A Lesson From James Perry on Farming and Ambition
In a Life column, Mary Sidney tells of James Perry a bright respectful farm son whose parents mortgage the farm to fund a college path. The lure of higher education leads James away from farming harming the family finances and proving the old adage that borrowing brings sorrow. The piece urges youths to honor rural calling and preserve farms for capable minds.
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Arm Journal
James Perry
James
Perry
Schelf
Democrats Meet as Day Likely to Name Minority Leader
Indiana Democrats meeting at the Grand Hotel discuss policy for the upcoming session while weighing a candidate for minority leader. Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield rises as a potential leader with support from southern counties, amid debate over voting machines and county reform.
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Grand Hotel
John W. Cravens
Bloomington
Brown
Monroe
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Purcell
McCarty
May
Shelby County
Davis
Servants in Germany government controls servant mobility
The German government regulates servant movement through police notices and blank forms. Households must file full personal details for new maids and departures, pay insurance fees, and report changes to avoid penalties. The system slows turnover and enforces oversight, while German maids remain industrious and tolerant.
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Germany
State to file lynching suit against sheriff under anti lynching law
Attorney General Taylor plans a statewide action likely against the Spencer County sheriff, with possible suit also against Warrick County’s sheriff, under the anti lynching law. The filing, before Governor Mount leaves office January 14, aims to hold officers accountable for lynching failures. Resolutions from the State Grange advocate reforms including abolition of tru ant officers, school funding by attendance, and a two cent railroad fare.
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Taylor
Rockport
Boonville
Mount
Spencer Count
Warrick County
Spencer County
Offce
State Grange
Terre Haute
Lake County
General Assembly
W. W. Stavens
T. W. Wallington
Milton Trusler
Peruna Promoted For Winter Catarrh Relief
An endorsement from Mrs J E Mills of Norwich Connecticut describes long standing catarrh cured by Peruna after starting treatment in spring. The letter praises appetite gain and overall health improvement and cites multiple friends who benefitted. Additional testimonials from Mrs Sarah Jones of Pleasant Plain Iowa and notes on the Peruna Manalin combo accompany claim of universal winter and summer catarrh relief. The Peruna Medicine Company offers Dr Hartman literature free by mail.
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J. E. Mills
Main Street
Norwich
Conn
Peruna
United States
Sarah Jones
Pleasant Plain
Manalin
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Dayton woman praises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin remedy
Maud B Adams of Dayton Ohio writes that the last society season with late hours and irregular habits left her a physical wreck. She says after using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin she recovered and calls it a household remedy. She thanks the sender and notes it is sold by Geo E Cravens.
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Maud B. Adams
Dayton
Eye specialist visits Elmora Hotel Tuesday and Wednesday
An eye specialist will be at the Elmora Hotel on Tuesday December 18 and Wednesday December 19. Glasses will be fitted to suit individual eyes.
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Elmora Hotel
Senate approves Foraker amendment to Hays Pauncefote treaty
Senate adopts the Foraker amendment by a 55 to 18 vote. The Clayton Bulwer treaty is expressly superseded and invitations to other powers are struck. All other amendments fail. No belligerent except the United States may act against the canal. defense and control rest with the United States within the three mile limit.
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Senate
Foraker
United States
Three Mile
Haston Eagleson Drives Indiana Colored Industrial School Plan
Haston V Eagleson a prominent colored mover in Indiana has funded and organized the Indiana Colored Industrial School at Bloomington. He has secured 35 acres near Chicago for the plant where young Black men and women will learn mechanics to prepare for life. Preston O Eagleson, his son, was the first Black graduate of the State University in 1897 and spoke in the state oratorical contest.
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Haston V. Eagleson
Indiana Colored Industrial School
Bloomington
Col. L. J. Dickerson
Chicago
Bagteson
Bagvleson
Keokuk
J. Milton Turner
St. Louis
Mississippi
Indiana
Bloomfield
Preston O. Eagleson
The
State University
Michael G. Mulhall
Dublin
Irish College
Rome
South America
Buenos Ayres
British Association For the Advancement Science
Hhis Pen
Review
Quail Law Upheld In Indiana Supreme Court Ruling
The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a conviction for possessing quail during a closed season. William H. Smith, who ran a Indianapolis restaurant, kept quails in his ice box for five weeks after buying them in December. Judges Hadley and Jordan differed on aspects of the case.
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Supreme Court
William H. Smith
State of
Indiana
Hadley
Jordan
Smith
Indianapolis
Alford
Marion County Criminal Court
Local papers and notices crowding the home paper
For Sale A twenty horse power steam boiler in good condition. Apply to M. F. HinpMan.
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M. FP. HinpMan
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Mary Sidney
Representative Day
Indianapolis News
Representative Davis
Representative Conner
Representative Cravens
Senator Inman
St. Louis Republic
Claras
Maggies
Katies
America
W. A. Hilburn
Haston
Eagleson
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