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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 Elkhart column surveys shifts from horse to auto speeds, calls for road care after macadam work, and discusses local government topics. It notes debates on school board succession, praises Mr Machan's tenure, and critiques Secretary Taft's tact in public remarks while highlighting ongoing civic concerns.
The piece notes a severe mood drop in the east and midwest driven by last fall's financial panic. Industrial workers lost jobs, merchants felt reduced demand for necessities, semi luxuries, and luxury goods, while farmers saw little change as staple needs remained steady.
The text argues that a looming depression will eventually affect farmers as crop demand wanes. It notes that rich farming communities may escape harsh effects for now, while revival in eastern industry suggests the downturn may be brief. Agricultural areas are seen as comparatively fortunate.
South Bend notes show Miller backers declaring he will win the district convention with Elkhart county solid support and plans for two-thirds of St Joseph delegates. Moorman camp claims only Starke county will back him. Jeers over Elkhart insurgents noted while Kosciusko nominates slate for judge, representative, prosecutor, treasurer, sheriff, coroner, commissioners, and surveyor.
An analysis by Broughton Brandenburg in New Broadway Magazine argues the red flag movement is foreign born and spread via immigrant and alien workers. It traces initial centers of revolt in German communities, breweries, stockyards, and dock labor, noting persistence even as some once affected forget their ideas.
The Elkhart alumni event honored loyal women and speakers. Ora Neff praised women’s support, A P Kent urged broader education, and Dr Janes A Work Jr outlined career paths. Barbour and Spillman provided harp and violin music as attendees reflected on school spirit and future learning.
Lloyd T. Burris of Goshen was renominated to succeed himself as prosecutor for Elkhart and Lagrange counties. The Goshen News-Times notes his first term record and predicts re election by a large majority in January 1910, with LaGrange not opposing Elkhart.
The Indiana list omits Elkhart but records raises for Goshen from 2800 to 2900 US dollars and Michigan City from 2600 to 2700. Notre Dame goes 2500 to 2600, Nappanee 1800 to 1900, Plymouth 2200 to 2300, South Bend 3400 to 3500, and Waterloo 1300 to 1400. A South Bend man named Hancz is accused of throwing money away and smashing plate glass windows during a silver dollar bombardment aimed at his brother seeking safety.
In a Grant’s tomb Memorial Day address Taft claimed Grant showed no West Point fitness for great duties and blamed a 1854 resignation on a strong drink craving. He traced Grants decline from Vancouver to St. Louis, farming, wood selling, real estate, and a clerk job after family aid. Also notes death of Mrs. Hachenburg.
The W C T U anniversary program set for tomorrow at Mrs. Milton Wertz’s home 611 Middlebury Street features a morning session with piano solos devotions and readings plus songs and talks. An afternoon program begins at 1 20 with solos papers and addresses including Mrs Cora Spead Parker of Burmah India and Mrs Edith Bair of North Liberty. Also notes a Y M C A membership contest ending with 1222 new members and a socialist rally by Elkhart speakers on June 5th. remaining unsold lots in Monger’s South Allendale Addition to be closed out at once with reduced prices.
The St Joseph Valley Bank invites new customers to open a savings account this month. Savings books are issued and interest is paid on deposits every four months. Sdtr.
An advertisement urges readers to choose Good Milk and Cream from Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co. For contact, it lists the home phone 1175 as a direct point of order.
The Sunday school on Mc Pherson Street Northeast Elkhart will host a social on Wednesday evening on the church lawn. Ice cream and cake will cost 10 cents. Everyone is invited to come and help.
Real estate ad for 60 by 180 foot lots in Second Hazel Park. Prices range from $75 to $100 per lot with a sale plan of $1 down and $1 per week, no interest. D. M. Best promotes size, price, and convenience.
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