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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
4
A fragment notes Christmas present items including perfumes in fancy bottles and packages, Ebony goods, and a range of pocket books purses bill books hair cloth and hat brushes. It mentions bulk availability and both ladies and gents items.
The Fort Wayne Fort Sentinel stresses the legislature should pass appropriation bills and stop enacting new laws. It cites Elkhart Review urging Congress to heed public demands on needed legislation and to address pressing issues, warning that the public will respond if ignored. The piece notes skepticism that such admonitions will be required.
Discussion centers on railroads boosting wages then raising freight rates to cover costs. Critics say it pads corporate earnings without triggering public backlash. Newspapers split, some defend, others condemn the tactic as a planned profit pull. The practice targets transportation profits beyond existing Western crop movement gains.
A Republican railroad attorney notes the logic behind wage hikes and higher freight rates. He argues that once traffic normalizes, wages may stay high while rates remain, enabling companies to boost profits despite public criticism. He does not endorse the greed seen in the industry.
Moser Stouffer & Nye enlarge Dutch grocery to offer wider stock and lower prices, winning county asylum supply contracts for fourteen quarters. Store promotes Christmas goods, candies, perfumes, and attracts shoppers with Bargain prices at Warsaw and Alleman Bros. Walter Brubaker returns from Indianapolis after attending I N G meeting.
The court awarded stationary for the courthouse, coal and wood for the jail, janitorial supplies, clothing and groceries to local firms. A franchise was granted to Temple Mutual Telephone Co. to lay lines county wide. Viewers for Wilhelm diver appointed for Jefferson and Scott townships. Local ads promote groceries and produce. Foreclosure case Clark Druckamiller v. David Coy ongoing with arguments to follow. Estep v Stookey damages trial proceeding this week before Judge Shively with vigorous contest on all points.
Ruggles offers china cups and saucers at 10¢, dime-store gifts, dolls and toys at the Enterprise, and numerous holiday bargains from Graves & Bartel to Murphy's Cash Emporium. Advertisements tout fragrances, handkerchiefs, shawls, and candles. A feature notes Miss Georgia Beatty’s Milford visit and a lecture circle on Cobden and Free Trade.
Warsaw markets show activity across grain and produce sectors with traders noting steady demand and price movements. Local dealers report strong bids for wheat corn and oats while fruit and vegetable prices reflect seasonal shifts in late spring commerce.
A 1902 notice states the Wisconsin Central rail v will sell Settlers' tickets from Chicago to Montana Washington Oregon and adjacent regions at reduced rates commencing September and continuing daily until December. Contact 65 Bill D. P. A. Chicago or James O. Ponds passenger agent Milwaukee for nearest ticket office.
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