Indiana DAR conference to be held in Lafayette
The twelfth annual Indiana chapter DAR conference will take place in Lafayette on October 9 and 10 with sessions at Second Presbyterian church. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott will speak, Mrs. Fowler hosts, and about 125 visitors are expected from 34 chapters. Officers will be elected on the final day.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Lafayette
Second Presbyterian Church
James M. Fowler
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Matthew T. Scott
Washington
Fowler
Frances Haberly Robertson
Fort Wayne
Indiana Local Insurance Agents elects leaders at Indianapolis
The Indiana Association of Local Insurance Agents closed its convention naming L. W. Jackman of Vincennes as president and A. L. Jenkins of Richmond as secretary-treasurer. Delegates to the National Association meeting in Atlanta were listed. A legislative committee will be chosen later to pursue state fire marshal law and push for uniform fire insurance scheduling.
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Indiana Association of Local@ Insurance Agents
Indianapolis
L. W. Jackman
Vincennes
A.L. Jenkins
Echmond
Indiana
National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Atlanta
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Muncie
H. Ferry
Mmith
Terra Haute
John BF. Milperdianapolis
A. L. Jenkinns
Richmond
Mr. Scudder
Rushville
J. F. Laramore
Anderson
Fred A.regeny
Charles Langel
Th. Wlackman
Vin Wennes
Association
Revenue From Manuscript Department Grows Under Greathouse
Examination papers reveal that the manuscript department under state superintendent Charles A. Greathouse and deputy John I. Hoffman collected 8244.60 in exam grading fees for the year ending September 89, with expenses of 6409.59 and a state treasury balance of 5997.95. Total funds on hand at year end reached 14242.55. The department now contributes about 2000 annually. Monthly disbursements are listed, leaving 805.01 retained by Greathouse. Readings show 8838 common school manuscripts and 2145 high school manuscripts received, plus 69 kindergarten and related items and 116 high school equivalency manuscripts, all funding the department’s operations.
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Charles A. Greathouse
John I. Hoffman
Robert J. Airy
Treasury
Greathouse
Free Methodist Appointments From Northern Indiana
After the South Bend convention Free Methodist appointments are announced across Knox Fort Wayne and Union City districts. Presiding elders include W T Loring in Knox and F Aiken in Fort Wayne with several pastors named in Medaryville Crown Point Mishawaka Elkhart and Granger. John C Mosler was elected president of the South Bend and Mishawaka Ministerial Association with A C Ormond as vice president and A C chafer reelected secretary treasurer.
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Free Methodist
Free Methodist Church of
Northern Indiana
South Bend
Knox
W. T. Loring
J. A. Tannoehill
Medaryville
P. E. Morgan
Crown Point
S. Huston
Springville
C. W. Wade
Three Oaks
A. FE
M. Williame
River Park
Anna Bright
Mishawaka
Churles Post
Elkhart
Granger
W. Wiedman
Ft. Wayne
F. Aiken
Columbia City
KL Cray
Roberts Chapel
Benjamin
Fremont
H. Mathews
Union City
Muncie
B. Robinette
Redkey
Bluffton
Jingoism and Naval Ship Plans Stir Public Debate
A chaotic debate on battleships and naval policy centers on the need for balanced fleets and timely production. The piece critiques overbuilt dreadnoughts, warns against fashion-driven obsolescence, and labels Bourke Cochran a political scarecrow while noting Roosevelt support and the uneven influence of public opinion.
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Bourke Cochran
Roosevelt
Bourke
Former Richmond Man Tells Cap tain His English Born Husband Saved
Edward Wiggins a former Richmond man now in Los Angeles recounts Mexican rebel depredations in Sonora. Rebels looted his camp killing his partner Edward McMasters and three workers, while Wiggins was captured then spared after his wife produced a Union Jack. He fled with his wife and the widow and children of the slain partner, leaving behind years of toil and assets.
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Richmond
Mexico
Edward Wiggins
Los Angeles
Cal
Wiggins
Wayne County
Sonora
Cullacan
Edward McMasters
Wanderer Found After Night In Field Near Anderson
Mrs Tie Blodgett Cox wife of Elmer Cox vanished after an errand with her husband to Anderson to shop. Searchers including farmers found her in a barnyard wet and chilled. The 23 year old had a history of aimless travel before marriage two years ago and often borrowed money to return home.
Wealthy Stone Quarry Owner Dies in Indiana
Bloomington October 2 Samuel P Reed a prominent stone quarry owner from the Oolitic district is dead of consumption He was born in England and came to the United States ten years ago becoming a leading figure in Monroe County stone development.
