Moorman Named to Succeed Brick in Congress
DL Moorman district chairman and newspapers man announces candidacy to replace the late A L Brick. District leaders expect little opposition with strong party work and long service to constituents. Governor Hanly calls a special election for November 3 to fill the vacancy while Republicans prepare nominations for short and long terms and Democrats plan their convention for both terms.
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DL. Moorman
A. L Brick
Brick
Lave
Hanly
Mr. Brick
Free Open Air Concert Tonight Led by Prof Otto Braun
Francesville band performs a free outdoor concert tonight under the baton of Prof Otto Braun. After months of progress and strong audience turnout the series aims to attract larger crowds this season assuming weather cooperates.
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Francesville
Otto Braun
Republicans Nominate John Brown in Jasper White District
The Jasper and White counties Republican convention at Reynolds on Thursday nominated John Brown of Manon, defeating rival James Brown of Barnettsville.
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Jasper
White Counties
Reynolds
John Brown
Manon
James Brown
Barnettsville
May Pardon for Caleb Powers Reported Amid Push
Report claims Caleb Powers, charged as a conspirator in Kentucky Governor Gobel's assassination, may soon win freedom as a mass petition is readied for the governor. Authorities reportedly will not oppose the move despite years in prison and multiple trials marked by alleged prejudice and packed juries. Powers, once secretary of state, was linked to the high profile case.
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Caleb Powers
Gobel
Kentucky
Powers
North Judson
Frank Janovsky
Leslie Baker
Claire Hubbell
C. M. Archer
Yukon
Okla
Francesville
Fair Oaks
Oklahoma
Archer
South Bend Times
Kainit Fertilizer Urgency for Corn Growers
L t. Hubbell & Sons urges immediate orders for Kainit fertilizer before eastern coast supplies close. Farmers with corn to plant should act now to ensure timely application.
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Hubbell & Sons
Campaign Begins to Show Interest in County Elections
The Cass township trustee race opens with Democratic candidates John Capough and Fred Hall and Republicans William Thews and Wacknitz. White Peat township favors merchant J. D. Baughman as successor to J. D. Gettinger, while Sim Low and Elmer Williams are discussed for district commissioner. Democratic county slate includes Joseph Cox, Melvin Maxwell, Fred H. Ginder, Charles M. Swisher, and David Bowman as possible sheriff. John H. Barker seeks re election as treasurer. Beaver township sees contenders Herman Utterback, George Pugh, Fred Fitz, Ed Blue for Democrats and Doc White, Lewis Ringer, C. C. Westphal, John Goble, or John Popp for Republicans.
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Cass Township
John Capough
Fred Hall
William Thews
Assessor Wacknitz
White Peat Township
J. D. Baughman
J. D. Gettinger
Recorder
Charles M. Swisher
Winamac
David Bowman
White Post
John H. Barker
Beaver Township
Herman Utterback
George Pugh
Fred Fitz
Ed Blue
Sure Cure For Spring Fever From Daily News
A columnist argues spring fever has two forms mental and physical reflecting a rebellion against monotony and heavy winter diets. Mental fever improves with outdoor activity and daily light exercise while physical fever calls for raw vegetables and fruits to restore body chemistry. The piece urges changing daily routines and avoiding purges and tonics, noting a week or three days to beat spring fever, with cash for eggs from Clark's.
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Florida
Manitoba
Eich
St. Paul
A Pretty Good Sermon on Life’s Shifting Roles
A reflective piece traces a person through life stages from infancy as an angel to old age, showing how society labels behavior differently. It notes how success, honesty, and politics affect perception and ends with a rueful remark about life as a circular, humorous journey.
Unsung Local Endorsement From a Trusted Agent
A Fayette Indiana letter dated April 13 1908 praises M M Connor as thoroughly capable honest and worthy of support for township voters. Signed by H B Barrat American Express Route Agent the note testifies to decades of accurate accounts and satisfactory business handling. Also promotes Indiana Indestructible Paint from Dyse Thompson Lumber Co urging buyers to compare prices.
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PaFayette
Ind
M. M. Ly
H. B. Barrat
American Express
For Sale: Farm Implements in Francesville Indiana
John Clark of Francesville Indiana offers a four section steel plow equipment and a corn planter with fertilizer attachments along with a riding cultivator for sale.
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John Clark
Francesville
Indiana
Hay For Sale Balance of Barn Timothy Hay
Timothy hay offered at 10 dollars per ton for the remaining balance of the barn supply. Inquiries directed to M. P. Hill or Thomas Hubbard, located 3 miles south of town.
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Timothy
M. P. Hill
Thomas Hubbard
Eggs Wanted in Exchange by Porter Clothier
Porter the clothier offers clothing shoes and related goods in exchange for eggs. He seeks a fair barter with customers wishing to trade farm eggs for items of apparel and footwear.
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Porter
Local Ads Offer Eggs Seeds Wallpaper and More
Eggs for sale include Rose Comb Brown Leghorn at 75 cents for 15 eggs. Early seed corn at 1.00 per bushel. Over 50 wallpaper patterns plus 100+ samples from 8c to 1 per double roll. Also remnants 5c. Blue Front Drug Store offers harness oiling at 1.00 per set. Burget & Sone.
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Finnegan
Blue Front Drug Store
Burget & Sone
Terra Cotta Plant a Big Success
The Franceaville Clay Product Company reports the new plant, installed a year ago, converts from the Francesville Brick & Tile Company, with modern machinery and kilns. Demand exceeds supply. orders are prioritized, foreign orders delayed, and expansion plans may double capacity and workforce next spring.
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Franceaville
Francesville Brick & Tile Company
Chicago
Local chatter from Francesville and surrounding towns
Notices and brief items list local prices and offerings at H. C. Jentz Clark's and Alkire & Son's. Personal visitors include Miss Addie Byers and Elmer Wilcox. Shipping, farming, and school news mention J. F. Ale moving to Boswell and Purdue ties. A town piece notes Rushville on the map with political candidacies and a pedestrian safety ruling.
Grieger's Cash Store Promotes New Oxford Shoes
Men's and Ladies' Oxfords and Children's Oxfords now in stock for inspection at Grieger's Cash Store.
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Oxfords
Grieger’s Cash Store
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Indianapolis
Stas
John L. Moorman
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Congress
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Alkire & Son’s
Addie Byers
Lafayette
Elmer Wilcox
Rensselaer
Francesville Friends
Burger & Sona
Nelson & Reish
Guilford Querry
Medaryville
Henry Pike
Harvey Brannon
Monon
Burger and Sons
J. F. Ale
Boswell
Philippine Islands
John Priest
The
Purdue University
John
Purdue
Clark's
Grieger’s
Herman Koebcke
Jefferson Township
California
Aubian
Robert Nordyke
Walcott
Simon Dobbins
S. K. Jones
Rushville
L. M. Ratliff
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Ratliff
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