The Sullivan Union Opines on County Option and Transportation
A Sullivan Sullivan Union column defends county option as the true temperance unit and urges restoration of county option in Indiana. It notes political divisions, cites Indianapolis sentiment, and links liquor control to local governance. It also urges improved interurban transport and miners’ rail service for Sullivan workers and residents.
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Indianapolis
Republican
Indiana
Democratic Party
Red Cross Christmas seals push a square deal for all
A satirical column notes Indiana political chatter and weather woes as it promotes Red Cross Christmas seals. It jokes about county options, Wabash improvements, and various local political figures while urging support for the holiday charity seals. The piece questions public policy and ends with a call to buy seals.
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Red Cross
Miners and Interurban Transport to Union Mine
An early interurban car carries about 150 miners from the city to the Union mine north of town each morning when work is on. The daily ride marks a regular, shared commute for workers between city and mine.
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Union
Lady presser seeks swift inquiry at Ohio shop placard
Local notice advertises an inquiry by a woman press officer? The placard in a plumbing shop lists cast iron sinks for sale or inspection.
Auto overturn on bridge injures two. Dowler thrown into river
An incident near a bridge on the approach rail led to a vehicle overturning and throwing Mrs. Dowler and belongings down the river bank. The report appears in the Chicago Record Herald with a note about a proof reader’s error.
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Winfield
Chicago Record Herald
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsed For Liver Trouble Prevention
Avoid constipation and indigestion with Dr Kings New Life Pills. They claim to regulate liver stomach and bowels and improve health. Available at Joe K Smock and Son's store.
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Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son's
Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York
N.Y
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertisement claims the remedy breaks up colds in 24 hours and relieves feverishness headaches and stomach troubles for children. It also purports to destroy worms and teething disorders with a 25 cent price. Sample mailed free to Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York 19-4.
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Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Foust and Sons
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father, Elizabeth Foust and sons.
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Elizabeth Foust
Progressive Republican Campaign Committee Urges Indiana Support
Washington December 1 Progressive Republican leaders urge John C Chaney Sullivan Indiana to back a strong Progressive ticket for the National Republican Convention They push organization and a presidential preference primary to express support for La Follette Morse and Lafollette and seek a reply on organizing efforts in the state.
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Progressive Republican Campaign Committee
Washington, D. C
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
Ind
Indiana
LaFollette
Morse
L. Houser
Letter from John C. Chaney on Taft candidacy
John C. Chaney replies to W L Houser, chairman of the Progressive Republican Committee, declining support for La Follette. He states alignment with President Taft's Republican platform and says Taft should be the party standard bearer, and that he will campaign for Taft. He notes La Follette's merits but cites constitutional concerns.
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Chaney
W. L. Houser
Progressive Rep. Cog
Washington, D. C
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
LafFollette
LaFollette
Duplicate Letter Altered to Imply Taft Support in Indiana
An Indianapolis headquarter letter shows alteration by Capt. W. K. English of Dr. Houser’s message to Mr. Chaney. Interlineations push Taft as nominee and urge Indiana state officials to oppose a Presidential preference primary election.
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W. K. English
Indianapolis
Mr. Chaney
Houser
Ind
Walter L Houser
H. Taft
Indiana
Taft
State Central Committee
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