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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
4
The pension act effective April 13 raises monthly payments by four dollars for 201,051 widows and pensioners under 12 dollars. Payments begin April 19 without new claims. The act also expands eligibility for Civil War, War of 1812, Mexican War, and Indian wars widows and beneficiaries, with a total rise in pension rolls and anticipated new claims.
A long analysis argues that the temperance movement has strengthened across the United States, with dry territory expanding from 3.5 million to 36 million people. It attributes this shift to business interests, moral outrage, and patriotic concerns about law and politics, noting Republican support for local option and temperance reform.
The piece argues Taft and Bryan faces in Indiana and nationally, noting weary Republicans and Bryan’s uncertain bid. It discusses local option liquor debates, county versus township votes, and how party loyalties may shape the 1908 contest with mentions of Taft, Bryan, Parker, and key Indiana figures.
Mr E Humphrey owner of Omega Ohio general store and president of two telephone companies credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life. He recalls reaching the spot of his cough when other remedies failed. Trial bottles sold at Dr Gobbel drug store for 60 cents and one dollar with guarantee.
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