Victory for Democracy in Fifth District Delegates Race
The Fifth District elected delegates to the district convention with a large Democratic victory. Donn Roberts was decisively defeated, with supporters blaming patronage and tactics rather than personal dislike. The piece calls for unified, clean, honest Democratic methods across Vigo and other counties like Parke, Vermillion, Hendricks, Clay and Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn Roberts
Principal
Roberts
Randel
Vigo
Vigo County
Parke
Vermillion
Hendricks
Clay
Putnam
Cure Your Cold With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A wartime era ad urges readers to treat colds quickly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It touts greater danger from colds than other minor ailments and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Horse Thief Steals Rankin's Sorrel Horse Near Waveland
A sorrel horse with a white face and white hind feet, hitched to a steel tired buggy, was stolen from Horace Rankin near Waveland. Sheriff Wren notified. description sent to nearby towns as search continues for the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waveland
Ind
Horace Rankin
Here
The
Shades
A Democratic Love Feast Planned in Indiana
The Democratic State Committee calls for a January 8 love feast at the German House in Indianapolis. Indiana Democrats of all ranks including U S Senators thirteen Congressmen the Governor and other leaders will attend. Send one dollar for a banquet ticket and urge neighbors to join. Invitations are not issued to welcome every Democrat who can attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Indiana
Indianapolis
United States
Mexico City
Mexico
Ulan
Humpheyes
F. Huwsphreya
MOD
V.S
Humphreys
William Street
New York City
Knights Templar Elect Officers For Ensuring Year
Greencastle Commandery No 11 Knights Templar elected officers for the ensuing year on December 24 1914. Elected were Eminent Commander C B Crawley Generalissimo W Campbell Captain General C Lane Senior Warden Conrad C Gautier Junior Warden W H Cullen Prelate Charles W Huffman Treasurer Jas M Hays Recorder Wm A Call Standard Bearer Edward F E Caldwell Sword Bearer Joseph F Gillespie Warder Geo W Crawley Sentinel Wm M Houck Trustee 5 Year. Installation to follow later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Knights Templar
C. BE. Crawley
Crawley
W. Campbell
Iar C. Lane
Alec A. Lane
Conrad C. Gautier
Wm. H. H. Cullen
Chas. W. Huffman
Jas McD. Hays
Best Medicine I Ever Saw Chamberlain's Tablets
Mr A W Miline of St George Utah praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best remedy he used for constipation biliousness and headache They are effective easy to take and pleasant to use Available for sale by all dealers.
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Madison and Russellville
real estate transfers list transfers from Tte Farl P Stroube to John W Stroube of land in Madison township and from N V Mattern et al to Bert C Leasure a lot in Russellville O58
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl P. Stroube
John W. Stroube
Madison Township
N. V. Mattern Et al
Bert C. Leasure
Russellville
Claims Allowed by Putnam County Commissioners
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved a list of claims at the regular meeting on Monday December 1 and 27. Signed by Auditor C L Chrhart the document details numerous expenditures for jail supplies poor relief repairs bridges and salaries including amounts for Sentinel Print Co Elliott Fisher Co Theo Bees and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Board of Commissioners
Sentinel Print
Elk's of
Sentinel Print Co. Treas
Elliott Fisher Co
Theo. Bees
Sheff
Sentinel
L. G. Wright
Geo. M. Wilson, Co
Stull & Gaither
Poor
Frank Smith Co
Rus
Poor Bratton & Gashorn
Mon
A. B. Hanna
MecWethy
Annes Hdw
A. Kelley
Belle Nicholas Co
Mary Terry
Pearl Grimes
Wallis Ratcliff
Sam'l Nichols
H. Help
FE. Knight
C. L. Amick
W. Crawford
Pruitt Lumber Co
Owl Drug Store
A. Cook Drug Co
E. Ruark
McTiny
Hibbitt
M. Garrigas
Jase Thomas
Scott Johnson
C. A. Kelley
J.T. Johnson
J. J. Best
Ailam Ellis
Dol
H. Harris
Frank V. Day
W. J. King
Bert Rule
Arthur Plummer
Stevenson
J. A. Donnard
E. M. Murphy
Henry Cox
Stevenson Bridge
John Taber
Taber Bridge
Gladys Rogers
Browning
J. H. Hogate
Sam’ Stites
Boswell
Sen. Print. Co
J. A. Guilliams
Shultz
Chas. Higgins
John Shultz
J.E. Airhart
Farmer
J. E. Airhart
Dicksee
Hamrick Bros
Tabern
Samuel Skelton
J. Larkin
McKuhan
A. A. Lane
Havermale
E. E. Black
T. J. McKeehan
Ear Hurst
A. Plummer
Gillespie
Earl Hurst
J. A. Havermale
Carter & Vansant
Stultz
Orville Fosher
R. L. Blaydes
Cc. F
Freak Rubber Trees
A Congo rubber tract abandoned after a parasite blight later revived. While most trees died, some trunks produced poison free rubber milk that, when tested, yielded superior quality rubber commanding high prices. Nature appeared to counter the infestation by inoculating surviving trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Industry Aiding Science and a Grooved Society
A laboratory in Cleveland led by Dr BE P Hyde aims to advance science over industrial gain, researching radiation, light effects on eyes and skin, and microorganisms. The piece contrasts this with England where middle class lads face social ostracism for hands on work and business ventures, keeping to a rigid groove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Electric Lamp Association
Cleveland
Be, P. Hyde
England
Air-Springs Described for Bicycles and Motor Vehicles
Archibald Sharp outlined at the Institution of Automobile Engineers in London a system of air-springs for road vehicles. The device uses a vertical cylinder and piston with a mitten seal to support rider weight, applied to bicycle saddle pillars and experimented on motor-cycles and a light car. Lifespan of the mitten noted 2,000 to 5,000 miles on front forks and about 1,000 miles on back forks, with a described luxuriously comfortable effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Sharp
Institution of Automobile Engineers
London
Paying Fair, Cheating Hands and a Starry Truth
A note on fairness asks why Terry charges Mrs Hammond more for mowing than Mrs Porter, hinting at time pressure from a local baseball game. The excerpt asserts universal moral laws exist beyond Earthly place, as in Martineau's study of religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martineau
Orion
Friends Estranged Over Shared Remnant
Mrs Everston and Mrs Wripper no longer speak after a sale where both chased the same remnant. Mrs Hallentrager laments their falling out, recalling they were close friends. The noted quarrel occurred over a single offered piece.
