Terrific Combat in Caures Wood at Verdun
An officer who fought at Caures wood describes the February Verdun battle. Lieutenant Colonel Driant held his position as shells rained, men fell, and German forces pressed, finally disappearing after urging a retreat with his last words.
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Caures Wood
Parie
Verdun
Chasseurs
Driant
Haumont
Haugaat
Caures
Ger
Gel
Driast
Iean
Candy for Young Thieves in Richmond
Mrs. FE. R. Smith reported a horse and buggy stolen from North Seventh street. Two hours later Boston marshal said he had no suspects and the stolen vehicle might be in Richmond. Officers found the thieves were Jesse Smelser age five and Jack Smelser age three who had driven the buggy to Boston. Chief Goodwin bought them candy and returned them to their parents.
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Richmond
Ind
FE. R. Smith
North Seventh Street
Boston
Chief Goodwin
Jesse Smelser
Jack Smelser
Jease
Goodwin
Kenton Graduate Considers Haberdashery Venture
Floyd Lyman, a Kenton graduating member, contemplates starting a haberdashery after receiving graduation gifts predominantly consisting of socks.
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Kenton
Floyd Lyman
Duty Won Out as Cavalryman Tells Pitiful Prisoner Tale
Sergeant J Sturmwald of Troop A recounts a long ride with Mexican prisoners Lieut Col Alvarez and Manuel Torres from the So Grande to Marathon after a raid on a store. He recalls pity and duty clashing as Torres sought mercy and a lawyer, while Alvarez demanded confirmation of betrayal and weaponless surrender.
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Marathon
Tex
J. Sturmwald
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alvarez
Manuel Torres
Boquillas
So Grande
McKinney Springs
Torres
Ian
Jaringo
Atlli
Indiana Guardsmen Answer Uncle Sam Call Under Ralston
The Indiana National Guard undergoes a major reorganization as Governor Ralston mobilizes more than 4000 volunteers for the federal army. Regiments shift numbers, Captain Toffey orders medical exams, and state officers plan rapid entrainment at Fort Benjamin Harrison amid enlistment incentives for under eighteen with parental consent.
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Indiannapolis
State University Regiment of Infantry
Purdue Univercity
Hloomington
Indiana
Purdue
Ralston
Indians National Guard
Secona
Toffey
Indianapolis
Cort
War Department
Medical Reserve Corps
United States
Adjutant General
United States Army
William Hagnister
Central Department
Chicago
Bannister
Aska
Herron
Halston
Charien D. Herron
Tenth Infantry
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
State Hote
Adjt
Frank T. Bridges
Bridges
Warraw
Berttge
Charles W. Stolzer
New Albany
Ratieutenant
Medical Corps of the Guard
Frank W. Foxworthy
Pirat Regiment
Guar
Goovernor Ralston
War Departments
Horace M. Hickim
Spencer
Regular Army
Eleventh
Eighth Cavalry
Second Infantry
Hickam
West Point
Robert B. O'Brien
Greencastle
Hammond
Monticello
Delphi
Kentland
Rensselaer
Anderson
Everett Gardner
Monticcello
National Guard
Princeton Cane
A. G. Chittick
Frankfort
Franklin & Bridges
A. C. Arnett
Cape
Commercial Club
Seymour
Kendallville
Portland
Lediana Guard
Monficelio
South Eee
War Department Becauee
New Colonels of Regiments Named in Defense Order
The report lists Picot Regiment led by Gen Lealie R. Waltz with new appointees described as colonels. Details remain fragmentary, but the ceremony and names indicate a mid career reshuffle within the regimental command structure.
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Picot Regiment
Lealie R. Waltz
Gy Bani Remageetis
Vinesanen Thied
Bacteria Found In Udder Raises Milking Health Concerns
Italian scientist Constantino reports discovery of a novel bacillus in milk. The bacterium aids rennet formation and milk coagulation but thrives in unmilked udders, causing inflammation and potential mastitis. It signals poor milking and udder hygiene, highlighting the need for thorough milking and cleanliness.
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Constantino
Ridding Cows of Flies with Simple Home Mixture
A dairy article proposes a daily protective spray for cows to deter persistent flies. The recipe blends one tablespoon of a listed ingredient per quart of kerosene, applied to areas where flies gather and brushing is difficult.
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Walt
Pasture Stake From A Carriage Wheel Sketch
A pasture stake uses an old carriage wheel and axle. When the tethered cow walks around the stake the rope cannot tangle because the wheel revolves on the axle, a design described by W. F. Quackenbush of New York in Popular Mechanics.
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W. F. Quackenbush
New York City
Keep Cream Cans Covered On Farm And Transport
Farmers should keep cream cans covered to protect cream value during transport from farm to creamery. Exposure to direct sun rays while hauling can spoil quality and reduce returns.
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Mander
Grings
Infante
Portugal
Hite
Sacramento
Deemers
Bis
Kitie Welves
Handaaw
Uncle Sam
Robert H. Tyndall
Stirkwood
George Lyons
Indiana Quartermaster’s Office
John Heday
Vincennes
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