Purdue Dairying Courses Open January Nineteen
Purdue will start short courses in dairying on January 19 in a new $75,000 dairy building at Lafayette. Two eight week programs, a farm dairy course and a creamery course, cover dairy stock, testing, butter making, cow breeding, pasteurization, dairy bacteriology and creamery management. The building was funded by a $50,000 bequest from W. C. Smith and $25,000 state appropriation. The facility includes offices, labs, machine rooms, ice cream making and a full cold storage plant.
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Indianapolis
Purdue
W. C. Smith
Wil Hamsport
O. F. Hunziker
Department of Dairy Husbandry
State Board Advances Funds and Plans Borrowing
The state board of finance paid 400000 dollars plus interest on a temporary loan from Indianapolis banks and authorized borrowing 400000 dollars from five more banks. The September loan interest totaled 96722 dollars. Thirty Adventist teachers from the Indiana conference attended the Shelbyville state convention led by Prof. A Russell of Battle Creek who spoke on Reading and led a praise service.
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State Board of Finance
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Indiana
A. Russell
Battle Creek
Mich
Russell
Lake Union
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minoia
Parole Granted for Manslaughter Slayer VanPelt
Charles F. VanPelt, who killed lawyer Charles H. Tindall in Shelbyville Indiana, was paroled from Michigan City prison after serving a little over two years of a two to twenty one year manslaughter term. The parole board cited clemency and the prior pardons denial after partial term completion.
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Charles F. VanPelt
Charles H. Tindall
Shelbyville
Ind
Indiana
Michigan City
Board of Trustees
VanPelt
Tindall
Court of Honor Lodge
State Board of Pardons
van Pelt
Shelby County
John A. Tindall
State Institutions 1913 costs and bank examiner appointment
The 1913 regular maintenance for seventeen state institutions totaled $2 018 847 65 with $316 449 47 for improvements and land bought. Costs per inmate rose six cents from 1912. J F Niesse named state bank examiner at $2 800 yearly. other promotions noted. Travelers Oil and Producing Co filed to operate wells. dissolution notice for Indianapolis Prescription Bottle Co. American Motor Wheel Co fixed annual meeting date January first Tuesday.
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Board of State Charities
Travelers Oil and Producing Company
Indianapolis
J. R. Scales
L. H. Martin
B. H. Richardson
American Motor Wheel Company of
Crawfordsville
Indiana Dairy Associations Grow Statewide
Indiana dairy interests show rising activity with new breed associations forming near Marengo, Evansville, Crown Point, Frankfort, and Indianapolis. Purdue extension work boosts demand for pure bred stock as long-time farmers lead a coastal movement toward cooperative dairy improvement. Labor Day picnic showcases the cooperative spirit with lectures by Purdue dairy chief Hunziker and James Garver, plus community fellowship and photos.
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Marengo
Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association
Southern
Indiana Dairymen’s Association
Evansville
State Holstein Cattle Breeders’ Association
Indianapolis
Indiana
Holstein Breeders’ Association
Crown Point
Frankfort
Purdue
Halfman's Grove
Sam Woods
Northwestern Indiana Cow Testing Association
le Roy Cow Testing Association
O. F. Hunziker
Purdue University
Denmark
James R. Garver
Lake County
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San Jose scale parasite eyed for Indiana orchards
An Indiana observer discusses introducing parasites that prey on the San Jose scale, noting eastern reports of successful biocontrol. While hopeful, he warns against overreliance on parasites and expects sprays may remain needed for now. He cites historical findings and urges careful, statewide testing before widespread distribution.
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Pennsylvania
San Jose
Indiana
Division of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Marlatt
Comstock
Surface
Good Place for Poultry in Orchard
The article suggests fall poultry housing in an orchard where chickens rarely perch in trees and harm fruit. It claims clipping one wing prevents flying away. feeding decayed fruit in spring may boost egg production and encourage hens to start laying sooner.
Waste of Wood Ashes Declared Valuable for Gardens
The article laments people throw wood ashes along roads and runs and urges proper use. It notes ashes are valuable for fruit trees and gardens whether unleached or leached, and should not be wasted.
Farm Dairy Ration Keeps Milk Flow Strong
A ration using alfalfa or pea hay, lespedeza or soybean hay, corn and cottonseed meal sustains milk production on farms.
The Bible’s Living Message In the wandering Israelite tale
Rev A. W. Wallace discusses how Hebrew narratives, especially the Exodus wanderings, carry an eternal principle. He argues these stories reflect universal human experiences of faith, fear, patience, and trust, and show God guiding a people through hardship with enduring mercy.
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Egypt
Canaan
Divinely Called Beyond the Pulpit
The piece argues divinely guided work spans many fields beyond ministers and the church. It notes rulers teachers writers physicians and mothers as possibly divinely endowed, urging recognition that diverse workers deserve respect and consideration as acting under sacred purpose.
Stepping Stones for Us in Dust and Faith
A devotional reflection speaks of God shaping human flaws into stepping stones. It emphasizes that people are dust and under divine crafting, remembered in the making as frames of growth and humility. The tone is pensive and spiritual, with a focus on mercy and purpose.
Best Fortune Teller Joke From Probate Court
A witty tale from Sunday Magazine recounts Baron Asscbach joking about fortune telling. Mises de Millyans asks if he visited a fortune teller and he says he did many times, with the last visit being to the probate court to learn about his grandfather’s will.
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America
Baron Asscbach
Mises de Millyans
Barone
Baron
Mees
The
Chicago Necard-Herald
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Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
James M. Green
Charleton
T. J. Charleton
Washington Barracks
White Lick Valley
J. F. Niesse
Joseph F. Niesse
First National Bank of
Madison
Atate
Niesse
O’brien
Harry L. Arnold
Elkhart
Banking Department
State Insurance Department
Arthur C. Craven
Samuel M. Ralaton
Mr. Arnold
J. R. Garver
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
James Troop
Department of Entomology
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Rev
A. W. Wallace
D. D
Wineis
France
Marche
THES
Chicago
Manitoba
Goody's
Canada
Ottaswa
W.S. Nethery Interurban Bidg
Columbus, Ohio
Carter
Absordine, JR
Welley
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Wasa
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