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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
4
The Francesville Tribune notes Senator Gorman’s million dollar stance in a wood industry context. It mocks Governor Hanly and mentions Tapyart’s gambling dens at French Lick. The paper portrays a skeptic view of graft, churchgoing hypocrisy, and calls a citizen one of the greatest grafters for talking people out of profits.
The Rensselaer Republican reports Tom McCoy is safely anchored at Michigan City. Theodore Roosevelt is aptly described as the president of the people not a tool of any party. Three Toledo ice trusts members were jailed for one year for conspiracy in a trade dispute. A New York judge rules kissing in public with consent is not a breach of the peace. A piece urges businesspeople to advertise boldly to win back customers. It also notes Hearst papers may pressure Tom Taggart to close West Baden gambling joints. Monticello Journal.
The Chicago Tribune warns that the pure food bill faced delays as unscrupulous politicians blocked passage. The piece accuses powerful interests in chemical works meat packers and whisky distillers of influencing the session and urges vigilance in elections.
A local notice urges Francesville town council to require peace officers to enforce traffic laws without bias. It claims speeding and reckless driving during concerts and daily life endanger pedestrians and that three quarters of people ignore laws. The writer seeks urgent police action.
A brief ad from Earl Artist promotes lawn mowers and a sharp blade for a smooth lawn at the City Shop and invites customers to come early to avoid the rush.
The year book of affairs at Winona Lake outlines a season of extraordinary interest with many of the country’s preachers, lecturers, teachers and entertainers. The resort will feature a strong music program, interurban rail service to Goshen, and numerous conventions, with programs for women, men and children alike.
Those who owe subscriptions to the M. E church are urged to pay on or before July 2, 06. We need money badly. J. GC. Engle, Treasurer, Plymouth and Ludlow Binder Twine lie at Higgins. We have buyers, and we sell land, write Payne Bros. Fairbury, Il.
The young dark bay Norman stallion General Grant will stand this season Fridays and Saturdays at Huppert Wrothers Witch Barn in Francesville and near Francesville remaining time. He weighs about 1600 pounds and is coming four. Stud fees: $10,000 to insure a colt, $8 to insure foal, $9 for simple leaps. Phone for arrangements. Owner not responsible for accidents. State mares may face forfeiture.
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