Congress that shaped tariffs Hawaii and Cuba policy
A reflection on the Fifty-fifth Congress ending with a historic tariff revision, Hawaii annexation, and the acquisition of Cuba and Porto Rico. It notes the legislative breadth, including bankruptcy reform, and compares its impact to earlier foundational periods while acknowledging flaws in some members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hawaii
Spain
New World
Cuba
Port Rico
Philippines
Morrill
Dingley
United States
American
Alaska
Thousand Islands
North America
Tyler
Asia
Porto Rico
Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Fifty-fifth Congress
Michigan City Newsman Replies on County Court Doubling
The Michigan City Newsman rebuts INDICATOR'S critique of court doubling, laments Laporte's situation, and warns Michigan City not to overestimate gains. It notes Michigan City's small population, tax advantages, and that its county tax share is 13 percent higher than the surrounding area beyond its limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Laporte
Indictment Against New Law for Dual County Seats
The INDICATOR opposes a bill creating two county seats and two courts in one county. It argues duplication, higher costs of $10,000 to $15,000 annually, added record-keeping burdens, and greater tax burdens for Laporte County residents. It warns of harm to Michigan City and vows to campaign for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Laporte
Michigan
Laporte County
Hood's Pills and Saparailla Cure Various Ailments
Advertisement touts Hood's Saparailla as a cure for humor related illnesses and claims Hood's Pills are a gentle reliable family cathartic for liver issues. It lists scrapfula salt rheum boils and eruptions as cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saparailla
Hood
Property transfers and tract descriptions in Porter County
Transfer list details multiple property conveyances in Porter County including lots in Laporte and Valparaiso. Transactions name Michael Rumney, Elizabeth Tucker, Mary Alison, Chas Helmstead, Fredrick Pope, Herman Hardesty jr, Julian Warwick Pierce, Anna Schweddel, Inez Eubanks, Emma Young, Elmer Lewis, Aug Schramm, John Stevens, Mattie Speece Smith and others with described parcels and subdivisions in Westchester and Powell's additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Rumney
M. Rumney Co
Wilson
Elizabeth Tucker
J. W. Herrold
Elizabeth Pucker
J.T. Herrold
Howe
Peter Harness
Colom
Mary Alison
L. Richman
Truesdell
Mary E. Alison
Wallin
Chas
Helmstead
G. Beust
Walker
Hateumtt
Laporte
H. E. Loomis
H. L. Loomis
Jd. W. Young
Cobrin
Porter County
Win Friese
Fredrick Pope
Shan Gee
EL Hulister
Herman Hardesty Jr
LE Tia Ray
Fredrick Teit
Emma Walter
Bucre Pu
Urville J Hogue
Julian Warwick Pierce
Lot
Sadatonn
Loy
Anna M
Schweddel Et Alto
Seivers
Lythes
Jotlis
Powell's
City of
Valparaiso
Inez M
Aia Powells
Vaipos
Emerson Quartermass
Elmer Lewis St Lot S Bik
West Valparaiso
Dwar Armson
Praterick Radkei
Ste Tao
Mary O'Reife
Schramm
Murngan
John Stevens
Township
Westchester
Mary E. Brown
Mattie Speece Smith
Gin Brown
Whipple
Nettie B. Simmons
Powill
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
A 19th century style ad offers One Hundred Dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio listed as proprietors. Endorsers West Treax Waterne Kixsax Manvig Toledo Ohio vouch for Cheney's honesty and solvency. Cure taken internally claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills praised as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo O
F. J. Cheney
West & Treax
Toledo O. Waterne
Kixsax & Manvig
Toledo
O. Hall
Rare Pansy Seed Offer From May & Co of St Paul
Seed house May & Co of St Paul Minnesota offers a Giant Pansy Collection for ten cents in silver or stamps. The five packets include Improved Snow Queen Shah Gorgeous Swanley Blue and German Prize Mixed. Buyers must name four people who buy seeds to receive a free Horn Poppy packet. A $1 deal adds thirty packets of vegetable seeds and a three blade Farmers Cattle Knife. Catalogs mailed free upon application to anyone interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. May & Co
St. Paul
Minnesota
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
A drug advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims benefits for back pain liver and bladder issues and suggests sending for a free sample and book by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York while noting the offer appears in the Wetville Indicator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Wetville
Railroad cab rules from Southern Indiana line surprise readers
A vintage locomotive cab list details quirky signals and discipline rules from a Southern Indiana railroad. Items include upside down lamps signaling drink, a cat or dog signaling coal tossed, and a hot box prompting lubrication. Other notes cover conductors, fares, and penalties for misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana
Anayore
North Western Excursion Tickets Offered to Midwest Regions
On February 21 March 7 and 21 the North Western Line will sell Home Seekers excursion tickets at low rates to many points in Northern Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota including the Black Hills district. Apply to A H Waggener 7 Jackson Place Indianapolis or W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Black Hills
A. H. Waggener
Jackson Place
Indianapolis
Ind
Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Promised Grip Remedies From Downs Elixir And Baxter Bitters
Promotes Downs Elixir to break grip in one to three days and Baxter Mandrake Bitters to expel grip poisons from the blood regulate the bowels strengthen the nerves and impart vigor. Advertises these remedies at E. T. Scott with a money back guarantee if not as recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Wood For Sale By Nicholas Geisen
Nicholas Geisen offers all kinds of fine stove wood for sale located 2 miles northwest of Westville. Send a card to Otis for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Geisen
Westville
Otis
Editor Recovers From Cough With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
In October 1896 B S Edwards publisher of The Review Wyant Illinois suffered a severe cold that threatened consumption. After trying a local doctor he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and seen quick improvement with three bottles restoring his lungs to health. Sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
B. S. Edwards
the Review
Wyant, Ill
E. T. Scott
Grain-O Urges Healthy Drink for Children
An advertising snippet promotes Grain-O as a nourishing substitute for coffee for children. The copy emphasizes Grain-O as delicious and suitable for replacing tea or coffee and suggests increasing its use for youngsters.