The Sergeant's Opportunity
A comical interchange shows a sergeant testing a new recruit. The piece mocks slang and mispronunciations as the recruit claims a splinter in his hand after being questioned about his actions. A Paris food rumor and the rat trade in London are mentioned as unlikely background color.
Many Curious Mexican Customs Across Social Life
The article surveys distinct Mexican social practices from greetings and funeral customs to hosting, seating, and calling habits. It notes differences in dating, manners, and etiquette with emphasis on interactions between Mexicans and American visitors, including gender roles and hospitality norms.
Panther Roams Big Savage Mountain Prompting Hunt
Windber residents report a large panther on Big Savage Mountain killing sheep calves and hogs. Witnesses G. W. Nicher Harry Risher Frank Risher Roy Heckman claim sightings and lair discovery, spurring a planned hunt by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windber
Big Savage Mountain
G. W. Nicher
Harry Risher
Frank Risher
Roy Heckman
G. W. Risher
Thumb print bureau prompts unlikely marriage safety claim
A woman asks police to take thumb prints of her fiancé claiming they will help identify him. She says she is marrying tomorrow and that her two prior husbands disappeared, arguing prints never change and can track a person anywhere. The officers agree to the unusual request as a precaution.
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Bureau
Gas Engine Advances to Surpass Theoretical Limits
In 1910 researchers expect strenuous efforts to boost gas engine efficiency as steam engines push fuel economy. Steam reaches 19 percent thermal efficiency, a figure once linked with gas engines. New findings show gas engines have not been credited with nearing the theoretical limit, prompting exploration of radical operating changes for greater gains.
Neatly Aged Aunt Confronts Wary Nephew About Return
An 86 year old Madam Rey nolds remains sharp minded and active. Her nephew Thomas plans a two year round the world trip and visits before leaving. She confronts him asking if the doctor doubts his return, revealing family tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Reynolds
Thomas
Early Colonial Mail Service Beginnings
The record covers 1676 when Boston court appointed John Hayward to take in and convey letters, 1716 arrangements to receive letters from Williamsburg during summer and winter, 1738 Henry Pratt named riding postmaster for routes between Philadelphia and Newport, VA, and 1847 introduction of postage stamps in the United States.
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Boston
John Hayward
Williamsburg
Henry Pratt
Philadelphia
Newport
United States
Uncles illness tests family patience with doctor
The family endures Uncle Hobarts illness while his chosen physician advises cautious optimism. The oldest sister asks if recovery is possible and the doctor replies it is too soon to tell, noting Thanksgiving looming and uncertainty remains.
Man pursues fads as street encounter turns playful
A curiously long exchange unfolds on the street as a man praising Dr Fletcher tries to recruit a long haired stranger. The stranger, hungry for beefsteak, interjects with a wry remark revealing his poet persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fletcher
Duke of Argyll Opposes Women Nurses on Battleships
The Duke of Argyll told army and navy nursing staff that some women see nursing talk as encroaching on women’s role. He warned that readers of naval battles would not want women nurses aboard battleships during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Argyll
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Say Mrs Cooke
Mrs Bertha L Cooke of Greencastle Indiana testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved sharp pains in the back and kidneys after physicians failed. She bought them locally and reports swift improvement. Doan's sell for 50 cents with Jester Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha L. Cooke
Hanna St
Greencastle
Ind
Doan
Jones, Stevens Col’s
Jester Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Danger Signal Warns of Invasion Attack
A warning notes hoarseness in a child as an early danger signal of an approaching attack. It advises giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness to ward off the attack. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Home Loan Company Greencastle Adverts Low Rate Financing
An old classified style notice from Greencastle Indiana advertising loans secured by horses cattle and other chattel at a two percent monthly balance interest rate. The brief item lists amounts such as 25000 for one month 50 for one month and 1.00 for another, noting all dealings confidential and giving a street location near Rieke's Jewelry on South Indian Street.
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Home Loan Company
Greencastle Ind
Rieke
South Indian Street
Bumpd Up Against the Real Thing in Chamberlains Tablets
D R Thomas of Tidio ule Pa praises Chamberlains Tablets as a natural effective remedy for constipation. He notes pills and laxatives dehydrate the system and cause further constipation, while Chamberlains Tablets work without unpleasant reactions. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
D. R. Thomas
Tidioule
Tucker Physician and Surgeon Practice in Greencastle
W. W. Tucker physician and surgeon maintains an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut St
Greencastle, Nd
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the Herald
Herald-Democrat Publishing Company
Jackson Street
Charles J. Arnold
Postoffice
Horse Thief
Paris
Tcher’s
Lways
Alf
Herald
Vandalia Railroad CO
Pennsylvania
Ana
J. S. Dowling
Sun
Ellis
Big Pour
Dean
Humphreys Auterinary Mayen
Fletcher
Jones-Stevens
Castoria
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