Interurban dividends and stats dominate Indiana rail lines report
The Indiana state railroad commission notes 11 of 36 electric interurban roads paid dividends totaling 505 165.54 for year ending June 30 1911. It lists dividend by company, stock outstanding and miles operated, plus wages and operating costs and passenger and freight figures. The report also covers a 40 year Bible teaching tribute in Frankfort and a Vincennes MCA building gift offer of 50 000 with matching local funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Railroad Commission
Fort Wayne
van Wert & Lima
Springfield
Gary
Interurban
Indianapolis & Northwestern
Indianapolis Southern Common
Kokomo
Marion & Western Common
Louisville & Northern Lighting Company
Louisville & Southern Indiana
Terre Haute Traction and Light Company
Terre Haute
Gary & Interurban
Louisville
Kokomo, Marion & Western
Couple from Huntington Wed Quietly in South Bend
After three happy marriages each, Elizabeth M. Ross age 60 and Samuel Cormican age 70 from Huntington Indiana were married in South Bend for their fourth union. They did not elope, choosing a quiet ceremony to surprise friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Elizabeth M. Ross
Samuel Cormican
Huntington
Ind
Horse Attacked by Owner After Beating Incident
Joseph Starkey severely beat his horse in Brazil. The animal turned on him and kicked, breaking his left leg and two ribs. Starkey is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rassailant
Brazil
Joseph Starkey
Starkey
Churubusco Route Backed for Lake to Lake Canal Plan
W A Cook of Churubusco argues a lake to lake canal should follow his route through Churubusco to Goshen Elkheart South Bend and Michigan City. He details water sources taps along Kalamazoo St Joseph Pigeon rivers and Blue Lake and argues this feeder system yields reliable water and shorter digging than rival Wabash to Rochester proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Lake Michigan
Churubusco
Lake
Goshen
Elkhart
South Bend
Michigan City
Kalamazoo River
St. Joseph River
Michigan State Line
Pigeon River
Lagrange
Hawpatch Country
Rome City
Indiana
Green Township
Noble County
Worth
St. Joe River
Butler
Auburn
Ohio
Michigan
Blue Lake
Grass Creek
Eel River Cemetery
Eel River
Perry Townships
Allen County
Huntertown
Lake Shore Railroad
Lake Erie
Rochester
Kankakee River
Valparaiso
Gary
Kankakee
Tippecanoe
Established factory seeks district distributor with stock
A factory producing standard goods seeks a resident distributor for this district and unoccupied territory. Requires $600 to ignite stock, offers $100-$200 monthly compensation plus commissions, office and expenses per district size. Permanent arrangement, references required. Send promptly to Manufacturing Association, 230 West Huron St., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reignauh
Ne Manufacturing Association
West Huron St
Chicago
No. Noted Remedies and Quips from a Colossal Page
An inexact collage of ad copy and quotations. It mentions health tonics like Hamlins Wizard Oil Garfield Ten Garfield Tea and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. It references a joke about a sun standing still and a challenge to make Willie Jones perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Willie Jones
Justified Wagge on Henpeck’s church departure
Jaggs hints Henpeck left the church after learning marriages are made in heaven. Judgoe comments on the irony and timing of the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henpeck
Jaggs
Eye remedy claims to mend sore eyes in babies and adults
An old ad copy touts a marine eye remedy that supposedly strengthens weak eyes and soothes pain without stinging. It urges trial in babies for scaly eyelids and granulation, then pivots to a moral warning about girls and matrimony, noting a brother’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Old time ad copy touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tired swollen and nervous feet. Claims rest and comfort for walkers and urges buyers to send for a free sample by addressing Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Posed with Disraeli quote about ignorance and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Cure
A health ad claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion and stomach troubles. It cites testimonials from T W Worthy of Forsythe Ga and Rudy Kasner of Moline Ill and offers a free sample by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwall
T. W. Worthy
Forsythe
Dr. Caldwell
Rudy Kasner
Moline
Caldwell
Dr. W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello, Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railroad Commission
Frankfort
First Methodist Sunday School
J. W. Kent
Judge Kent
M. B. Thrasher
Melear
V. M. C. A. Vincennes
William Penn Gould
Vincennes
W. A. Cook
Sie
Sores
Feeder Systert
TY Lake-To-Lake
Garfield
Benjamin Disraeli
Cabcarets
Defiance
W. H B. Brown
H Street
Washington, D. G
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Wotfien
Meorca
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Meedy
le Salle
Chicas
New York City
Hudson River
Miss Bangs
Miss Whiten
Riverdale Avenue
253Rd St
West
A. L
Chas. F. Coffin
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