27 Apr 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
1
The district superintendent orders a service route of about 28 miles to begin May 1 with James H. Stewart as carrier and Walter Spohr as substitute. The service is expected to serve about 1500 people and Ward post office will be discontinued.
Will M. Shoffner of Lebanon once from Greensburg filed for voluntary bankruptcy caused by a $300 bill from Marshall Field & Co. Judge Baker appointed American Trust Co. of Lebanon as trustee. Liabilities total $28,153 with assets of $28,272. His friends mourn the setback and praise his honesty and former good standing.
The Rural Family Magazine condemns cigarette smoking among boys and young men, citing employer policies and alleged moral and physical decline. It argues smoking leads to sneaking, stealing, and loss of prospects, urging boys to avoid cigarettes and pursue manly, successful adulthood.
A garbled Danville report notes Hendricks County voting and a violent accident near Danville involving a colored boy and a woman named Mrs Malone. It mentions a route through Danville by railway officials and a Big Four railroad superintendent, with unclear details about injuries and deaths.
The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer offers subscription through us at 75 per year. New subscribers can pay for one year at 60 or six months at 30, with rates shown for annual and half year terms.
A miscellany of reader letters and editor opinions from exchanges. Contributors react to current events and community issues with terse observations and pointed viewpoints, reflecting a lively local newspaper exchange page.
Sam Jones argues for appeals in order of motive from right and honor to pride, ending with whipping as a last resort. The piece condemns rash public statements and notes how misquotes fuel discord while urging humane schooling and self-control.
A gold filled warranted case 15 jewel Waltham watch offered by the press office for sale. Durable and stylish timepiece suitable for a gentleman. Contact the press office for details and price.
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