Wild spenders of taxpayers money in Indiana politics
A critical account accuses the 1911 Democratic administration in Indiana of wasteful state spending, inflated house costs, and partisan use of state funds. It cites increases in state institutions expenses, a treasury deficit, and alleged misuse of the board of accounts to bankroll political activity.
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State House
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Shido
Treasury
Democrats Called In September For Advance Payments From County Treasuries
Board of Accounts
Hmit
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Democratic Board of Accounts
Steve
The Reason in United States Politics and Good Living
A truncated quotation argues that good times rely on the party in power and that Americans must back the party proving it sustains the nation’s standard of living. The facetious butler analogy links political cycles to bread kneading.
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United
Trate
Come to this office for your rale bills
Rale bills are requested at the office. The notice urges readers to visit the specified office to obtain or pay bills.
Moneyed Man Seizes Control in Jewelry Shop
A local jeweler, while waiting for a stock broker, directs a farmer to the shop boy and assumes charge, taking control of the scene.
Unkind Suggestion Dialogue Fragment
A brief dialogue fragment shows a dismissive remark and an ironic retort about lobsters. The exchange features two unnamed speakers and a playful, teasing tone.
Marshall administration under cloud cites pardons and gambling ties
The piece accuses Governor Marshall of pardons and paroles favoring lawyer friends, allowing gambling at Thomas Taggart’s Indiana Monte Carlo, and ceding state patronage to Taggart. It claims deficits, waste, lax law enforcement, and brewer influence, urging voters to reject the administration in November.
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Marshall
Indiana
Taggart
State House
Democratic National Committee
Fleming
Money Safe In Bank And Prosperity In Indiana
Republican prosperity shown in Indiana bank reports to the Auditor of State on Sept 4. State banks held 71 576 654 13 in time and demand deposits owned by residents. Totals up 2 000 000 since June 14 with state bank resources at 9 494 270 35, up 5 000 000. The Indiana Bankers Association notes strong growth across city town and rural districts. The piece links prosperity to crops and market prices, warns that a Democratic president could bring a downturn.
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Indiana
Wall Street
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Indianapolis
Fulton Township Trustee to Meet Weekly in Cates Residence
Trustee Jor Starkey announces weekly sessions at his residence in Cates Indiana to conduct township business and handle all matters for Fulton Township. The meetings will occur Saturdays at the trustee’s home.
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Cates
Ind
Jor
Starkey
Fa'ton Township
Vinol Promises Strength for Run-Down People
An advertisement touts Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic to restore strength, appetite, digestion, and sleep. A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Proper of West Scranton, Pa declares three years of run-down condition improved by Vinol. Sold by Manford Doran, Druggist Covington.
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West Scranton
Chas. Proper
Vinci
Manford Doran
Covington
Jericho Leaves Claim Laxative Cure from Holy Land Shrub
Advert says Jericho Leaves from a Holy Land shrub cure constipation better than synthetic laxatives. Claims they cleanse gently without irritation and are gathered near the Jordan River. Available by mail from Jericho Leaves Importing Co. Buffalo NY with refund if unsatisfactory.
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Holy Land
Iyer
Jorfan
U.S
Jericho Leaves Importing Co
Buffalo
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