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Bloomington
Samuel P. Reed
England
Monroe County
Auto Hits Eagle In Lawrencburg Road Smash
Lawrenceburg October 2 John W. Oberting 22 trustee of Lawrenceburg township captured a large black eagle in a peculiar manner. Driving fast along the pike near Lawrenceburg Junction the eagle struck the windshield shattering it and striking Oberting in the face. The car went over an embankment hitting an oak tree. The eagle was attempting to fasten its talons in a pig when Oberting’s car passed the curve. He captured the stunned eagle by wiring its wings and legs to bring it to the city, to be mounted and presented to the local Eagle Aerie. Repair costs are estimated at 300 dollars.
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Lawrenceburg
John W. Oberting
Lawrenceburg Township
Lawrenceburg Junction
Oberting
Eagies
Indiana News in Brief notable incidents from several cities
Newcastle-Ray Wall, age 16, fined for killing song birds. Vincennes John Morris dies after heavy meal. intestines punctured. Marion thieves steal $700 in silverware while family away. Logansport highwaymen target pedestrians nightly, six hold-ups last week. Mitchell Civic League to petition mayor to close soft drink parlors for alleged blind tigers. South Bend elderly couple, 70s, sent to Epworth Hospital for paralysis. Columbus Alumni Dramatic Association formed. Paul Ferry president. Hedford suit for 2000 damages filed in Lawrence circuit court by Mrs. Sadie Stevens over alleged affections. Terre Haute Arthur Haworth divorces. wife accused desertion. Columbus Nat’l Periodical Publishers Association asks detention of Silas P.D. Reffert over fraudulent magazine subscriptions. Michigan City dementia victim rescued from hospital chimney by fire dept. Anderson raid on blind tiger at Pendleton horse show. Rev. Trippeer assisted. South Bend Mishawaka mother kidnapped daughter. possible arrest in Connecticut. Kokomo suspects in assault on girl under sixteen. Wabash golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Spalding. descendant ties to William Wells and Little Turtle.
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Newcastle
Ray Wall
Vincennes
John Morris
Marion
JL. F. Reese
Logansport
Mitchell
Civic League
South Bend
David Slough
Epworth Hospital
Columbus
Alumni Dramatic Association
Paul Ferry
Hedford
Lawrence
Edith Logan
Sadie Stevens
Terre Haute
Arthur Haworth
C. M. Fortune
National Periodical Publishers’ Association
Silas PD. Reffert
Clay City
Reffert
Michigan City
Robert Rogers
Westville
St. Anthony's Hospital
Anderson—Rowe Riddick
Ross Myers
Pendleton
Trippeer
M. Church
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Connecticut
Kokomo
Robert Orr
Edward Coughlin
Claude Armstrong
Jas Foster
Armstrong
Wabash
A. F. Spalding
Earth Weeps as Water Drys Up Through Decomposition
A historical note explains that water decomposed by radiation or ultraviolet light forms peroxide and does not yield oxygen, while electrolytic decomposition releases oxygen. It argues that part of the water vapor escapes to the upper atmosphere and never returns, causing a gradual loss of water from the planet.
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Earth
Esas
Oun
Indiana Dairy Cattle Silage and Feed Study at National Dairy Show
Professor Hunziker of Purdue presents an Indiana dairy feed table using 1916 census data. He estimates corn harvest yields, silage production, and per cow consumption to project state totals and profits for dairy operations. The National Dairy Show at Chicago runs October 24 to November 2 with demonstrations and practical instruction for farmers.
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Hunziker
Department of Dairy Husbandry
Purdue
Indiana
Chicago
Adv
Joke on His Clerical Brother
A western town tale about two brothers, one a minister and the other a physician. A visitor seeks Mr Chalmers and is told by the physician I am he. The visitor notes the change since the last sermon, and the physician adds that his brother both preaches and practices.
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Chalmers
Mr. Chalmers
Mixed Metaphors Reflections on Boredom and Drilling
A compact editorial fragment contrasts notions of boredom and readiness with wry lines about being well drilled. It weaves playful phrases with literary imagery, hinting at inspiration tainted by regret and self awareness within a brisk, introspective tone.
Change of life period prompted use of Pinkham’s Compound
The article extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for the anxious change of life in women. It claims to invigorate the nervous system and strengthen weakness during this trying period, citing many testimonials including a San Anne, Illinois case.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Oye
St. Anne, IL
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