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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
The notice promotes an early big fair with a large assortment of fall goods. Salespeople will guide customers through the lines with no pressure to buy. Highlights include shoes in sizes for large and small, boys and girls school shoes, and rubbers in all sizes.
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William J. Bryan, Democratic candidate for president, criticized Republican tariff revision plans at Des Moines ballpark. He argued taxation should be linked to benefits received and endorsed a gradual revenue tariff with an income tax to equalize burdens. Bryan arrived in Des Moines with aides, met Governor Cummins, and spoke to an overflow crowd before heading to Chicago.
The piece describes Democratic efforts to publish a Campaign Song Book by a major Chicago publisher, featuring parodies of popular melodies and songs about the oil decision and Bryan. It notes ties to John W. Kern and mentions a Fairview incident with flag imagery. Readers are urged to order a copy by mailing 10 cents.
State Constabulary from Punxsutawney arrived at the Armstrong county fair on orders to ban gambling on fair grounds and streets. The Civic League and District Attorney Culbertson spearheaded the action. Thursday night announced no fair on Friday amid gamblers’ absence and depair among fair managers. Real estate transfers and local notices follow, including marriage licenses and a bridge contract decision in Young township.
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