Editorial on roads paving bids and constitutional reform in Indiana
The Elkhart Daily Review argues for selective bidding on printing supplies, supports a constitutional convention to revise Indiana's constitution, and calls for careful appointment of public officials and lawyers to prevent litigation. It also discusses paving Franklin Street and the need for a central board to resolve local disputes.
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South Main Street
Franklin Street
Indiana
New York Regulates Voting to Curb Fraud
The South Bend Times notes New York’s voting rules, requiring three months of citizenship before elections, registration, and personal identification in large cities. The system aims to prevent late naturalizations and fraudulent votes and has reduced fraud across the state.
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South Bend Times
New York
Empire State
Railroads Explain Revenue Redistribution At Chicago Meeting
At a Chicago meeting of railroad men and shippers Senior Vice President Brown of the New York Central Lines outlined how railroads redistribute funds. He stated that approximately 71 out of every dollar is allocated through a complex system of charges and settlements.
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Chicago
Brown
New York Central Lines
Railroads face rising costs and calls for regulated reform
A speaker notes railroads absorb about one hundred dollars earned nationwide, then distribute to labor and shipments. He says railroads receive more and keep less than other sectors, cites ten months of study, and highlights a 30 percent labor cost rise. He urges regulated, conservative action by nation and states, warning capital prefers manufacturing returns.
Indiana Libraries Grow Rapidly Despite Early Gaps
The Indiana Library Commission reports a major expansion in libraries since 1899. Indiana now has 118 public libraries plus 142 educational and institutional libraries, totaling 250. Carnegie libraries number 58 with total cost about 1.15 million dollars. Traveling libraries rise from 34 to 200, and librarian training increases with 38 graduates and 98 summer-course participants.
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Indiana
State Library Commission
Indiana Library Commission
Library Commission
National Lumber Interests Report Big 1907 Cut Totals
The government reports the 1907 lumber cut reached 40.26 billion feet, valued at $666.64 million, with Washington leading production and Indiana notable for walnut and sycamore. Indiana produced 964.79 million feet, including 9.98 million feet of walnut valued at $447,592,000, and led in sycamore with 11.13 million feet. Total Indiana lumber value was $12.48 million.
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Washington
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Michigan
Indiana
United States
Attorney General Bingham Finds Bond Cannot Be Furnished
Attorney General Bingham issued an opinion backing Auditor Bill Heimer ruling that trust companies cannot furnish bond to other trust firms or banks to guarantee public deposits held by them. The auditor had received many inquiries and had ruled the practice unlawful.
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Bingham
Billheimer
Youthful Politicians Hold Regular Session Nomination
A high school senate convened in a post noon session in the form of a national nominating convention. Candidates were named for president and vice president.
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Senate
Indiana Divorces Lead Nation for Population Rate
Census bureau figures covering 1887 to 1906 show Indiana had 60 721 divorces per 100 000 population among twenty states, with Washington Colorado and Montana higher. The tabulation lists county totals for 187 to 1906 and 1906 and 1887 counts for Adams Allen DeKalb Delaware Elkhart Huntington LaGrange Madison Marion Noble St Joseph Steuben Tippecanoe Vanderburgh Vigo Wells Whitley without complete clarity in all figures.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Colorado
Montana
Adams
Allen
DeKalb
Delaware
Elkhart
Huntington
Lagrange
Madison
Marion
Noble
St. Joseph
Steuben
Tippecanoe
Vanderburg
Vigo
Wells
Whitley
December American Boy features and health experiments
The December American Boy issue showcases serials by Houston and Tomlinson and features stories about Christmas adventures and a whaler incident, with numerous illustrations and a $90 yearly price. A health note reports H. E. Barnard revealing bacteria counts on plates at eateries, candy stands, and fruit stands, highlighting poor sanitation alongside everyday eating habits.
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Houston
Tomlinson
Billy
Ben
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit, Mich
H. E. Barnard
State Food and Drug Commissioner
Brook lyn preacher opposes Christmas trees in sermon
Rev Dr Robert S MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Brook lyn told his audience last Sunday that Christmas trees are heathen in origin and urged conservation. He said deforestation harms floods and shade, and announced he has forbidden church purchases of evergreens for the holidays.
