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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
A Vermont Herald humor piece recounts a Democratic tariff debate between an Irish American and a speaker arguing free trade versus protection. The man cites past job loss under free trade, asking where he would get fifty cents, highlighting the labor impact of tariff policy.
The piece notes Elijah as a strong lawmaker aiming to influence Indiana legislation from Washington. It quotes a Washington press rep urging him to focus on federal work and let Indiana lawmakers handle local tax and policy issues.
A newspaper man is asked to publish a scathing article about a local citizen. The editor questions why the citizen would refuse to sign and avoid accountability, prompting a heated exchange as the editor refuses to take blame for the unsigned piece.
Dr J N Hurty state health secretary says Indiana wastes at least 506000 annually of school funds in unsanitary school houses. He cites New Augusta as a death and fire trap and urges improved facilities to save money and improve children’s welfare.
The note mentions wheat at one dollar a bushel and corn around sixty cents, comparing current market whispers to earlier crises and warning against overblown fears, while potatoes are cited in cents. It frames price talk amid worries of ongoing stringency without naming places or dates.
The piece argues that praise and gentle approval motivate both children and adults. It emphasizes stopping constant fault finding and openly acknowledging good deeds, study progress, new skills, and improvements in bad habits to strengthen character and encourage better conduct.
A discussion on handling disobedience in children advocates forewarned planning and non corporal punishments. It suggests stern commands, measured consequences, and using time apart or deprivation before resorting to harsher methods. A humorous anecdote about a sermon fan ends with a note on reform.
An old advertisement claims Doans Kidney Pills cure backache and urinary ills. A testimonial from Mrs Starr of English Indiana says the pills relieved long standing kidney pain and back problems after doctors failed, with poster Milbern Co. of Buffalo listed as agents.
John N. Bernard as administrator files final account for Henry Kemp deceased. Final settlement to be examined in Crawford Circuit Court May term 1908 on specified day. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. heirs must prove heirship. Witness: Wa L Gregory Clerk. James B. Stewart Attorney.
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