Putnam County Treasurer Candidates Seek Democratic Nomination
Several Putnam county residents announce candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer. Sayers of Greencastle township, Raab of Washington township, Miller of Monroe township, and Etcheson of Monroe township all enter the race subject to the primary election. M. S. Miller of Greencastle Township also declares candidacy pending Democratic voters in the upcoming primary.
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S. C. Sayers
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Theodore Raab
Washington Township
Daniel V. Etcheson
Monroe Township
Democratic Sheriff Candidates Named in Putnam County
Sheriff Howard S. Harris of Greencastle announces his candidacy on the Democratic ticket. Hark L. Jackson of Greencastle seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam county sheriff, pending primary voting March 7. Allen Eggers of Jackson township runs in the Democratic primary March 7. Edward H. Eitelforge of Madisor seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam county sheriff subject to voters in the March 7 primary.
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Howard S. Harris
Greencastle Township
Hark L. Jackson
Greencastle
Putnam County
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Edward H. Eitelforge
Madisor Township
Coroner Jacob McCurry Files Candidacy in Putnam Primary
Greencastle township coroner Jacob E. McCurry announces his bid for coroner in Putnam County. He seeks Democratic nomination subject to the primary, listing Greencastle as his home base and party.
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Jacob E. McCurry
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Gillen Announces Candidacy for Putnam County Prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorney Courtland C. Gillen of Greencastle township declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney. He seeks to lead the office, citing experience and commitment to public safety.
New Special mocks New candidacy in Twelfth district race
The Bluffton Banner reports a mock New candidacy for the Republican senatorial nomination in Indiana. A poll on a train in the Twelfth district shows Watson 11, Robinson 5, New 4, with critics saying New will likely finish poorly without wider support.
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Harry
Lagrange
Watson
Robinson
New
Fort Wayne
Harry 8. New
Judge Olds
Indianapolis
Jim Watson
Merchants’ Bank
Chicago
Republican Party
The
Bluffton
Herald Want Ad Quick Result MOP
Classified note indicates quick results from a Herald want ad. Mentions MOP as a shorthand or tag in the listing. Provides minimal context about purpose or action.
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Herald
State Institutions Are In Best Shape
Indiana's state board of charities reports 14 119 inmates across 19 institutions as of September 30 with gains over last year. The system expanded capacity and care for dependent and delinquent citizens while praising Gov. Ralston for debt repayment and constructive legislature actions.
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Willis S. Thompson
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
Indiana
State House
State Board of Charities
State Board
Michigan City
Jeffersonville
Woman's Prison
Newcastle
Richmond
Colony Farm
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised by Local Resident
A Greencastle resident Mrs. J. E. Skelton credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing her back pain headaches and dizziness tied to kidney trouble. She reports lasting relief and urges others to try the same remedy priced at 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY publishes the ad.
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Dean
Greencastle
J. E. Skelton
N. Madison Sr
Experiments Show Gas Separation by Vacuum Distillation
The United States Bureau of Mines describes tests separating hydrocarbons in natural and illuminating gas by fractional distillation at low temperatures and pressures. The report covers Pittsburg natural gas and artificial illuminating gas from Pittsburg and New York City, plus methods to separate close boiling gases like ethane and ethylene.
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U. S
United States Bureau of Mines
Pittsburg
New York City
Baby Week Proclaimed Across Nation In 1916 Campaign
The first week of March is designated Baby Week nationwide to highlight infant care. Over 400 communities in every state plan activities to improve outcomes for babies and reduce the approximately 300 000 infant deaths yearly. The Children's Bureau of the U S Department of Labor promotes the effort with a practical bulletin available free from Washington.
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America
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federal
Washington
Women Doctors Needed as Demand Exceeds Supply
The London School of Medicine for Women reports a shortage of female doctors with boards of guardians offering women posts at higher salaries. Provincial hospitals and Whitechapel posts now advertise for women with pay increases from 500 to 1000 dollars. The London women's medical school has 609 practicing graduates and 220 students, with autumn term applications up by sixty.
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London School of Medicine
Boards of Guardians
Whitechapel
Women’s Medical School of London
Women's Home Journal
Seek wood for pencils from various trees
A Scientific American summary reports the forest service tests show cedar remains key for pencils but substitutes rise in value. Rocky Mountain red cedar tops the list followed by big tree Sequoia Port Oxford cedar redwood and alligator juniper as notable alternatives.
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H. 8. Cockett
Forest Service
Scientific American
United States
Rocky Mountain
Caught Actor Drunk by Night Court On Broadway
Two policemen nabbed a well known actor on Broadway after a night of indulgence. They brought him before a night court where the judge, familiar with the actor, quips about the drunken state. The actor deflects the joke by pointing to the officers as the “both of them.”
