Indian Trapshooters Association completes sixth annual tourney
West Baden Indiana hosts the Indian Trapshooters Association event with Crosby winning the 90 percent class shoot-off over Gilbert, Thorpe taking the 70 percent class, and Harold Money leading daily high scores. Overall four day totals show Crosby 778 and Money 761 among top marks.
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West Baden
Ind
Indian Trapshooters’ Association
Tom A. Marshall
W. R. Crosby
F. C. Riehl
Ascribe
C. W. Budd
Wampum
H. M. Clark
Wabash
George Ross
Lem Willard
Chicago
J. L. D. Morrison
Minneapolis
Ed Brady
Newbern
Tenn
Fred Gilbert
William Thorpe
Harold Money
Crosby
Gilbert
Money
Heer
Riehl
Klein
Roll
Powers
Ford
Brady
Both Were Drowned in Eagle Creek Tragedy in Indianapolis
Fred Thompson a Chicago attorney and his five year old nephew Jack Thompson drowned Friday afternoon in Eagle creek under West Washington street bridge. Eli Thompson 21 attempted rescue but failed. police recovered both bodies later that day. The article notes this year has seen nineteen drowning deaths in city streams.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fred Thompson
Chicago
Jack Thompson
John H. Thompson
Hancock Street
Eagle Creek
West Washington Street
Eli Thompson
Thompson
Storm at the State Fair Grounds Harms Harness Meet
A severe wind storm hit the Indiana state fair grounds during harness races injuring no spectators, but killed James Llewellyn as the gateman's house collapsed. The next day ten thousand saw races with several events canceled and the pace by Dan Patch postponed due to the muddy track. Allie won the 2:40 trot on Friday with Patch pacing a mile in 2:02 on a slow surface.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Fair Grounds
James Llewellyn
Harvess
Fair Grounds
Dan Patch
Allie
Patch
Opal Survives Train Wreck Delights New Jersey Receiver
In Plainfield on Monday a Pennsylvania flyer wreck led to a fire that destroyed mail cars and contents. A black velvet envelope sheltered an opal found by Deputy Postmaster Shideler, addressed to Miss Ruth King of Englewood New Jersey, which was forwarded on Wednesday night.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Vandalia Road
Plainfield
Shideler
Ruth King
Englewood
N. J
Local reveals alimony case and political notes across Indiana
In Laporte Truman Smith sentenced for failure to pay alimony lies in critical condition after a self destructive act. In Terre Haute Vandalia railroad offers free excursion trains to the St Louis fair for employees and families. Laporte nominates Martin R. Sutherland for judge Jeremiah B Collins for states attorney Noah W Garman for the legislature. Alexandria reports a strike by bulb blowers and chimney blowers at Lippincott Glass Co over wage scales. Newcastle covers a mayoral assault suit filed by Patrick Brann. South Bend notes Walter C Nelson of Northern Traction Co files a big mortage with L Allen as co trustee.
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Laporte
Ind
Truman Smith
Richter
Smith
Terre Haute
Vandalia Railroad
St. Louis Fair
Alexandria
Lippincott C Iass Co
South Bend
Walter C. Nelson
Northern Traction Co
Mort Co
Newmin L. Allen
New York
Woman Attacked by Tramp Near Cheserton
In Westerton Valparaiso, Elizabeth Rydeen was robbed and beaten by a tramp in woods near her home. Found unconscious, she later died, with no hope of recovery reported from Laporte. Posses scour the countryside pledging severe justice if the assailant is captured.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Elizabeth Rydeen
Westerton
Laporte
Chesterton
Narrow escape as bull attack injures Union City girl
In Union City Indiana on August 12 Osa Shannon a six year old girl wearing a bright red jacket entered her father’s barn yard and was chased by an enraged bull. After being knocked down she crouched in a fence corner to avoid the beast and escaped when it withdrew. She fell unconscious and was badly injured but may recover.
