Engineer Brown Backs Low Fill for East Connersville Bridge
Letter from engineer Chas C Brown advises a low fill levee on the east bank to minimize flood risk. He argues a shorter span and protective pavement could keep the road passable, but warns higher floods may still overflow and threaten East Connersville without adequate protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bneineer Grown
Hanson
Brown
Phlun
Eife
East
Conners- Ville
Connersville
Cormersyi Moen
Witertwas
Cagmersyville
East Connersville
Hmc
Hast Connerveville
Chas, C. Brown
Farmers to Learn Denatured Alcohol Production
Dr Wiles of the agricultural department plans to teach Fayette county farmers how to make denatured alcohol from damaged fruits and other materials. He intends to build a small distillery at the chemistry building to produce fuel alcohol daily for market, offering training at agricultural colleges and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiles
Agricultural Department
Fayette County
Ieau
Tioe
Abbey
Fish
Congressman A. L. Brick Dies in Indianapolis Sanitarium
Congressman A. L. Brick, longtime representative of the thirteenth district from South Bend, died today at an Indianapolis sanitarium from Bright's disease. His death was unexpected to friends. He served five successive terms in Congress and had been nominated for a sixth term. He was highly regarded in both his district and in Congress.
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A. L. Brick
South Bend
Indianapolis
Bright
Thirteenth
Congress
Indiana Republican James Watson Receives Ovation in Congress
James E. Watson Republican nominee for Indiana governor returns to Washington to vote aye on the employers' liability bill. The House gives him a massive ovation during roll call with both parties applauding, as Speaker Cannon restrains the proceedings. West Virginia's Senator Scott and other lawmakers greet him amid festive scenes.
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James E. Watson
Indiana
Washington
Louis Ludiow
Indianapolis
House of Representatives
Cannon
Watson
Jin
House
Tina
Jim
United States
Congress
Scott
West Virginia
West Virginia Statesman
Congressman Burke
Pennsylvania
Raising of Mules Fesing Venture in Indiana
Rush and Hancock farmers shift from cattle and hogs to raising and feeding mules. Many report little profit in feeding cattle in five years. Nathan Binford of Greenfield, a prominent landowner, has turned to mule feeding and profited from several large lots in recent years.
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Rush
Hancock Counties
Nathan Binford
Greenfield
Mr. Binford
Birthday Celebration At William Roberts Home
A company of over fifty guests gathered last night at William Roberts house for a merry birthday event. Games of various kinds and music filled the evening with refreshments served late. The entertainment was a bonfire of Mr Roberts birthday.
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William Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Rushville Welcomes Watson Hall Delegation in Senate Campaign
James E. Watson and Frank J. Hall toured Rushville with a three-stop welcome including Kramer rink Grand theatre and the new county court house. Crowds overflowed venues as residents, and neighboring towns like Connersville Shelbyville Greenfield Greensburg Liberty New Castle, joined in the celebration with floats flags and torches. Watson hailed his years in public life and unity with Hall, while local Republicans paraded support and the largest delegation from Connersville in the Sixth district gathered to witness the event.
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Rushville
James E. Watson
Frank J. Hall
Mr. Watson
Mr. Hall
Kramer Rink
Grand Theatre
Euests
Rush County
New Court House
Court House
Jim
Frank
Frank J. Wall
Wall
Watson
Connersville
Shelbyville
Greenfield
Greensburg
Liberty
New Castle
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Rural Area
Mrs Girandy Veatch is hosted by Mrs Marcus Martin west of the city. Monroe Starr travels to Bloomington for summer schooling. Mr and Mrs Valentine Snyder of Tudiannapolis return from visiting Mr and Mrs A W Hotchkiss. Dorothy Reichsom er junior recovers from a scalding accident. WoE Caegehell of East Connerville continues to recover at home.
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Girandy Veatch
Marcus Martin
Monroe Starr
Bloomington
Valentine Snyder
Tudiannapolis
A. W. Hotchkiss
Dorothy
Jett Reichsomer, Jr
East
Connersville
Givens
Eminent Authority Endorses Kidney Health Elixir
An article touts a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It claims to relieve backache, kidney trouble, weak bladder, and urinary issues, with rapid action on eliminative kidney tissues and blood filtration.
