President Urges Monroe Doctrine for World Peace
President Wilson calls for abandoning isolation to form a world league for peace. He urges a universal covenant, freedom of the seas, and limits on armaments, arguing the United States must participate to end the war and secure lasting peace for all nations.
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America
Washington
Wilson
Senate
United States
Iam
Monroe
Madison
Adams
la Follette
Hne
Prin
League For Peace
New World
Friends of Humanity
Senators Brace for Battle Over Prohibition and Convention
Indianapolis coverage notes expected House action on statewide prohibition and a constitutional convention. Governor Goodrich’s influence, William Jennings Bryan endorsement, and cross party support shape the Senate debate. Lobby activity intensifies as hope for quick passage clashes with anticipated floor fights.
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Indianapolis
Senate
House
Goodrich
William J. Bryan
Friends of Prohibition
Senate Committee On Rights and Privileges
State Highway Commission
Good- Tich
W. J. Firgan
Thornton
Ie Service Commission
Democratic Party of
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Wright
House of Representatives
General Assembly
City Considers Municipal Coal Yard Amid Scarcity
A city council committee reviews a request to establish a municipal coal yard as coal supply grows scarce. The proposal was referred to a committee for further study and action.
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Rodford
Richmond Woman Gift for Hospital Use
Mrs Clarissa Smith of Richmond gives her country home Smithfield to Wayne County to establish an anti tubercu losis hospital valued at $21000.
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Richmond
Clarissa Smith
Smithfield
Wayne County
Legislative Calendar Highlights Bills Across Agencies
A list of proposed bills includes H R 28 by Mosier to shorten no compensation stay from fourteen to seven days and raise the wage basis from 55 to 65 percent, with total disability timing tied to awards. Other measures cover education textbook controls, stallion enrollment repeal, bloodhound evidence, calf age restrictions, utility bonds for cities, seed testing, jury challenges, railroad car proximity to schools, constitutional convention calls, food distribution regulation, vocational education reforms, road bounties, Gary court, Corydon state house purchase, and highway guide posts.
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Aldredge
State Board of Education
Weight of
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Westrick
Judiciary
Williams
Bartel
Turner
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Agriculture
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Kinder
Court
Gary
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Corydon
Lanz
Hoosier Notes on Fort Benjamin Harrison and Local Trades
Indianapolis reports the last National Guard troops leaving Fort Benjamin Harrison and preparations for new units arriving from the border. A petition urges municipal coal yards and milk depots at cost for citizens. Dealers lack coal, with current hard coal at 12 dollars a ton. Taft to speak at the Associated Employers of Indianapolis meeting on February 16. Connersville notes a 91 acre Confucius B. Edwards farm sold at auction for 220.25 per acre.
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National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
South Head
Wabash
William Howard Taft
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Connersville
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Pride in Colts and Horses on the Farm
The article urges farmers to take pride in their colts and horses and to invest in care and breeding. It argues that well cared for, purebred stock attracts buyers, stimulates youth interest, and encourages the son to stay on the farm by aiming to win at local fairs.
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W. L. Blizzard
Department of Animal Husbandry
Oklahoma
A. and
M. College
Stillwater
Feeding cattle for shipment to reduce shrinkage
Farmers should withhold water before shipping and feed hay and whale outs to prevent looseness. The Pennsylvania State College agricultural experiment station recommends this regimen so cattle arrive at the market in better condition and gain a touch more weight.
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Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Experiment Station
Reducing Farm Fertility Through Grain Rearing
Grain farming lowers farm fertility more than stock raising. Raising grade steers is easier work and requires less labor, as reliable farm help grows harder to obtain.
Progressive farmer breeds superior stock with fine farm setup
The man who breeds purebred live stock thrives on the finest surroundings and best farm buildings. He keeps his property in top condition, believing it fosters personal and professional development.
Using Anticholera Serum to Boost Hog Profits
Hog cholera is preventable through anticholera serum vaccination and proper care. Removing the hoodoo around vaccines could yield higher profits as healthier hogs bring in more money.
The Basis of Canada's Riches and Wheat Prosperity
The Wall Street Journal notes Canada’s wealth rests on fertile soil and growing grain demand. Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan reports show extraordinary yields from 1916 70 bushels per acre wheat 145 bushels oats with land values from 16 to 80 per acre. Labor for harvest faces war induced shortages but government aid and farmer independence are highlighted.
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Wall Street Journal
Financial Journal
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Calgary
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Saskatchewan
Western Canada
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Europe
Totlitia
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