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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
2
At Illinois Steel plant gates, electric signs ask if booze ever helped employment or family happiness. The firm also sent milk vendors through the plant as aid to thirsty workers to remove John Barleycorn from the payroll and boost efficiency and safety.
The Indiana industrial board, tasked with enforcing state labor regulations, advances its program as of August 27. Officials outline plans to expand oversight, inspection schedules, and enforcement mechanisms across industries to ensure compliance and protect workers.
Indiana's Workmen's Compensation Act is set to take effect on September 1. About 200 letters daily and 50 daily office visitors answer inquiries as 730 of 300 000 employers seek exemptions. Over 2000 have filed proof of required insurance. 75 entities including banks and building firms may self insure. The act extends to state institutions funded by taxes, with penalties for non reporting accidents.
The Indianapolis speedway will host War in Indiana on Monday Sept 6 featuring shell fire on purpose built two story houses of wood and damp straw to maximize spectacular destruction. Trenches barbed wire and bomb proofs replicate front line defenses as part of an object lesson urging national preparedness and civic duty.
Indiana Superintendent Charles A. Greathouse urges parents and teachers to enroll all school age children at opening to curb truancy. He warns against harsh measures and stresses individualized study and cooperation among board members, county and city superintendents, and school staff to keep students engaged and in class.
The Indianapolis Market lists hogs cattle sheep and produce price ranges for various grades and weights in a busy pricing page. A separate notice details Putnam County Indiana road bonds by Obenchain and Irwin with sale bids due September 6 1915 and interest at 4 percent.
The Rev Isaac Harper pastor at First Methodist Terre Haute, DePauw 1900 graduate, who opposed Donn Roberts and his gang, said brighter days are coming as Terre Haute cleans up and reforms. He spoke in Greencastle on vacation travel, predicting a new era for the city and county officials learning from past misconduct.
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised for wide use across the United States and abroad. The advertisement claims it relieves ordinary colic or diarrhoea with one or two doses and is especially useful for children in summer diarrhoea. It urges every family to keep it on hand for sudden attacks.
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