School boy’s shout and post office scene in 1992 report
A fragmented 1992 clipping describes a post office scene and chatter about a political contest in the Second District. It mentions a school boy’s shout, neighbors, and deposits awaiting mail. The piece references Miers versus Chaney, Republican concerns, and a hoped campaign funding shift. The Indianapolis News notes Democratic disaffection and party maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiou
of Rats
de Essinan
Miers
Republican State Committee
John C. Chaney
Indianapolis News
Cost of Crime Reports On Intoxication Arrests In County Jails
The Board of State Charities reports six months ending April 30 showing 5 336 confinement for intoxication in county jails 5 079 men 157 women. Costs include 15 088 36 in fees and 12 448 85 for board. Grant county records 599 men and 7 women totaling 606 with cost 1 152 91. Vigo county shows 30 804 men and 36 women with higher expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
Trampa
Grant County
Viga
Cry Down the Place
A fragmented text mentions despair and a sense of erasure with cryptic references to the end of everything and a bleak mood. The readable words evoke loss and nihilistic imagery without specifying events or persons.
Protection Against Alien Cheap Labor
An editorial extols higher wage levels as essential to national well being. It argues that paid labor yields better citizens and a stronger country, condemning low wage markets as undesirable and advocating policies to maintain a high wage standard.
Southern states blamed for child labor and wage abuses
Irene Ashby Macfayden’s article in the American Federationist denounces Southern legislatures for failing to outlaw child labor and protect workers. It cites 20,000 children under fourteen employed in Southern textile mills, with some as young as six, and notes harsh conditions and low wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Ashby-Macfayden Tes
Américan
Southern States of America
Lsbar
Optimistic call to praise the town of Oue
The passage extols civic improvements and water abundance, noting new macadamized streets, rock road construction, Levi Clothing store, and a two story brick building rising at Main and Spring to house W. J. Dooner on the first floor and an opera house upstairs. It urges residents to stay hopeful, patriotic, and refrain from nagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Clothing Store
Phoenix
Main
Spring Streets
W. J. Dooner
Route 18 Promised Better Living for American Workers
Quote highlights hoped improvements for labor in America through cooperation and profit sharing. Describes eight hour workday aim to provide basic needs, home, and savings for old age. Attributed to Hon. George W. Cromer during debate on Chinese exclusion bill in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George W. Cromers
House of Representatives
Road construction plans extend corridor to township lines
The report details new road links from Plainville to township lines and neighboring towns including Madison, Washington, Bogard and Edwardsport areas. Planned routes span about sixteen miles with gravel and rock improvements underway on several connectors. Officials urge Bogard residents to support finishing the highway for mutual benefit of the counties.
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Pisinville
Plainville
Epsoni
Washington Road
Daugherty Road
Lower Bottom
Plainvills
Edwardsport
Booker
Chas
Banta Place
Madison
Washington
Don
Bogard Township
Udon
Bogari
Bogart
German Syrup Promoted for Severe Coughs and Consumption
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption, coughs, bronchitis, and cramps. It claims broad success since 1868, urging purchase from druggists and noting G. G. Greep of Woodbury New Jersey distribution. Also mentions a separate note about marshmallow stuffed dates as a dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
G.rnian
G. G. Greep
Woodbury
N. J
Wilter
Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted as Malaria Remedy
An advertisement touts Grave's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple iron and quinine mix said to purge malaria and chills. It warns children may be misled by improper use and urges correct dosing to avoid wrong treatment.
Witch Hazel Balm Promises Heals Gunshot Wound Sore
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balm as a universal cure for sores burns bruises and wounds including gunshot injuries. It claims quick relief cooling healing and genuine treatment against piles and skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Fuller
Wealthy Steele township heir to inherit after prison term
Ott Toney, recently released from the Chester prison, faces inheriting about 43 000 dollars from grandfather Alexander Killion. Slatton, a former convict from Steele township, is serving a 14 year sentence for attempted murder in Michigan City. The Killion estate is valued around 250 000 dollars, with bonds and stocks paying steady returns. The fortune is expected to grow to nearly twice the amount by the time Slatton completes his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Toney
John Slatton
Chester, L
Michigan City
Alexander Killion
Slatton
Steele Township
Notice of Drainage Petition and Report of Viewers
Petition filed August 2 1962 in Davis County Indiana seeks drainage approval before the County Commissioners. Viewers George M Critchlow and David Gantz filed a September 5 1902 report in favor of the proposed ditch. Names of affected landowners listed include John Blazler John Hastings George W Hastings and many others. Nearby jurisdictions cited Elmore Civil Township and The Indians Southern Retreat Company. Attorney references Hastings Allen & Billheimer.
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Yennell
Auditor
Davivas County
Indiana
Board‘of County Commissioners
Daviess County
George . M. Critchlow
David Gantz
Beard
Auditor's
Board of County Commissioners
Paint
Harvey ‘Hastings Et al
John Biazler
John Hastings
George W. Hastin
Beason Bennetts
Sarah Allen
John Wgrahan
Lowery Cowper
John FE. Manley
Homer
Wikle
Virgin Wikle
Andrew J. Wikie
Dillard le Borrduan
Enoch Tunter
Mary. Payne
Falgar Long
Henry H. Beaver
Elmore
Indians Southern Reitrand Company
Robert Russell
Ind
Edgr T. Laughlin
Hastings
Allen & Billheimer
Attorners
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Todi
Choiies
Lurham
Liges
Wiison
Steele
Antor
Fairbanks
Catechs
Aes Ara Reer
SOUTH
The
Ameri
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Speer EE PR
Alvert
Chicago
Ereie Rites Saar
Cicieel Ey
William W’kinley
Jong Beyele
Ays
Taylor
Eee
Castoria
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T. RB. Rankin
Ailice
Spring Street
Dayners Store
Hastings, Allen
Billhiemer
Washingun
Madison Township
Odon
John Macaw
Miss.Ida. M. Snyder
Brooklyn East End
Perio
Erin
McElree’s
Thedasda
Ornant
Carduif Theta
Cere
Sis
Haig
Odun
Diana
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Vincennes, Ind
Jefferies G. P. A
Brassville
Frains
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