Indiana News Brevities Chronicle Local Developments
Indiana counties plan new offices and weigh station funding as county councils vote to support a new sealer office. Lafayette Streetcar sale approved for 3013100 by Federal judge Anderson. Women traffic cops debut in Indianapolis to direct school traffic. United States House passes bill for Indiana Harbor canal improvements.
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Lafayette Service Company
Lafayette
H. W. Levering
Anderson
Indianapolis
Jones& Laughwn Steel
Hammond
United States
House of Representatives
New
Indiana Harbor Ship Canal
Senate
State Highway Commission
Statehouse
Commission
Richmond
Terre Haute
Beech Grove
Big Four Railway Company
Railway Company
Edward S. Goodrich
Railway Service and Supply Corporation
Indiana
St. Joseph
South Send
George Fr. Roop
South Bend
City of
City Board of School Trustees
Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Roop
Ceachers
State Board of Accounts
Supreme Court
U. S. Lesh
E. A. Dausman
Licking Township
Blackford County
R. C. Batzell
Gibson
Princeton
Indiana State Farm
Frank 3Ain
Francisco
W. E. Cox
Indiana Supreme Court
Liberty
United Mine Workers of America
1.Cn
Kansas
Ohio
Ilinois
West Virginia
Pike County
Purdue University
Julia D. Nelson
Muncie
Indiana General Assembly
Delaware County
Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
Marion County
Indiana State Library
Mhindostan
White River
Washington
Paoli
State Highway Department
Washington Township
Shelby County
Farmers’ Association
Recordi
Robert H. Bryson
Treasury Savings
Illinois
Akron
Avilla
Butler
Cloverdale
Coatesville
Ferdinand
Frankton
Fulton
Galveston
Hillsboro
Howe
Jonesboro
Lynn
Middlebury
Middletown
Monon
Remington
St. Meinrad
Sandborn
Scottsburg
Universal
Westfield
Westport
Wheatland
Whitestown
Winslow
Alton
Elizabethtown
Flatrock
Hall
Napoleon
New Salisbury
Patoka
Patricksburg
Quincy
St. Louis
War Finance Corporation
James A. Collins
Vigo County
Bureau of Census
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Bowels Aid
Ad touts California Fig Syrup as a safe remedy for constipated children with a fruity taste. It claims a teaspoonful relieves symptoms in hours and urges mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with age guidelines on the bottle. The promo ends with a brief joke between Mrs. Benham and Benham.
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California
Cuticura Promises Clear Skin With Trio of Products
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads, with five minute washes using Cuticura Soap and hot water. It advises daily use to maintain clarity and includes Cuticura Talcum as part of the regimen.
Limited Touch Exchange Sparks a Price Fight
A terse dialogue shows tension between two individuals as one warns that friendship ends over a two dollar demand, highlighting a dispute rooted in money.
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder troubles without realizing it. Back pain headaches loss of ambition and nervousness can signal kidney disease. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is offered as a physician’s prescription available at drug stores. Sample bottle test via ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Her Way
Dialog excerpt shows Mabel asking why Madge kisses boys goodnight and Madge replying that they go out early, implying social routines and romantic norms in a light conversational sketch.
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Mabel
Madge
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for dyeing or tinting skirts dresses sweaters and draperies. It claims simple directions for any user and guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running. Shoppers are advised to specify fabric type Wool Silk Linen Cotton or mixed goods to the druggist.
Glasgow Man Charged With Stealing a Herring Barrel
A Glasgow man faced theft charges for stealing a herring barrel. After proof, the accuser told the magistrate a second theft involved a sign-card with his own name, saying the culprit offered it back to him for sale as it would be more useful than anyone else.
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Glasgow
Bailie
Tanning Materials Listed by Government Experts
Government experts identify twelve woods, 102 barks, nine leaves, three roots and seventeen fruits and seeds that grow in Latin America as yielding tanning materials of industrial value.
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Latin America
Gude's Pepto-Mangan Promises New Strength and Appetite
An advertisement urges readers to take Gude's Pepto Mangan to combat dyspepsia and headaches. It promises restored energy, color to cheeks, and strengthened muscles within weeks when taken with meals, in liquid or tablet form.
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Gude
Ideal Philosopher: Burn Bills Then Forget Them
A humorous street exchange in which one man declares happiness after opening a pile of bills. He reasons that burning the mail and forgetting the arrivals is the simple solution to daily troubles, calling it a mighty pleasant day.
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George
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Can Be Carried Too Far In Self Help Teachings
Uncle Eben cautions that self reliance must balance with aiding others. He warns excessive independence leads to trouble and even arrest for counterfeiting, urging consideration of fellow people.
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Eben
Poor Bookkeeper Rejoices Over Twin Birth by Proxy
A Detroit Free Press excerpt presents a jab at reformers and eugenicists as the poor bookkeeper Bunker celebrates the birth of twins by proxy. The boss questions the news while Bunker credits his rival George Evans, labeling him the lucky man.
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Bookkeeper
Hahnemann Mortiz
Chicago
Birth Control League
Bunker
George Evans
Detroit Free Press
Woman and niece remark on Grand Canyon aging and dirtier trail
A woman and her niece stand at the Grand Canyon edge. She jokes that the canyon is aging and dirtier than it was six years ago, noting the altered view and surroundings.
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Grand Canyon
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