Poultry Diseases Highlighted After Diphtheria Incident
A physician learns of diseased poultry at a market where two birds died of diphtheria. The piece warns about contagious fowl diseases, cites Pennsylvania’s 750 page poultry manual, and outlines symptoms and home controls for diphtheria, cholera, and other ailments in fowl. It notes potential state poultry hospitals and advises on identification and proper disposal of sick birds.
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Board of Health
Pennsylvania
Birdy Warren
Veterinary Department
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Came Back Wiser After Stamper White Swindle
Irksome Daily, linked to the Stamper White twenty thousand dollar green goods swindle, returns to Glenwood after weeks away. A Greenwood source says Daily recounted meeting the con man in Laurel, taking a shareless loss, and plotting with Sheridan Daubenspeck to defraud Daily’s friends with White as the marked target. Daily’s return sparks talk as White’s relatives vow to pursue the case.
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Irksome
Glenwood
Daily
Greenwood
Laurel
Bunco
Sheridan Daubenspeck
Stamper White
Daubenspeck
White
Stamper
Rushville
Unanimity for Fairbanks Echoes 1888 Indiana Campaign
A historical note recalls Indiana’s 1888 tilt toward Harrison and the rival Gresham bid. The Milwaukee Sentinel quote portrays Gresham as broadly respected for tariff Republicanism integrity and common sense, while Indiana Republicans faced internal resistance and a shift in delegates amid national debates.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
Harrison
Judge Gresham
Chicago
Gresham
Greshmann
Northwest
Milwaukee Sentinel
Milwaukee
George William Curtis
Carl Schurz
Theodore Roosevelt
Jones
New York Times
Cleveland
Nomination of Judge Gresham Earns Bipartisan Support
The passage notes Judge Gresham as a favorite in his state and broadly acceptable to Republicans groups including Mugwumps. It argues his nomination would be satisfactory to reform factions and highlights his strong Republican credentials as the main point of acceptance.
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Harrison
Gresham
Mugwumps
Song Recital at Baptist Church Promises Fine Music
Miss Florence Hazelrigg, Greensburgs admired singer, headlines a recital next Tuesday evening at the Baptist church. Assisted by local talent, the program aims to delight the city and raise funds for the singers musical education.
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Baptist Church
Florence Hazelrigg
Oldest Man in County Dead
John M. Richey died Tuesday night at the home of John Hurt one mile north of Adams, aged beyond 93 years and born in 1814, making him county's oldest man. A Adams resident for years his wife was killed by a train twelve years ago. He leaves four sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held yesterday at ten o'clock conducted by Rev. H. Morrow.
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John M. Richey
John Hurt
Adams
Rev. H. Morrow
No Substitute Has Survived Newspaper Advertising
The Charleston Courier asserts that newspaper ads remain the only reliable method to reach all social strata, noting substitutes have failed the test of time and experience.
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Charleston
S. C
Courier
Bill Begun To Bar Mailing Betting Tickets In Congress
Mr Gordon of Tennessee introduced a bill in the House prohibiting carrying betting tickets on horse races and newspapers containing betting information through the mails.
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House of Representatives
Gordon
Tennessee
Quip Highlights a Widow and Clergyman Exchange
A courtroom scene features a clergyman consoling a widow with the line that she made her husband happy in life. The widow replies that her late husband, Jack, was in Heaven until his death, as the judge observes.
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Jack
Trained to It. Mr Jonesby the best listener and husband
The Baltimore American notes Mr Jonesby never interrupts, praising him as the best listener the author has met. It adds a humorous aside that he has been married three times.
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Mr. Jonesby
Baltimore
Special Announcement About Foley Honey and Tar Medicine
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. J. H. Batterton.
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
Hilland's Foundry Scrapyard Sets Scrap Iron Price Record
The South Monfort street shop Hilland's Foundry quotes the highest price paid for scrap iron at its yard, as buyers flock to trade metal. The figure cited reflects a strong demand driving prices upward in the local market.
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Hilland
The Only Free Gift Noted Anarchist Harangue Veiled Prompt
A New York Weekly remark notes a violent hall scene where an anarchist mocks counter offerings as the crowd asks what they receive in return. A voice in the rear of the hall mentions soap as a sharp aside.
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Soap
New York Weekly
Simple Remedy for La Grippe
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no serious results need be feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold at Batterton's drug store.
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Batterton’s
Notice of Application for License in Greensburg Indiana
Ralph Gidley announces he will apply to the Decatur County Indiana Board of Commissioners at the next regular term beginning March 1908 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking, plus permission to run a lunch business and restaurant. The described premises are in Greensburg First Ward, Washington township, Decatur County, in a two story brick building facing Main Street with detailed lot lines and room dimensions provided. First publication January 31.
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Ralph Gidley
Board of Commissioners
Decatur County
Indiana
Main Street
Greensburg
City of
Said
Washington Township
Notice to Delinquents in Decatur County Indiana
Auditor Frank E. Ryan notifies that lands and town lots listed as delinquent will be sold by Oscar B. Trimble Treasurer at the Greensburg courthouse on February 10 1908 starting 10 a.m. and continuing until all are disposed of. Sale to discharge taxes interest and charges. Witness seal January 15 1908.
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Frank E. Ryan
Decatur County
State of
Indiana
Oscar B. Trimble
Court House
Greensburg
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