Road Inquiry Office Pioneers U S Highway Education
The Office of Public Roads established under the 1853 act expanded into a national road program. It reports 183 publications, 6 000 negatives and 2 000 slides, and ongoing studies on macadam brick and sand clay roads, dust control, and iron culvert corrosion. It trains engineers from colleges and operates county level investigations for improved road systems.
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Congress
Agricultural Department
Washington
Mel Ninsey
Oniro
Chambers of Commerce and Universities
Department of Agriculture
Secret of Agriculture
United States
Office of Public Roads
Wihout
Focal
Ofice
Mincadam
Prairie States
South
Corps of Engineers
Fons
ISG
Sicotlo
Moe
Corey
Studebaker Replies To Menzies Tariff Claim
A Studebaker Corp reply disputing Major G V Menzies tariff assertion shows wagons sold in Canada cost more than in the United States. The letter notes farmers in Toronto pay $15 to $16 more, and that the same wagons can be bought in Buffalo.
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G. V. Menzies
Evansville
Studebaker Corporation
South Bend
Menzies
Canada
United States
Maj. Menzies
Toronto
Studebaker
History Shows Republicans Denied Power Led to Hard Times
The Loogootee Tribune argues that U S voters have repeatedly depriving Republicans of national power led to hardship. It credits McKinley and Dingley era prosperity, Taft’s steady rule, and warns that Roosevelt’s bid against Taft would aid Democrats and harm the country.
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Cleveland
Blaine
Harrison
Loogootee Tribune
Taggart Has Whip Hand In Indiana Politics
A critical editorial argues Governor Marshall’s term has been marred by high parole rates, casino tolerance at French Lick under Thomas Taggart, and close ties to brewing interests. It claims deficits, lax law enforcement, and liquor policy manipulation show Democratic leadership under Taggart. November offers a public record vote of disapproval.
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Marshall
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
Fleming
Indiana Banks Show Strong Profit and Growth
State banks and trust companies in Indiana report Sept 4 deposits of 71.6 million dollars with time and demand accounts up since June. Total bank resources reach 9.53 million, reflecting rapid growth praised at the Indiana Bankers Association. The piece links prosperity to crops and favorable prices, warning that a Democratic president could dampen sentiment.
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Indiana
Wall Street
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Indianapolis
Democrats in Indiana urged to back Taft as path to victory
Indiana Republicans press a drive to persuade wavering Democrats and independents to vote for Taft, arguing that a Taft victory guarantees prosperity and defeating Wilson or Roosevelt. The message from Indianapolis claims thousands will support Taft if assured of his election.
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Taft
Indiana
Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Wilson
Marshall
Roosevelt
State Committee
Republican State Committee
Rooseveltt
Durbin’s Tax Relief Plan Praised by Indiana Labor Bulletin
The Indiana Labor Bulletin endorses Col W T Durbin for governor, supporting a $600 tax exemption for the poor. It argues the proposal would ease personal property taxation, benefit wage workers, and protect homes from costly notices and fees while contrasting Durbin with incumbent Marshall.
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W. T. Durbin
Indiana
Indiana Labor Bulletin
Organized Labor
Col. Durbin
Marshall
Beauties of the Sierras in John Muir’s Atlantic passage
The excerpt expresses a longing for Sierra Nevada beauty and nature’s endless, uplifting scenes. It portrays contentment with simple nourishment and tethered life, praising mountains, stars, seasons, winds, and birds as a divine, perpetual stage for wonder and joy.
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John Muir
Tke Atlantic
Fireless cooking for dogs
A method uses a fireless cooker to prepare dog food by boiling meat and bones, then slow cooking for several hours. The process yields tender meat, cereal additions, and a rich flavored mix that stays fresh for days, with minimal kitchen time.
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America
Eyes and Voice Linked by London Doctor
London physician Dr William Martin Richards reports cases where actresses lost their voices recovered after eye treatment with proper glasses. In one 22 year old, hereditary eye disease aligned with voice loss. glasses restored singing, but neglect of eyes caused voice to fail again.
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London
William Martin Richards
Fragments of 13th Century French Poem Found in Library
A German lecturer at St Andrews discovered four glued fragments from a manuscript book in a 16th century French poem. The two larger pieces, printed in a clear two column layout with colored initials, date from 1250 to 1300 and are parts of the Le Roman de Girard de Viane.
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St. Andrews
Schaaffs
Girard de Viane
Airing a Fumigated Room Plan
A Home Companion instruction advises mounting two screw eyes on the lower edge of the upper sash to rig a cord loop. After fumigation, pulling the cord from the ground floor opens the upper window to vent stale air and admit fresh air.
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Home Companion
Her Gain. A Husband Remembers Anniversary Gifts
Conversation between Mrs Jones and Mrs Smith recalls reminding a husband of their wedding anniversary. Mrs Smith notes she receives two presents each January and June, cited from Harper's Bazaar.
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Lic
Logan Waller
Pace
United States Department of Agriculture
American Press Association
Lil
United States Office
THE
Bitussinots Laboratory Office OF Public Roads
South Bend, Indiana
Clement Studebaker JR
Ben G. Thompson
Preat
First Ward Republican Club
Col
Washington Ave
Ord
Evansville, Iwiansa
Urs
Carlisle
Sirz
Gene Menzies
Major Menzies
Buffalo
Youra
Trie Ptychbaker Corporation
FIRS
McKinley
Taggart
Mark Marshall
Wilsor
Sierras
Sohn Muir
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