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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
3
The Labor News of Terre Haute endorses Tom Hall for governor and rebukes James E. Be. Watson for unfair labor stance. It praises Bryan on tariff reform and attacks tariff protection as a monopoly-enabling system, citing tariffs and trusts as central issues.
The Indianapolis State Horticultural Society releases its 47th annual report full of practical horticulture articles. Topics include How I Market My Apples by Samuel E. Hazelet, Elementary Agriculture in public schools by M L Fisher, Some of Our Insect Friends by James Troog of Purdue, and Local Horticultural Society by Mrs L E Deal.
260 acre farm in Lagrange county near Millersburg Topeka Ligonier and Goshen offers include a thorough 4 to 10 inch tiling system Adrian fence white cedar posts brick house bank barn 40 by 70 wind pump and a fine orchard Owner distant sacrifice and invitation to write for definite location and terms.
William J Bryan and Governor John A Johnson rallied support in Minnesota as part of the Northwestern campaign. They praised each other, discussed organization and speakers, and Johnson pledged active backing for the national ticket. Bryan spoke at the fair grounds addressing farmers on taxation and tariff issues.
Republican leaders announce a Chicago rally at the Auditorium on Sept 2 with James Sherman vice presidential nominee and Senator Beveridge as principal speakers. Sherman may add a Dixon engagement on Sept 29 or 20, as Frank H. Upham and state finance chairs coordinate campaign efforts. Taft party at Middle Bass Island reports fishing and delays monument visit due to transport issues.
Iowa lawmakers debate whether to fill the late Senator Allison's unexpired term now or wait for a proposed special primary. Governor Cummins allies fear early action could inflame factional tensions while opponents push to avoid swapping the nominee before a primary. The assembly convened and heard Cummins' message but kept the existing party structure.
Indianapolis Sept. 1 D M Parry ex president of the National Association of Manufacturers and Indiana manufacturer opposes posting prosperity placards in factories in reply to a letter from John W Kern Democratic nominee for vice president Kern said placards would coerce or beguile workers Parry declares no placards will be posted at Parry Manufacturing company and that most manufacturers will refrain from such notices.
In New York on September 1 a crowded Independence League clubhouse heard Thomas L. Hisgen notified as the Independence party candidate for president. William R. Hearst and Hisgen were cheered as Graves missed the event due to illness and Henry A. Powell announced Hisgen's acceptance of the party platform.
Social ist presidential candidate Eugene Debs Brower for governor James Brower and other leaders toured Davenport Iowa and stopped at Ottawa and Spring Valley before addressing crowds at Warner Opera House Debs argued the need for public ownership of production to avert panics and hard times Wisconsin holds a state and federal primary with Isaac Stephenson facing McGovern Cook and Patton for the U S Senate and other seats on the ballot.
Community notes report Ed Neidig and Cleis Starr buying motorcycles and a Rauch Lang electric car ordered by Haines Egbert. Elkhart Republicans open headquarters at Hoffmans hall. Edward Finch arrested for speeding in South Bend. Paving of South Main street deferred amid local opposition and funding concerns. Eng lish Lutheran Ladies Aid and Trinity Lutheran Young People announce meetings. Company to head to Elkhart and South Bend after Michigan City trip. Local shoe store goes out of business selling stock at reduced prices.
A series of 15 land and lot transfers are recorded across Elkhart Waterford Goshen and surrounding townships. Transactions involve buyers and sellers including Gortner Johnson Miller Yonker Christner Conley Lohr Bemiller Detwiler Martin Weston Ward Paxson and Ward with prices from 6 to 1843.79 dollars.
Miss Tillie Root of Webster New York lauds Parisian Sage for transforming her faded hair. The ad claims the product softens lustrous hair, cures dandruff in two weeks, and stops shedding. H N Jenner of Webster's Drug Store endorses it with a guarantee and price of 60 cents a bottle, with direct sale from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
The Jefferson hosts a dramatized adaptation of The Volunteer Organist from the popular song. Wm B Gray converts the hit into a stage play amid strong public interest as seats go on sale for tomorrow night.
A popular priced show titled On the Bridge at Midnight comes to Goshen’s Jefferson theater. The Klimt Gazzolo and Cohen company brings a striking jack knife bridge scene and top quality cast, touring after engagements in Chicago venues Alhambra Criterion and Bijou.
Chicago theatre listing announces Louis Mann in Jules Eckert Goodman The New Generation at Grand Opera House on Sunday Sept 6 with top supporting company. Brady management promises a first night of polish after Europe tour with early seat reservations opening Sept 3 by mail or telephone. Also a local ad advertises a centrally located rental barn with box stall and hydrant, telephone 573.
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