Uncrowned King of Finance Rockefeller Rules World Markets
The article extols John D. Rockefeller as a universal industrial monarch wielding control over copper, oil, steel, railways, and transport. It claims Standard Oil dominates global markets, estimates his wealth at 250 to 300 million dollars, and asserts he dominates over 150 corporations with power to shape entire nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
United States Steel Company
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Jay Gould
Mr. Rockefeller
John D
Republic
Colds and Pneumonia Warned By Remedy Advertisement
A health warning notes colds can lead to pneumonia and urges not to ignore a slight cold. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as counteracting the tendency toward pneumonia and claims it cures while being pleasant to take. Sold by EB TB Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Scott
Youngs Celebrate Golden Wedding in Local Home
Mr and Mrs Andrew Young marked their golden wedding anniversary at their home last Sunday. Married in Little Falls New York on March 13 1864 they have lived in town with Young working as a blacksmith until a few years ago. He served in the Civil War with the 187th Indiana Infantry Co H and is recalled fondly by old comrades. The couple have eight children all living with three attending the celebration Alonzo Whiting Andrew Jr Chicago and Irving Monterey. Absent were Peter Mary Fehrman Mable William and Leonard due to illness or family needs. May their years of usefulness continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Young
Little Falls
New York
Young
Mr. Young
187Th Ind. Vol
Co.'h
Andy
Sam
Mrs. Young
Alonzo
Whiting
Andrew, Jr
Chicago
Irving
Monterey
Peter Young
Mary Fehrman
Mable Young
Minneapolis
Minn
Leonard Young
Bucklen Arnica Salve Healed Leg Sore in Five Days
It saved his leg, writes P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Georgia who suffered six months with a rupuring sore. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The ad claims it heals ulcers piles and more and guarantees a cure for only 25 cents. E. T. Scott drug twist promotes the salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Via
E. T. Scott
Receivers Appointed for Chicago and South Shore Interurban
In Indianapolis federal court Judge Anderson named L C Dar Pow of Laporte and H A Fitch of Chicago as receivers for the Chicago and South Shore interurban. The action, supported by bondholders, aims to protect operations while the property’s affairs are settled. Estimated bonded debt runs from 350 000 to 375 000, with assurances operations will continue through the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & South
Federal
Indianapolis
Anderson
L. C. Dar- Pow
Laporte
H. A. Fitch
Chicago
Jway
Fragmentary snippet mentions people and places
The readable text lists names such as C. F. Allison and Tad, with unclear surrounding context. Minor fragmentary references hint at a discussion or note involving individuals, but specifics and actions remain undetermined.
Veterans enfranchised envelopes bill gains support
Indiana veterans win backing from the house committee on post offices for a bill to furnish addressed frank envelopes to return pension vouchers to agencies. The measure, approved by the postmaster general and the pensions commissioner, could save veterans about 800 dollars yearly if extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Post Offices
Indiana
Commissioner of Pensions
Foley’s Honey and Tar Throat Remedy Warns of Imitations
The Foley & Co. Chicago product Foley’s Honey and Tar was widely popular, with many imitations offered as substitutes. The ad urges asking for Foley’s Honey and Tar, notes it is mildly laxative and contains no opiates, and claims it is safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E. T. Scott
California Prune Wafers Promote Gentle Bowel Cleansing
Advertising copy notes a soothing bowel cleansing effect and promotes California Prune Wafers at 100 for 25 cents with a directive to ask your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
For Sale A One Horse Wagon And Harness
