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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
9
New York report shows little change in weekly immigration, with 50,648 arrivals and 142,151 departures to Europe this year. For every 25 entering, 71 leave the United States, marking a 193 percent rise in departures versus last year.
Boston, March 24. The Rev. B. E. Fisher of the First Methodist church here asks his congregation to reduce his salary from 2100 to 1200 dollars, saying that amount is enough for a bachelor.
New York report on Dr. Clark W. Dunlap once famed physician and head of a medicine company. His fortune exceeds $600000. His wife testified about his property holdings while Emma J. Chambers, manager of the company, appears in the accompanying photo.
General Electric company announced a $200,000 order from the Chicago railway company for 300 four motor car equipments. The large contract signals a revival in business and follows a low activity stretch since October in Schenectady New York.
The Sun promotes home gardening with seed offers aided by Senator Hemenway. Gardeners in Indianapolis plan early sowing of onions lettuce radishes peas beans potatoes cabbage and tomatoes. The program emphasizes fresh home grown produce and a savings on groceries through self supplied plots.
Rome March 24. The pope writes that it is never dangerous to work, even if unnecessary, and urges his sister, brother-in-law, and their children to abandon retirement plans from the family mn-keeping business in their native Riese village.
Elston says a famous Thomas Flyer arrives by express for Indianapolis hit climbing contest. Buffalo headquarters to send an expert to manage the machine. Indiana plans to enter Peerless Franklin Autocar and Thomas in contests with 1908 models on exhibit. Automobile sales have been strong. notable buyers include Baxter Crooks Cummings Meyer Block Reid Wood Wilson and Fairbanks.
Indiana Auditor of State certifies a 1907 year end statement for The Ohio German Fire Insurance Company of Toledo Ohio. The document lists cash, bonds, loans, and other securities totaling assets with liabilities including losses and claims. It records surplus 260 192 74 and notes largest single insured amount 15000.00 with official certification dated March 9 1908 by Auditor J C Billheimer.
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company based in Philadelphia with assets totaling about 89 million and liabilities around 56.8 million. The document, certified by Indiana state auditor J C Billheimer on March 9 1998, lists real estate bonds and other securities, with notes on losses and reserves. A separate sale notice advertises a 9 by 12 Japanese room rug at People's Outfitting Co in West Washington Street at a price of 2.98.
A father describes his plot loaded with satire and political sting as a poor politician with grand dreams faces hardship. The hero clutches a nickel, contemplates beer or aid, and travels by streetcar toward revelation, ending with memories of debt and a tax era figure Horace Kenworth.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis proposes improvements on English Avenue, the First Alley East of Park Avenue, Moore Avenue, Dye Street through Thirty-Second Street, and Congress Avenue with grading, paving and curbing as plans show. Remonstrances may be filed April 1 at 10 a.m. at the Board office. Joseph T. Elliott presides.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces bids for several improvement projects including Louisiana Street from Virginia Avenue to widened gutters, Talbot Avenue area paving, Thirty Street Central Avenue paving, and multiple alleys and streets in the 1948 program. Proposals due Monday at 19 o clock. Bid security 2.5 percent of engineer's estimate. performance bond and insurance required. right to reject bids reserved. Public Works President Joseph V. Elliott and Board member Fred J. Mack oversee proceedings.
A brief notice announces sewing baskets priced at $1.00 offered at 135 West Washington Street by People’s Outfitting Co. The sale runs Wednesday between 9 and 12 a m with baskets available for purchase during that window.
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