Statehood prospects dim as Oklahoma plan debated
Debates over the statehood bill reveal doubts on quick admission for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Beveridge and Hamilton push an agreement based on the Foraker amendment linking a vote on statehood to the new state's election of officers, raising uncertainty about timing. The piece also notes county tax comparisons, Jefferson era history, and other varied items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Beveridge
Senate
Hamilton
Foraker
Arizona
New Mexico
Milk Drinking for Digestive Health and assimilation
Advice on milk digestion notes that milk supports tissue repair and energy when digested slowly. It suggests sipping a small amount to ease weak stomachs and warns large quantities at once hinder digestion. Hot milk is absorbed quickly and stimulates without immediate reaction.
Excursion from Washington to Terre Haute Sunday
Round trip fare listed at 1 end of note, departure from Washington at 4:40 AM with return from Terre Haute at 7 PM. Advertisement promotes a cosmetic line and urges women to consider options, suggesting Rocky Mountain Tea from Lindemen's Pharmacy as a product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Terre Haute
Mterre Haute
Lindemen’s Pharmacy
Kellogg Fight Prosecution Raises Funds for Release
Ulysses B Kellogg Canadian wheatland promoter arrested in Bloomington arraigned before Justice Lita pleading not guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses Preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday bond fixed at 2000 unavailable funds raise by wife and local investors to hire counsel Fletcher to prosecute Kellogg claims innocence and that he acted in good faith with land buyers Mrs Kellogg arrived from Brookston to raise the needed 2018 for his release and legal defense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ulysses B. Kellogg
Fletcher
Justice Little
Kellogg
Jal
Ey Payson
Al Cochetrn and locals recollect Decoration Day events
Al Cochran and Will Bell are mentioned among local residents. James Bull bought net livery gear. Miss Hedrick of Golan visits relatives. Gogtee came from Washington Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fry of Jasper visited. Dr. Mitchell of Washington spent Derolition Pay there. Carrico and McCann of Corning were in town. Charles Burfis the barber made a trip to Longreasten. Memorial exercises drew a rainy but large crowd. Miss Millhalland and Miss Bartel visited. Parlay family from Sand peers visited. Adams from Washington and Rev. Adams’ family in town. Rain benefited farmers. Mrs. Gilley, Myrtle Head and Miss Hiley from Leogote visited. Wallace couple from Washington attended Decoration Day. Adams from Bicknell and Burt Adams from Sandborn visiting Rev. Joseph Adams. Infant of Kelso family buried at Sugar Creek cemetery. Decoration Day a success with speeches by Hastines, Chandler and Burgett. Large crowd helped honor the dead. ideal day with an evening ice cream festival by the G A R in Godwin’s hall.
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al Cochran
Will Bell
James Bull
H. B. Hedrick
Golan
Gogtee
Washington
John Fry
Jasper
Mitchell
T. Carrico
John McCanlly
Corning
Charles Burfis
George P. Gilley
Myrtle Head
Fannie Hiley
Léogoote
John G. Wallace
Hipnather
Sugar Creek
M. S. Hastines
J. A. Chandler
Father Burgett
Godwin
Judicial Convention Notice in Daviess and Martin Counties
Delegates from Daviess and Martin counties to attend the Judicial Democratic Convention in Loogootee Martin county Indiana on Saturday June 20 1908 at 10 oclock a m to nominate a Democratic candidate for prosecutor for the 49th judicial district. Daviess will have fourteen delegates and Martin eight. George B McWilliams and Fabia Gwin chair Democratic Central Committees. Also an advertisement for Mother Gray’s remedies for feverish children and worms with a free sample offer.
