Advances 1 Percent All the Trades in Indiana Politics
A 1908-era pamphlet extols the Republican party as friend of labor, arguing wage gains under Republican administrations surpass those of Cleveland. It critiques Democratic platform on injunctions, praises Taft, and questions Bryan's reliability while urging workers to support Republican leadership.
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Cleveland
A. Plasterers
Coopers
Morgeshoern
Pitform
New York
Teti
Nevada
Republican Party
Bryan's Promise vs. GOP Gridlock in 1908 Election
The piece argues that if Bryan wins the presidency he cannot pass legislation without a Republican Senate. It critiques his promises as verbal deposits unable to be realized and predicts he would wield executive power to create national woes. The tone questions his effectiveness against Taft and the party’s congressional cooperation.
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Mr. Bryan
Senate
Taft
Groan
Republican Party
Congress
Chicago
Tribune
Bryan
Buffalo
Reovvelt
Bryan's Trade and Bryan as Agitator in Race
The San Francisco Argonaut calls Mr. Bryan a perpetual agitator and candidate with shifting principles. Tom Marshall’s stance on initiative and veto power is noted, while tensions with Taggart allies and Roosevelt-era politics surface in reflections on the presidency race and party dynamics.
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The
San Francisco Argonaut
Bryan
Republican Labor Reforms Dominate In States
The author argues Republican states lead in labor legislation with bureaus factory inspections and child labor controls. He contrasts Democratic inaction, cites wage regulations, eight hour limits, and protections for union members, urging enforcement against trusts.
Commissioners' Allowances for October Term
A long list of county payments and allowances for October term including salaries, per diems, and services. Names appear in connection with auditing, engineer work, clerical duties, truant officers, court expenses, and public works across multiple townships with amounts ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars.
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Fountain County Court
By decree from the Fountain County Court Clerk the case Peter Anderson v Ernest Patterson Nolan Stadley the sale seeks 1425 dollars and 39 cents plus interest and costs. The sheriff exposes the property to public sale to the highest bidder at a stated time and place.
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Fountain Cenay Circuit Court
Saue
Peter Anderson
Ernest Patterson
Nolan B. Stadley
Public Auction of Covington Real Estate Rents
On Saturday November 7 1908 between 1 am and 1 pm at the Covington courthouse Fountain County Indiana the rents and profits for a seven year term of Lot 51 in the original town plat of Covington may be sold to satisfy a decree with interest and costs If not enough to satisfy the decree the fee simple of the described real estate will be exposed for sale at the same time and place without any relief from valuation or appraisement laws Sheriff John B Hardesty represents the process White Foley attorney for the plaintiff October 16 1908 4wk
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Court House
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
Costa
Fountain County Sealed Bid Request for Bridge Construction
The Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners will accept sealed proposals at the Auditor's office until 1 30 p m November 4 1968 for a bridge construction project. Bids must include a faithful performance bond issued by a responsible surety company equal to the bid amount.
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Board of Commissioners
Fountain County
Indiana
Bagddy Bridge
Ciel
Crevk
Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted by Hedgea Drug Co
An ad touts Kodol as a natural digestive aid that supports the stomach and digests all foods. It claims to restore stomach order and is sold by Hedgea Drug Co. The copy mentions DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a signature flourish in a scrambled brand listing.
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Hedgea Drag Co
Notice to Heirs and Creditors of Maury Kearne Estate
Notice in fountain Circuit Court for September term 1908 that John B. Martin bondsman for J. L. Townsley, executor of Mary Kearns estate, has filed final account and vouchers. Heirs creditors and reseipts must appear November 1904 to contest or approve. provide proof of claim if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Kearne
Fountain Circuit
John B. Martin
J. L. Lownasey
Mary Kearns
Civcutt
Court of the
J.L Townvley
Notice for Bids for Potatoes in Fountain County
The Fountain County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids at the Auditor’s office by 1 30 p m on Wednesday November 4 1908 for 300 bushels of good potatoes. High quality potatoes required for the county almon for the ensuing year. By order of the Fountain County Board of Commissioners dated October 1903. William B Gray, Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Fountain County
William B. Gray
Ind
Appointment of Administrator for Mary J Ratcliff Estate
Notice is hereby given that She-ander Pigned has been appointed and qualified by the Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Mary J Ratcliff, deceased. The Fountain Trust Company acts as Administrator with H C Yount as attorney. The estate is believed solvent.
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Circuit
Fannin County
State of Indians
Fountain County
Fountain Trust Company
Non-Residents Notice in Fountain County Foreclosure Case
In Fountain Circuit Court at the September term 1908 James Horn v Philip Chancellor and Justus Chancellor with Charles W. Sandel as defendant. The plaintiff, by Oliver P. Lewis and Harvey McBroom, files a complaint and an affidavit asserting the defendants Philip Chancellor and Justus Chancellor are non residents of Indiana, a prerequisite for foreclosure of a mechanics lien.
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Tate
Ladisna
Fountain County
Fountain
James Horn
Philip Chancellor
Justus
Charles W. Sandel
Oliver P. Lewis
Harvey McBroom
Gether
Philip
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