Republican County Convention Set for Laporte September 1
The Republican voters and supporters are urged to attend a mass convention at the Park School House grounds in Laporte on September 1 to nominate candidates for Laporte County offices in the upcoming November election. The slate includes Judge of the 32nd Judicial Circuit, Prosecutor, Representative, County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, Coroner, Surveyor, and a district Commissioner.
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Park School
Laporte
32Nd, Judicial Circuit
32Nd Judicial Circuit
Laporte County
B. Simmons
Republican meeting call for Laporte and Stark counties
Republican veterans and supporters are urged to mass at township venues on Saturday August 27 1898 at 730 PM to select delegates and alternates for a joint Laporte Stark counties convention. Representation is one delegate and one alternate per 200 votes or fraction thereof cast for H G Thayer in 1896. City and township apportionment listed. attendance urged in every precinct. C B StarMons Chairman.
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Yvetera
Laporte
Indiana
Stark
H. G. Thayer
Michigan City
Kankakee
Galena
Haudeon
Unico
Lincoln
Johsaeon
Wile
Pleasact
Scipio
China’s Decline and Proposed Territorial Divisions
The piece warns that China, exhausted by its war with Japan, is a decaying nation with the world’s largest population. It suggests China cannot defend itself and implies its vast territory will soon be divided among stronger European powers.
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China
Japan
Argus slings at Republicans over Herrold charge
The Argus accuses Republicans of attacking T Herrold, but the paper asserts no such attack occurred and claims criticism comes from Herrold's own party. It accuses the Argus and Tom of Democratic infighting and urges Wadsworth to brace up.
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Argus
Mr. Herrold
Thomas M
Thomas N
Tom
Wadsworth
Columbus and the Atlantic Crossing for Conquest
The excerpt questions Columbus motives for crossing the Atlantic in a fragile ship with a small crew. It suggests his voyage aimed to expand royal domains and glory for Spain, acknowledging the risks of untested waters and the uncertain outcomes of uncovering new lands.
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Atlantic
Columbus
Raoae
Be” College
Brea
Ike
Land of the Red Man and Columbus’ Soil in World Stature
The passage professes that the land of the red man and the soil found by Columbus rank among the great nations. It laments others who settle for islands lately acquired by the United States and contrasts present wealth with past abundance.
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Red Man
United States
Republicans claim strong La Porte County slate ahead
The Republican county central committee met at W. E. Higgin's Laporte office on Saturday with large attendance. They argue a strong ticket ensures fall victory while criticizing Democratic finances and a new bridge project in Cass township as evidence of mismanagement.
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Republican County Central Committee
W. E. Higgin
Laporte
Laporte County
Cass Township
Wanatah
M T Krueger Dominates Lavarte County Democrats
The piece portrays M T Krueger as an undisputed leader over Lavarte county Democrats. It attacks Strueger detailing his failed expeditions and accuses Krueger of dictatorial control fueling growing opposition from Laporte Michigan City and the county. The writer predicts Krueger will be deposed in November as a bogus Moses.
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M. T. Krueger
Lavarte County
Murt
Strueger
Promised Land
Moses
Democratic Party
Laporte
Michigan City
Local candidates and party loyalty in county politics
The piece argues county nominees influence national issues through party principles. It critiques opportunistic candidates while noting the county Democrats nominate a free silver ticket led by E. E. Weir for judge and T. M. Herrold for representative. It warns about compromised others and predicts a verdict in a few weeks.
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Bryan
Jones
Democratic Party
Ean
Etick
Democratic
E. E. Weir
T. M. Herrold
Messrs. Weir
Herrold
Universal Headache Remedy Sold By Scott
Rev E A Schell claims a universal headache remedy cures all head pains and promises great wonders. The ad touts six cures for 10 cents and lists E Scott as the dealer for sale.
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E.A. Schell
New Lines of Ladies Shoes Arrive with Good Selection
Local shop announces fresh stock of ladies shoes just arrived. Customers are invited to browse the new lines, with styles varying in size and price to suit different preferences and budgets.
