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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1908
Page
5
State railroad men plan to visit the legislature to oppose any repeal or weakening of the full train crew statute. The measure requires five person crews on certain trains and forbids assigning baggage or express duties to a brake or flagman. A constitutional challenge is before the Supreme Court, and outcomes could reshape labor regulations and future bills.
The notice announces a semi annual division sale starting tomorrow with a plan to distribute goods valued at $15,000. Ladies garments including suits cloaks furs evening dresses waists and skirts are to be divided among people as part of the event.
Murdock and Wise offer pure linen handkerchiefs in six packs at 1.40 per box. They claim high quality, attractive packing, and no complaints over five years of sale, urging them as a valued present.
Local brief items advertise best oil and gasoline with phone contact, a Crystal show, and a sale at Taylor’s jewelry store offering cut glass sugar and cream for 3.50. Mentions of watches, gold-filled pieces, sapphires, buck combs, and insurance services by G W Cogley. Mrs Gill and Mrs Stevens travel visits noted and a farm hand wanting ad. Public notices include Loan & Trust Co. and address 284 Broadway with phone 224.
Electric light bills are now ready. Farmers and Merchants Bank solicits checking accounts. For that good oil of Moore’s phone 6. Cut glass water set for six dollars. Tritus drug store. Signet rings for gentlemen three to fifteen dollars. Deposit with the Loan and Trust Co to earn interest. Wanted: a horse for light driving, Ed Mdever R. R. 20 Lucerne. Save money by depositing in a savings bank. For artistic framing go to Follen and Hagenbuck’s. Miss Estelle Gardner of Camden in city for Sunday with Miss Ssyphone Stauffer. Found: bunch of keys at 12th and Broadway. Owner may claim at Tribune office. Recital at Odd Fellows lodge room Friday evening Dec. 18. Admission ten cents. For rent: 4 room cottage with cellar No 8 Humphrey street. Phone 210. Aid Society of the Hoovers M. E. church will hold a market at Homer Closson’s drug store Saturday December 19. Rev S J Mellinger and wife go to Forest Ind where he will have charge of services in the Methodist church today. Prices cut on trousers and winter suits and overcoats at J Pan ton 311 Market street. Joe McNary offers best terms on loans.
Teachers in Harrison township held an institute at Lucerne yesterday. They presented trustee John Winn with a rose wood rocker after a neat speech by Prof. Lawrence. Winn momentarily recovered from surprise to thank the teachers. Melvin Tucker met teachers after his election as trustee. Three township schools have been closed and pupils are sent to Lucerne schools. One week of Christmas vacation will be observed.
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Independent Coal Co advertises prompt delivery and the privilege to weigh coal at convenient scales, offering phone service 144 for customers to place orders and ensure accurate measurement.
Lucy advertises custom full dress suits and tuxedos for holiday functions. Promises lower prices than competitors, invites customers to visit Monday, and asserts satisfaction with service and value.
An irregular ad offers coal with a weight guarantee attributed to John Riedde at 432 High Street with a phone number 1700. The quirky copy references a fire sale and weighs the product in uncertain terms.
Mrs Friend of 19th and Broadway recovered her purse containing $300 after it was lost Friday evening. Motorman Frank Bennett found the wallet and returned it before 7 am, illustrating the Tribune’s quick results through ads.
Local notes list shopping deals at Taylor's and Stewart Dry Goods Co, furniture and jewelry offerings, and assorted personal notices. Items mention phone numbers, a livery horse purchase, a card social, a dance event, and family visits to Chicago and Muncie. Also advertised are coal orders, a reward for lost gold specs, and room rentals.
Special to The Tribune from Indianapolis reports Republicans vow retaliation if Democrats unseat a Republican in the Indiana House. The eye for an eye motto guided their informal talks at the Claypool Hotel, signaling strict opposition tactics for the next session.
A fragment notes C. HL SELLS at 522 Broadway offering a line of art ware jar diners cut glass and pictures described as unlike anything in town. The ad emphasizes quality and variety in a factory outlet style display.
A clipped advertisement notes only a few days left to place orders for suits and overcoats. The fragment suggests a limited window for discounts or availability, with emphasis on tailored garments and winter wear.
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