Indian medicine men cures in a regional pharmacopoeia
A 19th or early 20th century account lists Indigenous remedies from the Pottawatomie region. It cites chewed cherry root for mouth ailments venereal disease and burns from basswood root. It notes creeks of elder bark and leatherwood, sumac preparations, and folk methods for wounds, headaches, and other ailments. It warns readers to obtain a doctor’s written consent before trying these cures.
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Miami
Pottawatomi
First Women Awarded Engineering Degrees at Purdue
More than 125 women have earned engineering degrees at Purdue University. James M. Guthrie notes the early civil engineering milestone. The article references Purdue's historical milestones including locu motive tests and the 1956 establishment of a bionucleonics department.
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Purdue University
James M. Guthrie
Text fragments hint at varied personal histories and regrets
A collection of quoted reminiscences shows Taide A Texas oilman, a former waitress, a former newspaperman, and a speaker recalling childhood routines and a redirected life toward acting. The dialogue illustrates changing careers and hometown connections.
Workshop Held for Geology Project in Ripley Township
A geology project workshop convened with Ripley Township attendees including Ricky Foust Wayne Hoffman Peninna Shields Sy dia Skiiman Kelton Stacy Fred Roe White Bobby Wright Mrs Thomas Shields Gilbert Tinsley and Robert Wright to discuss study plans and progress.
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Ripley Township
Ricky Foust
Wayne Hoffman
Peninna Shields
Sydia Skiiman
Kelton Stacy
Fredroe White
Bobby Wright
Thomas Shields
Gilbert Tinsley
Robert Wright
Legion Convention Opens July 14 in Indianapolis
The American Legion Department Convention runs July 14 to 17 in Indianapolis. Candidates Frank I. Hamilton and Ralph V. Cushman lead a two way state race with sessions, memorial service, and a large parade planned, including drill units, a motorcycle exhibition, and a final election.
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Department
American Legion
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Frank I. Hamilton
Ralph V. Cushman
Veedersburg
Indianpolis
Indiana Roof
George R. Morton, Sr
Michigan City
Roger Branigan
Robert Rock
John Barton
State of Indiana
Sheraton - Lincoln
Jack McIntyre
Bloomfield
Morton
The
Legion
Obelisk Square
National
Indiana
Albert Shulman
South Bend
Argos
Ft. Wayne
American Legion Post 47
LaPorte
Hartford City
Three-way bid for Northern Vice Commander at state convention
Delegates decide two Northern Vice Commander seats among Robert Ayers Frankfort Howard Tibball Auburn and Joseph Weinberg Lowell. In the 11 way race for Sergeant-at-Arms Harold Chambers Seymour and Harold Conery South Bend contend. Convention slated to adjourn about 2 60 p m Sunday.
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Mandership
Robert Ayers
Frankfort
Howard Tibball
Auburn
Joseph Weinberg
Lowell
Sgt. - Ai - Armis
Harold Chambers
Seymour
Harold Conery
South Cld
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Kenneth L. Earnest
Rnest
Foster & Eder
West Third Streetville
Sjoser Conrad
U. S
Ken
Gordon M. Qu
Texas
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Cne
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Pakistan
Molly
Mina
Ad Age
John
Eeey
Colorado
U.S. Patent Office
Selena
the Citizen
Rev. Garner
Anna M. Brown
S. East St
Gatewood
S. Main
Ind
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Call
Charlottesville
Ste
Conover Rest Home
Morristown
Indian
John Deere
Carthage Tractor & Implement Co
Joe Graff
Indiana Dept. of Commerce
State House
TWIS
S. Main St
Frigidaire Appliances
Carthage Radio
Funk
Treflan
Hygrade’s Wieners
Nabisco
Duncan Hines
Chef Pak
Manuel's Market
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