Maastricht Frontiers Hardened by 150 Miles of Fence
The Maastricht region sits near the Belgian and German borders as Dutch guards tighten controls during early August 1914. A vast system of earth embankments, barbed wire fences, sentry boxes, and patrols blocks crossings while refugees pour in and German troops mass at Liege. The article describes frontier alarms, travel restrictions, and Dutch plans to flood zones behind fortifications if attacked.
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Liege
Limburg
Holland
Helgium
Meuse
Maastricht
Lemon
Belgium
Aachen
von Bunywmich
Verviers
Wise
Focal
Steat
Smeermaes
Olglan
Orat
Vise
Netherlands
Westchester
Ile Chevaux-Defrise
Germany
Utrecht
Vosges
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Women Learn War Game at Winthrop Rifle Range
Women flocked to a free rifle range in Winthrop Maryland to learn defending the country, with enthusiastic participation led by Mrs B M Botto and other women showing unusual resolve in the preparedness wave.
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Winthrop
B. M. Botto
Aly
Erie
George Ade Resigns From Purdue Board Of Trustees
George Ade, famed Purdue graduate and author, resigns from the Purdue board of trustees after nearly seven years. He cites pressing duties and the need to devote more time to other projects including Harlequin club plays. The Purdue Alumni Association may nominate a successor, with Henry Heath Vinton mentioned as a likely replacement.
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Indianapolis
George Ade
Purdue University
Purdue
Ralston
Ade
Harlequin Club
Marshall
United States
Purdue Alumni Association
Henry Heath Vinton
Tippecanoe Superior Court
Alumni Association
Exhibit Missing at Capitol Report Spurs Interest
State capitol interest rose over the Panama Pacific exposition commission report on the Indiana educational system exhibit in San Francisco. The exhibit could not be found as the National Conference of Charities and Corrections prepared it. reports say it was stolen or sold. Some commission members promise the report will be issued and praise expenditures.
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Indiana
Ralston
Centrol
W. H. Graebner
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Board of Control
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Wisconsin
Graebner
State Capitol
Panama-Pacific Exposition Commission
Indiana Educational System
San Francisco
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
State Board of Accounts
Exposition Commission
Commission
Indiana Centennial Pageant Draws Thousands at Bosse Field
Thousands of southern Indiana residents witnessed the second part of a centennial pageant in Evansville written by Mrs. Albion Fellows Bacon. The civil war to present era history drew crowds from across the region to Bosse Field for the last celebration event.
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Indiana
Bosse Field
Evansville
Albion Fellows Bacon
Ft. Sumter
Governor to Attend Sarah Lincoln Grigsby Monument Dedication
Judge John L. Bretz reports Governor Ralston will attend the dedicatory services at Old Pigeon cemetery Spencer county on Decoration day and deliver an address. The event honors Sarah Lincoln Grigsby with a monument as part of local commemorations.
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John L. Bretz
Sarah Lincoln Grigsby
Old Pigeon Cemetery
Spencer County
Ralston
Mrant Apy Bn
Abre- Gon the
Heavy Producing Dairy Cow Feeding Guidelines
Article by Hugh Og. Van Pelt outlines practical steps for maximizing milk yield in heavy producing dairy cows. Recommends light dry bulky feed before freshening, keeping calf with dam 48 to 60 hours, then dry feed with five pounds grain plus hay, include silage, and gradually increase grain to align with milk output. Emphasizes daily weighing of feed and milk to determine capacity, noting cows vary in limit and overfeeding wastes resources.
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Hugh OG. van Pelt
Towa
Importance of Pure Water for Dairy Cows
A dairy cow requires a large water supply for bodily functions and milk production which is 87 percent water. Farmers should provide abundant clean water, avoid muddy ditch water, and use mild temperature water to prevent shocks. Tank heaters help in winter as cows drink more warm water than ice water.
Proper calf grain rations by age guidance
The text outlines calf feeding amounts from six weeks to Ely months, recommending a half pound per day at six weeks increasing to one pound daily at two months and two pounds daily a month later, with a warning not to feed more than the calf can clean up.
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Ely
Gentle Treatment of Cows Promotes Milk Flow
An article urges farmers to handle cows gently to maintain milk production. It argues that rough or unkind treatment reduces milk flow and harms animal welfare, advocating humane handling practices and calm environments.
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Helgian Relief Commission
Lynn Bay
Stewart Davis
Ralston State Board
Indorses Ralston State Board
W. E. Edgin
District of Columbia
Charles P. Emerson
Indiana University School of Medicine
First Baptist Church
Emerson
Gary Public School Plan
Gary Plan
Public School Direction
Rushville
Public Service Commission
Edgar A. Perkins
State Industrial Board
Terre Haute
Tony Meade
Shirkieville
Merchants Heat and Light Company
West Point
Frank L. Bridges
Indiana National Guard
Congress
Fort Wayne
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Alland
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