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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
2
A letter to the New York Journal of Commerce argues against broad tariff reductions. It claims class prosperity favors certain groups, warns of demagogues, and critiques Congress for protecting industries. The writer cites wool tariffs and uneven wealth distribution under current laws.
PAZO OINTMENT claims to cure itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a refund. The ad lists a 50 cent price and mentions a rental notice for an eight room house on Dewey Avenue with a five dollar monthly rent attributed to Israel Cripe.
We are prepared to satisfy hundreds of customers with fine Rogers Bros silversmith pieces. Designs include Charter Oak Vintage Avon Forget-Me-Not and more. Largest Goshen stock features knives and forks spoons berry spoons baby spoons and many related items in a wide assortment.
Readable items include granulated sugar at 20 cents per pound, baking butter, cocoa, flour, coffee, corn, cranberries by the quart, cabbage per pound, shelled popcorn, and various packaged goods from brands like Argo starch and Lenox soap. Also listed are breakfast and baking aids such as baking powder, honey, and raisins with unit prices.
The Goshen Democrat reports Florence Inbody of New Paris winning the title Queen of the Contest after a vigorous campaign. Voting totals for the day reach 108,752 with leaders including Bernice Gardner Phoebe Herrold and Florence Inbody among top contenders. The piece notes Inbody’s background and drive as she works to secure the piano prize for Christmas.
Elkhart County Indiana invites bids for supplies for the County Asylum for the quarter ending March 31 1909. Proposals due by 9 30 a m December 29 1908 with bids on auditor supplied schedules. Awards go to the lowest and best responsible bidders. right to reject any or all bids reserved. D O Batchelor Auditor.
The Wakarusa Tribune reports John B. Weay had a deer killed on his place last week near Foraker. The deer entered the barn yard and a hired man killed it. The origin is unclear with guesses it belonged to a pet owner or possibly came from northern woods. Nearby Foraker has seen other deer.
In Indianapolis, attorneys for Henry W Marshall president of Western Construction Co Lafayette appear in criminal court asking that his trial on fraud charges be set for January. Also noted are school pupil attendance, local sports mentions and social notes including Cy Young lamenting Lou Criger’s sale, Carmien Moriarity hosting, lost glasses, and Gladys Brooks visiting Elkhart.
Council Bluffs Ia December 14 The city opened today a national horticultural congress with fruit and flower exhibits and garden implements from across the country. Crowds from Omaha during corn show week crossed the Missouri for the event.
San Francisco December 14 The prosecution said Murphy attorney for Abe Ruef was acquitted of jury bribing and would not drop the case of A S Newburgh who stands indicted on nearly the same evidence Ruef expressed elation at Murphy's acquittal and the outcome.
The American Steel and Wire company issued orders to employ 500 idle workers today and 1,000 more within a week or two. The work will outfit two blast furnaces and one hearth furnace at the Donora plant along the Monongahela River.
General Okazawa, chief of the camp to the emperor, is dead. The report notes his rank and the loss to the imperial forces in the ongoing campaign.
Special all day Tuesday with two for 25 cents or one dozen for 1.45 on men handkerchiefs white linen. Women handkerchiefs and embroidered pieces offered at various sale prices. Also Daisy Cloth Outing Flannel yard sale price 10 cents and 12x4 wool blankets per pair 4 dollars. Seda Silk yard 44 cents. Mrs Russell Binkley visiting from Jackson Michigan. Lost gold Elgin watch reward. Beck's Stop-that-Cough. Geo W Herr funeral director. The Smith-Clark Co Xmas pictures free. See Miller's ad.
The Goshen High school claim to a Northern Indiana championship is supported by local schools but disputed by Hammond News. The piece argues Goshen holds the honor. Hammond advises leaving the claim as Goshen’s internal matter. Skimming Station Discontinued in Milford closes after years of operation by Geo Freese Sons due to farmers owning separators and butter demand.
About 30000 dollars worth of stock subscribed by Elkhart residents for the Shoemaker Automobile works which planned to move from Freeport Illinois to Elkhart Indiana. The company collapsed before completion and stock cannot be collected. Elkhart County Trust Co. serves as receiver.
John Weir, a prominent Ligonier citizen and the town’s first mayor, has died. The report notes his pivotal role in local affairs and him being a foundational figure in the community.
Investigation into Vern Siple former Goshen salesman for Twin City Grocery shows a total loss of 1668.04. Siple allegedly stole from eighty firms with discrepancies ranging from 155 to 1.30, all accounts tied to Mishawaka River Park and South Bend. No local or Baltimore firm action yet. policy favors relatives repaying loss before prosecution. Hawks Electric displays Jim Arthur kitchen cabinet. Miss Shaffer to demonstrate next week.
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