Washington Notes on Capitol Business and Building Plans
Congress has completed antitrust legislation including a $500,000 Attorney General fund and a law extending trial periods. The Elkins bill bans rebates in transportation and a new Commerce and Labor Commissioner is created. The House approved $5.5 million for completing the Capitol and office space for members, with a tunnel of a miniature electric railway planned to connect to a new building. Senate delays and opposition thwart ratification of the Colombian treaty and Cuban treaty amid opposed interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin
Department of Commerce and Labor
Littlefield
House
Senate
Judiciary
National Capitol
Fillmore
Capitol
Pew
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Tex Merchant
A Gearlesman Texas merchant, J B Taylor, reports severe stomach weakness and weight loss. After trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, he notes full recovery after four bottles, praising the product and its health benefits.
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J. B. Taylor
Gearlesman
Tex
Rager
Public Sale at Joshus Brown Farm near Silver Lake
Ephriam Dradge and Levi Rager offer a public sale on February 23 1903 at the Joshus Brown farm four miles south and four west of Silver Lake. Six horses ten cattle fifteen hogs fifteen sheep farming implements hay and other articles with usual terms and nine months credit. Sale opens at 10 o clock with J D Gill as auctioneer and C K E Stont as clerk.
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Ephriam Dradge
Levi Rager
Joshus Brown
Silver Lake
J. D. Gill
C. K E. Stont
Epileptics and Society The Public Challenge to Care
A public notice argues epileptics face stigma and lack of access to schooling church and jobs. It cites long jail confinement for noncriminal individuals and calls for proper care, noting Fort Wayne school for Feeble-Minded Youth provides some treatment and urging humane options.
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Fort Wayne
Benton County
Tipton County
Public Sale At Residence Four Miles Southeast Of Silver Lake
The undersigned will sell at public sale at the residence located four miles southeast of Silver Lake. Details on items and exact time to follow in later notices.
Auction Sale Items Listed for Hannan L. Arby
A 1903 notice lists items for sale including one horse a lone horse wagon one top buggy two set single barneas one breaking plow one double shovel plow one single shovel plow bob sleds twenty bushels potatoes fifty shocks of corn fodder four foot wood and nearly all household goods under the name Hannan L Arby.
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Hannan L. Armby
Sale of farm stock and tools by J D Gill Auctioneer
Auction notice lists 12 head cattle 15 head sheep 3 hogs chickens farming implements blacksmith tools hay corn and various articles. Ten months time allowed. Sale starts at 10 o'clock conducted by J D Gill Auctioneer.
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J. D. Gill
Public Sale At L W Witter Farm Near Silver Lake
L W Witter to hold a public sale at his farm residence located two miles south and one half mile east of Silver Lake, per notice. Proceeds and items to be sold are listed in the notice. Sale details include date and terms as provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
L. W. Witter
Sale Notice for Poland China Hogs Cattle and Nurses
Tuesday March 3 1908 sale under tent rain or shine features forty head of high grade Poland China hogs four head nurses seven head cattle and other articles. For description of stock see sale bill.
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Poland
China
Path to Happiness Through Integrity and Kindness
A reflective call to uplift humanity by living joyfully in work and moderation, balancing enthusiasm with reason. It urges honesty, open mindedness, prudent promises, gentle respect, charity, and friendship, seeking wisdom, sunshine, and betterment for all as a lasting life goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebome
New bedbug menace flies as eight giant insects invade homes
A widespread bug scare reports eight giant bedbug species from Mexico and Texas, up to 6.5 inches long, with a strong odor. The flight-capable creature, nicknamed tone nose, is blamed for deaths in the Mississippi valley as it invades homes at night drawn to light.
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Mississippi Valley
Mexico
Texas
The Boy of Today Critiques Overindulgent Parents
The essay argues today’s boys grow up dependent due to easy parental help. It warns ease and comfort hinder the development of self reliance, responsibility, and perseverance. It contrasts modern parenting with past generation duties and stresses daily tasks build character.
Court Plaster Heals Wounded Hearts, Journal Says
A columnist argues that most wounded hearts are cured by the healing power of courtship and social remedies rather than medical approaches. The piece emphasizes patience, kindness, and shared support as the key to recovery.
Witty Proverbette On Wives And Household Chores
A playful quip notes women shed tears while washing and wringing laundry. It contrasts wisdom in marriage with household labor, claiming men marry washladies who wring flannels.
School Near Columbia City Closed After Scarlet Fever Case
A district school near Columbia City was ordered closed last week amid several scarlet fever cases in the area. Local health authorities ordered the closure to curb spread and protect students and staff.
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Columbia City
Forecast Costs Billions For Weather Guessing
A witty remark notes that predicting weather costs about 1.25 million dollars annually to forecast a likely fair day, while the forecast still anticipates likely rain.
Knights of Pythias District Meetings Held in Indiana
The 7th district meeting convened in North Manchester on Wednesday February 18. The 5th district meeting is scheduled for Fort Wayne today through Friday.
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Knights of Pythias
North Manchester
Fort Wayne
Advertiser’s bargains and local tax notes headlined
The article notes grocers and soda sellers face a retail liquor tax on flavored drinks with spirits or malt. Drug stores are also taxed. County grants an Elkhart Winona electric line franchise from Leesburg to Warsaw. A petition seeks to vacate part of the Leesburg Milford highway for the road, with work hoped to start in early spring.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Elkhart
Winona
Leesburg
Warsaw
Milford
Culver's naval academy gains more cutters for drills
The navy department provided two additional nano war cutters to Culver's academy enabling nautical drills on the lake ice. The naval academy program began last summer and has grown in popularity with a graduate instructor from Annapolis guiding the work. The school already received government equipment and a congressman secured more gear after the success of the program.
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Navy Department
Culver
Naval Department of the Academy
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Wabash Papers Consolidate Under W H Sharp
W H Sharp editor of the Star buys the Wabash Times and merges both offices. He will publish a daily and weekly paper serving Wabash and Wabash county to fill the political space formerly held by two papers. Mr Lovelace, former Times owner, will move to Huntington to start a morning paper.
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Wabash Star
Wabash Times—Star
W. H. Sharp
The
Star
Wabash Times
Wabash
Wabash County
Sharpe
Wabasha
Lovelace
Times
Huntington
Homeseekers Excursions by Nickel Plate Road
Homeseekers and colonists excursions to the West Northwest and Southwest by way of the Nickel Plate Road on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April 1903. For low rates and particulars see nearest agent or address C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind. 3-1285.
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Asterlin
T P
Fort Wayne
Ind
One Minute Cough Care Claims Fast Relief
Advert says One Minute Cough Care kills microbes that irritate the mucous membrane and clears phlegm to heal the throat. It purportedly strengthens the lungs wards off pneumonia and cures coughs colds and croup in all curable cases. The tonic is described as pleasant harmless and suitable for all ages. C Rager.
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C Rager
Observant journalist notes editors saved by public inaction
A critic argues editors only survive by people not gathering to resist. He claims angry readers force papers to churn out loud content and that liberty thrives where crowds forget. Without memory, presses could not publish beyond a few issues as crowds would overwhelm editors.
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Quay
J. F. Oldfather
Boy
Sam
Chicago
Harry Sawyer
J.T. Dickey & Sons
ROBEL
Sporting Coods
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