News Endorses Citizens Ticket Amid Campaign Critique
The Indianapolis News declares independence but endorses the Citizens ticket in the mayoral race. It avoids Bell Bookwalter and the Progressive candidate, while the Democratic and Republican camps are portrayed with caution and political tension is noted. Governor Ralston is praised for fairness and measured judgment.
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Indianapolis News
Joseph F. Bell
Tom Taggart
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis Star
Roosevelt
Citizens
Joe Bell
Indianapolis Democrat
State Board of Accounts Pushes Bid Notices to All Counties
The state board of accounts will require township trustees to send copies of bid notices for school supplies and accepted bids. The measure extends to county contracts for supplies, buildings, bridges, gravel roads, and bond sales. Officials welcome the publicity as a taxpayer aid, aiming for competitive terms and better oversight.
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State Board of Accounts
Board of Accounts
State Board
Boards of Commissioners
Oil Stoves Boost Mexican Imports From United States
Since oil was discovered in the Veraras district Mexicans have adopted oil stoves and import them from the United States in carload lots.
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Mexico
Veraras
United States
Great and independent spirit amid the crowd
A reflective quotation on true strength of character. The great one is he who maintains perfect sweetness and independence of solitude while living among others. It contrasts following the world’s opinion with standing firm in own convictions.
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Ralph Waldo Emersag
Forbidden Reunion in a Small Town Christmas Eve
Frank Maitland returns to his hometown on December 23 after five years in prison for forging a check. He confronts his past with Alice Seymour, who now offers him a pivotal appointment in her husband’s absence, hinting at a concealed future while the outcome remains unrevealed.
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Frank Maitland
Alice
M . Seymour
Frank
Allc
Father
Allie
Alice Seymour
Ward
Dressmaker Delay Sparks Impromptu Silk Blouse Run
Lucile visits Frances Marsden to find a dressmaker failed to deliver a silk blouse. The pair improvise cutting and sewing using ruffles Marie Antoinette style but run short on fabric, forcing a downtown trip for a ready made blouse. Frances offers little thanks for the effort.
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Fannie
Frances
Lucile
Chicago News
Largest Bridge Across Nile
After three years of work the largest bridge across the Nile has just been completed from Cairo to the island of Rodah. The bridge is 1,740 feet long and 66 feet wide.
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the Nile
Cairo
Rodah
Empty Pleasures in Emmy's Church Lesson
Emmy watches hats in church and misreads the minister and Miss Phelps. She confronts the idea of empty pleasures while seeking truth, then tests it atop High Rock and returns home with a growing sense of an empty ache.
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Emmy
Miss Phelps
Papa
Mother
Miss Graham
Graham
High Rock
Phelps
Mine Phelps
Evelyn
Mamma
House of Closed Doors Aided by Silent Baby Memory
Slippery Sam breaks into a wealthy home finds a nursery with a sleeping child. He tries to abduct the infant but is moved by memories of his mother and Jesus loves me, ultimately returning the child and leaving as a well dressed woman arrives to explain the delay in care.
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Slippery Sem
Keeneara
Sam
Bam
Jesus
Slippery Bam
Mary Mecinnie
Itinerant Tramp Returns for Food in Yonkers
A Hesby street tramp visits a kitchen door for meals, receiving a sharp remark about his unemployment. He replies that he was born under a lucky star, implying fortunate persistence despite need. The scene reflects urban kindness and social contrast in Yonkers.
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Yonkers Statesman
For the Small Porch Chaise Lounge Sale
A two section wicker chaise lounge folds into two chairs for porch use or extra seating. On sale daily Sept 25 to Oct 10 for points in Northwest West Southwest. Fares listed to Portland Great Falls Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Spokane with contact for more information from Agent J D Ellis Monon Route.
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San Francisco
Calif
Seattle
Wasi
Spokane
Monon
J. D. Ellis
Something Cruel About It Benevolent Party
An angler complains fishing is cruel after three days without a bite. He describes gnats, wasps, loss of a pocket-knife, and sunburn as he endures the harsh riverbank ordeal while the benevolent party questions the scene.
A Marvelous Escape From Croup Night Alarm
A father of Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope recounts his boy’s night illness with a severe croup attack. He used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and after about an hour and twenty minutes the child recovered, with the remedy sold by all dealers.
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B. F. Bastiame
Prince Albert
Cape of Good Hope
Chamberlain
Qood Voice to Be Prized
A soft well modulated voice is valued as a social and commercial asset. The text argues courteous speech enhances marriage prospects and daily life, and notes voices are learned rather than innate, attainable by change.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria in Galveston News
An old Galveston News item notes a quirky observation about automobile ownership with tires brought inside for a baby to chew. It mentions Fletcher's Castoria in a promotional context referenced by the era.
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Galveston News
Township Trustees Schedule Wednesday and Saturday Office Hours
Notices list trustees in Madison Mill Creek Jackson Jefferson Monroe Pleye and Marios Townships stating their weekly office hours on specific weekdays for township business. An ad for Riley's Second-hand Store at 719 723 South Main offers household goods and repair services.
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Madison Township
Will Strubb
Mill Creek Township
Ernest Kivett
Jefferson Township
Oliver Stringer
Pleyé Township
Fred Todd
Marios Township
Fillmore
South Main Street
Physician Ad For W M McGaughey In Evans Block
Dr W M McGaughey physician and surgeon lists residence at Bloomington and Seminary corner and telephones for office and residence. Office location Evans Block M9 24 South Jackson Street.
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Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Evans’ Block
South Jackson Street
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Greencastle
Indiana
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Ralston
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Fred
Nile
the House OF Closed Doors
Fletcher
Centaur Company
Portland
Oregon
Great Falls
Monte
Snro
Los Angeles
Jackson Township
Benjamin Walls
Floyd Township
Marton Township
Riley
W. M. McGaughey
C. F. Overstreet
Bence Building
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Greencastle, Ind
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