Prohibition Debate Highlights Indiana Speech and Figures
The speakers clash over Prohibition with Senator Proctor arguing that prohibition does not prohibit and calling for liberty and debate. McWhirter attacks saloons, citing crime and economics, and cites Indiana history and local option politics to show mixed success with prohibition and licensing.
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Aecasonise
Proctor
Appleton’s
Holman Day
Maine
Indiana
Elkhart
McWhirter
Prohibition
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League
Washington
Taft
Supreme Court
Bake stopping at Oakwood Station Run Tuesday July 6
Brief note lists a bake stopping at Oakwood stations and a run on Tuesday morning July 6 to accommodate attendees. Details are unclear but reference to the lake and the date are present.
Happy Ending After Quarrel on the Car
A passenger in a train car could not make change for a five dollar bill and faced refusal from the conductor. A former friend intervened, offering to pay the fare, prompting John to listen as the two men reconciled. The stranger explained the past quarrel and planned a lunch to clinch the peace.
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John
Yen
Women Prompters and Street Improvements Noted
A discussion of women prompters at Garrick Theatre highlights gendered views on voice clarity and language learning, followed by a public works notice in Elkhart Indiana detailing multi‑street paving projects on West Franklin Street and Marion Street with plans, meetings, and assessment details set for July 16, 1909.
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Garrick
Franklin Street
Board ‘of Public Works
Elkhart
Indiana
Birkhart
Second
Marion Street
Masion Street
Indwa Avenue
Second Street
Westhoardly
Franklin’ Street
Board For Public Works
Ethan L. Arnol
Fred
Poole
G.ay Briggs
Board of Public?Works
Disappearing Streams Prompt Local Reflections
An elderly observer laments shrinking streams across the district noting small brooks from school days vanish while larger rivers sag to mere summer threads. He cites changes since youth and calls for attention to waterways. Commissioner Whiptime weighs in on the issue.
Houseworth Brothers Medicine Promises Health Remedies
An advertisement touts cures for nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. The offer claims a buoyant well body and jubilant health with a 50 cent remedy. The text references Houseworth Brothers as sellers.
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Houseworth
Bros. S
Elkhart Gas Co Announces 10 Day Purchaser Incentive
The Elkhart Gas Company offers inducements to gas range purchasers for a ten day period starting June 29 1999. The incentive aims to boost sales and attract customers in the local market.
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Elkhart. Gas “Co
Renters urged to quit paying high rents in ad
An historical newspaper ad promotes cheaper housing options. It touts a 3 room NevY house on lot 63 by 11 with an asking price around 1505, and a larger house with lot at 900 Garfield Avenue priced about 2500 on a paved street, urging renters to act.
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Nevy
Garfield
Eehical
Trumpet Notes Band Boosts Elkhart in Mishawaka
The Trumpet Notes Band teams with the K Boost program to support Elkhart and Mishawaka communities. Organizers promote local performances and youth engagement through music outreach efforts.
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Boost Elkhart
Mishawaka
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Pela
Ola St. Joe
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