Good Roads Meeting Set for Allen County
A federal good roads campaign visit in Columbia City will include an Washington agriculture department expert. Fort Wayne motorists pledge car transport for Allen county attendees. The piece urges farmers and motorists to attend, notes road-work progress, and stresses impact on rural mail delivery and local commerce.
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Allen County
Columbia City
Agricultural Department
Washington
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Post Office Department
William Jackson Craig died at Decatur after years of invalidism
The obituary recalls William Jackson Craig a prominent Indiana figure in business journalism and politics. He rose as a promoter and executive in railways, faced lifelong pain, and spent his later years in Decatur. He was a self made man with a versatile career and strong convictions. A second feature notes a brewing fight in the typewriter industry led by Allan A. Ryan against the Union Typewriter Company and its high prices.
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Indiana
William Jackson Craig
Decatur
Craig
New York
Typewriter Trust
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Union Typewriter Company
Underwood
Hammond and Royal
Royal Standard Company
Trust
Combine
Royal Company
Ryan
Royal Standard Typewriter
New Jersey
John McGregor
Marion County
McGregor
John
Indianapolis News
Saul
David
Browning
Red Sea
Egypt
Moses
Miriam
Jephthah
Israel
Christ
Intimacy and Service Remembered for William Jackson Craig
A Civil War era soldier William Jackson Craig enlisted near the outbreak of the conflict and served until its end. He left a proud record that earned the affection of a large circle of warm friends who mourn his passing.
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William Jackson Craig
Death of Senator William Allison Sparks Republican Loss
The Iowa States reports the death of Senator William B. Allison, a long-serving congressman since 1863 and senator since 1872. Known as a practical statesman and peacemaker, he shaped legislation, bridged bitter disputes, and was highly regarded in Iowa for two decades of influential leadership.
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William B. Allison
Iowa
Congress
Senate
Allison
Wupen
Jona
Cummins
la Follette
Colliver
Chicago
Dolliver
United States Senate
Uncle Sam's Wealth and the Size of Congress
A fragment reflecting on the vastness of United States wealth and the enormity of federal appropriations, noting references to two and three billion dollar congresses and the sense of national scale implied by such figures.
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United, States
America
Anti-Saloon League denial on party ties and local option stance
Indiana Anti-Saloon League leader says the group remains non partisan and bases endorsements on candidate positions on county local option rather than party. He notes support for both Republican and Democratic candidates depending on their stance, and rejects party triumph over policy.
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Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
League
Thomas R. Marshall
Te League
Giant American economy from crops to fleets
The Washington Herald notes eight billion dollars as this year’s U S crop value, compares it to government debt, and argues America’s vast size and agriculture make it unique. It discusses Japan’s cruiser visit to Yokohama and anticipated anti Japanese sentiment in Australia amid the fleet’s Australian port calls.
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Japan
United States
Yokohama
Albany
Australia
Auckland
Washington
Zeppelin’s Practical Aero Nautics Earns Government Support
The article praises Count Zeppelin for achieving practical progress in aeronautics and urges the government to provide necessary means to continue his experiments for public benefit. It notes his private means funded the work and emphasizes the potential global gains from his successes.
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Count Zeppelin
Illinois direct primary law falls short of ending boss control
The article argues that although the new Illinois direct primary law reduces easy manipulation, it cannot fully dismantle machine dominance. It notes voters’ subservience to bosses likely cannot be cured by statute, but studying its operation may enable improvements and advance political reform via direct primaries.
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Indianapolis News
Marion
Ilinois
Zeppelin’s Dirigible Experiments Stood Tall
Count Zeppelin proved a true dirigible airship could fly long distances and carry passengers. He has lost the craft, but the results of his experiments remain and the money awaits his next attempt.
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Count Zeppelin
Appeal for funds marks modest start to campaign
Mr. Bryan's appeal for funds in small subscriptions has drawn responses totaling about $20,000. While modest, the sum signals growing support and suggests further contributions as the national campaign progresses.
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Mr. Bryan
Political influence and arms for party donors
A compact observation notes how influential interests ready to fund campaigns align with the party promising them the most, shaping wartime policy and political power without citing specific figures or local context.
Bristow Upsets Long in Kansas Republican Primary
Joseph A. Bristow defeats United States Senator Chester I. Long in a Kansas GOP primary surprise. Bristow rose after a public profile as a keen sleuth linked to graft disclosures and prison sentences, gaining support as a Roosevelt-style candidate. William Allen White opposes Long.
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Kansas
Joseph A. Bristow
United States
Chester I. Long
Bristow
Post Office Department
United States Senate
Roosevelt
William Allen White
Chet Long
Lyon & Healy Piano Bar Gain Offer
An unusual Lyon & Healy piano offers a semi colonial mahogany case and high musical standard. A private owner barely used it, no wear. Write Lyon & Healy at 77 Adams Street Chicago for illustrations and special bar gain prices on used uprights from 100 to 175 with 30 day sales agent discounts.
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Lyon & Healy
Adams Street
Chicago
Neidhardt Family Reunion At Farnan's Grove
More than a hundred attended the Neidhardt family reunion in Farnan's Grove near Edgerton on Sunday with games music feasting and a general good time. Officers elected were Daniel Neidhardt of Edgerton president W T Wilson of Hicksville secretary and William Hansler of Edgerton treasurer. The group set the next reunion for the last Wednesday in August next year at the same location.
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Neidhardt
Farnan’s Grove
Edgerton
Daniel Neidhardt
W. T. Wilson
Hicksville
William Hansler
Notice of Sale of Unclaimed Freight by Railroad
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company announces auction of unclaimed freight and baggage stored at Union Fireproof Storage in Grand Rapids Michigan. Items have remained unclaimed for over a year and owners refused to pay charges. sale starts September 1, 1908 at 10 a.m. and continues until all are sold. Cash payment required and immediate delivery to purchaser.
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Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company
Union Fireproof Storage Company
Pearl Street
Grand Rapids
County of
Kent
E. C. Leavenworth
C. L. Lockwood
Mich
Envy and Courage in Kings Saul and David
The piece compares Saul the javelin threat and David the harp bearer, showing envy’s ruinous heat and faithfulness under trial. It cites Browning and biblical scenes to urge humility, perseverance, and rejoicing in others’ successes. The essay notes examples from history and literature, urging readers to pursue God over human approval.
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David
Browning
Saul
General Gordon
Shakespeare
Mutius
Rome
Publius
Paul
Dionysius
Plutarch
Philoxemius
Plato
Aristides
Cambyses
Israath
Judah
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Wilbur F. Crafts
Cain
Adam
Caligula
Cherin
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