Greathouse Seen as Ideal Democrats Chair in Indiana
Indiana whispers favor Charles A. Greathouse for state Democratic chairman as party support coalesces around his energetic leadership. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette lauds his qualifications, youth, and constructive record in public instruction and vocational education expanding statewide.
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Charles A. Greathouse
Fort Wayne Journal- Gazette
Greathouse
Woodrow Wilson
Indiana
Paris models in war times and changing studio life
The piece notes wartime hardship weighing on Paris studios where six francs daily pays eight hours of posing. Models once valued by great artists now work for pennies, with a small cornet collection from students sometimes totaling 8 to 12 francs, while one Julian academy pupil recalls a model who has starved losing about 20 pounds yet remains in use out of pity.
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Willis
Thompson
Indianapolis
L. Ert Slack
United States District Attorney
Federal
Department of Justice
Indiana Public Service Commission
Council For Defense
Goodrich
Public Service Commission
Paris
Mme. Bernardini-Sjoestedt
Cartoons Magazine
Wrestling dummy aids training for teams
William P. Armstrong of Washington has devised a wrestling dummy for practice. The figure is rounded at the head with stubbed arms and a padded base, built to avoid injuries. It is supported on a wooden base and can be used at home to simulate throws and holds.
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William P. Armstrong
Washington
Popular Science Monthly
Workers urged to extend hours to boost war production
The Industrial Economist cites census figures showing about 30 million U S workers aged ten and up. He notes 1.847 million worked eight hours, including 475 thousand public employees, and reports a current minimum of 2 million eight hour workers likely to directly supply factories mills and mines for government needs.
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United States
American Federation of Labor
Man Refuses Home Over Wife’s Pets in New York Court
In a New York domestic relations case a husband refused to live with or support his wife due to her pets. He cites a turtle parrots cats and a fox terrier as reasons while the wife seeks three dollars weekly and no conversation. She has kept only Cuckoo the pup.
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New York
Cuckoo
Fish by the Shovelful from the Columbia
Dr David Starr Jordan notes smelt like fishers spawn along the Columbia River mouth and can be shoveled from water for 3 to 5 cents a pound. Though in poor condition they are rich in digestible oil and could reduce living costs on the Pacific coast if shipped. Some say they burn like a candle when lit with a wick.
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David Starr Jordan
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
Stranger tests crossings in a neon city scene
A hesitant visitor on Main Street near Union Station studies crossing rules. A courteous local guides him as he wonders if he may cross anywhere or must use designated crossings. The moment captures a newcomer's awe at a bright, bustling city.
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Main Street
Union Station
Kansas City Star
Marys Visit to the Tomb and the Risen Lord
The lesson blends gospel accounts on Mary Magdalene visiting the tomb, the discovery of the empty tomb, and Jesus’ first appearances. It emphasizes the significance of the resurrection as proof of Christ’s divine Sonship and urges harmony of the four gospels in presenting all details.
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Christ
Joseph
Mark
Matthew
Mary
Mary Magdalene
Jesus
Lord
Peter
Emmaus
Thomas
John
Rabboni
God
Jesus Christ
Buffing Warps Value of Old Silver
The Boston Fine Arts Bulletin warns that buffing robs antique silver of its age hue and maker marks. It cites a family silver case ruined by cleaning and urges gentler methods using silver polish after careful tarnish removal. Camphor can help prevent tarnish when packing silver.
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Boston Fine Arts Bulletin
Women 70 Hold Vote Power In Expanded Suffrage Plan
England Scotland and Wales face landmark enfranchisement expansion raising eligible voters from 17 656 173 to 22 848 901. About 8 million more men would gain the vote while women would hold the balance. Ireland excluded. The plan would grant suffrage to virtually all adults in the three nations.
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England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Heaviest Man That Ever Lived
The anonymous author of Lose Weight and Be Well cites Daniel Lambert as the heaviest man recorded. Born 1770 and died 1809, Lambert weighed 739 pounds at death, an Englishman whose case predates Banting and Harvey.
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Daniel Lambert
Daddy Lambert
Banting
Harvey
Lambert
Notice of Gravel Road Petition in Jefferson Township Indiana
Petition filed June 7 1917 with Greene County Auditor seeks a 40 foot wide free gravel Middleton Road in Jefferson Township. Petition requests grading drainage concrete culverts and sewer work and authority to tax for road building without a public vote.
