The Temperance Fight and Political Toss in Indiana
A sharp clipped critique from the era targets Indiana politics on temperance laws and party clashes. It questions Baxter’s bill and the Republican ticket, laments the defeat, and wryly notes the public’s hunger for virtue and order amid factional battles. The piece ends with a grim quip on social rupture and self-destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Mr. B
Hell
Republican Party of
Indiana
New York Times
Ohio
John Morrisey
John Wire Opens With Large Stock Announcement
John Wire Co announces a large stock of materials and equipment available for immediate delivery. The release highlights extensive inventories and new supplier lines to meet contractor and industrial demand.
Dry goods offer at farmers prices and high market pay
The ad promotes a general variety store at C. Eyer's old stand on Waterford Street in Wakarusa offering to buy butter, hogs and other goods at the highest market price and accept either goods or money. It urges ready pay terms and invites the community to visit with families while noting horse shoeing and repair services. Also mentions milliners and dressmakers in Goshen, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamuers Neusbaum
Wakarusa, Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan City Enterprise
Holland
John Wire
Remmington
Samuel F. Armstrong
Adamsville
Michigan
C. Eyer
Waterford Street
Samuel Neusham
S. Eyer
Wakarusa
Lirrie & Berwin
Thomas’ Block
Goshen
S.C. Harrineron
Justice of the Peace
Elkart St
Wiman Fisner
Boot and Shoe Maker
Elkhart St
Wakarsua
IND
L. B. Grove
Davin Ramer
South Elkhart St
Gisincer & Smivu
Astine & Seaman
Wakarusa Flouring Mills
P. G. Manrin
A. Bennerr
D. Richmond
Locke
D. RierMann
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