Indiana Harbor Canal Opens as Great Lakes Port Vision
Governor Durbin pressed a button Saturday as two dredges began a three and a half mile cut through land by Lake Michigan forming a 200 foot wide 21 foot deep channel. The Indiana Harbor project, backed by Chicago capitalists, aims to become a major private capital port with 20 factories and 10,000 jobs in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor, linking to the lakes and easing Chicago area harbor congestion.
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Indiane
Chicago
Indiana
Great Lakes
Winfield T. Durbin
Lake Michigan
East Chicago Company
Carter H. Harrison
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Sandia and
Crumpacker
Indiana Harbor
Lake Michigan Land Company
Indiana Harbor Improvement Company
East Chicago
Brief whirlwind marriage ends in rapid divorce suit
Miss Mary Weathers deputy postmistress of Rensselaer wed Ernest Middleton in Hammond on September 14 and separated six days later. She returned to Rensselaer and is now with relatives in Lafayette. A Jasper County circuit court filed by Mary H Wiltshire alleges cruel treatment and misconduct including vulgar talk and a revolver display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weathers
Rensselaer
Ernest Middleton
H. M. Middleton
Lafayette
Hammond
Chicago
Jasper County
Middleton
Mary H. Wiltshire
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed by Medical User
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri says a year of sores were cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve in one box. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it costs 25 cents at E T Scott's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Ponder, Mo
E. T. Scott
Foley's Honey and Tar Reputed to Save Life of Plainview Woman
W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska reports his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and spent over 81000 with no relief. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and he says it saved her life and improved her health beyond what she had in ten years. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all Druggists.
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W. W. Baker
Plainview, Nek
Foley
Sho
The Saving of Souls and Modern Preaching Tactics
The piece contrasts Dowie’s New York invasion with praise from the New York Tribune for his moral crusade and notes the Salvation Army as a successful soul saver. It argues many ministers fail to reach the worldly world and urges modern preachers to adopt new methods to awaken religious enthusiasm.
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New York City
Mr. Dowie
The
New York Tribune
Elijah
New York
Salvation Army
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted By Edward Scott
A local notice promotes Chamberlains Conch Remedy as a cure for colds and grip, claiming it counters pneumonia risk and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by E T Scott.
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John Wesley
Mistress Wesley
Johan Wesley
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
An Autumn Pome in a Melancholy Season
A reflective verse notes melancholy days of autumn yet promises pumpkin pies and stored fruit. It describes frightened rabbits and wary quail, frost approaching, and winds turning. asters rise in golden red light as summer ends.
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Misty Delta
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Endorsed by Local Firms
A vintage marketing notice offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co promote the Toledo firm and list endorsements from West & Trouax and Kinnan & Mangrn. The cure is described as internal and affecting blood and mucous surfaces with a price of 75 cents per bottle and free testimonials. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Trouax
Kinnan & Mangrn
O. Hall
Kidney Cure Advertisement by Druggists
A vintage ad quotes Dr. Abernethy praising Foley's Kidney Cure for protecting kidneys and health. It claims the remedy sounds kidneys and is sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Abernethy
Foley
State W C T U Convention Sparks Debate at Hartford City
At Hartford City, Mrs. George L. Bonham asserted the WCTU has done more for the nation than Civil War soldiers, provoking a sharp quarrel with Woman's Relief Corps members. Delegates plan a crusade, push for women's suffrage in Indiana, and back prohibition while moving to unseat Senator Reed Smoot, starting petitions and questioning his Mormon ties.
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Hartford City
George L. Bonham
Woman's Relief Corps
Hoosier
Indiana
Reed Smoot
O.ah
Kokomo
Smott
Danger in Fall Colds
Fall colds may linger all winter risking pneumonia or bronchitis. Foley's Honey and Tar cures quickly and prevents serious results. It is old and reliable, tried and tested, safe and sure, contains no opiates and will not constipate. Sold by all Druggists.
Plainspoken Western Editor Sets Honest Paper Tone
A western editor announces a blunt business aim to earn money and publish truth with minimal exaggeration. He vows to present marriages with beauty and social favor, and to depict deaths as the loss of a pillar of the community, regardless of individual flaws.
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Arapaho
Mrs Minerva Smith Claims Foley's Honey and Tar Cured Long Bronchitis
A Danville Illinois resident says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and found relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. She asserts the product is non opiate and available at all druggists.
