Penal farm sought to replace harsh jails in Indiana
Police Judge Collins urges a state penal farm for liquor habit victims arguing workhouses are barbarous and old fashioned. The Fowler Republican Leader notes Amos Butler promotes the idea while Benton county’s jail remains empty with dry conditions. Effie Ferguson works at the Mc Dermond store during the holiday rush.
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Collins
Indianapolis
Fowler
Amos Butler
Indiana
Congo
Benton County
Effie Ferguson
McDermond
Understanding the New Parcels Post Zones and Rates
The article explains the new parcels post system effective January with a zone map centered on Washington. It details zones from one to eight, cost scales per pound and per zone, prepaid postage rules, and specifications for what counts as fourth class mail including farm and factory products up to eleven pounds. It notes example movements from Washington to Fort Wayne and Erie to illustrate distance-based costs.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Philippines
Fort Wayne
Erie
Eric
Philippine Islands
United States
District of Columbia
Territories
Be The Business System of Government for Indiana Cities
A historical exhortation to adopt a Business System of Government that replaces partisan patronage with efficiency and expert management. It argues city affairs are chiefly business concerns and that taxpaying citizens deserve economical, transparent governance not ruled by political favor.
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THE
Business System OF Government State Committee OF
Indiana Federated Commercial Clubs
Indiana
Small Ohio Farm Yields Big Returns on Twenty-Five Acres
Allen Geer farms a five acre rotation on his twenty-five acre tract near Arcanum Darke county. He uses six hundred fifty rods of tile for drainage and applies five thousand tons of manure over five years. Last year he harvested 450 bushels of corn per five acres and wheat yields at least 39 bushels per acre. Tobacco proves his most profitable cash crop with 1911 returns of 707.40 from four and three quarters acres. Geer's farm regularly exceeds regional income expectations.
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Ohio
Arcanum
Darke County
Allen Geer
Mr. Geer
Notice Stockmen Practice Move to Attica
Stockmen hear that DEAN REECE D V M announces permanent relocation to Attica for veterinary medicine surgery and dentistry with offices at the Reece livery barn.
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Attica
Reece Livery Barn
Dean Reece
Antique piano for sale in Attica at bargain price
A fine slightly used piano is offered for sale in Attica. The seller advertises a bargain price and invites inquiries from interested buyers.
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Attica
Has Bullet Shot Near Zion City Restaurateur
Grant Copner, former Attican now runn ing a restaurant and tobacco shop in Zion City, reports a Friday night clash between Zionists and Independents near his cafe. He says he was nearly shot, retrieved a bullet from a telephone pole, and fears further violence. Copner considers selling his business amid ongoing local tensions over open sale of pork and tobacco.
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Grant Copner
Zion City
Attica
Altho
Zion
Copner
A Perfect Christmas Vision from Leslie's Weekly
A reflection on imagining a universal perfect Christmas and how the spirit of goodwill could transform society, urging readers to translate dreams into deeds by making small acts brighten others lives and move toward a better world.
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Leslie
Santa Claus Brings New Baby Brother
Aunt Yea tells Johnny that Santa delivered a baby brother. Johnny, calling him a Great Scot, dismisses the gift as one more present that isn’t of use.
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Johnny
Santa Claus
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