Indiana Farmer Finds $5000 Gold Hidden in Shop Beams
Jacob Moore of Hagerstown uncovered a cache of $5000 in twenty dollar gold coins hidden inside a solid beam in the cabinet shop once operated by his late father Benjamin Moore. Inspecting the ceiling joint, Moore realized a concealed compartment was crafted without marring the surface, revealing the coins wrapped and carefully placed.
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Seon
Jacob Moore
Hagerstown
Benjamin Moore
Caes
Tie
Jase
Moore
Vimier
Vonne Moore
Colple Murdered by Robbers near Noblesville
W. Hindsam and wife were found murdered in their farm home near Noblesville after a daughter returned home. The house was ransacked and an old revolver with exploded cartridges was found. Mrs Hudson seemed shot in bed and Mr Thidson, in the same room, shows signs of a struggle.
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Greere. W. Hindsam
Noblesville
Wren
Reformers Knocked Out In Saloon Attack
Fort Wayne dentist Mason Yee reports a reformer was struck by a saloon owner while seeking Sunday law violations. The attacker felled him through a plate glass window. the reformer vows to attend the next police session to pursue charges.
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Fort Wayne
Oydoe
Cartel
Handy Combination Hayrack for Farm Use
The hayrack described uses pine or light grained wood for bed pieces, fourteen to sixteen feet long, eight inches wide and three inches thick, with oak or hard wood frames two and a half inches thick for sufficient strength. The illustration shows a practical, sturdy design for late 19th century farm use.
Combination Hayrack and Rigging for Farm Use
Detailed description of a combination hayrack frame with four crosspieces and a sectional rigging option for stability, plus instructions for securing with iron hooks and standards. Notes on bed pieces, boards, wood pins, and a suggested grazing setup. Also covers cucumber growing for pickling with yields, pests, fertilization, and salting procedures.
Counterfeit Penny Ring Reported in Northern Patani
A notice describes counterfeit pennies circulating in northern Patani. The report notes a well dressed suspect who entered shops and restaurants, paying with fake coins and triggering police attention. No arrests are confirmed, and local officials pursue further investigation.
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Padtani
Dooman
Ellis Ward
Murder Sentence Falls In Michigan City Case
A reading of a Detroit area murder case shows Nelson Pritze sentenced in Michigan City for a fatal crime involving a defendant from Bedford. The trial referenced tablets and illegal use of substances as part of the charges and defense arguments.
Fragmentary War Era Sagas and Bee Crisis Ledger
A garbled report mentions deaths in wars and violent incidents including Jasto Sharpe near Pier and Peter Woilsot, with references to Queen Kaynoleisht and Stephenson. It also notes bees essential for clover seed and a past campaign to exterminate them harming crops.
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Peter
Woilsot
Bode Orem
Phe Anepd
Qieene Kaynoleisht
Yataliv
Joti Sharpe
Pier
Aus Stephenson
Boonville
Kaabbe- Dees
Persian culinary arts and sherbet spoons described
A vivid account of Persian dining and luxury, detailing the Shah’s meals, sherbet etiquette, and the prized carved sherbet-spoons. It notes the ornate pear wood spoons, their value, and the contrast with social meals, ending with a remark about imprisonment as the only respite from trouble.
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Wills
Persia
Frame of Bed Pieces Shown in Country Gentleman Note
A brief item reports guidance on petroleum storage and sheltering, advising washing away residue and keeping frame pieces under shelter when not in use, attributed to the Country Gentleman.
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S. Wash
Wheat Flour Strength Tied to Sugar Content, Cambridge Study
Cambridge experiments from the Department of Agriculture show loaf volume depends on the dough sugar level. More sugar enlarges the loaf and is said to strengthen the flour. Other factors like texture and crumb color are under investigation.
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Department of Agriculture
Cambridge
England
Breed nutrition affects dairy yield says Illinois study
The Illinois experiment station fed two cows identically yet produced large differences in output. The breed proved crucial, with some cows delivering twice the milk of others despite equal feeding, underscoring the breed as a key factor in production.
