New Craftsman Bungalow Highlights Rustic Wood Beauty
William A Radford explains Craftsman bungalow use of exposed timber and rough lumber with stains preserving wood. The design favors large overbuilt supports, non glossy finishes, beveled siding, dark trim, and window arrangements to brighten walls. Shingle walls and brick chimneys color the exterior. the plan includes living room with paneled ceiling, library with box lighting, dining room with bay windows, and multiple bedrooms with porches and ample closets.
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William A. Radford
Indiana Fire Marshal Targets Overinsurance to Curb Arson
H H Friedley Indiana state fire marshal warns insurers against overinsurance saying it spurs arson. He orders oath interviews of agents and solicitors placing lines to expose connections with fraud and to publish findings. He cites nine trials and convictions and aims to cut arson losses by public exposure.
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Twochianapolis
Ctims
Indiana
H. H. Friedley
Pmblican
TV Am
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Wes
Food Administration Calls for Wartime Food Restraint
The Indiana state food administrator appeals to clubs, societies, and individuals to suspend all nonessential entertainments serving food during the war. Posters will warn diners, and restaurants must enforce seven food-saving propositions including Meatless Tuesday and Wheatless Wednesday. If voluntary compliance fails, a food card system may be enforced after a survey.
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State Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Ti. E. Barhard
H Fi. Barnard
Indiana
Wll
Washington
State Finances Show First Year Balance Upgrade
The report from auditor Otto L. Rivass shows the state closed the first fiscal year with a $3,413,117.43 balance as of September 30, 1917, a gain of $1,263,360.99 over the previous administration. A brief three month figure is included due to the administration change timing. Jesse Eschbach resigns as state conscription agent and Robert Baltzell of Princeton is named successor with a $200 salary under draft rules.
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Otto L. Rivass
Auditor of State
Treasury
Jesse Eschbach
Robert Baltzell
Princeton
Chateman
Thut Baltzel
Eschbach
Liquor Interests Fight to Keep Indiana Wet
The fight over Indiana’s post April 2 1919 wet status begins with three suits in Evansville Superior Court to declare prohibition unconstitutional The dry forces prepare to contest these suits with a strong legal team led by Attorney General Stansbury He claims the law infringes property rights contains technical defects and unfairly discriminates in favor of hospitals while labeling saloons a nuisance
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Indiana
Evansville
Stansbury
Indiana Board Meeting Set for January 8 1918
The Indiana State Board of Agriculture will hold its annual meeting here on January 8 1918. Eight board members’ terms will expire at that time.
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Indiana
Tndiana State Board of Agriculture
Willlex Re
Indiana meeting aims to curb food speculation and fix retail prices
Representatives from retailers in every Indiana county will meet in Indianapolis to discuss stopping food speculation and establishing price promulgation methods as directed by the national food administration. The Indiana Wholesale Grocers' association reported hoarding practices by speculators at a Claypool hotel meeting.
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Indiana
National Food Administration
Todiana
Indianapolis
Iadiana Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Claypool Hotel
Venison Cookery and Salad Verses in Period Style
Practical directions for venison dishes including ragout, browned steaks, breaded venison, and a casserole method with bacon bits. Suggestions for sides such as sweet potatoes and wild rice, plus a head lettuce salad with French dressing. Concluding quips on foresight and silence.
Christmas Sweets From Home Crafting Sugars and Spices
A vintage home confectionary guide details making Fruit Jujubes from fruit puree and sugar, Date Balls with dates and walnuts, and a preserved ginger substitute from white carrots. It cautions on pairing starchy sides, recommending green vegetables with lighter fare.
Antarctic voyage downsizes luggage during Shackleton trek
Sir Ernest Shackleton reduced his baggage to the minimum on the Antarctic expedition. The Bible gifted by Queen Alexandra was cut, keeping three pages that were later saved and will be donated to the British and Foreign Sailors' Society.
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Ernest Shackleton
Queen Alexandra
British and Foreign Sailors' Society
Ernest
Bananas Deemed Cheap Nutritious Food Across North America
The article notes that during the year 10LT more than sive billion bananas were imported into North America. It states that three bananas weigh about a pound and cost about five cents, making bananas a cheap and nutritious food at current prices.
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North America
Out of Debt Aimed as Cautionary Adage
A short aphorism warns that escaping debt would leave a man like a fish out of water, suggesting financial peril in mismanaging money. The piece presents debt as a guiding life lesson from a moral viewpoint.
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State Board of Education
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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de Pauw University
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