One horse wagon and a set of single harness offered by John Kimball of Westville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kimball
Westville
Petition for Macadam Roads Connects Westville to Michigan City
Local property owners along the Michigan City Westville road plan a petition to county commissioners on the 15th to macadamize the stretch from the south end of the Michigan City stone road to the north end of the New Durham road about a mile and a half long. They seek a direct macadam link into Michigan City and an overhead bridge over the Lake Shore railroad to replace the dangerous embankment crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Westville Road
Durham Road
Westville
Lake Shore Railroad
Working Overtime and Pills Claim Miracle Cures
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. It claims millions are always at work night and day and markets the product for 25 cents at EE T Scott s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
EE. T. Scott’s
Judge J W Crumpacker Dies After Typhoid Illness
The La Porte community mourns J W Crumpacker who died at his home after a week with typhoid fever. Born 1854, he served as state senator, New Mexico territorial judge, and was linked to Congress via cousin Crumpacker. Survived by widow, two children Thomas and Catherine, and brother Lucien Crumpacker. Funeral set for Friday at 11 a.m. at his La Porte residence with interment in Westville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crumpacker
Laporte
Praok
Mr. Crumpacker
Sporte
Sheppard Crumpecker
Congresman Crumpacker
Lupurts County
New Mexico
Crumpacker
Foley's Honey and Tar Lauded For Lung Relief
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of severe lung hemorrhages improved after taking Foley's Honey and Tar. He states his lungs are now sound as a bullet and urges its use in advanced lung trouble. The remedy is recommended to stop coughing heal the lungs and prevent serious cold-related outcomes. Sold by BE T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
BE. T. Scott
Farewell to Nelson Barnard A Quaker Neighbor
The funeral for Nelson Barnard was held March 9 at his residence with Eld. T. Scott officiating. Interment followed at the Quaker burying ground. Barnard, a rugged, nature loving man, valued honesty and temperance and remained skeptical of religion yet sought truth in scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Barnard
Eld . T. Scott
Barnard
West
Everglades
Florida
Agalier Tavain
Women suffer more kidney disorders than men
The article notes women show symptoms due to kidney trouble rather than sex specific diseases. Signs include nervousness headaches dark circles under the eyes back pain and other indicators that should not be ignored. Foley's Kidney Cure is said to restore health, stop irregularities, strengthen urinary organs, purify blood, and benefit the whole system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
Judicial Convention Call for Lake Porter Laporte Counties
Republican voters of Lake Porter and Laporte counties are called to a delegate convention at 1 p.m. March 26, 1904, in Valparaiso Indiana to nominate a candidate for judge. Laporte will have 22 delegates. all Laporte voters present are constituted delegates and may cast their county vote. P O Small, Chairman, Laporte County. March 15, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake, Porter
Lapoerte
Valpiratso
Porter County
Ind
Laporte
Laporte County
Republican Township Convention in New Durham Westville
The Republicans of New Durham township will meet at the town hall Westville March 19 1904 at 2 p m to select delegates to the judicial congressional state and delegate conventions announced or to be announced for the current year. C E Martin O A Shunk Chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Durham Township
Westville
C. E. Martin
O. A. Shunk
California Prune Waters Nature's cure for bowel troubles
Brief ad style notice touts prune waters as a remedy for bowel troubles. Urges prompt action and mentions pricing references like 25 cents and a 100 size, with a mention of convenience and a dealer name Anconevi ence.
