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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes Mr. Bryan’s long acceptance speech and the Democratic refrain of coercion by employers. It contrasts Taft’s Virginia bar proposals for court reform with calls for quicker rulings, reduced costs, salary salaries, and optional arbitration to curb costly delays and broaden access to justice.
In Oneila county E P Powell foresees railway gains fading and waterborne traffic expanding. He predicts electric vehicles replacing steam power and a shift from autos to canal and water routes for farm product transport, while criticizing cars as temporary and polluting.
The Indiana Library Commission outlines growth since 1899, detailing 194 libraries with 6 845 books, 126 general collections, 68 study clubs libraries, and rural outreach. It notes expanded library buildings, training, and Carnegie-funded facilities, plus varied services for children, history, and art.
The prohibition county executive committee outlined a campaign schedule with meetings and speeches across county towns starting about September. gubernatorial candidate W. Haynes will visit the county on October first. Local attendees included J M Loonsberry Co D, David Gaff Co F, William Mendahue Co G, and G W Keely Co I, all from this city, who joined the Forty Fourth Indiana reunion in Kendallville, the site of the first reunion.
The New York Sun critic notes western discontent with forest service policies, arguing reserves should protect land for agriculture as well as timber and water. It urges fair treatment for settlers, warns against leasing most public domain, and calls for balanced federal oversight respecting western realities.
Halley's comet reappears after seventy five years seen by pioneers near Elkhart as Yerkes Observatory scientists prepare to photograph it for the first time since 12 B C. The piece notes the comet's historic impact and the sun’s heating of its dust tail, while also mentioning South Bend factories running at full capacity and several local ads for a house sale, piano tuning, and a roller skating event.
The physician advertises twenty years of experience treating chronic diseases with Electro-Medical methods. He promises candid diagnosis, notes curable cases for treatment, and gives guidance for incurable cases to prolong life. Readily treats rheumatism neuralgia paralysis ulcers stomach liver kidney and bladder issues heart disease diabetes and more. Contact 211 South Main St South Bend Ind.
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