Republican Ticket Support Emphasizes Protective Tariff Debate
The piece argues that under the Underwood tariff revenue shortfalls forced taxes, while cotton mills benefited from protection, urging voters to back a Republican president to sustain protective policy. It contrasts Brazil’s tariffs with U S policy and critiques Democratic tariff approaches citing Gottschalk on cotton imports and dye imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Cox
Indiana
Cox
Germany
U. S
A. L. M. Gottschalk
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Wilson
War Hero Elected President of 1868 Election
The piece recalls Lincoln's assassination and Andrew Johnson's succession, notes Grant's postwar hero status, and outlines the 1872 race with Horace Greeley and Horace Seymour. It cites Grant winning 3,597,070 votes and Greeley 2,834,079, and foreshadows Hayes in 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incoln
Andrew Johnson
Grant
Horatio Seymour
New York
Seymour
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Laboring men and the costs of living discussed in derisive terms
The text questions how laboring men could build homes or buy automobiles as living costs rise despite promises of relief. It cites prewar unemployment, asks who bought homes, autos, or found shelter, and ends by condemning the speaker as purveyor of balderdash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hotel de Gink
Cox
Daniels's Delay in Navy Ship Bids Probed
The piece questions Josephus Daniels for delaying bids on two battleships authorized in 1915 while urging rapid action on proposed navy expansion. It asks why he hesitated after March 4, 1915 and now presses to push contracts despite crowded shipyards and skepticism about his urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Josephus Daniels
Congress
Josephus
Quote on work and bread in era of tariffs and jobs
The passage argues the nation needs physical sustenance alongside spiritual life. It cites Woodrow Wilson and a preacher on daily bread, warning that unemployment results when job places are closed by European competition under a near free trade tariff law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Civil Service Critique of 1912 Platforms
The piece contends the 1912 Democratic platform and Woodrow Wilson offer hollow civil service promises. It cites 3,097 appointments made without examination and 550 via executive order, arguing Democrats would renew civil service raids if in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Civil Service Reform League
Wilson
St. Louis
Hughes's Appointments Promise Competence Over Patronage
In Chicago Mr. Hughes pledges a future administration that will appoint only competent men to cabinet posts and high offices. He argues the next eight years will exclude the current elite and favor qualified professionals, aiming to place America first and government efficiency ahead of partisan reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farflung
America First
America Efficient
Passing Legislation Under Orders and Threats
The Cincinnati Enquirer denounces congressional action under minority threats, arguing the House bill passed unamended shows surrender to disorder. It asserts major legislation was coerced by a small minority, undermining justice and the republic. The paper says Congress should have refused such demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Brotherhoods
Senate
United States
Enquirer
Congress
Congress of the
Ambition of Congress in Face of Threats Questioned
The passage asserts that all legislation under pressure from threats is risky and notes Congress shows weak submission. It argues American rights and interests are unprotected abroad and questions whether they are protected at home, signaling concern for domestic safeguards amid external pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
The American Market for The American Farmer
Senator Porter J. McCumber of North Dakota decries Democratic tariff legislation as harming the American farmer. He cites increased oats imports and price declines, arguing the party removed protection, collapsed farm prices, and left farmers to face a market until wartime demand restored some prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Europe
Senator Lewis Attacks Wilson Policy on Villa in Mexico
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois attacked President Wilson over Mexico and Villa, claiming Wilson planned to recognize Villa. Democrats planned to suppress and distribute copies, while Republicans planned to fund انتشار, though Wilson managers reportedly halted distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Hughes
Democratic Campaign Committee
Senate
Wilson
Villa
Mexico
Illinois
Carranza
Huerta
Fall
New Mexico
Kern Debates Republican Platform Echo at Baltimore
Senator Kern objects to a Republican resolution on constitutional rights abroad arguing it mirrors the Democratic platform from Baltimore in 1912. Senator Fall of New Mexico proposed the measure asserting full U S government protection for citizens and property overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Indiana
Baltimore
Fall
New Mexico
United States
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Republicans Highlight Kern Denunciation as Choice Joke
The Republicans feature Kern denouncing his own political child as a pointed joke in their collection, framing it as partisan humor and a critical moment in political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Sloan's Liniment Eases Rain Related Aches
Rainy days bring rheumatism and neuralgia relief with Sloan's liniment. It penetrates quickly without rubbing to soothe sore joints and overworked muscles. Suitable for bruises sprains and minor injuries in children, 25c at the druggist.