Supreme court rules tuition must be paid for full city term
Indianapolis March 12. The Supreme court says a township transferring pupils to a city high school under the 1901 law must pay tuition for the entire term the city schools run, even if the township term is shorter. Perry township and Blooming ton clashed over $2 monthly for nine months. the court upheld the law's constitutionality but not judgments on justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Perry
Monroe
Bloomington
Perry Township
Jordan
Legisature
Thirty Years of Married Bliss Honored by Herrolds
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Herrold planned a surprise thirtieth wedding anniversary last Friday. Kin and long-time friends attended with Mrs. Cash Buaroard and Miss Gartie Herrold helping in the kitchen while Grover handled arrangements. Present were relatives from South Bend Michigan City and local friends H B Herrold C E Herrold Theodore Armitage O V Burner A Mano M C Stachoford G L Thompson Jr J E Burner H Barnard and several Mesdames Florence Burner Alice Barnett Anna Long Martha Harris and Misses Lou Burner Leona Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Herrold
Cash Buaroard
Gartie Herrold
Grover
Jacob
Florence Burner
Alice Barnett
Anna Long
Martha Harris
John Hilton
Misses Lou Burner
Leona Harris
Robertsons celebrate golden wedding in Lytton Iowa
Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson of Lytton Iowa marked their 50th anniversary with about 125 relatives and friends gathering at Odd Fellow Hall Sac City paper notes their long residence in Sac City before moving to Lytton A $30 gold purse was given as a token of appreciation and friends praise the couple for their community standing
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Charles Robertson
Lytton
Iowa
Wesville
Chemisife
Hawkeye
Robertson
Sac City
Rheumatism Cure Through Pain Balm Claims Remarkable Recovery
Friends of John Blount report a full recovery from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He had endured pain despite trials by the town's best doctors in Monon, Indiana, who failed to provide relief. the balm is said to be worth many times its cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blount
Chamberlain’s
E. T. Scott
Obituary of Joseph H. Irwin cobbler of Port Elmsley
Joseph H. Irwin born September 15, 1845 in Port Elmsley Ontario Canada died March 13 1904 aged 58 years 5 months 28 days. Married Malinda Welch on October 10 1867 nine children born two living Mary Irwin Keith Salem Mass Lannis Irwin Doda Westville Edna Irwin Lewis Chicago brothers William and Edward in Canada. Inmate at Regan hospital since September died after bronchial pneumonia. Funeral at Christian church Tuesday 10:30 E T Scott officiating remains laid beside wife who preceded him two weeks earlier. Irwin resident 35 years cobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
HH. Irwin
Port Elmsley
Ontario
Canada
Malinda
Welch
Uns
Thie~ainton
Mary [Rwin- Keith
Salem
Mass
Lianis Irwin-Doda
Westville
Edna Irwin-Lewis
Chicago
William
Edward
Regan Hospital
Christian Church
Kid E. T. Scott
Joseph Irwin
Death of Phillip Brown of Coburg and South Bend
Phillip Brown born in South Bend Indiana on April 29 1856 died in Coburg Indiana March 11 1904 aged 47 years 10 months 12 days. He leaves a wife and six children. He joined the Methodist church in 1864 and was held in esteem as a kind husband and father. Brief funeral at the family home Monday followed by burial in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Brown
South Bend
Ind
Coburg
Brown
Methodist Church
BE. T. Scott
Obituary: Elizabeth Parshall 82 of Washington Township
Mrs Elizabeth Parshall a longtime Washington township resident died Sunday at age 82 A short funeral service was held at her home at 11 o clock Tuesday followed by burial at Luther s school house where services were conducted by Rev J H O Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Parshall
Washington Township
Luther
J. H. O. Smith
Obituaries from Porter County Area Dwellers Died
Obituaries note deaths of Valparaiso residents Mrs Margaret Bicknell aged 83 Mrs Hannah Sweeney aged 51 and Henry Zshrt Sr of La Porte. Also notice the deaths of Mrs Kama Ackerman 43 at Lavorte Delis OG Blake 89 and Philip Frederick 61 with survivor details.
Deafness Cure Claims and Catarrh Notice
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for a catarrh related deafness uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Dr. W H Gray for various ailments in Michigan City Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
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John Rockefeller
Gebyour
C.F
Allison
Wesatfille
Tad
Couty
Junt
Nelson
P.O. Small
Margaret Bicknell
Valparaiso
Andrew Bicknell
Wm. Baltzhoever
Wm. Meadows
Hannah A. Sweeney
Henry Zshrt, Sr
He Ia
Kama Ackerman
Lavorte
Esra
Ash
Amy
George
Melton Letiter
Delis OG Blake
Jesa Blair
Bald Hill
Collins, Penel
Miles Lake
Philip
Frederick
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, CO
Th. Halls
W.H. Gray
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