Boone County Progressive publication details
The Boone County Progressive lists publisher A. Peleee with Thursday issues from the office at South Street. It notes entry as second class in September 1912 and gives subscription rates in advance. A fragment mentions prompt delivery reports to the office.
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Boone County
Progressive
A. Peleee
Corner South
Anon Atreety
Leba-nen Indians
Ceee Ee
Trregular Piease
STATE TICKET LIST FOR INDIANA ELECTIONS
State slate shows Albert Beveridge for U S Senator William A Pierson for Secretary of State John Bower for Treasurer George W Lott for Auditor A G Meinning for Attorney General John W Kendall for Superintendent Edward K Lewis for Clerk of Supreme and Appellate Courts Jethro Culmer for State Geologist Lew W Vail for Supreme Court Fifth District Henry Pearson Elies Saisburg Goons Roe Underwood listed for Appellate Second District.
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United States
Albert 3. Beveridge
Indianapolis
William A. Pierson
New Albany
John Bower
Fowler
George W. Lott
Vincennes
A.G. Meanning
Kokomo
John W. Kendall
Greenfield
Edward K. Lewis
Jethro ©. Culmer
Spencer
Supreme Court
Lew W. Vail
Goshen
Henry Pearson
Bedford
Elies D. Saisburg
George H. Goons
Muncie
Willis E. Roe
East Chicago
Homer C. Underwood
Fort Wayne
County Ticket Officials Listed for Local Elections
Judge J. M. Worley Rep Chas Johnean Attorney W J Darnall Auditor D L Creath Treasurer Robert Swope Recorder James R McCann Sheriff Iove C Cain Clerk L J Kern Assessor James French Surveyor Briant Fulwider Coroner Dr H W Millikan Commissioner First District Charles A Kern Commissioner Third District S M Riker Councilman District One Abraham Fekert Councilman District Two Watson Masters Councilman District Three James W Slagle Councilman District Four George Berton Councilman at Large Charles W Cook CG 0 King Joseph Withom
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J. M. Worley
Chas
Johnean
W. J. Darnall
Anuditom
D. L. Creath
Robert Swope
James R. McCann
Iove C. Cain
L. J. Kern
James
French
Briant Fulwider
H. W. Millikan
Charles A. Kern
S. M. Riker
Abraham Fekert
Watson Masters
James W. Slagle
George Berton
Charles W. Cook
King
Joseph Withom
Confident Dinner Aims for Roosevelts Backers Fizzles
The Indianapolis News exposed a confidential invite list of 122 names tied to a dinner plan in Indianapolis linked to Roosevelts supporters. An inquiry across 45 counties showed many invited were absent or standpat nominees, with only three not on standpat tickets. The event, meant for 1,600 guests, shrank to about eighty, provoking strong reaction.
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Kelaing
Roosevelt
Earl H Crawford voices Progressive stance in Indianapolis meeting
Indiana state representative Earl H. Crawford of Milton announces opposition to the Democratic bosses and the Republican machine. He backs direct primary and a constitutional convention, vows to inform the public and ally with Progressive candidate W. A. Pierson and Albert Beveridge against machine-backed rivals. The piece also notes Parke County Progressive support and critiques on war’s economic impact.
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Earl H. Crawford
Milton
Indiana
Fayette
Wayne
Indianapolis
Craw~sford
W. A. Pierson
Pierson
Crawford
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Taggart
Republican Machine
Thomas Taggart
Mr. Crawford
Homer L. Cook
Cook
Tranner
Lam
Ing
Progressive Party
Citiizen
Homer 1
the World
Bloomingdale
Parke County
Progressive Ticket
B. Lewar
Francis C. Graham
Editora
Republican bungling in Indiana politics sparks party ridicule
The Indiana Republican scene faces scalding critique as the standpat machine and its substitute leaders are accused of a string of blunders. Critics highlight the 1914 convention, mixed signals on progressivism, loyalty to Taft, and failed caucus dinners that left party workers demoralized and the organization a laughing stock.
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Indiana
Lincoln
Will R. Wood
Pat Lynch
Sam Strider
Wallace Cook
Congress
Republican Party
Charles W. Fairbanks
Taft
Silent Battles Across Counties Era Headlines
The London Daily Express notes steady standpat support and widespread mobilization as counties search for men willing to endure ridicule. Allied fleets reportedly count merchant ships in a large totals, with figures suggesting substantial tonnage and heavy costs.
