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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Sheridan Indiana dated March 27 lists one copy for one year one copy for six months one copy for three months sent anywhere. The sparse text provides no further context or names beyond the place and date.
The piece lists local officials and a Republican township ticket. It also reports a Postmaster General order effective after April restricting second class mail to paid subscriptions, penalizing unpaid yearlong arrears and requiring one cent per copy if delinquent. It ends noting good weather for traction line talks.
A brief quip notes publishers expect subscriber declines after April Fool’s Day, comparing it to an equinoctial storm. The line hints at financial pressures in the publishing industry with a lighter, tongue in cheek tone.
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston restarts his striking financial ads prompting investors to scrutinize their purse strings and approach with caution.
The article notes an unusually good maple sugar crop for the season and cites a Pure Food department statement on corn sirup flavored with hickory chips as a timely and reassuring topic.
The spring opens with favorable news for farmers and a season of good crops. After a long period of prosperity, American agriculture looks to continue improving as farmers gain proficiency in their methods.
Brewers and distillers extensively use portraits of Washington, Madison, Bismark and other famous figures in advertising. Critics say the effort to tie the memory of these leaders to beer is ludicrous and pitiful.
A Sheridan laborer writes of living costs for a family of six, earning $9 weekly, with meals at five cents each and weekly expenses totaling $8.80. He notes sickness and debt collection harm, urges fair wages, decent living, and stronger family time, praising the town’s character.
The supreme court ruled last winter that individuals cannot lie to assessors about bank deposits to evade detection. Banks must provide information about an individual when asked but cannot be compelled to reveal a list of depositors.
Congress considers a 150 million general pension bill noting that more pensioners died last year than fought at Shiloh in 1862 and that 45 768 names were removed from the rolls by death this year.
Profile of Seth Low former York and ex mayor of New York City and Columbia University president. Civic federation member advocates Sherman anti trust amendment to exempt labor organizations. Low known for public service, philanthropy, simple living, wit, and long commitment to workers and employers.
A brief note references Arthur S. Vorys and Taft Boomer, cites Governor Toole and Representative Frank Clark, and discusses Seth Low and his public services in a compact, era tone.
Arthur I Vorys a Taft promoter is described as an easygoing Lancaster Ohio lawyer now steering Taft sentiment amid canvass work. Dr Ernst Brenner is elected Swiss President by 186 of 192 votes, a jurist noted for civil law unification and international law knowledge. Frank Clark of Florida defends DOJ against harsh charges, while Frank B Gary of South Carolina named to Latimer's Senate seat. details on their backgrounds and political roles provided.
A California tale describes a so called trade rat that steals food left out but leaves a repayment in assorted items. Overnight a pan of paste vanished and in the pan lay a long stick rope paper nails and an intact glass funnel as payment.
Toast figs until soft then slit each and insert a marshmallow. Dip the stuffed figs in a thin hot chocolate icing and cool on buttered plates for a simple party treat.
A short note urges seeing a doctor for throat coughs and describes a tickling throat as a warning sign. It recommends discussing remedies and mentions Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a possible option.
An old advertisement for J C Ayer Co Lowell Massachusetts promotes Ayer's Pills with medical advice urging consultation with a doctor and to follow the doctor's directions. The copy emphasizes the long history of the product and urges trust in the remedy.
The William Smith Post G A R reports the death of Surgeon Dr H E Davenport. He enlisted at 16 and served bravely. charter member of the post, devoted to comrades, aided pensions, and a devout Christian. Official chair and post charter to be draped in mourning thirty days, report to Sheridan News, copies to family.
When stomach trouble strikes it may indicate overeating or unsuitable foods for the person. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended to regulate bowels and improve digestion. A free sample is offered and Elliott's drug store sells the remedy.
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