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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
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Edgar F. Metzger, pusher of the Logansport Daily Tribune, swears the November 1908 circulation figures are as listed in the accompanying table. The oath was sworn before Notary E. V. Hillhouse on November 10, 1908, Cass County, Indiana.
The Peru Journal notes Democrats may gain patronage in 1910 as census enumerators are appointed by the congressman. Congressman Rauch will wield patronage for the census year, likely attracting hungry partisans seeking favors in this district's first federal opportunity in years.
The article discusses tariff history and the need for adjustments since 1897 to reflect changes from invention. It explains government costs financed by internal revenue and tariffs, listing 1907 revenue from distilled spirits, tobacco, fermented liquors, oleomargarine, cheese, and butter processing, and notes that imported goods bearing duties affect domestic consumption. It cites specific duties on wheat, wool, and stemmed tobacco.
Discussion on a steep ad valorem tariff and 20 percent valuation continues as a preliminary hearing before the Ways and Means Committee proceeds in anticipation of a special session. Taft’s planned tariff revision aims to protect domestic industry and reduce consumer costs while balancing labor and capital protections.
In a Saturday Evening Post column a tale from Indiana during a Taft trip recalls Senator Hemenway losing his pocketbook near Marion. A railroad detective reports the loss and later return of the item with the money missing but papers intact. The piece comments on altered speech attributed to the detective.
The executive committee of the high school section will meet at the high school Saturday morning to set a program for the Indianapolis meeting in early April. Absent students include Mildred Schleiger Harvey He card Cecil Farlow Margaret Fettig Raymond Smith and others. Delphis Marion Sibott Geryvieve Ryan were guests and the school is closed for scarlet fever. Kappa Alpha Phi members and their guests enjoyed an oyster supper at Goul Knickerbarker’s country home.
Three diphtheria cases were reported to Dr. Holloway city health officer yesterday and quarantines established. The patients are Cornelius and Theresa Gilsinger of 120 Garden Street and Bertham Tucker of No 1 Maple Street.
Snow covered the ground Friday morning beginning at four o clock and lasting until around eleven. The event disrupted early travel and prompted residents to bundle up for the cold conditions.
The statement confirms distribution numbers for the Daily Tribune from December 1, 1907 to November 30, 1908. Loganport Tribune Co with Edgar F. Metzger as manager attests the figures, sworn November 30, 1908. commission expires August 28, 1912.
Tribune special correspondence records social visits with Clymers Ira Roder family and others, births at residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, and local news including a birthday surprise for Floyd Campbell. It also details Claude D. Stitt and post office security concerns after his departure, changes to the safe combination, and overnight guard at the post office by Postmaster Parmenter.
Miss Elsie Lawrence aged about 22 died Friday morning after a long illness. The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM from the family residence. Also noted, James H Sullivan fractured both bones in his left wrist after a fall at the rink Thursday night amid icy conditions, and several people slipped near the power house due to ice and snow from an overflowing water tank.
Rock Creek community members report visits and family gatherings. Miss Tayley Hinkle and Levi Campbell joined Miss Lulu Downham and Charley Martin at Lulu Downham's home. The Campbell family and Pearl Campbell group spent Sunday with Duff Campbell family. Lincoln Stephen, Martin L. Hinkle, Lula Down, Ora Down, Samuel Stephen, and Floyd were among those visiting. Ike Cohee and Oscar Campbell planned attendance at the Chicago stock show, with Charley Martin also traveling to Chicago. Lulu Downham and Tayley Hinkle were in Logansport on Wednesday. Chance Fouts and wife visited Ike Cohee, while Ralph Jones shows slow improvement. Mrs. James Shanks and Lowell Shanks, with Miss Claire Yearkes, spent Thursday with Bert Downham family.
Wabash Indiana December 4 Postmaster Parmenter reported receiving a package from Claude D Stitt a fugitive deputy postmaster The item arrived via the Wabash railroad and was postmarked but its origin could not be determined Federal Marshal Pettit assisted Magnifying glasses were examined to trace the sender.
Mrs. Christopher Minneman Miss Lizze Minneman and Mrs. Spitznogle spent last Sunday in St. Louis visiting friends.
Roy Pittinger visited friends in Wabash on Thursday inviting social calls and greetings during his stay with local hosts.
If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles this home treatment claims a new absorption method offers relief. The ad promises simple steps and quick improvement for sufferers seeking a natural remedy.
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