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London Daily Express
Civilization and War Reflections by Everett D. Martin
Everett Dean Martin in the Des Moines Register-Leader argues that modern civilization remains haunted by war and human brutality. He notes past false hopes for lasting peace, cites historic battles and revolutions, and suggests civilization is a fragile superstructure over a deeper, uncontrollable force.
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Everett Dean Martin
Des Moines Register-Leader
Europe
Napoleon
Elba
London
Vienne
Waterllo0
Denmark
Sadowa
Strassburg
Sedan
Kaiser Bans Liquor for Soldiers Amid War Effort
London Daily News cites Berlin banker John Jequier noting the Kaiser ordered gifts to soldiers with no alcoholic drink allowed unless for medical needs. Penalties for defiance are described as severe, illustrating the abolitionist argument against liquor during mobilization and athletic training in wartime.
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John Jequier
Berlin
Ggrman
London Daily News
Remedial Measures for the Wheat Pest Cataphis
The article describes the cataphis as a widespread wheat pest, detailing its life cycle from fall egg laying to spring hatching and summer generations, with emphasis on prevention. It covers breeding sites including straw, manure piles, and volunteer wheat, plus cultural controls like crop rotation, distant field planting, and winter grazing to destroy nurseries, as well as early destruction of infested vegetation to curb outbreaks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Bulletin
Niles
Oklahoma
Texas
Infes
New World of Inventions and Facts From 1900s Notes
A survey of global innovations notes Russia licensing photographers, Italy’s burgeoning film industry, and Egypt air quality experiments. It lists malaria toll in India, Belgium rail density, a shielded match box, and zinc exports from Japan. Other items cover vaccines, electric signs, and new vehicle tires.
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Russia
Italy
Belgium
India
Argentina
Laondon
Japan
Ceylon
Arizona
Bahamas
Hamburg
Europe
Chicago
Philippines
Portugal
Washington
Ohio
Tree Aphid Control: Lime Sulphur Sprays Aid Apple Trees
Spraying lime sulphur mix at one part to eight parts water early in spring targets aphids before eggs hatch while trees are dormant. The measures aim to prevent spread as the pest is easily overlooked and difficult to eradicate once established.
Playground Restoration Seen as Rushville Calamity Reversed
In a Rushville editorial readers learn that anger over tearing down the boys ground at the city park faded as a new ball park and play equipment were installed. The piece recalls a former speaker at the Rush County Chautauqua who warned the calamity, noting today’s effort acknowledges children’s rights and marks progress.
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Lebanon
Rushville
Jacksonian
Rush County
Clergy review of European War at Zion Park
The Rev. Ernest C. Wareing of Cincinnati, associate editor of the North Western Christian Advocate, spoke at Zion Park. Before his sermon he praised Germany as the most energetic and progressive in Europe and claimed the war stems from jealous triple entente members. He described war as the scourge of God and a breaker of imperfect civilization.
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Ernest C. Wareing
Cincinnati
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Zion Park
Europe
Melon Feast Sunday at Pinnell Home near Lebanon
Hospitality flowed at a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs R T Pinnell on their Lebanon area property Sunday. Guests enjoyed conversation, Victrola records, and a refreshing melon feast in the shaded yard.
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Lebanon
R. T. Pinnell
J. By Morrison
W. H. Buntin
Lester F. Jones
Henry Moore
R. F. McKey
Ed Morris
A. H. Felker
George Campbell
Roze Moore
Jean Morris
Lydia
Hannah Bell
Real estate transfers listed in Thorn town area
William Stephenson transfers parcel in Thorn town to Sarah Orea for 2500 dollars. Orea sells 12 Thorntown solution to Leonard L Graver for 2500 dollars. Cora D Minniet and Charles J Minniet convey 27 acres in Vanue to Tillman and Mary I Brown for 1300 dollars. Nora E Beck and C R Beck sell 40 acres in Eagle Towne ship to Squire E Jacobs for 32000 dollars. B Anne M Coombs and B Mary A Hittle transfer 8 acres in Eagle township.
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Wiliam Stephenson
Sarah Orea
Riley Niven
Thorntown
Leonard L. Graver
Cora D
Charles J. Minniet
Tillman
Mary I. Brown
Nora E
C. R. Beck
Squire E. Jacobs
Eagle Towneship
Anne. M
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