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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes a rising tide of dividends this month with more than 177 million dollars to be distributed to households of small investors as 75.6 million were paid last month. It cites the Saturday Evening Post on shareholder growth from 225000 to 375000 in a year, suggesting a meaningful shift for corporate life.
The text argues brewers and saloons push for alcohol to profit, portraying the issue as one of special interests rather than personal drinking. It accuses Democrats of catering to these interests and urges support for the Republican stance on honest temperance legislation.
The note suggests that Tonica and similar beverages will decline in dry towns as a license requirement affects sales and popularity.
The piece extols Fremont C. Goodwine born 1857 in Warren County Indiana as eminently qualified for Lieutenant Governor. It chronicles his career from country schools to Purdue, Warren County superintendent, three terms as county superintendent, twelve years in the State Senate, and leadership on Education Finance Agriculture and Legislative Investigating Committees. It highlights his role on the World's Fair Commission at St Louis 1904 and his 1907 Senate presidency pro tem as well as memberships in forestry and geographic societies.
Quincy A. Myers of Cass county near Logansport seeks the Supreme Court judgeship. Dartmouth and Albany Law School graduate with over thirty years of practice and high professional standing. A Republican with broad cross party appeal and known integrity, he has never held public office.
Oscar Hadley of Plainfield Republican nominee seeks a second term as State Treasurer. A noted Indiana cattle breeder and banker, he has served as Hen dricks county treasurer and town ship trustee, helped fund the State Fair pavilion, and backed reforms on public fund interest.
George W Self was nominated by acclamation for four-year terms as Reporter of the Supreme Court. He rose from brickyards and farms to education and law, improved court reports, and earned praise for efficiency, economy, and service to Indiana veterans.
By his ability integrity and geniality he has built up a high standing in his profession among people generally.
Indiana voters elevated Lawrence McTurnan of Indianapolis to State Superintendent on the first ballot with 814,736 needed. The Fort Wayne News lauds his long career from country teacher to Assistant Superintendent, noting his character, education, and steady reforms.
A brief note suggests Perry's planned journey to the north pole is timely. The reference implies alignment with favourable conditions or events, though details remain sparse in the fragment.
The report notes coal prices sliding from 50 to 75 cents per ton without much public uproar as the mercury hovers near 95 degrees.
The scientists who challenged the idea that the north pole would swap places and that old fashioned winters and summers would not prevail offer another explanation.
Figures from the chief of the bureau of statistics show Hamilton county leading in egg production for the last twelve months. The state hens produced 62,648,508 dozen eggs, with Hamilton county contributing 2,472,000 dozen. Jay, Allen, Boone, Putnam, Randolph, and Harrison counties trailed.
Purdue University plans its most extensive State Fair display led by Prof. G I Christie. Demonstrations cover spraying mixtures stock judging seed selection and dairy butter making. A university reunion is set for Thursday Sept 10 with President Stone and Dean Skinner attending. Local social items note visits from Mrs Murat Mrs Duchemin and Miss Moore.
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