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Broadway
Widow’s crafty fixer tale leads to wedding twist
The widow is praised as a skilled manager for restoring her house at no cost. She hired a carpenter to finish the woodwork, then ended the engagement and wed the plumber, leaving readers amused by the swift turn of romance and knowhow.
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Cupid
The Editor’s Last Laugh on Circulation
A dying editor boasts about his newspaper’s circulation as the doctor proclaims the man near death. He sat up, declares the doctor a liar, and proclaims the paper has the largest circulation in the country.
Humorous Exchange on Marital Motives
A witty dialogue features two husbands with contrasting motives. The speaker reveals the first wed for money and the second for love, while the second husband’s motives are flipped, leading to a humorous reflection on marriage and fortune.
Chauffeur Fired After Dispute Over Destination
In a terse exchange the chauffeur protests dismissal, asking why he is being let go after driving the owner in the car twice last month. The owner confirms but reveals the driver refused to take him to a desired location.
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Records
Chapel Cemetery Company transfers land to John Ragland in cemetery district. William H. Wetz and others convey property to G. W. Bence in Monroe Township. Martha E. Boatman deeds land to Fred E. Boatman in Monroe Township. William Wilson transfers land in Jackson Township to Ida L. Fell. Phylander Pruitt and wife transfer land in Fillmore to Thomas Ragland.
Keeps Her Suspicious About Laundry Bills
Mrs Closepenny doubts her laundry charges in a humorous exchange. She argues small bills imply underhanded charges on her clothes, while larger bills suggest overcharging.
Children of the Rich Sunday School Scene
A conversation appears to mock a family tale about Elijah and heaven. Johnny Millyan questions the family’s story while a Sunday school teacher presents it as credible, highlighting suspicion of lineage narratives.
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Elijah
Johnny Millyan
Fortunes Rise for No. 19 Shoe Boy on Highway Jobs
Amite City La reports a boy nicknamed Soda who wears size 19 shoes and works as a human steamroller for highway work. He has left sideshow crowds, now holds several contracts, and is said to command the salary of a steam roller. His feet keep growing and his fortune is expected to rise.
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Soda
Amite City
Playing Ball Me Unrivaled and Love Droll Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as characters spar over affection with mentions of Ferdinand Penelope and a pug dog. The dialogue highlights playful courtship dynamics and witty banter in a lively social scene.
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Ferdinand
Penelope
Papa
Newswire Style Inquiries From a Town Telegraph Line
A terse historical note lists sensational phrases such as died eloped married fire divorced left town embezzled abducted sold a farm arrested come to town cracked a safe killed an officer robbed a church assassinated committed death by own action fallen from an aeroplane. The item ends with a phone number for tips.
Hat securing device using elastic buckle pin less hat pins
A hat inside headgear features a circular fabric casing with a buckram tongue and an elastic cord circling the casing. Tightening the cord slides the tongue into a slot to reduce hat diameter, securing the hat without pins. The article also notes African desert sands average 30 to 40 feet deep.
The Egotistical Actor Demands His Hidden Part
A self important actor confronts a theater manager claiming he will improvise a role since all parts are filled. The manager dismisses the boast as unrealistic while maintaining casting order.
Impracticable insomnia aid meets stubborn learning hurdles
A discussion frames insomnia as impracticable to cure with simple methods. The dialogue contrasts a caregiver's attempt to teach the baby with a suggestion to recite the multiplication table up to twelve by twelve, highlighting frustration and learning challenges.
Discovery of Arent liquid fires up town unsettles Iowa druggist
Fame surrounds Arthur Arent a quiet Webster City druggist after his weatherproof liquid allegedly makes cloth and wood fireproof and nonflammable. Investors and film interests press for rights while Arent, in his thirties, remains cautious and busy with demonstrations.
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Humbolt
Iowa
Arthur Avent
Arent
United States
Badger
B. F. Keltz
Webster City
Iowa State Pharmacy Commission
Ringling
Arent-Keltz
Edison Company
Bio
Mr. Arent
True gentleman defined across regions by character
A northerner argues that true gentility comes from inner conduct, not birth, wealth, or locale. He praises old southern house servants for courtliness of heart and asserts the gentleman remains distinct in any class or form, preserving humanity.
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South
Sun
Interurban Time Schedule Fragments
Schedule details show morning and afternoon Highlander runs with times from 7:10 to 5:15 and evening services around 6:10 and 8:15. OCR text includes irregular digits and stray letters.
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Highlander
How to Prevent Crony and Protect a Child
Advice warns mothers to prevent illness by ensuring warm clothing and ample fresh air for children. It stresses avoiding wet or cold feet and early treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs of hoarseness or croup. The home remedy is described as pleasant and widely available.
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Chamberlain
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