Political shifts hint at Indiana Speakerships and senate change
The Covington newspaper notes Henry Marshal of Lafayette emerging as a potential Indiana House Speaker with strong caucus support, while Jos. Cannon of Danville is expected to succeed Henderson as next House Speaker, reflecting state influence and long service. Indiana politics mark Binkley from Wayne County as a loss to the Senate, with ripples in Richmond and the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Caxxox
Danville
Henderson
Congress
Cannon
Jodiana
Jos
C. C. Binkley
Wayne County
Indianapolis
Indiana Governor Durbin Praised for Steady State Leadership
The article lauds Hos W Theamis as Governor of Indiana for calm careful judgment and effective administration. It credits Durbin and his advisors and two senators for guiding reconstruction and progress, placing Indiana at the forefront among states in national affairs.
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Hos. W. Theamis
Indiana
Durbin
Sour Grapes on Party Control and Responsibility
A Coy ington Friend opines that the GOP should retain absolute congressional power to avoid a Democratic House shifting responsibility. The writer argues Republicans will readily assume duty and meet emergencies as they have in the past.
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Congress
The Growing Political Power of Newspapers
The article notes a shift from spellbinding orators to newspapers as the primary information source in campaigns. It contrasts past large mass meetings and party leaders with current smaller audiences and rising reliance on the press for political information and guidance.
The Newspaper Replaces Campaign Orator In Modern Politics
The piece argues newspapers now act as chief political teachers guiding voters daily. It asserts mass education fuels educated voters, making the newspaper a reliable, ongoing campaign medium. It stresses editors must stay informed and present arguments clearly, elevating the paper as a lasting political force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debts by Runaway Son
Notice states J. H. Sartor of Covington Indiana will not be responsible for debts incurred by his son Lee Sailor who recently ran away from home. Dated Covington November 17 1902. A Kimber Orchestra Concert for Covington Sunday school will be held at M E church next Monday evening with admission 25 cents, children 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sailor
J. H. Sartor
Covington, Ind
Covington
M. E Church
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement Claims Body Building Benefits
An old promotional piece extols Scott's Emulsion as a nourishment booster for those with poor appetites, milk diets, or frail health. It emphasizes gains in flesh, blood, and nerves, targets invalids and convalescents, offers a free sample, and directs readers to ensure the labeled wrapper on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
They Crush the Powers
Nostalgic mid October note recalls a severe prior winter 1900 1901 with brutal cold and widespread illness. It claims thousands died and hundreds of thousands were maimed with lingering coughs and lung trouble despite Benson's Porous Plaster’s supposed soothing healing power.
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Benson
Benson’s Plaster Hailed Against All Ailments
Advertisement extols Benson's Plasters as superior for coughs colds backache rheumatism lumbago kidney and liver troubles asthma influenza and more. Claims universal use this season with prepaid postage offer for 25 cents per plaster from Seabury Johnson and Mountchester Chemists.
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Benson
Seabury & Johnson
Mtg. Chemista
Dark Horse Lewis Emerges as Possible Speakership Hope
Perry Lewis of Covington, Fountain County attorney, travels with EB Nebeker amid talk of a dark horse entry in the Indiana House Speakership race. Henry W. Marshal of Lafayette is seen as leading candidate. Lewis says the rumor is untrue and aims to work on legislation to preserve election ballots.
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Indianapolis News
Lewis
Perry Lewis
Covington
Fountain County
EB. H. Nebeker
S.R. Artman
Lebanon
J. S. Statesman
Henry W. Marshal
Lafayette
Corn Harvest On Brisk as Indiana Feels Bumper Crop
Farmers in Indiana report two weeks of busy corn gathering. The crop is abundant and promises big huskings this season. The state, once depleted of the old crop, enjoys a harvest never seen before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pocket book found during Veedersburg street fair
A pocket book lost during the Veedersburg street fair contains a small amount of change a railroad ticket from Veedersburg to Mellott and minor papers. It is believed to belong to Emma or Charles Lang of Mellott. Owner may claim by paying for this notice and applying to the office.
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Veedersburg
Mellott
Emma
Charles Lang
Lang
Letter List for Week Ending November 19 1912
Names listed include Mrs Susan C Ballah Mrs Lucy Boner Mrs Arilla Bruce Bessie Carlton Mra J bn Carlton Arthur Jenkins Mike Leonard Johnie M Loyd Mrs AR VarShboick GW Wolf. Advertise notice signed F W Boyd P M.
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Susan C Ballah
Lucy Boner
Arilla Bruce Bessie Carlton
Carlton
Arthur Jenkins
Mike Leonard
Johnie M Loyd
AR VarShboick
GW Wolf
Literary Notes on Justin H. Smith and His Work
Justin Harvey Smith, author of The Prologue of the American Revolution, becomes Dartmouth professor of modern history, gave up publishing work in 1897, and produced The Troubadour at Home after travel and study abroad. He graduated with high marks as a Dartmouth alumnus from the class of ’7.
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Justin Harvey Smith
Darthmouth
Diair
Professor Smith
Rufus Choate
Field
Massachusetts
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week
Transfers recorded by Abstracter Perry Glascock show numerous deeds in Fountain County across Veedersburg Attica and surrounding townships. Transactions include Lot 170 in Veedersburg and multiple 80 acre parcels in Millcreek and Richland townships with prices ranging from 50 to 875 dollars and parol partitions noted.
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Transacions
Fountain County
S. Douglass
Perry Glascock
Wifo Argeline Furr
Veedersburg
Clint Hendeson
Windeld N Hesler
Amos Holder
Phcele J Zeigir
KK Bros
LD Ward
Wm H McCord
Vredersburg
Rebecca
Whitehall
Carpenter
Richland Ip
Bracken and
Wits
Carrie Gilmore
Cates
Mary E Robb
E Livengood
Florence Drollinger
Mill Creek
Bert Drollinger
Millcreek
Nathaniel Drollinger
Rosa
Tinder
Rose
Nathaniel L Drollinger
CF Parnell
Nora Bowsher
P Kingman
Ora E Dry
Flora J McKinney
Duuth
Jesse McKinney
Ellen Murphy
Grant
Attica
Chas Calvert
Harriet Myers
Rosella Jones
Walter Mann
Isaac T Leas
Eliza B Marsh
Covington
Perculator sales surge in city section
Abstracts of Title, furnished by C.8. Douglas West's Perculator, now sold by William E. Strawn who reports phenomenal success. The device improves tea coffee cereal grain drinks, praised for cleanliness and convenience and promises to repay its cost in four months. See Mr. Strawn, manager, during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Strawn
Mr. Strawn
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Republican Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
South Side Square
Henry Marshal
Marshal
Daily
Kimber Orchestra
Dark Horse Talk
Advertirec
F. W. Boyd, P. M
Douglas
West’s
J. Loeb
Shouse & Bros
Baltimore
America
Coxington
J. Loeb’s Stores
Ike S. Levin
Stacy Adams
Guyer
East Main St., Cor. Jackson
Danville, Ills
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