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Union City
Ind
Osa Shannon
St Louis Exposition Valued as Great Educator
A western college president calls the St Louis World's Fair the greatest educator of the age, arguing two weeks of exposition yields more practical knowledge than years of study. The Agricultural and government exhibits show foods, products, and progress. visitors learn by seeing, not reading, with affordable accommodations and generous local hospitality.
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St. Louis World’s Fair
St. Louis
Cascades
Western College
Europe
Philippine
Japan
Commodore Perry
United States
T D
Mississippi Valley
New York
Chicago
London
Dynamite Box Burn Causes Blast Injuring Woman
In Shelbyville Indiana on August 12 Mrs William Higgins attempted to burn trash in her yard. She added a small wooden box filled with sawdust to the fire causing a violent explosion. She was knocked down and her clothing torn though she suffered only bruises. The box held several dynamite caps and dynamite. In Muncie Indiana on August 12 triplets two girls and a boy weighing six pounds were born to Mrs Joseph Thompson. Both babies are healthy and will live. Mrs Thompson is 29. Three weeks earlier Mrs George Thompson had twins and a boy, one of whom has died.
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Shelbyville
Ind
William Higgins
Muncie
Joseph Thompson
Thompson
George Thompson
Young man jailed after refusing to pay fine
Evansville Ind August 13 William Benton 22 from Oakland City was fined in a justice court for disturbing a religious meeting. He refused to pay his fine and chose jail. Commitment papers were issued and he was imprisoned.
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Evansville
Ind
William Benton
Oakland City
Lexington Man Secured in Murder Hunt for Miss Schafer
Lexington investigators enlist Capt. Harry Stough to aid the search for murdered Bedford schoolteacher Miss Sarah Schafer. Friends press on as efforts continue across Kentucky with local detectives and new leads.
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Lexington
Sarah Schafer
Bedford
Harry Stough
Handy Stable Storage With Hooks And Straps
A farm tip describes hanging tools in the stable to keep floors clear. Install two spikes in the stall side to mount a fork and scoop shovel, creating a compact neat and safe setup. Hang a broom similarly or use a leather strap to form a loop for easy access.
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E. L. Keasey
Optimal pig production timing for March to May farrows
The Indiana experiment station suggests October and November as the best time to convert March to May farrowed pigs into pork. Finishing before winter reduces costs, allows grazing in fall, and enables cheap green feeds to aid bone and flesh development. Growth peaks at six to seven months, after which per-bushel grain gains decline, though individual pig quality varies.
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Indiana Experiment Station
How to Make Sheep Pay as a Farm Venture
Farmers' Voice outlines profitable sheep husbandry stressing two year old ewes for breeding and fat market-ready sheep. Proper pasture changes, excellent digestion, and uniform growth yield higher merchantable wool and better returns.
Breeding Fillies: Two vs Three Year Practices
The Farmers' Review notes stockmen in America delay breeding fillies to three years while many Scottish draft horse breeders breed at two. Early breeding is debated as possibly weakening progeny, though evidence remains unsettled.
The Farmer's Hog Ideal Shapes Early Maturing Type
A discussion on the general purpose hog favored by farmers, stressing early maturity, broad back, quiet disposition, and rapid fattening by nine months. It cites breed variation, feeding efficiency, and growth patterns from Prof. Henry to justify selecting hogs that finish early for market.
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Henry
Straw storage tip aids cattle barns and bedding
Cc. R. Wagner of Ohio Farmer suggests building a straw mow integrated with a cattle barn. The stacker places straw into a crosswise threshing-floor barn, feeding stalls and mangers, saving hay and reducing weather-related losses. The method emphasizes accessibility, under-cover storage, and practical stacking.
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Cc. R. Wagner
Ohio
Barley as Stock Food Surpasses Corn in Pigs
Barley, though not widely grown, proves a superior stock food. In England hogs fatten on barley and yield meat richer than corn. Tests show barley gives faster growth at lower cost, with ground barley outperforming whole grains. In cattle and sheep, corn and wheat often beat barley, but barley mixed with other grains sometimes yields better results.
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England
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