The Washington Letter on Roads and the Macadam Ideal
The piece argues the nation’s progress hinges on road and rail improvements guided by planned national policy. It praises the Department of Agriculture for testing rock materials, outlines stone quality criteria, and endorses Macadam methods while acknowledging gravel roads as interim solutions. It cites experts, historic figures, and the push for rural free delivery amid evolving transport needs.
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Washington
Moses
Aaron
Caesar
Solon
Lincoln
McKinley
Ericson
Hampton Roads
Webster
Union
Saratoga
Yorktown
Rome
Cicero
Pompey
Livy
Earth
Republic
John I. Macadam
Prairie States
Gardner-Dodge feud sparks suit threat from Elkheart attorney
Editor McDonald of the Ligonier Banner reports from Hotel Hascali on the Gardner-Dodge feud. Hank Dodge, an Elkheart attorney, plans to sue Sears Gardner of Goshen after a recent confrontation. McDonald implies Dodge deserves damages and mocks jurors' hair color as a measure of justice.
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McDonald
Ligonier Banner
Hascali
Gardner-Dodge
Hank Dodge
Elkhart
Sears Gardner
Goshen
Dodge
Telephone Improvements Projected in Goshen
Assistant Superintendent George B. Bush of the Central Union Telephone company visited Goshen from Chicago as a guest of Local Manager W. B. Branson. He announced the Goshen exchange and outside equipment would be rebuilt next spring with preparations starting soon. He also said the Hikhart exchange and outside line work would be rebuilt during the coming spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Bush
Central Union Telephone Company
Goshen
Chicago
W. B. Branson
Goshen Exchange
Bush
Hikhart Exchange
Rural mail delivery begins on new five mile route
The first trip of the rural mail delivery on the new route was made today with carrier William D. Kauffman. The path runs along the Prairie street road for five miles then to Dunlaps and Fairhaven, west to the Brick church and Baker farm, north to Mishawaka road, east to Goshen road, northwest to Excelsior school house, east to Goshen avenue road and northwest to the city.
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William D. Kauffman
Prairie Street
Goshen Road
Dunlaps
Fairhaven
Brick Church
Baker Farm
Mishawaka Road
Excelsior School House
Goshen Avenue Road
City
Dr Chase Nerve Pills End Sleep Troubles Claim
An advertisement claims Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore Nerve Force and sleep after restlessness with quick relief. Mrs L S Johnston of Goshen Indiana testifies nerves strong and heart pains gone after using the pills. The ad notes where to buy 50 cent boxes and mentions the Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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A. W. Chase
Third St
Goshen
Ind
Houseworth Bros
M. D
Four Spectators Killed in Bakery Gasoline Blast
In Boyertown Pennsylvania last night an explosion at the George Carver bakery killed four spectators and fatally wounded one more. Victims named Henry Shaner and his son Frank along with George Gormin and Charles Hough, a boy, died. George Fry was injured.
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Boyertown
George Carver
Henry Shaner
Frank
George Gormin
Charles Hough
George Fry
Avalanche claims many in Bleiberg area
An avalanche from Mount Borbratch partially overwhelmed the village of Bleiberg near Villach in Graz Austria on February 4. A number of persons have been killed and the event is being reported by local authorities.
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Graz
Austria
Borbratch
Burrell & Morgan Elkhart Wheat Price Advertisement
Local notice from Burrell and Morgan in Elkhart advertises wheat pricing. Mills details unclear but urging buyers to call for current offer before selling.
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Burrell” & Morgan
Elkhart City
Mills
Whitney Derby Candidate Faces Illness Report
London dispatch reports candidate Whitney facing illness amid Derby coverage. The article notes 187 illnesses and British concerns in the Feb 5 edition, detailing political disruption and public reaction.
Peruna lauded by church leader and senator in testimonials
Prominent Greensboro Georgia figures including Rev E G Smith and M J Rossman endorse Peruna for catarrh of the bowels and kidneys noting relief after use. US Senator S D McEnery of Louisiana also praises Peruna as an excellent tonic with strong claimed results. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice if no relief.
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Peffley
Perrns
Perana
Presbyterian Church
E. G. Smith
E.G. Smith
Presbyterian Church of
Greensboro
Fernna
M. J. Rossman
S. D. McEnery
United States
Louisiana
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Britain Rebuffs Holland Offer in South Africa Talks
London reports Britain's reply to Dr Kuyper allows peace talks only within South Africa and rejects foreign intervention. Boer delegates (Tischer Lyds and others) head to Utrecht to consult with Kruger on seeking safe conduct. Britain may respond favorably if direct London talks are proposed and signs showges toward a possible end of the war.
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South Africa
Krussist Thos Haguoe— Hefforts
London
Kuyper
Kruger
The
Hague
Tischer
Lyds
Utrecht
Great Britain
Daily News
Steyn
Schalkburgher
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Lord Salisbury
Building Laborers Meet in Cleveland Convention Opens
Cleveland February 5. The annual convention of the Building Laborers' Protective Union of America opened with fifty delegates in attendance. The key issue is a proposal to unite all building trades unions in the United States under the direction of the international union.
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Building Laborers
Cleveland
The
Building Laborers’ Protective Union of America
Ffty
United States
International Union
Whitelaw Keid invites Miss Roosevelt to London
Washington Feb. 5 Whitelaw Held invites Miss Alice Roosevelt eldest daughter of the President to accompany him to London as his guest for the coronation of King Edward If she accepts she would have no ceremonial status and would not participate in coronation ceremonies.
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Whitelaw Keid
Miss Roosevelt
Washington
Whitelaw Held
Alice Roosevelt
London
Edward
Pleasant Plain Union to Hold Eighth Meeting Feb 10 1902
The Pleasant Plain Union will hold its eighth annual meeting at the meeting house Monday evening February 10 1902. Trustees plan to take action on selling the house. J H Paulus secretary.
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The
Pleasant Plain Union
J. H. Paulus
Mrs Fremont Not Destitute in Fact
Reports claiming Mrs Jessie Benton Fremont is destitute are false. She is crippled but in good general health and receives a government pension of $2,000 yearly, ensuring support.
Rumor: Buelow May Resign Over Tariff Bill
Berlin reports a rumor that Kaiser Wilhelm advised withdrawal of the tariff bill amid opposition from Chancellor von Buelow and that a clash between emperor and chancellor could force Von Buelow to resign.
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En Buelow
Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
von Buelow
Farms for Sale in Northern Indiana by Omar F. Nef
Farm tracts from 40 to 320 acres offered by owner Omar F. Nef in Milford Kosciusko County Indiana. Properties described as level with clay loam and clay subsoil, tiled with buildings orchards and timber. Inquiry invites buyers to specify desired farm type and receive particulars.
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Indiana
Milford
Kosciusko
India
Omar F. Nef
Minnesota Solons in Session Reported Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR notes from Paul Sessi in Minnesota state capital describe a February session with unclear details and missing items. No clear actions or outcomes are readable.
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Minnesota
Solons
Sessi Paul, Minn
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