Fair Weather Plans Noted in Goshen Democrat
The Goshen Democrat reports a fair night followed by another cool day on Thursday with cooler conditions predicted for the latter.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
4
The Goshen Democrat reports a fair night followed by another cool day on Thursday with cooler conditions predicted for the latter.
Odds and ends from Elkhart region society pages. Mentions recovering locals post-hospital and hospital notes. Various residents visiting relatives, attending funerals, or traveling between Elkhart, Warsaw, and South Bend with brief notes on guests, trips, or family events. A brief report also notes a theft incident near the post office and a planned lecture by Rev. Luther J. Smith in South Bend.
A Faribault committee reported the city's lighting plant should not be bought, noting it was nearly self sustaining and municipal ownership would not save the city or private consumers. The unanimous report critiques politicians who assume control over others, as echoed by Elbert Stubbard.
In a dated note from Detroit, the Tur Ligten cargo ship marked its inaugural launch at the Ecorse shipyard of Great Latkes Engineering Works amid poetical hikes and a year of nautical milestones.
A health column promotes a home made mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kurgon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla as a treatment for rheumatism seen as a kidney issue. It claims the remedy is harmless, inexpensive, and can be prepared at home with one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime.
A Lowell Indiana mayor cites selling the municipal electric plant in September to new owners who will build a new facility. Historical cases from Le Ray New York Mohawk Washington Ballard and Seattle show municipal plants often ran costs above private operation or were leased or turned over after losses. Although some towns gained through sales or contracts, others noted income barely covering operating expenses.
The Connellsville Courier contends municipal hiring treats political reward as primary. It argues faithfulness and efficiency are secondary while party loyalty drives staffing, leading to indifference and high costs, undermining ideal city management.
The report notes that twenty eight cities with their own light and water plants have a tax rate of 1.96 while fifty seven others average 1.77. Howell Post No. 90 G A R to hold a bean supper January 30, 1908 inviting all to join the event. Committee.
Ad copy fragment promising instant relief for nasal catarrh and alloy inflammation with coated tablets. Mentions scothe heal mucous, sweeten breath, sore throat relief, stomach issues, and heartburn. Claims quick relief through mail order from Hood's.
Notice describes coal sales by Peoples Coal Company and a social event by the Mite Society of St. Mark's M E church hosted by Mrs. W C Butts. It also lists a 2741 acre fruit farm for sale, and local business notices including Dr. Baumann’s relocation and high school books at Jenner's drug store.
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