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Daviess
Martin Counties
Loogootee
Martin County
Indiana
A. S
Jube
Martin
George B. McWilliams
Davies County
Democratic Central Committee
Fabius
Gwin
Oratie Central
D&wtd
Swamp Root praised as kidney and bladder remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co as a universal cure for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims kidney disease affects men and women, promises sample bottles and a pamphlet, and urges writing to Binghamton New York for the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
W.C
Ani
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Bogardy Township Socials and Visits Reported
Local residents from Bogardy Township and nearby areas are noted visiting relatives and attending dances. Bernard Queen bought a new buggy. William Healy and El went to Lapgoutee. Mrs Theresa Brewer of Washington visited Walter Norris. Frank Brewer and wife visited Montgomery. Miss Fith Bowling went to Mitchell Burris. Bridget Maddenh spent weeks with Ju Gobtee and Trainor from Washington attended the Bogard dance. James Dillys family visited John Cunningham at St Marys. Miss Mary Columan of Loogootee visited Abra. Local dances and gatherings drew people from across the county.
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Bernard Queen
BiHet Cackeg
Cannerburg
Ju. T. Gobtee
P. H. Trainor
Washingto
James Dilly
Johno Cunninzfiam
St. Mary's
Mary'Columan
Loogootee
Abra
Bridget Maddeh
Andrew Jones
Ted
George Miles
Simon Hbaly
Washington
T. Madden
Martin + foundation
Patrick Ryan
Spaulding
Montgomery Hometown Notes and School Closure
Montgomery items report residents visiting from Linton and Washington, church and funeral attendance, births, and local events. The Montgomery schools will close Friday for Jane Day. A game vs Channelburg is noted with a score of 1 to 8, and the new building will be erected on John D. Montgomery’s property south of the O’Neil pond.
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William Stalley
YJ. O'Neill
Linton
Paul Dart
iOstur Wediltag
Bigknell
iJohn
Untock
Visington
Monsiay
Montgomery
Jane
George Brew
Ms Fogarty
Wash
Miss Mahi
Biddinger
Washington
Coleman
Wshington
Basittons
Martin Abil
Cannéburg
Stnmpers
George Cahill
Francis Torbeck
Andrew
Hino
Lewis
Earl Brewer
Joe Ryan
Astehiaston
Suny
Austin O'Neil
A. T. Bréwer
Ignatius O'Neil
Cannerburg
Ignatius
Edward Garrico
Huron
Lyman Carrico
John_ D.J. Montgomery
O'Neil Pond
Thursdey
Chnnelburg
Pictorious Agusual
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as effective for catarrh. It cites endorsements from F J Ghendy and others, claims internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces, and offers testimonials free. It notes the remedy is sold by druggists and suggests Hall’s Family Pills as a combo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewiard
Hall
JR. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F.¥. Ghendy
Waiding
Kinnan
Marvin
Halls
Antarctic exploration sparks new push into southern lands
Reports describe 1941 expeditions to the south seeking to confirm whether vast icebound coasts of Graham Land and Victoria Land form a continent or jut into smaller promontories. Captains Scott and Gerlache lead efforts with Lieut Harte aiding logistics, tracking a land area up to 3.8 million square miles as nations extend magnetic stations and field work amid uncertain maps.
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Gerlache
Wharcot
France
Scott
Victoria
Rome
Hie Harte
Discovery
Toygh
Graham Land
Ciilestgquth
South America
South Polar
Jongr
Amer’ RI
Terra Anafro
Antarctic
Argentia Ment
Magnette Station
Snow Cargo Floods Ship Hold At River Dock
A cargo of snow spills from a steamship near the river wharf as workers shovel and bucket the white load from both holds. Customs officials weigh the snow as it is discharged into carts, while bystanders observe the odd sight and the ship’s gang clears the deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs
Seach Point
Sicily
Deaths From Appendicitis and New Life Pills Claim
Fragmentary OCR notes report deaths from appendicitis and promote King’s New Life Pills as a cure. Ad copy asserts strength and vigor improved by use, with a claimed guarantee by J. Nicones. Limited readable facts only.
Bargains in Real Estate Loom on Ward Street Area
Very rough real estate list describing multiple houses for sale or rent in a central street area. Includes 4-room, 3-room and 5-room dwellings with cellars, barns, outbuildings, and nearby churches and schools. Calls for quick sale offers and rental listings on William Street and nearby blocks.
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Nain
Atory
William Street
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