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Villa
New York Daily
Local Social Notes Highlight Spent Weekends and Visits
Miss Dorothy Whipple spent Saturday afternoon with Guella Moffett. Gladys Crouse stayed Wednesday night with her uncle William Whipple and family. Mrs Lee Kirtley visited Thursday with her daughter Mrs Herman Hillert west of Connersville. Ed Mochwort and daughter Mary Guelle shopped in Connersville Saturday. Elbert Brattain visited his father last Wednesday. Trustee Whipple was in Connersville last Monday. Misses Thersia Williamson and Bertha Arvchey attended exercises at Harrishure school last Friday. Miss Mabel Moffett and Denison Kieryo attended an entertainment at Yankertown last Saturday evening. Miss Alary Simpkins at Doddridge's Chiungel Friday. Miss Whersin Williamson spent Monday night and Tuesday with Mrs Rob ert Poulton.
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Gladys Crouse
William Whipple
Lee Kirtley
Herman Hillert
Connersville
Thersia Williamson
Bertha Arvchey
Harrishure School
What the bridge plan means to a farmer
A farmer voices frustration with the bridge plan adopted by the Commissioners. He favors a durable cement fill road that stays intact, avoids constant repairs, and reduces damage suits and taxes. He notes past bridge costs and argues better piles and water safety at lower cost.
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Courier
Not Merely Idling A Writer Struggles To Free Idea Flow
A publisher recalls a writer who seemed idle while actually striving. He likens the scene to a man who bet he could swim to a buoy, only to become stuck tarred to the buoy and unable to move as darkness falls. The Washington Star notes the analogy.
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Washington Star
MEN OF EARLIER AGES AND THE LIMITS OF PROGRESS
Alfred Stussel Willace argues in Fortnightly Review that advances in science do not prove mental superiority over ancient people. He asserts savages and stone age humans show similar intellect and morality, with language and social systems indicating inner equality or even superiority in some cases.
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Alfred Stussel Willace
A Curious Grace at Clifford's Inn Insolite Toast
A London Chronicle cor report describes a curious grace after meat at Clifford's Inn once vanished from chancery inns. The Kentish mess and the principal body share tables and rituals. The Kentish chair bows and silently passes small loaves to the servitor before they are removed amid thumps.
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Clifford's Inn
Chancery
Twn
Solemm
London Chronicle
Instinct and Reason Define Human Faculties
The article contrasts instinct as adaptive action without knowledge of means and ends with reason as action guided by knowledge of the relation between means and ends. It notes the true fundamental difference is unknown and likely unknowable.
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New York American
Thackeray’s Pink Bonnets in His Lady Characters
The letter notes Thackeray’s habit of giving pink bonnets to heroines. It cites Becky Sharp Amelia Beatrix and describes how the accessory accented their appearance, especially during wedding tours and public moments.
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Thackeray
Becky
Amelia
Beatrix
Water drip eroding a stone in a quirky tale
A humorous fragment describes a steady drip wearing away a stone and a bizarre scene where a character named Pete-Jes' ponders the effect of pouring an amount into a mythical lohenian. The text uses playful slang and dreamlike imagery.
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Lohenian
Quiet Prose Fragments Spark Reader Curiosity
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a column or note on usefulness and household routine. The text mentions a husband, dinner suggestions, and a Detroit reference. The garbled phrases suggest page noise or editorial notes rather than a clear event.
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Dr. Wiley
AL. Brick Dead
Bewty
Hancock
Cate
Fesing Venture
Hall
Counecravilie
Blesons and Hankins
Dorothy Whipple
Guella Moffett
James Sharp
Henry Sehneider
Otho Monfett
Thursaday
Ed Mochwort
Mary Guelle
Elbert Brattain
Henry Seineider
Otha Moffett
Columbus Cook
Eictel Brattain
Mabel Moffett
Whipple
Conners Ville
Denison Kieryo
Yankertown
Alary Simpkins
Doddridge
Chiungel
Jase
Whersin Williamson
Fiobert Poulton
People's. Forum
Detroit
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