Spirit of Prohibition Editorial Scrutiny by James C Kelly
A sharp critique of prohibitionists and their aims. The piece cites a New York Sun editorial on Kansas civil service rules barring cigarette users and drinkers from public employment, and an anonymous letter from Herman Trent proposing an extreme regime. It argues many listed prohibitions appear in state bills and warns against sweeping controls in the name of efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
New York Sun
Topeka
Sun
State Civil Service Commissioners of
Kansas
Herman Trent
The
Anti-Saloon League
Tenafly Road
Englewood
N. J
Trent
Adv
Putnam County Dem primary candidates for treasurer sheriff
A series of Democratic candidates announced for Putnam county offices. M. S. Miller Greencastle township seeks treasurer, subject to primary voters decision. Sayers Putnam county proclaims bid for treasurer. Theodore Raab Washington township enters treasurer race. Jasper N. Miller Monroe township seeks sheriff. Edward H. Eitelforge Madison township runs for sheriff. Howard S. Harris Greencastle seeks Democratic nomination for sheriff on March 7. Hark L. Jackson Greencastle announces sheriff bid in Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Miller
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
S. C. Sayers
Theodore Raab
Washington Township
Edward H. Eitelforge
Madison Township
Howard S. Harris
Hark L. Jackson
Greencastle
The Innocent Bystander and Courtship Wit
A collection of remarks on the innocent bystander role and social quirks. It discusses politics taxes paying, street danger, police views, and the odd benefits of restraint. Jokes reference dynamite crowds, building demolitions, and the dangers of standing idle in life.
Hogs to cattle prices and rail schedule update
The page lists corrected quotes for hogs, sheep, calves, butter, eggs, and fowls with price ranges from $4.50 to $9.25 and daily market notes. It also shows carload bids for wheat corn oats and hay, plus a new Indianapolis traction schedule with morning afternoon and evening departures and Highlander notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Timothy
That's Just the Way My Husband Acts
A woman describes her husband’s supposed illness as a feigned or exaggerated influenza. Another woman, in a flowered toque, notes similar behavior in her own husband who recovers quickly, brags about enduring pain, and resumes his routine, leaving both households unsettled by the pretend sickness and the strain of caregiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mary
Weill
Firstcamp
Loor
Mia
Hog Cholera Prevention and Control Guide
Public health style advice outlining how to prevent hog cholera and manage an outbreak. Steps include separating hog lots from streams and roads, quarantining new stock, burning or burying carcasses, restricting dog and pigeon access, treating affected hogs with serum, and thorough cleaning with quicklime and disinfectants to stop infection spread.
Poultry notes and farm wisdom share care for profit
Poultry notes emphasize breeding for laying eggs and meat, avoiding crossbreeds, selecting pure breeds, and marketing by egg color. It advises winter rations, attention to constitutional diseases, and ensuring males excel in female-deficient traits. Includes a light humorous quip about Mable and a note on forestry and timber timing from agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Trustee Notices Washington Township Floyd Township
J O Mullinix trustee will be in his office in Pille on Tuesday and Friday to transact the business of his trust. Edgar J Wilson trustee will be at his home in the township every Wednesday to act the business of his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable
IEEP
Theateur Mechanics
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Washington Township
J. O. Mullinix
Pille
Floyd
Edgar J. Wilson
Ion
Greencastle
Harry Talbott
Sayers Book Store
Greenes Week
Gr Township
Tle
Also Mentioned on This Page
No. Ks
Keen Kutter
John Cook & Sons
Tools
Nok
Spirit of Prohibition
James C. Kelly
O.o.dobbs
E. Washington St
Indiana
Zeis & Company
Grocers and Bakers
the Herald
Greencastle, Ind
Charles J. Arnold
South Jackson Street
Telephone
Owl Drug Store
Indianapolis
Pp. M
Poultry
Issa Springs
Goape
Prins — Ancien Dencva Seceioek
Tepmont
Baer
Highlander
Beret
A. S. Department of Agriculture
Marion
Louisville Railway
W. M. McGanghey
Evans’ Block
Bloomington and
Seminary Streets
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut
Ind
C. F. Overstreet
Bence Bulding
South Vine Street
Greencaste, Ind
Jacksonville
Dinisien
Cincinnati
Southern
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