Relief of the Poor Also Improved Citizenship
Indiana Republicans credit reform laws of 1895 1897 and 1899 for cutting outdoor poor relief costs and draining taxpayer burden. Tighter oversight by township trustees and county boards replaced broad subsidies with targeted aid and work requirements, boosting citizenry and reducing reliance on public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party of
Indiana
Republican Party
State Board of Charities
Board of County Commissioners
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Democrats Aim to Shape Indiana Legislature in Favor of Prohibition
A Democratic strategy focuses on selecting popular local figures to win seats in the Indiana legislature, aiming to block a county local option law backed by Republicans and aided by Prohibitionists. The Crawfordsville Review urges choosing the best men, stressing party unity and voter duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
James Hemenway
Montgomery County
Crawfordsville Review
Elaly
Et Pia
Opvesiana
Do-nothing policy debate echoes in congress urging restraint
The Indianapolis Star argues that rushing bills from the president's agenda risks overreach and that a prudent Congress should consider withholding action in a time when excessive law may cause greater danger than inaction. It cautions against equating activity with statesmanship and notes the value of restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sonor
Congr Ss
Bils
Well
Marion Republican to Democrat switcher named Andy Shick
Andy Shick of Marion, long a Republican and major Indiana Brewing Association stockholder, says his interests suffer under the Republicans and he has adopted Democratic allegiance. He joins other temperance Democrats who see civic duty in voting Democratic this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Shick
Marion
Indiana Brewing Association
Indiana outdoor poor relief spending over the years
The article notes Indiana paid out 630,168 for outdoor poor relief in 1895, then 237,304 in 1907. It predicts 1908 will not greatly exceed 1907. It recalls 1894 when township trustees paid laborers $1 a day for two days weekly to stave off hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Labor Leader Exposed as Democratic Party Operative
Fragmentary OCR hints at a labor leader accused of loudly attacking a Republican candidate across offices. The text suggests Democratic ties and union affiliations, framed as political manipulation within labor circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Union
Bible centennial celebrated in Philadelphia gathering
The British and Foreign Bible Society marks one hundred years with a Philadelphia meeting at the Academy of Music led by Bishop Whitaker. James Bryce and Senator Beveridge spoke on Bible reading and history, ending with a Roosevelt telegram. Beveridge extolled the Bible as moral truth and enduring literature read by the masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Society of London
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
James Bryce
United States
Beveridge
Roosevelt
William Whitaker
Society
Maupassant
Poe
Doyle
Milton Shakespeare
Dante
Paul
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Everett
Earth
No Beer Allowed at Wholesale Storage Action
Marshal Willis informed Wm. M. Draper of Sullivan Bottling Works that beer could not be stored in his cold storage for wholesale sale. Draper has disposed of his stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Willis
Prosecutor Wood
Wm. M. Draper
Sullivan Bottling Works
Draper
Custody and Guardian Petitions Filed In Local Court
In the matter of John Franklin Case infant versus Board of Children's Guardians petitions for custody. Mary E Gorby versus Pearce Gorby petition for guardian. Hugh W Hicks versus Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad company damages. Ollie B Faught versus Benjamin G Faught divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin
Board of Children’s Guardians
Mary E. Gorby
Pearce Gorby
Hugh W. Hicks
Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company
Ollie B. Faught
Benjamin G. Faught
Community notes from Linton area events and visits
Martin Pirtle was in Linton Saturday. Nora Neel was in Linton Monday. Brother Williams will preach at Shiloh the fifth Sunday in May. Ev erybody is invited to hear him. Elmer Robertson and family spent Sunday visiting relatives. William Smeadly trip to Linton Saturday. Ceph Beck and family near Treelandville spent Friday visiting relatives. William Bennett and wife spent Thursday visiting relatives. We are having lots of rain. Miss Clara Robertson went to Dugger Friday. Thursday visiting relatives in our vicinity. Miss Rosa Cox of Marco spent days last week visiting her sister Louvissa Pirtle near Shitoh. The singing at Shiloh has closed. William Miller spent Saturday in Sullivan. John Pirtle was in Linton Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Neel
Linton
Brother Williams
Shiloh
Elmer Robertson
William Smeadly
Ceph Beck
Treelandville
William Bennett
Clara Robertson
Dugger
Rosa Cox
Marco
Louvissa Pirtle
Shitoh
Treasure of the Golden Gate on Mexican Shore Reels
An attempt to recover the treasure said to lie with the bones of the steamer Golden Gate, burned off Manzanillo in 1862, has again failed on the Mexican shoreline.
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Golden Gate
Manzanillo
The An gora Cat Taste of Cream and Luxury
A pampered Angora cat murmurates that the dish of rich dairy extract tastes like the cream of life in luxury. The scene highlights feline indulgence and contentment in a refined setting.
Man argues for harsh treatment of abusive horse
Mrs Lapsling voices strong feeling that anyone who abuses a horse deserves immediate punishment and that society should bow to the dignity of beasts, advocating stern, public discipline.
Neck rings for Ivory Coast women grow longer yearly
Ivory Coast women wear increasing metal rings around the neck as a yearly practice. Each new ring adds to elongation, often stretching the neck so the ring reaches beyond the face.
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Ivory Coast
Africa
The Philosopher of Folly Says A Question Is Not Fair
The Philosopher of Folly mocks the idea of a fair question and notes that a question beginning with excuses signals it is not fair. He argues the questioner has no justification for asking.
