cough and bronchial ailments, with trial bottles free and a guarantee from all druggists.
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A.D McDonald
Fayetteville
N.C. R
F.D
Art In Entertainment Prompt Sparks School Of Conversation Demand
A Los Angeles Express critique notes a girl forced from a family slum to entertain her new companion and suggests she should be sent to a school of conversation to refine her skills. The piece reflects urban social expectations and the era's attitudes toward entertainment and propriety.
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Los Angeles Express
Teste of Manhood Poem Quotation Inspiration
An old newspaper card quotes Whittier on peace as a higher test of manhood than battle, reflecting a literary flourish or editorial aside in a historical page. The fragment captures a moral sentiment rather than a news event.
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Whittier
Mystery Letter B Reported On Farm Blades Across Boone County
A reported superstition describes a crosswise letter B about four inches from blade tips on cat and wheat blades among Boone County farmers. Some recall a Civil War era W omen for War, others cite John J. New of Northfield. Opinions vary on whether markings are natural or omen. Patriot.
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Boone County
John J. New
Northfield
Beveridge
Ana
Ends Winter's Troubles: Lacklen's Arnica Alve Trial
Winter troubles like frost bite and chapped skin are claimed to ease with Lacklen's Arnicaalve. A trial is said to convince that it heals boils piles eczema and sprains. Available at all druggists for two pence.
Baby Abandoned Found Hidden On Junk Pile In Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana on June 17 a newborn girl was found beneath a dishpan on rubbish in a ravine near Eighteenth and Rush streets. Jasper Wilson heard cries and uncovered the baby wrapped in a newspaper. Police took the child to Martha home for care.
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Lafayette
Ind
Eighteenth
Rush Streets
Jasper Wilson
Martha Home
Many Children are Sickly Powders for Children Adverts
An old advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders cure colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders while destroying worms. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with free sample via Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Auto Turns Turtle Near Crawfordeville
A late Thursday accident involved Rev Kenaston of Crawfordeville leaving his automobile with H A Hanna. Hanna invited Will Nail’s family for a ride. near the depot the car swerved into a ditch and turned over. Mrs Nail and her daughter were thrown clear. Hanna and Geraldine Nail were trapped but rescued with no serious injuries. The car was damaged and sent to the factory for repair.
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Rev
Kenaston
Crawfordeville
H. A. Hanna
Will Nail
Perry Davis Painkiller Draws Inflammation From Bites
Perry Davis Painkiller relieves pain and inflammation from stings and insect bites and soothes itching from mosquito bites. Available in 25c, 350, and 8c bottles.
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Perry Davis
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