Dedication of St Patrick's Church at Chesterton
More than a thousand people attended the Chesterton dedication service for St Patrick's Church. Rev L A Moench of Mishawka preached the sermon while Very Rev Father Raszkiewcz of Otis led the services with visitors from Valparaiso Michigan City LaPorte Otis and other towns. The Ames Union Band from Michigan City provided music.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Chesterton
L. A. Moench
Mishawaka
Valparaiso
Father Raszkiewcz
Otis
Michigan City
Laporte
Ames Union Band
Judge Andrew of Laporte Celebrates 94th Birthday
Judge Andrew of Laporte marks his 94th birthday Friday amid stories of a long career. Born 1809 in Ohio, he practiced law since 1837 while also teaching medicine and theology, helped found the La Porte Medical College in 1842, and served as prosecutor and judge as Laporte grew. He married Jane Kent in 1835, later Harriet Ross in 1861, and remains active in city life.
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Andrew
Laporte
Argus Bulletin
Laporte Medical Colleges
Cincinnati
Bellamy Storer
Lexington
New York City
Salem
Mass
James
L.C
J. P
A. P. Andrew
Jane Kent
Harriet Ross
Confession of a Priest Ray S Cox on Liver Disease
Wake Ark man Cox writes that after 12 years of yellow jaundice he found relief using Electric Bitters. He reports a cure from a long lasting liver illness and endorses the medicine for liver and kidney trouble and general debility. Priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by E T Scott.
Smallpox outlook tempered by Indiana health chief
Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, says smallpox will not be as rampant this winter in Indiana as last year. He warns suspect cases are most dangerous since many go without physician care and unaware they are infected, with mild cases capable of spreading the disease.
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J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indiana
Hurty
Do Good It Pays Quote and Local Endorsement
A Chicago man praises kindness over wealth and notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds. The ad-like message urges sympathy and gentle help, citing personal experience and recommending purchase from E T Scott.
State Charities Report at Laporte County Focuses on Jail and School Care
The nine month report ends July 31 1903 and notes jail reform in Laporte County forbid guarding and feeding tramps at county cost. It commends the poor asylum kitchen dormitories and superintendent Alschlager. It calls for fire safety upgrades at the asylum and jail and for one additional female helper. It also updates Michigan City jail repairs and Plymouth School wards progress under J E Work.
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Board of State Charities
W. T. Durbin
Timothy Nicholson
D.C. Brown
Mary A. Spink
W. P. Cooper
S. B. Davis
Eila B. McCoy
Amos W. Butler
Laporte County
Miller
Laporte
Alschlager
Mchigan City
J. E. Work
Plymouth
Board of Charities
Two Saved From Death by King's New Discovery
Mrs W K of Armonk New York says her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr Kings New Discovery saved her life after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered, proving the medicine's efficacy for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free.
Indicator Free Gift Home Ad Promises Secure Chances
A column ad offers the Indicator free gift home and urges readers to secure their chances, highlighting limited availability and a call to action to participate promptly.
Herrold Baird Furniture Showroom Fire in South Bend
Frank Herrold and Charley Baird furniture dealers at 122 South Michigan Street suffered a major fire Thursday morning just before 8. The blaze started in excelsior, spread to the hay, and damaged stock on the second floor storage. Ten hoses fought the flames. the total loss estimated between 1200 and 1800, fully insured.
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Frank Herrold
Charley Baird
Westville
Lavotte
South Bend
Thursay
The
Tribune
Herrold & Baird
South Michigan Street
E. T. Shirk
Sibley Hardware
Grant
Grocers Targeted in Dual Patent Infringement Suits
Two suits filed in Toledo and Indianapolis seek injunctions and damages over alleged patent infringement by oil can manufacturers. Delphos Can company accuses Standard Oil of Toledo, while E. B. Clark & Bro. of Wabash faces the same charge. Grocers nationwide may be drawn in as sellers or users under patent law, with possible trial time rather than material losses.
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Toledo
Indianapolis
Delphos Can Company
Delphos, C
Standard Oil Company of
Delphos
E. B. Clark & Bro
Wabash
United States
Indiana
A Dozen Times a Night Kidney Cure Claim
Benton Ferry West Virginia resident Owen Dunn reports chronic kidney and bladder trouble forcing frequent nightly awakenings. He credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with permanent relief after two bottles, with all druggists selling the product.
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Owen Dunn
Benton Ferry
W. Va
Foley
Wight Secures Right of Way for Northern Indiana Line
S A Wight of the Northern Indiana Traction Company visited town yesterday. He is engaged securing right of way for their line between here and Valparaiso.
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S. A. Wight
Northern Indiana Traction Company
Here
Valparaiso
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W.C. T. U. Convention
Association
Minerva Smith
Danville III
E.T. Scott
Mr- Craft
State Board of Charities
Herrold-Baird
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