Mrs. Ressham and Children Visit Wildwood Relatives
Mrs. C. H. Ressham and her children from Wildwood New Jersey visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mc Clanahan, staying with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ressham
Wildwood, N. J
Andy McClanahan
Rough on Kats ends Kats Mice Bugs comic ad
An outdoor insecticide advertisement proclaims Rough on Kats as an unbeatable product used worldwide including by the U S government. It promotes economy sizes priced at 25 cents or 15 cents and urges consumer use in drug and country stores with free distribution noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU. S. Gov't Too
Drug & Country
I. S. Wells
Jersey City
N. J
List of names and payments with public notices included
Miscellaneous ledger entries show individuals and amounts paid or due, including names like Thos. McKinley Geo. Liston John Lund and others, plus construction and public expenses. The document ends with tributes to Texas and an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Changing Seasons Bring Colds Clarified
Cold symptoms such as stuffed head clogged nose and tight chest signal relief with Dr King's New Discovery a antiseptic balsam that soothes irritated membranes clears the head loosens phlegm and helps breathing. Persistently treat a cold until gone using the product available at druggists for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ed King Summoned in Sullivan Circuit Court Case
The case of Southern Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Association vs William H Crawford Edward J King and others moved to issue in Sullivan Circuit Court. Plaintiff granted permission to file amended complaint and summons issued to LaPorte County Sheriff. Knox County summons served on Mary H King for September 30 trial. Ed King imprisoned for embezzling Dugger State Bank funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Indiana Mutual Building, Savings and Loans Association
William H. Crawford
Edward J. King
Mary H. King
Sullivan Circuit Court
LaPorte County
Ind
Ed King
Knox County
Sullivan
King
Dugger State Bank
LICKSKILLET ITEMS From Bloomington Star
Local notes from Lickskillet include gossip on Rev Eli Perkins a Hardshell Baptist and a Cumberland school Democrat, details on courtship weddings and unions, a police constable praised, and humorous anecdotes about townsfolk from dating to barbed wire mishaps and community antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Perkins
Old Cumberland
Dick Bledsoe
Gosport
Si Plum
Zeb Hawkins
Pertina Fish
Zeb
Jim Bledeco
Ed Bascombe
Bill Higgins
Love Ann
Sally Hansford
Ed Bivins
Bloomington
Jim
Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Relieves Cold Symptoms
Advertising copy for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims it soothes irritated membranes loosens phlegm and eases breathing to break up a severe cold. It promotes a preventive dose for stuffed up chest sore throat or hacking cough with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Mrs. Coffman Dies After Cancer Battle
Mrs. Alex Coffman 59 died at eight Thursday morning at her home on South Section Street after weeks with stomach cancer. Born September 12 1857 she died two days after her 59th birthday. Survived by husband and six children. Funeral held Saturday at the M E church in Merom with burial in Merom Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Coffman
South Section Street
Coffman
M. E. Church
Merom
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and use in foot baths for troops to ease hot tired aching swollen feet and aid walking. Available at druggists everywhere for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in John Atkinson Bankruptcy
In the U S District Court for the District of Indiana John Atkinson Dugger Indiana bankrupt No 4351 creditors are notified he was adjudged bankrupt on August 30 1916 and the first meeting of creditors will be held September 26 1916 at 7 45 P M in the law office of Lee F Bays Sullivan Indiana Creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business Referee in Bankruptcy Phelps F Darby Woods Building Evansville Dated August 31 1916 Claims must be filed as required by bankruptcy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. District Court For
District of Indiana
John Atkinson
Dugger
Ind
Lee F. Bays
Sullivan
Indiana
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Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
R. P. White, Publishers
Yvan
America
Hughes and Fairbanks
Charles EK. Hughes
Charles W. Fairbanks
James DP. Goodrich
Winchester
Harry S. New
Kindianapolis
James EF. Watson
Rushville
Edgar J. Bush
Salem
Ed Jackson
New Castle
Otto L. Krauss
Evansville
Uz MacMurtrie
Marion
Ele Stansbury
Williams
Republican County
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Clayton A. Price
Charles A. Lloyd
Farmersburg
Cairy Littlejohn
Hymera
Hayes
H. C. Jewell
Thos. McKinley
Geo. Liston
Wee
Geo. McDonald
Geo. Browning
Geo. Hampton
D. BE. Prose
F. Waidner
John Lund
Isaac Keene
John Driver, Jr
Bishop M. Walters
Roscoe Carrithers
J. W. Cox
Cdi
Homer Bicknell
Fdr
Dailey
John S. Hazelrigg
John A. Mattix
Kelley
City Pub. Co. Democrat Pub
Batey & Walters
Pris and Crim
Same, Com. Court
C. F. Briggs
Surveyor
Sull. Tel. Co
Eugene Dietzgen Co
Same
G. W. Gambill
Atty Wu
Richard Park
Leonard Bailey
Jan
Sull. Co. Water Co
Jas. McCammon
J. W. Brodie
Alice Akins
Joe K. Smock
H. H. Ruddell
B. F. Dayhoff
Ed Douthitt
Corkins Chem. Co
Sull. Co. Waller Co
Stark & Co
Chas. Johnson
J. H. Leonard
Julia French
Robert Taylor
G. J. Webb
C. E. Davis
M. H. Farley
Albert Watson
Joe Lowdermilk
Ed Alumbaugh
Will A. Thompson
C G
Frank Harmon
al M
Jas. Franklin
Ine Insane
Democrat Pub. Co
Braxton Walters
W. L. Sisson
Et al
W. S. Baldridge
Tia Sadnceentdle
Poor Hamilton Roy Cowles
Seed
Draper Coal Co
M. W. Asrey
Bias Feaie Ovoaainsie
EB. A. Billmam
Ceceee
Albert Watsom
John Wambaugh
R. Walters
Ipssa
Poor
LG. R. Repair
SATO
W. P. Hopkins
R. W. Akin’s Sons
Kimberlain & Stédman
D. N. Railsback
Wm. Williamson
Texas
Hell In
Hell
Rio Grande
Bloomington Star
Phelps F. Darby
Woods Building
4Th and Main
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