Parcel postage scheme sparks debate over cheaper rates
Discussion centers on a proposed law for a parcel postage system similar to Great Britain. Backers, including major city department stores, claim lower rates would boost mail sales, while opponents warn of harming small merchants and overloading a financially strained postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Geat Britain
Friends of the
Silver Ore Found in Indiana Cave Near Orange County
Indiana farmer David Ross discovered a cave on his Orange County farm rich in quartz bearing ore. Exploration is expected to reveal a find of great importance. Near the cave entrance are Indian hieroglyphics carved on tree bark and several trees bear a banded pointing figure directing to the cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Indiana
David Ross
The Record Stands Fearless for the People
The Record publishes boldly in the public interest, presenting news and commentary aimed at safeguarding civic rights and informing residents with independence and accountability.
England Backlash Over South Africa War Sparks American Outcry
The North Manchester Journal editor is assailed by the Wabash Times for pro British stance in the Boer conflict. The piece argues Americans must reject monarchies and defend republican liberty, condemning English greed and imperial aims while praising the Boer republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester Journal
South Africa
Wabash Times
Republic
Western Hemisphere
South African Republic
John Bull
United States of America
The
England
Great Britain
Wolf Hunting in Hoosierdam Reported in Indiana
The piece notes ongoing wolf infestations in Indiana with multiple hunts this year near Walkerton and Monticello. Hunters killed five wolves in the Walkerton drive after a chase using a fox hound, with pelts two inches long. Five wolves escaped the circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Walkerton
Monticello
An Enjoyable Affair at the Groningers Country Home
Friday evening Mr and Mrs Sam Groninger hosted a party for friends at their country home Miss Mary Stickle assisted with reception At 9 the group moved to the dining room for refreshments The evening featured music and games Attendance included Wilford Hamman Roscoe Self Edwin Stont Walter Rantz Frank Arnold Harvey Sering Willard Fitton Alvin Bowen W L Rantz and several ladies The Runcorp subscription list has grown by over one hundred in the last three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Groninger
Mary. Stickle
Alvin Bowen
W. L. Rantz
Mesdames W. Fitton
A. Bowen
Bertha Hoke
Roxie Terry
Laura Rantz
Marguerite Waskhy
Sonia Wiley
Improve Each Shining Hour for a Useful Life
A moral exhortation urges youth to value opportunity and education over idle living. It contrasts ambitious, disciplined figures like Washington and Lincoln with careless behavior, urging immediate effort, self improvement, and readiness for adult responsibility. It emphasizes present action, reliable work, and belief in personal potential under God.
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association Plans Meeting
The thirteenth annual meeting will be held in Logansport on the last three days of the month. The program includes an art exhibition from schools in Attica Huntington Fort Wayne South Bend Indianapolis Richmond Peru Anderson Tipton Muncie and Elkhart. An expected attendance of at least fifteen hundred teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Logansport
Attica
Huntington
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Indianapolis
Richmond
Peru
Anderson
Tipton
Muncie
Elkhart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vyalas Themerical Citizen
In & P
Warsaw
Indiaman
Biggs
Nellie P. Lane
Anna E. Lane
cvAunate
Lane
Ripple
Tooley
Pennsylvania Railway
Hoosierdam
Runcorp
Washington
Lincoln
Jackson
Blackstone
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Meeting