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Illinois Experiment — Station
The Peanut Trade Surges in U S Foreign Commerce
The Peanut Trade shows peanuts becoming a key article of American foreign commerce over six years. Imports rose from 6 060 in 1900 to 500 000 this year while exports near 390 600. By year's end peanuts list for about 1 060 000 of total foreign commerce. Virginia and North Carolina dominate production with 517 000 cultivated acres yielding 114 905 000 bushels.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Virginia
North Carolina
New York Sun
Poultry Keeping Progress and Market Advertising
The article notes growing interest in poultry raising as thousands gain independent livelihoods by selling poultry and eggs. It cites experiments showing equal cost to produce poultry as pork or beef, while poultry commands higher sale value and steady demand. It also requests market reports comparing egg winter prices across different five year periods around the nineteenth century transition.
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Tony
Bell Weevils Seen as Cleansing Force in Agriculture
The letter argues that the bell weevil will force a shift in farming methods, ending the east-tern system and promoting diversified farming, truck and fruit growing. It suggests some favor the insect as a blessing in disguise while others fear its impact on the country.
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Uomer
Guardiat-Journal
Worthwhile Farm Woodlots Boost Long-Term Value
The St. Joseph News-Press argues every farmer should plant an acre or more of timber for protection fuel and shade. It notes timber on a farm can become a profitable asset as demand grows and, though it takes time to establish, the forest will enhance future market value.
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St. Joseph
Roosevelt
Pasture Shortage Triggers Milk Drop in Cattle Estimates
As pasture yields decline, milk production is expected to fall. The cause stems from farmers failing to compensate for the pasture loss, reducing feed quality and dairy output.
Penitentiary Prepares Dust Fertilizer for Farmers
The Southern Tinois Penitentiary is grinding stone dust for fertilizer, packing sacks at the prison and selling to farmers at no cost per sack. It is touted as one of the finest available fertilizers.
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Tinois
Chester Lerald
Draft horses fetch high prices for import brood mares
The article notes draft horses bring 200 to 300 dollars and three year olds command fancy prices for imported brood mares, illustrating farmer demand and high value in agriculture markets reported by the Bethany Republican.
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Bethany Republican
Talk by Taft outlines tariff revision and anti trust stance
Secretary Taft spoke before the Buckeye Republican Club outlining policy on railroad rate legislation, anti trust law changes, and a stronger ICC. He endorsed no government railroad ownership, opposed free trade, and urged tariff revision while forecasting a 1912 presidential bid against Bryan.
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William Howard Taft
Columbus
Buckeye Republican Club
Taft
West
Philippines
Japan
Willcan Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Arran
Ife
Roosevelts
Wall Street
Iie
Mr. Bryan
International interest grows in food adulteration controls
Dr. Wiley of the U.S. Department of Agriculture visits Europe as talks on standardizing food and drug regulations intensify. Nations differ on definitions of adulteration and export trade rules, while the United States presses for revisions under the Pure Food Law amid scrutiny of imported beverages and foreign ingredients.
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Europe
Wiles
Department of Agriculture
United States
Agricultural Department
Wiley
Wacky 1920s Fragments Spark Odd Headlines
A jumble of quirky lines reports marriage lawsuits in Wisconsin, a 36 year divorce case, bomb threat chatter, Russian generals at large, a New York butler retiring rich, Nebraska judges praised, a California professor debunks meat value, a dime peanut stand dinner, and a Washington girl hailed as a hero after a shipwreck while waiting for rescuers.
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Marrhise
Wisconsin
New York
California
Ohio
Middletown
Washington
Roosevelt at Provincetown Advocates Strong Corporate Reform
President Roosevelt spoke in Provincetown Massachusetts laying the cornerstone of the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial memorial. He urged punishment for both individuals and corporations violating interstate commerce laws and supported a national incorporation ban for interstate concerns. He pressed for stricter employers liability laws and broader government control of railroads and trusts to protect wage earners and uphold national sovereignty.
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Roosevelt
Provincetown
Mass
Department of Justice
Ife
Post Office trims railroad mail pay by one million dollars
Department orders a $1,000,000 pay reduction to railroads for carrying mail. A projected 500 mile canal to drain Florida swamps could reclaim 6,500,000 acres. India currently has 4,000,000 school children, up from 150,000 fifty years ago. England's navy total cost estimated at $670,000,000 with about $390,000,000 spent in the last decade.
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Post Office Department
Florida
India
England
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Eoan
Lissen
Crete
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