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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary text from a legal or local notice page shows unreadable names and numbers. The readable parts mention Robert H. Proctor and vague references to dates and places, but details are garbled with missing letters and symbols.
The party asks for speaker expenses and organization costs, inviting contributions of one dollar or more. Donors may leave funds at the office, and names with amounts will be sent to the State Committee to mail acknowledgments signed by the chairman.
A series of local notices announces candidates for county offices in Elkhart County. Milo H. Plough and George E. Barney seek sheriff nominations subject to the Democratic convention. John D. Bristol runs for county treasurer. A. M. Smith, ex-councilman, seeks county commissioner from the Northern district, all contingent on the Democratic convention decisions.
A mass convention for the Democratic party calls on voters to select an honest upright county commissioner. The piece praises Thomas R. Marshall’s gubernatorial campaign, compares him to past Indiana leaders, and argues the chosen official will influence the state's financial and public business management.
A new public utilities corporation, Indiana Lighting company, is formed with 4.5 million capital to supply light, heat and power to 614 northern Indiana and Ohio towns. Directors include Franklin L. Babcock and James N. Wallace. Lafayette will host its home office. The firm is a reorganization of the Dieterich syndicate’s properties and plans gas and electric service across Indiana and Ohio.
Buffalo makers Giroux Mfg Co offer Parisian Sage promising to stop hair loss and itching scalp with a money back guarantee. The ad touts odor elimination, cooling scalp feel, and added hair beauty, with testimonials and pricing at 50 cents a bottle direct or via H N Jenner's in Rochester.
John Anderson of Little Falls Oregon was found with a broken leg on Mount St Helena Washington. Mazamas climbers carried him to the summit and then slid him 4000 feet down the north side on a sleeping bag improvised stretcher to safety. He was bound to rescuers with ropes to accelerate the descent and save his life. Medical aid was given at the Mazama camp.
Fine residence property for sale near Purl Street on the west side with paving. Also a building lot on South Main Street with paving paid and sewer in the lot. Nice rooms to rent over Johnson's Grain House.
T. J. McAughey, assistant secretary of the West End branch of the Toronto YMCA, arrived in New York from Toronto after a 700 mile plus relay run begun July 27 to test speed and endurance. He carried a message from Toronto’s mayor to New York’s mayor. The run omitted two Sundays and covered near 300 miles on foot. Washington notes crop conditions show U S levels slightly above last year but below the ten year average for August.
Treasurer's monthly report to Elkhart county auditor for the month ending July 31 1908 notes cash transactions. The Pythian Sisters thimble club will meet with Mrs O A Lattimer at 412 South Seventh Street on Wednesday afternoon. The Smith Clark Co Undertakers.
George Taille, Amish near Berne Indiana, is accused of violating church rules by insuring his barn. An insurance payout followed a barn fire and the elders demand restitution. Taille claims he refunded the money after a Chicago trip. The elders will investigate and may reimburse him if his claim proves true.
The steamship Minnesota arrived in Seattle with 1 800 bales of silk, one of the largest shipments ever landed in the United States, valued at about 1 000 000 dollars.
Chicago and St Louis markets show mixed commodity quotes with Wheat and Corn near steady to firm. Hogs and cattle receipts noted with price ranges for choicest heavy hogs and prime fat steers, while oats and pork futures displayed modest gains and declines across multiple contracts.
Judge Alton B. Parker lauded Bryan and Kern before a large Los Angeles audience. He praised the two Democratic leaders for character and independence from corrupt corporate influence. Parker urged Democrats to unite behind the platform and candidates to secure victory.
Evansville faced a historic storm with four hours of ball rain wind and lightning that disabled streetcars lights and phones. Streets flooded up to four feet as debris and water damaged downtown property and halted normal transit amidst a day of turmoil.
Testimonial from M W LaRue of Louisville Kentucky states eczema cleared after using Cuticura products. He recalls severe prior suffering and notes his grandson cured in 1884 and his own relief after trying doctors without success. Verifies by local witnesses and dates in 1907.
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