New Plating System Revolutionizes Jewelry Work
A circular conveyor of tanks for cleansing rinsing dipping and plating holds pieces on vertical rods suspended from endless chains driven by a motor. A cam moves each rod forward raised or lowered as needed, advancing work through treatment stages until completed at the start point.
Jones Macadam Road bid notice in Greene County Indiana
Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will on Tuesday July 8 1917 at 2 pm receive bids for the John E Jones et al Macadam Road in Stockton Township Greene County Indiana per plans specifications on file in the County Auditor's office Bidders must file proposals bonds and affidavits as required by law The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
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J. B. Young
Greene County
Board of Commissioners
Bloomfield
George E. Kidd
Indiana
John E. Jones
Stockton Township
Board of Commissioners of
Ind
Wm. Daubenspeck Et
Fairplay Township
Wm. Daubengpeck
Board of County Commissioners
Said
Buckner Bridge
Highland Township
Sensations of Starvation in Prolonged Fasts
Experiments show after three to four days of starvation hunger no longer felt. In five day tests hunger contractions did not decrease. hunger tetanus appeared on days four and five. By day five a burning sensation tinged hunger and interest in food disappeared.
Notice of Setting Contract in Greene County Indiana
The Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will hold a setting for a contract on Tuesday July 3 1917 regarding Wm Daubenspeck et al Macadam Road in Fairplay Township. Plans specifications and details are on file in the County Auditor office and available for inspection with required affidavits. George E Kidd Auditor Greene County Indiana seals the notice.
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Board of County Commissioners
Said
George E. Kidd
Greene County
Indiana
Insanity as a Social Debate in Medical Fortnightly
The piece argues that if insanity were defined strictly experts would fit few, since experts themselves may be biased toward insanity. It notes that even doctors display mild mental bias and eccentricities, making precise qualification for expertise unstable and self-contradictory.
Friday Proposal Sparks Mixed Superstition
A debate over proposing on Friday shows she fears bad luck while he recalls a tale of a rejected suitor. The exchange highlights differing beliefs about fate and romance in a brief, dated tone.
Buckner Bridge Bids Sought by Greene County Commissioners
Greene County Indiana commissioners will receive bids on July 3 1917 at 2 PM for Buckner Bridge in Highland Township. Plans specifications and details are on file and open to inspection in the County Auditor's office. This notice dated June 6 1917 and signed by Auditor Beal.
Attorneys and Physicians Listing for Bloomfield and Richland
Lawyer Guy H. Humphreys Pubic practice in Bloomfield Indiana lists office and residence at 18 and 179. Dr. T Roy Cook surgeon at Westside Square Richland with hours 9 to 11 am 1 to 3 pm plus 7 to 8 pm. Residence 120.
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Guy H. Humphreys
Bloomfield
Indiana
W. R. Cravens
North Side Public Square
T. Roy Cook
Westside Square
Richland
James M. Hudson
Square Bloomfield
Greene County Sheriff Sale Involving Bonham Turley Case
Public sale announced by Greene County Indiana sheriff to satisfy a 275 dollar decree plus interest and costs from the Greene Circuit Court. The auction on June 23 1917 will offer rents and profits for up to seven years of the northeast quarter of section twenty three township eight north range four west and if needed the fee simple title. Shields and Mayfield represent the plaintiff Alexander Bonham and defendants.
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Greene Circuit Court
Alexander Bonham
Francis M. Turley
Court House
Greene County
Indiana
Towit
Township
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Dick Miller
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Moody Bible Institute
Western Newspaper Union
the Risen Lord
United Kingdom
Jefferson Township
State of Indiana
County of Greene
County of
Greene
Middleton
Worthington and Spencer
Greene and
Owen Counties
Jefferson and
Highland Townships
General Assembly
State of
Beal
Slinkard & Vosloh
Law
Democrat
Frank A. VanSandt
M. F. Pate
The
Bloomfield- Democrat
Cincinnati Enquirer
J. B. Grove
J. E. Shryer
Bloomfield Democrat
Terre Haute Tribune Daily
Terre Haute Tribune
Circuit Court
Robert L. Calvert, Jr
Trent Calvet
D. W. McIntosh
Atty
Admr
Jeptha Moss
Shields & Mayfield
Plaintiff
A. D
Hall
Toledo
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