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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
2
The Indiana Democrat weekly notes subscription terms and mailing details from MMOCRA PUBLISHING COMPANY. It lists pricing, advance payment requirements, and advertising rates for administrators notices and notices of dissolution, with cash requirements and rate structures.
The report analyzes remarks on federal registration powers and tax burdens as Speaker Cannon and administration factions brace for a muted yet prepared clash. It traces historical speaker terms, highlighting figures like Henry Clay, Andrew Stevenson, Schuyler Colfax, James Blaine, Samuel Randall, John Carlisle, and Thomas Reed, and notes brokers urging restraint amid fiscal recovery.
A public meeting heard Cleveland Electric Railway officials and Fred Goff agree to merge the five-cent and three-cent fare lines under a single company. Appraisers will value the old properties and report next Tuesday. Mayor Johnson hailed peace as stock trades rallied, signaling a possible end to the lengthy fare war.
Primaries for the spring 1908 election will be held under the old law with committeemen calling the primaries eighteen days before the election. Nominations will be certified to the county commissioners and tickets prepared for display on February 18. The county primaries will occur on the second Saturday in April, with both parties voting on the same day and place.
Alois Burgstaller, renowned tenor, will be soloist for the Piltsture Orchestra at Carnegie Music hall Friday December 20 and Exposition Music hall Saturday December 21. Single seat sales opened Monday December 16 at 9 am at the orchestra box office and Hamilton's music store 631 Wood Street. Tickets may be reserved by telephone and held until 15 minutes before each concert. The program at Carnegie on Friday will be repeated at Exposition hall on Saturday.
The New York World notes meat prices are two cents a pound lower than a year or more ago as wholesale rates ease. Good meat nears the price of inferior grades while eggs and vegetables remain high and scarce. The market trend is down with possible further declines. pork prices drop and chicken available at low rates. A real estate notice mentions a Young building renovation at 2012 which may attract friends.
The piece notes Mr. Bryan receiving a hunting case Elgin watch from Charles A. Keene of the Independent Water Dealers Association as a jab at the protective tariff. It cites a comparison of English and American prices to show a $2.60 levy on U S buyers under tariff protection. It ends with a mention of The Smart Set’s January 1908 issue and Anne Warner’s novelette Wanted An Original Gentleman, about a young man seeking the Europe escape.
An order of the Court of Common Pleas directs a public sale at the Court House in Indiana Pa on Monday January 6 1908 at 2 80 p m exposing the Leonard farm including 100 acres and adjacent lands. The sale covers extensive described boundaries and rights of ingress egress and mining with house barn outbuildings timber and improvements, terms to be announced.
A bustling Christmas sale listing toys like dolls kid rides and trains, night gowns and lanterns, books and handkerchiefs, umbrellas, gloves, slippers, and furs. It highlights special offers, discounted handbags, rugs, millinery, and coats with discounts up to 4 off and a focus on gift shopping.
Farm sale near Hellwood offered at 100 dollars down with one half due on confirmation and balance in one year secured by mortgage. Auditor to distribute funds in Green Township estate on December 27 1907 at 1 30 pm at Marshall building Indiana Pa. Various farm parcels offered near Marion and Mahoning with timber oil and gas reserved and prices cited per acre.
The Pennsylvania Railroad urges holiday travelers to use its extensive, well equipped system for Christmas reunions. Limited trains cater to high grade travelers with comfort and safety for families, urging passengers to consult ticket agents for schedules and rates.
A historical song extols a temperate beer from the Indian Brewerie. It promises pure hops and malt, spring water, and digestion aid, claiming no headache and healthful joy for sick and well alike. The chorus cheers the Indian Brewerie and its gift of heart lifting cheer.
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