Emigrant tale of Letty Hawdon and Christmas gift
In freezing December, emigrants reach Camp Brigham and Letty Hawdon learns Jim Hawdon has found hope. Jim reforms after temptation, marries Letty, and they settle in Wilton as he helps a distressed Bob Percy family by delivering two turkeys and a basket of fruit. The tale blends hardship with generosity and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Susan Brown
Chance
Alleghyny Sue
New England
Letty Morton
Camp Brigham
Jim Hawdon
Pards
Letty
Sue
Jim
James Hawdon
Wilton
Waterloo
Ted
Bob
Bob, Jr
Kit
Percy
Gorham’s
Labor ebb predicted for unions amid warning tide
The piece notes a coming labor downturn about ten years apart, with leaders like John F. White urging preparation and disciplined unions. It cites Indianapolis driver organizer plans, wages, and toil, plus Garment workers leader Larger criticizing a Meier & Co. settlement.
Labor unions host socials and events in city halls
He said he did not believe in upsetting an agreement made by a union. The Laundry-workers union will give a social Tuesday at Morrison hall with John F. White and others speaking. The Pattern-makers union held its annual ball Thursday at Tomlinson hall and was a great success. Editor Kennedy of Gas Belt Labor News was in Indianapolis this week buying type for his paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Tanner
International
Tanner
Larger
Garmentworkers’ International
Laundry-workers’ Union
Morrison Hall
John F. White
The
Pattern-makers' Union
Tomlinson Hall
Kennedy
Gas Belt Labor News
Indianapolis
Rushville
Omer Pierson
Pierson
Hoosierisms and Humorous Local Bits Spark Indiana Talk
A collage of tiny vignettes from Indiana towns features jokes about critics, a Maxwell club promoter, lawmakers sending seeds, a Rushville penny incident, a saw mill mishap, moves to New Mexico, a bashful Chicago wedding, a Ligonier girl’s ride, and a Salt Creek county recorder bid. Anecdotes touch on frescoing sidewalks, gum boots, a punchy Susan B. Anthony line, and short quips about birds, horses, and local pranks.
Policeman Reilly Told Mrs Cotter Neuralgia Recovery
Hartford woman Mrs William Cotter recounts a severe neuralgia ordeal using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits Reilly, a neighbor policeman, and says a first box brought relief and continued improvement over three years. The article endorses the pills as a general remedy and lists conditions they allegedly address. The advertisement notes price and mail order from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cotter
Reilly
William Cotter
Hartford
Conn
Cotter
Windsor Street
Williams
Dr. Wiliams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Local lore lines wrap around cold towns and slang
The item recalls cold Mishawaka freezing a wooden leg while a hot Madison tale once melted a glass eye. It quotes the Knightstown Journal editor on the cor set trust, notes Willie Daubenspeck turning painter, and mentions Valparaiso, a Chicago gambler swindled for 150, plus Warsaw slang turning sewer humor and raglan wrinkles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Madison
Knightstown Journal
Ida May Dennie Declared Insane in Murder Case
In Adams county Illinois Ida May Dennie was found insane after shooting her husband. The state rested its case without defense and the jury acquitted her, ordering commitment to the criminal insane asylum at Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ida May Dennie
Adams
Chester
Unequaled Record For Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills
Rapidly increasing Indianapolis evidence shows Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills help weak run down individuals regain strength. Testimony from Mrs S W Marston of Indianapolis praises improved sleep appetite and nerves, with pills sold by Hyder's Drug Store and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. W. Chase
S. W. Marston
N. Meridian St
Ind
Hyder
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Republican Candidate Declaration for County Primary
A county party member proclaims intent to run in the coming primary, declaring candidacy for the nomination in the Republican party. The message stresses broad support from thirty thousand Republicans and announces formal entry into the selection process.
Do You Want a Girl The Sun offers ten free words
A Sun newspaper ad promises readers a three day trial with ten complimentary words under the heading Do You Want a Girl. The offer invites engagement and appears as a promotional teaser in the page segment.
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Illiam St., New York
Bob Percy
Labor Union
Students of Labor
Ispierce
Pattern-makers’ Union
E. H. Diehl
Central Labor Union
Masonic Hall
Florence Kelly
Consumers’ League
Maxwell
John Mugg
Big Four
Laporte
Thomas Showers
Horace Lemar
Hope
New Mexico
Chicago
Hammond
John O'Hare
Mae Beals
Ligonier
Abion
Linton W. Sands
Salt Creek Township
Decatur County
Club Women of
New Castle
New Castle Democrat
John Beal
Edinburg
Susan B. Anthony
Orleans
Jackson Township
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Georgie Anderson
Lafayette
Georgie
Nancy Wilkinson
Cynthiana
Prince Henry
Slabtown
Knox
Scottsburg
Waterloo Press
O—Seymour
Indiana
Policeman Reilly
Connecticut
Willie Daubenspeck
Connersville
Valparaiso
Warsaw
Marion County
Cit
Izens
Didacy
H. H. Hanna
Wm. R. Brown
C. ©. Foster
John L. Ketcham, John H. Emrich
F. J. Vinson
E. F
Folsom
E. H. Dean
Foster
Henry Coburn
D. Stalnaker
Chas. L. Bieler
Thos. C. Day
A. B. Cornelius
Thos
E. Chandler
Chas. Martindale
D. Fraser
Sanford L. Fortner, Fred. C. Gardner, Anthony Wie
Ries’ssusiness
Paines and
Kalamazoo
Charles Mayer & CO
W. Washington St
Feaner
Garland
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia Ave
Kungs
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Louisville
Mattoon
H. M. Bronson
Stewart
Pennsylvania St
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