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Robert S. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church of
Brooklyn
Lyceum
Christmas Trade Brisk As Merchants Urge Morning Shopping
Elkhart merchants report brisk Christmas shopping in the past week with trade ahead of normal. They urge forenoon shopping to keep clerks busy as afternoon crowds grow, noting they must staff for the larger demand later in the day.
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Elkhart
Recalls His Days Here Former Elkhartan Meets Mockery Once More
The Cleveland Press recalls a former Elkhartan labeled Christian Girl who ribbed locals with jokes about his name. Now president and manager of Perfection Spring Co, he laughs off the taunts, saying he has heard every possible joke and never gets sore. He notes he has answered the sore question at least ten thousand times.
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Cleveland
Girl
Chicago Elkhart Rate Lowered to Two-Cent Basis
The Lake Shore Line lowers the Chicago rate to two cents per mile between Chicago and Chicago via the Lake Shore, effective January 1, making the one way fare $2.05 from this city. The change follows competition from South Bend and is welcomed by occasional travelers to the Windy City.
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Chicago-Elkhart
Chicago
Lake Shore
South Bend
Track Heaves Seams as Rails Spread Between Cities
A freshly laid track between Michigan City and LaPorte heaved and rails spread about 200 feet after freezing. A car crew noticed the jolt Friday night and sectional workers were summoned to fix the damage before daybreak. Also note civic notices: Ladies' Aid of First Evangelical church to sell baked goods at 9 a.m. Saturday at G W Thornton’s Sons, 504 S Main. Also an ad for home cooked meals at 212 West Franklin Street, 114 blocks from Main Street.
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Indiana
Michigan City
LaPorte
Ladies' Aid of the
First Evangelical Church
G. W. Thornton’s Sons
S. Main Street
Franklin St
Main Street
Thanksgiving Service Offering Acknowledged By Best Cottage Board
The Best Cottage board of directors acknowledges receipt of 17 13 from the Union Thanksgiving service to be applied toward the February 1 payment of 178 in principal and interest. Gratitude is extended to the ministerial association and contributing churches. The Tiger Class of the Christian church announces an oyster supper December 10 from 4 30 to 7 in the church basement at Lexington Ave and Fifth St. Tickets Fifteen cents.
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Best Cottage
Union
Ministerial Association
D. G. Kimball
C. Stinson
Sec’y
Tiger
The
Christian Church
Lexington Avenue
Fifth Street
Sale of Hogen Cigar Co. accounts set for December afternoon
Notice announces sale of the Hogen Cigar Company accounts by Ira H. Church, Receiver, at Church & Shaw law office over St. Joseph Valley Bank on Monday December 14 at 2 o clock. The Daily Review.
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Church & Shaw
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Hogen Cigar Company
Franklin Street residence for sale a modern bargain
A modern, well priced residence on Franklin Street offered by W. P. Puterbaugh and I. C. O. F. Temple. The notice promotes a dance at Bristol on Saturday December 12 and hints at event pricing or tickets.
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Franklin Street
W. P. Puterbaugh
C. O. F. Temple
Bristol
Business Opportunity in Elkhart Grocery Firm Retirement
Wanted, party with one to two thousand dollars to take the interest of a retiring member in an established grocery and meat business. Excellent opportunity. Write P. O. box 494, Elkhart, Ind. 9a4.
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P. O. Box
Elkhart
Ind
Priest Warns Merchants Over Burlesque Posters
Rev. Father Biegel of Elwood Catholic Church warned from the pulpit last Sunday he would refuse sacraments to merchants permitting burlesque posters in display windows. He urged women to target husbands and sons who attend such venues and suggested the stove poker might be used if words fail.
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Father Biegel
Elwood Catholic Church
Auburn town debates nickname Boyville over schools
Local officials note boys predominate in Auburn schools and propose renaming the town Boyville to reflect the student balance, sparking community discussion and differing opinions.
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Auburn
Boyville
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