Grip and nerve health with Dr Miles Treatment
A vintage promotion extols Dr Miles Nervine as the cure for grip and nerve disorders. It includes a testimonial from Mrs L L Winters of Gwynneville Indiana about stomach relief after using the product and a free trial package offer with Dr Miles Ner ville Anti Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles’ Nervine
Grip
Miles
L. L. Winters
Gwynneville
Ind
Dr. Miles
Nerville
Nerville, “Dr.Miles
Changes of venue law affects murder trials
The piece notes a new law on venue changes. Judges may now grant or deny changing a murder case to another county to curb costly transfers. It cites weak outside speculation on grain markets and says foreign demand for American horses has risen in five years.
Assessors Year Urges Rufus to Make Taxable Changes
The piece urges residents to prepare for a four year realty valuation cycle by making obvious property improvements and upkeep. It uses humorous examples like yard work and porch cleaning to emphasize showing the home at its best for taxing purposes.
Special Excursion to Los Angeles for NEA Meeting 1899
Special excursion from Pennsylvania Maryland DC Virginia West Virginia Ohio New York New Jersey to Los Angeles California for the National Educational Association meeting in July 1899. Travel by C M and St P Ry by contacting E G Hayden traveling passenger agent at 131 Arcade Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
E. G. Hayden
Arcade
Cleveland
Dr King’s New Discovery Fights Deadly Grip Disease
An advertisement warns the deadly Grip abroad and urges immediate treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims the remedy kills germs and heals bronchial troubles, prevents pneumonia and consumption, with prices 50 cents to 1.00 and a money back guarantee. Free trial at E T Scotts drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Barn framing lumber and posts offered by Lon McKellips
Lon McKellips advertises supplying lumber and posts for barns of sizes 20 by 30 or 30 by 40 feet with various sill lengths including 16 18 20 and 24 feet, and can cater to any dimensions desired.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for chronic ailments
Dr D B Cargile reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering with terrible sores on head and face. The tonic is praised as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys bowels expels poison aids digestion and builds strength. 50 cents at E T Scott. Guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
E. T. Scott
Grain-O Drink Promoted as Coffee Substitute
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for Grain-O the new food drink that can replace coffee. Both children and adults may drink it without injury and many like it. Grain-O has the rich color of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Price 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Blood Purity And Healing
Testimonials from veterans and residents claim Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood improves kidney liver and stomach response and relieves pain from blood poisoning and rheumatism. George P. Cooper of Co G 25th U.S. Infantry cites a San Juan Hill wound and a surgeon's praise for pure blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
San Juan Hill
George P. Cooper
Co. G
U.S. Intr
Washington Barracks
Washington, D. C
Ws. H. Lester
Leonawi St
Fall River
Mass
The Pioneer Limited March by Capt. Fredrick Pinney
New piano piece by Capt. Pinney of the United States Band published by S Brainard's Sons Co Chicago sold through the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Enclose 50 cents and send to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent 5559 Old Colony Building Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Limited
Fredrick Pinney
United States Band
S. Brainard’s Sons Co
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo. H. Heafford
Old Colony Building
Ill
Mixed wagon and carriage stock for trade
One half interest in 10 horses set for double harness eight for single harness twelve surreys two hacks one three seated seven cutters one lumber wagon one bub sled wood rack robes and blankets. Wall trade for stock real estate or cash. Inquire at this office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. Bull
Couch
Pricezsets
Indicator
E. Marrin
Ikistory
Pacific Coast
Lon. McKellips
Munn & Co
Scientific American
F St
Washington
D. C
Frazer
Olli
Erthis
Paris
Chiiago
St. Louis
Frent
S. Smith
Jessup & Rehm
Westville Meat Market
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