County Poor Asylums Reveal More Men Than Women Inmates
A 1908 county charity survey shows 2,167 men to 1,111 women in a total 3,278 inmates. Most counties report far more male residents, while a small number have more women. About half are under 17, and nearly half are insane, feeble minded, or epileptic. most others are crippled or aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Cass
Jasper
Newton
Porter
Tipton
Adams County Asylum
Bartholomes County
Ir Fayette
Alamilton
Hancock
Lagrange
Madison
Morzap
Ohio
Pike
Board of State Charities
State report on county asylums exposes poor conditions
The article details that county poor asylums in Indiana show mixed conditions with some counties like Spencer and Warren facing serious neglect such as inadequate heating, dampness, and rat infestations, while counties including St. Joseph and Porter are well managed. It urges increased state support for hospitals and trained nurses to care for the ill and aged, noting better administration in several counties and calling out the need for reforms statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
Tary Charities
Indiana
Spencer
Harrison
Daviess
Shelby
Clay
Carroll
Lake Counties
Warrer County
St. Joseph
Porter
Marshall
Adams
Madison
Parke
Henry
Kosciusky
Benton
Orange
Clark
Dubois
Posey
Billy Sunday’s Sermon Praised by Des Moines Tribune
The Des Moines Tribune lauds Billy Sunday evangelist for his sermon style calling his work a masterful pulpit eloquence. It cites his claim of entering Christianity with the Holy Spirit guiding him and describes his journey through biblical figures as a vivid opening.
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Jeremiah
Isaiah
David
Israel
Ecclesiastics
Sharon
Judea
King of Kings
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Paul
Peter
James
Jude
Jesus
Billy Sunday
Sunday
Des Moines
Iowa
Noah
Abraham
Moses
Joseph
Isaac
Jacob
Daniel
Rushville Tour Reveals Town’s 25 Years of Change
An elderly Falmouth resident, guided by Dr. Bowen, visited Rushville this week in a car. Though nearby his whole life, he had never seen the courthouse, traction line, factories, churches, or other new buildings of the past twenty five years. The trip highlights Rushville’s transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Expels Reason and Woes of a Silenced Body
A reflective 19th century column laments intoxication’s ruinous effects on men and families. The piece casts drinking as self destruction, leading to diminished strength, inflamed temper, and perpetual sorrow for wives and children. It condemns the drinker as self‑murderer, feigning health while harming others.
Rates Reduced to Two Cents for Letters to England and Germany
The postal rate cuts lower the fee for letters up to half an ounce to two cents for destinations England and her colonies and Germany. Previously the rate was five cents. The change aligns Germany with the existing English rate, allowing same pricing for cross channel and German mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cure for Colds
A short advertisement claims hoarse coughs and stuffy colds can quickly cure into pneumonia overnight with Foley's Honey and Tar. The pitch notes soothing inflamed membranes healing the lungs and expelling the cold from the system and is signed J. H. Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batterton
J. Batterton
Gasnier Buys and Sells Names Listed in Filing
James B. Lathrop S P Minear and Vir Charles W Woodward are noted with positions in a filing listing presidents and associates. The fragment suggests transactions involving buying and selling, with names Gasnier as a key actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lathrop
S. P. Minear
Charles W Woodward
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Worth Mortgaging Farm
Farmer W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2 Empire Ga says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He values it highly and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at F. M. Henry & Co. drug store. Also a subscription pitch appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
W. A. Floyd
Bucklen
F. M. Henry & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
the County Poor Asylums
Scott
Rushville
Pam
Mailand Express
St. Louis Express
Chicago Mail
Chicago
White City
St. Louis Mall
Chicago Mall
Columbus
Greensburg
Citizens National Bank
Greensburg, Mnd
Gasnier
The
Associated Charities
Citizens Bank Building
Emma B. Sefton
Tira National Bank
Reensburg
Ind
Boars OF Directors
Charles Zoller
Morgan L. Miers
Walter W. Bonner
Cashier
Louis Zoller
J. E. Robbins
Fran W. W. Bonner
Louis Willey
R. Robbins
Canada General Banking Business
E. Butler
C,h. Thomson & CO Jewelers
Greensburg, Ind
Rohes
Randall’s
West Main St
W. H. Weaver
Geo. S. Littell
South Franklin Street
East St
Wm. G. French
Carter & Co
N. E
Corner Square
Robert J. Russell
Sinegar Bros
East Side
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Attorneys At Law
Sweiblock
the Square
Greensbures
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Dowden Lock
Armond
J. K. Ewine
Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman Block
Greenssurg, Iwptar
R. P Hamilton
Notary Public
Tre and
Cyclone Insance
Link Block
North Side Square
J. P. Goddard
J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig
Offee
Hittle Block
Square
Cash C. Lowe
White Block
A. A. Barnes
White Blook
Side
Greensburg Foundry and Machine
W. Hilland
Prop
Erm
Greensburg, Indiana
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