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Philosopher of Folly
Tact and Kindness
A reflection on tact as self control guiding gentle minds to respect time, place, and others feelings. It suggests tactful people are usually the kindest and shows how considerate behavior reflects character.
Controlling Recollections and Temper in George Eliot
A reflective quote on memory and manners notes that forgetting kindness and recalling a kick shapes behavior. It compares recollection to temper control, suggesting both require discipline and insight. The passage emphasizes self-command in daily conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eliot
These can't be beaten knickerbockers pick
Little Tommy Whacken chose a pair of knickerbockers with a card reading These can't be beaten. His mother took him to the store to select them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Whacken
A Word to the Unwise in Adversity
A reflective piece urges beware of trusting friends for support in trouble. It argues adversity tests faith and warns against claiming others will bear hardship for you. The opinion stresses self-reliance and prudent judgment during difficult times.
Nevada Judge Strikes Back At Attorney With The Statutes
A Nevada judge, accused of lacking manners, answered by striking the attorney with the laws in force. The incident involved the judge battering the attorney’s face as permitted by the statutes.
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Nevada
Accomplished. Mrs Pittsburg Reads Telegram From Son
A brief cartoon caption notes Mrs. Pittsburg reading a telegram from her son. The panel captures praise for Jimmy's neat handwriting and a playful observation about the flowing script.
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Pittsburg
Jimmy
Puck
Daily Thought. Light heart lives long
A brief aphorism notes that a light heart stays longer healthy and cheerful, reflecting a Shakespearean cadence. It presents a timeless reminder of optimism and resilience.
Local social notes from Shelburn and Sullivan area
May 26 report lists Dr J B Maple transacting business in Sullivan, visits by H O McKinley and daughter from Sullivan, A C McCoskey returning from Hosea Siner in Jackson Michigan, Ed Mosier and family from Terre Haute visiting Harve Pierce, and marriage notices including John Brock to Pearl McBride and several couples such as Charles Adams to Ethel Duckworth, Hizzie Wolfe to Zetta Davis, Ancil Badger to Myrtle Thompson, Charles Willett to Onie Shields, Ed Burnett to Minnie Clark, and Milton Gentry to Myrtle Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
J. B. Maple
Sullivan
H. O. McKinley
A. C. McCoskey
Hosea Siner
Jackson
Mich
John Brock
Pearl M. McBride
Charles W. Adams
Ethel J. Duckworth
Hizzie Wolfe
Zetta Davis
Ancil M. Badger
Myrtle FO. Thompson
Charles Willeut
Onie Shields
Ed. Burnett
Minnie M. Clark
Milton T. Gentry
Myrtle F. Gentry
Grace Moore among clerks in Farmersburg store
Community notes list Grace Moore working as a clerk for her uncle Jesse Burton in Farmersburg. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives, with gatherings and local happenings noted from Sunday through the week.
Methodist Camp Meeting Draws Citizens to Fairbanks
A local note reports many residents attended the Methodist camp meeting in Fairbanks Sunday night. The piece also mentions visits by Simon Woodard and family from Hymera and Julian with family from Farmersburg to Sam O’Neal's. The column comments on liquor and weather as hot topics and notes promising fruit and delayed garden planting due to heat.
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Fairbanks
J. W. Jackson
Jewett, Ill
Simon Woodard
Hymera
Adva Julian
Darrel
Farmersburg
Sam O’neal
Flo Farrand
Florence O’neal
Liberty
Local Notes From Farmersburg and Nearby Towns
Miss Jessie Parson broke her arm after a fall on the railroad track Saturday night. James F. Crawford attended the Indiana postmasters convention in Indianapolis last week. Mrs. Samuel Bidwell visited Sullivan Saturday. Mrs. F C Lash visiting Indianapolis this week. Miss Edna Turner of Evansville visited Mrs. Dan Moore last week. C N Shearer, ill for days, shows improvement. Missey Martha and Ethel Burton returned from Evansville. Mrs. Ella Eby and children visited Hymera last week. Herbert Taylor of Rosedale visited Joy Gaskins Monday. Dr and Mrs P R Bennett and son Marvin spend the week in Indianapolis. Miss Velma Gaskins went to Sullivan Monday. Master Lodell Crawford visiting the country with J Thompson Scott. Mrs Tressa Payne Allen of Clinton guest of her father John Payne Sunday.
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Grace Moore
Farmersburg
Jesse Burton
Grandma Mann
Nellie Durham
Florence Greystone
Ray Watson
B. W. Beard
Theron Collier
Indianapolis
Martha Collier
Jackson
Pennsylvania
James F. Crawford
Indiana
Samuel Bidwell
Sullivan
F. C. Lash
Edna Turner
Evansville
Dan Moore
Ella Eby
Hymera
Herbert Taylor
Rosedale
Joy Gaskins
P. R. Bennett
Marvin
Velma Gaskins
Lodell Crawford
J. Thompson Scott and
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Baypee
Eee
Enone
Beveridde
Bible
Bryce
British and Foreign Bible Society of
London
Whitaker
Burns
Cotter
Wagner
Homer
Martin Pirtle
William Miller
John Pirtle
Ed. Mosier
Terre Haute
Harve Pierce
Big Springs
Concord
Hazel
Jessie Parson
C. N. Shearer
Missey Martha and
Ethel Burton
Tressa (Payne) Allen of
Clinton
John Payne
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
P. A. Barco
Briggs
Coxs
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