Non-Partisan City Government Proposal in Indiana
The Business System of Government advocates a non-partisan city scheme where the Board of Councilors is the sole elective body. Councilors run by petition in a non-partisan primary and general election. The plan aims to remove party machines, reduce corruption, and appoint a Councilor salary of 200 dollars a year. The administration would be debt-free and accountable to the people.
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Ward Abolition and City Council Reform Urged in Fort Wayne
The Indiana Cities Board of Councilors, elected at large, would replace ward-based representation. Ward systems breed corruption, disunity and logrolling. The paper argues abolishing wards creates a stronger, more accountable city government with checks and nonpatronage appointments. The notice cites the need for broad city focus and recalls mechanisms.
The Peanut Flux Reduces Five Cent Peanuts
The article notes a big celebration depleted peanuts while other foods stay stable. Crowds dwindled peanut quantities by half for a nickel as the influx continued.
Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Child Nourishment
SCHO CHILDREN: Wk you SCHO CHILDREN: Wk you should have rich, red blood and sturdy, healthy bodies to withstand cold rains, changing seasons and winter storms. If your child is weary when rising lacks energy and ambition has no appetite or possibly sallow skin or a pinched face it is for want of vital body nourishment. Scott's Emulsion is the greatest body-builder known it is nature's wholesome strength maker without alcohol or stimulant.
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BISHOP-APOSTLES A COSTLY MISTAKE
The text argues against Apostolic Succession tracing dissent to second century clerical rise and Council of Nicea. It cites Matthias as illicit replacement, notes Constantine and the Nicene Creed shaping unity, and laments loss of biblical authority while praising the pope for opposing higher criticism.
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Leprosy in India a Saint Nihal Singh report
Saint Nihal Singh in Southern Workman details the plight of India's untouchables. He cites squalid homes with palm seats or mud walls, minimal furniture, and a single doorway. Poverty drives hunger disease and illiteracy among about fifty three million Hindus.
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Notice of Petition to Prevent Sale of Real Estate
William B. Baker petitions Fountain Circuit Court to close his late father Andrew Baker’s estate without administration. He asserts no debts beyond last sickness and funeral expenses, enough personal property to cover claims, and no letters of administration issued. A hearing is scheduled with the clerk and attorney Lewis.
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Fountain Circuit Court
Andrew Baker
Leroy Sandens
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ends Contract Claim
Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co. swears an oath in Toledo that his firm will pay $100 for each uncurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice notes the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials offered. Sold by all druggists.
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Proof Positive and the Disguised Map Wife
A Washington Times snippet notes Mrs. De Pretty-She questioned by a husband about a man believed to be a disguise. The speaker says the woman read his face, not his attire, as a clue to identity.
The Mule Kicks Barn in Fresh Air Fallout
In a temper the mule kicks boards from the barn while the horse comments that the incident involved fresh air cranks. The scene appears in the Buffalo Express column The Horse's Comment stating the equine banter.
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Samuel Ward’s wedding fee tale echoes old values
Samuel Ward of New York faced uncertainty over the marriage fee and asked the parson. The reverend questioned if a hundred dollars would suffice, but Ward declared he would be ashamed to offer less than 500 dollars to the man who married him to such a wife.
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Samuel Ward
New York
Lineh Fraser
Not Sweet Enough Lemonade Suggestion at Sunday School
A city Sunday school superintendent sought to improve summer meetings with added attractiveness. After a warm Sunday, lemonade was served and slips of paper collected for student suggestions. A pupil advised putting more sugar in the lemonade.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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