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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
2
A miscellany of short items surveys opportunities in Spain and Germany Europe and Asia. It notes fashion cues and social mights while highlighting taxation laws in France and parental tax exemptions. Reports on Cuba tobacco, U S debts, paint production, and locust threats mix with jokes and curiosities about France’s birth rates, Seattle and New York headlines, and language policy in Germany.
The Rivers and Harbors Congress advocates a fixed yearly river and harbor appropriation to develop waterways nationwide. Secretary Root argues railroads cannot meet production needs, making water transportation essential for national wealth. The $500 million spent over 132 years is contrasted with 1906 freight tonnage of 265 million tons.
Ocean and inland channels handle 140,512,043 tons by Atlantic and gulf waters, 17,822,801 by Pacific routes, 75,609,649 via Great Lakes, 27,856,041 along Mississippi tributaries, and 3,944,655 on other inland waters. With 55,000 to 60,000 miles of navigable water, only about half is used, suggesting large scope to expand water transportation.
The band concert Tuesday evening presents Mareh The Iron Brigade Rosenkrans 45 Minutes From Broad Cohan A Pairy Tale Delbes Marech The University of Maine Waltz Slumbering Embers Braham Days After Sunset Rita of Remicks Hits Heroes of Luzon conducted by Yutzy with guest performers and ensembles listed.
Dr Beaven osteopathic physician and Shirley s Meat Market promote local goods. J D Brophy Illinois retailer visits Lebanon guest of L W Tomlinson on North Lebanon street. Brophy sells Dairy Queen Cream Separators, sold 51 yesterday and orders 50 more. Geraniums at Lebanon Green House 50 cents a dozen.
Under federal decrees the Ohio and Indiana Consolidated Gas, Ft Wayne Gas, Logansport & Wahash Valley Gas, and Lafayette Gas Companies will have their properties sold in Greenville, Ft Wayne, Logansport, and Lafayette. The Lebanon plant of Indiana Natural and Dominating Gas Company will be sold at Frankfort. Mortgages to Central Trust Company secure about 16 million dollars in judgments. Edward Daniels will oversee sales with a holding company planned to operate all plants under one head.
William Sweet and family visited Layton Snider last Sunday. Z A Snider improved his place by adding a new milk box connected to his windmill. C H Denger made a business trip to Kansas City last week. Jap Jones is getting along nicely with his ice creamery. Clover harvest is almost here. Miss Larel Allen Ethel Harrison and Pete Allen visited Pete Adair Sunday. Jim King went to town last Thursday after a load of cement but he lost a
Dr J. H. Leonhardt of Lincoln Neb a renowned specialist on piles claims external treatments fail and internal therapy is required. He devised Hem-Rold the first internal pile cure promising to free lower bowel circulation and boasting a 98 percent cure rate. Sold under guarantee at A B Jones Lebanon price 1. The Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY offers a booklet.
James McCoy and family visited Chas Denver Sunday. Otis Gray was home over Sunday. Children’s Day exercises at Ratsburg were well attended. An ice cream supper at Center drew a good crowd. Next Sunday Children’s Day at Center and at Fairview. S M Riker of Center visited Layton Snider last Sunday. Jim King improved his property with a new cemented cellar.
Charles Allinson of Frankfort, badly hurt when struck by a Northwestern traction car six miles west of Lebanon last Friday afternoon, remains alive and shows signs of regaining consciousness. He has not spoken intelligibly for seventy five hours, but the survivor of the initial shock offers hope for recovery.
Eagle township transfers property from Eagle township to Elza P. Marsh for 40 to 100 acres in Engle township. Joseph A. Coons transfers outlet 11 portion to John N. Parr in Lebanon outlet area.
A Lebanon Indiana woman describes years of back and kidney pain and how Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo cured her within days. She reports relief in pain and healthier kidney secretions after three boxes and urges others to try the remedy.
LM Bayless piano tuner visits biweekly for piano rebuilding including New Actions 4 and restringing. Mention of Miss King and South Side Square location references.
A local dental ad touts affordable care with promises to save teeth and cut costs. It lists Room 234, Cason Neal, and a phone number for appointments and evaluations of extractions at low prices.
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