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Gan Ath
S. Ser
Westville Boys Chronicle Southern Travel and Camp Life
An Indiana party travels by train to Jacksonville noting rough southern scenery, heat, and camp life. They describe mosquitoes, wildlife, a large river saw mill, garrison duties, illness, and promotions within the 161st regiment as they await Havana duty.
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St. Johns River
Jacksonville
Florida
U.S
Indiana
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
Hoosier
Noah
Bob Ausley
E. W. Cissel
N. B. Jackson
Bob
Havana
Allen O. Harris
Johnny Cole
161St
Indianapolis
Westville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It claims the remedy works internally by affecting blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure. Testimonials available on request from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tramp Problem Hinted as Postwar Reform Graft
The article proposes solving the tramp issue after the war by acquiring a Ladrone island for vagrants and exporting roving vagabonds. It calls for state laws and federal action to rid society of the menace, with rules and regulations to implement the reform.
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J. B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Ladrone Islands
Ain
Discovery of Dr. King's New Discovery Claims Cure for Consumption
A Shelby North Carolina ad recounts Mrs. Luther Lutz enduring seven years of illness with a three month coughing spell. She credits relief to Dr. King's New Discovery after using two bottles, claiming complete recovery. Trial bottles offered free at Scott's drug store with regular sizes priced 50 cents and one dollar, each guaranteed.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Scott's Drug Store
New York
T. A. Slocum
Science Daily
M. D
Pine Street
Soffers
Pless
Yellow Jaundice Care Advertisement Testimonial
A reader from Lexington Kentucky praises Eledric Bitters as a cure for six months of yellow jaundice after doctors failed. The letter claims Dr. Bell pharmacist recommended the remedy and reports full recovery after two bottles. Sold by E T Scott, Druggist.
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Bell
Eledric Bitters
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
E. T. Scott
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve For All Skin Ailments
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands corns and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box, available for sale by E. T. Scott.
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Bucklin
E. T. Scott
Constipation Cure Promoted as Guaranteed Remedy
An advertisement touts Cas earets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed liver stimulant and intestinal tonic that cures constipation and related ills or offers money back. It promotes single purchase prices 10c 25c and 50c with a free sample and booklet.
South's economic rebound under Edmonds praise
Edmons of Manufacturers' Record reports the South's postwar recovery. He notes the South held 44 percent of the nation's wealth with one fourth of the white population, estimates a Civil War loss of 35 billion dollars, and highlights rising farm and industrial value from 1880 to 1890 and growing cotton goods and iron industries.
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Ina
Richard HH. Edmonds
Manufacturers’ Record of
Baltimore
United States
South
Mr. Edmonds
Edmonds
New England
Middle States
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Preserved as Top Bowel Regulator
Two million boxes sold yearly with expectations of tripling before New Year. Claims Cascarets are the year round delight and a merited bowel regulator. Sold by all druggists priced 10 25 or 50 cents with a cure guaranteed.
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United States
Universal Laboring Man's Tonic Ad Offer
An old advertisement touts Universal Laboring Man's Tonic as an appetite enhancer and blood purifier, noting it is for sale by E. T. Scott.
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E. T. Scott
National Encampment Gathering of the Boys of 61 at Cincinnati
From Sept 5 to 10 a large assembly of the Boys of 61 convenes in Cincinnati for their National Encampment. Nickel Plate Road offers tickets to Cincinnati at low rates. direct any agent of the Nickel Plate Road or B F Horner, General Passenger Agent, Cleveland, Ohio, for complete information.
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Cincinnati
Nickel Plate Road
B. F. Horner
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Ind
Nickle Plate Road
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Hood
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Buffalo
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Boston
Jos. Dachwald
Janes
Michigan City Directory
J. E. Shultz
Franklin Street
TND
M.a.schut
Corner Fourth and
Franklin
Mott Block
8. Rubin
J. F. Vanbaugh
New South
America
Hool
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Science
RCO. Shults
Winterset
Towa
Miles
Miles Medical
Bikhart
Resc
Spain
Europe
Knights OF
Pythias
H. B. Herrold
Poultry
Eton
Restaurant & Bakery
B.L. Zanger
Prop
Fryar & Carpenter’s
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