Candidates for Treasurer Seek Democratic Nomination
Sayers of Greencastle township Raab of Washington township Miller of Monroe township and Etcheson of Monroe announce their candidacies for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Putnam county subject to the primary election on March 7. Miller and Sayers address the Greencastle township voters.
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S. C. Sayers
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Daniel V. Etcheson
Monroe Township
Democratic Sheriff Candidates Named for Putnam County
Sheriff Howard S. Harris of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. Hark L. Jackson of Greencastle declares his run for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, Putnam county, subject to the primary on March 7. Allen Eggers of Jackson township seeks the Democratic nomination, pending primary voters on March 7. Edward H. Eitelforge of Madison seeks the Democratic nomination, subject to primary voters on March 7.
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Howard S. Harris
Greencastle Township
Hark L. Jackson
Greencastle
Putnam County
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Edward H. Eitelforge
Madison Township
Coroner McCurry Seeks Putnam County Coroner Nomination
Coroner Jacob E. McCurry of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Putnam County coroner, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election.
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Jacob E. McCurry
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Proctorial race announced for Putnam County DA
Prosecuting Attorney Courtland C. Gillen of Greencastle township seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney in the March 7 election. Fay S. Hamilton, attorney, also announces candidacy for the Democratic Primary on March 7, 916.
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Courtland C. Gillen
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Fay S. Hamilton
Try A Herald Wanted They Bring Results
A call to action seeks a Herald to deliver results from a community event. The notice mentions fatalities if any, and invites interested readers to respond with information or inquiries.
Henry Colfax Revealed as World Famous Fossil Expert
In Fairport Henry Colfax is long viewed as a gentle nonentity. After a chain of events led by Frank Radcliffe, the town learns Colfax has earned five degrees and three fellowships and a $10,000 annual grant, but he only discovers his fame from others. He confesses his love to Bessie Norton as the truth comes out.
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Fairport
Henry Colfax
Henry
Vairport
Bessie Norton
Leary
Levsie Norton
Bessie
Jessie
Jack Roberts
Willie McCrew
Frank Radcliffe
Henry Collac
Tienry
Stage Museum
Bate
Pessie
Frank
Rank Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Fairport Blade
Roberts
Henry Cofax
Thee Carmody University
Royal Paleontological Society of England
Societe Paleontogique of
France
Academy of Science of
St. Petersburg
Royal Imperial Geographical Society of Berlin
Cinquieme Congress Geologique Universale
Paris
Colfax
Scientific World
Falport
Crmedy University
Pairpor
Paget
W. S. Gilbert
A. W. Pinero
J. M. Barrie
Henry Arthur Jones
Sullivan
Oerus
Gilbert
Tanqueray
Pinero
Edward Terry
Haymarket
Crichton
Til
Dits
Miner impulsively marries plain wife to care for his dog
A Pennsylvania coal field miner surprised friends by marrying an unattractive woman. He explains he needed someone to look after his dog while he worked in the pit, noting the woman is not handsome but is good company for the dog.
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Pennsylvania
What They Said in the Illustrated Bits
A dialogue from the Illustrated Bits features a maid reacting to a claim about the mistress not being at home. The ladies respond with witty quips about luck versus wealth, reflecting humorous social banter of the piece.
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Notics
Joseph E. Newgent
Weather Songlines Echo a Shifting Winter Forecast
A playful verse from the Washington Star blends sun and snow in rapid shifts. It riffs on warm waves, blizzards, and street shovels while noting changing forecasts and the futility of guessing the weather.
Old Time Religion Figures In Cemetery Mystery
Harold the Slow and Sam Small recount a tomb inscription riddle in Atlanta. A conventional cemetery stone bears Helen Vance 1854 and Harold Vance 1889 with a final line reading He took his time. The odd carven may test beliefs about fate and morality.
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Sam Small
Atlanta
Helen Vance
Harold Vance
The Young Housewife
In the cook's absence the young mistress, aided by a green waitress, attempts the Sunday luncheon. The flur ried maid confesses she forgot to wash the lettuce and the mistress takes over the task, asking where the soap is.
Hank's Spell Ends Work as Boss Fires Him
A farmer recalls Hank who was selling windmills and taunts about his spelling. Hank had tried to spell like President Roosevelt and was fired after his boss believed he could not spell.
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Hank
Roosevelt
Chicago News
The Merry Widow boosts profits while theatre moguls profit
The article details George Edwardes and other figures profiting from musical comedy and plays. It notes huge audience interest in The Merry Widow and massive sales for the music, alongside extensive losses from failed productions and earnings by writers like Gilbert Pinero Barrie and Jones.
Concrete strength study outlines variability in Portland cement
The United States Bureau of Standards publishes results from about 20 000 tests on Portland cement mortars and concretes. It notes concrete quality depends on raw materials, proportions, water, mixing, placement, weather, and immersion. The report critiques common testing methods and advises better practices for durability.
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United States Bureau of Standards
The Marrying Habit Joke Recounts Bridegroom Convict
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a convict blaming wedding duties for his woes. A prison visitor asks about drinking, and the convict confesses his real trouble was being the groom at every wedding.
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Philadelphia Press
Origin of grain as a weight measure and its historical values
The grain weighs from a grain of wheat, used to form the pennyweight ounce and pound. England's 1266 statute tied 32 wheat grains to a pennyweight, 20 pennyweights per ounce, and 12 ounces per pound, totaling 7,080 grains in a pound. Centuries later pennyweight split into 24 grains, yielding a 5,760 grain Troy pound. The pennyweight matched the weight of a silver penny. The grain standard was set by Parliament during George IV's reign.
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England
George IV
Non sinkable dual hydro drive boat pitched by Edward Manteil
Edward Manteil of Hoquiam Washington designs a speed boat able to run on water or ice at 25 mph and logging across sand. The hull sits atop two long hollow cylinders with spiral flanges that grip water to propel the craft. The cylinders pivot away to shed debris and at 50 mph planing would bury the flanges to reduce friction.
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Edward Manteil
Hoquiam, Wash
Brown paper to replace tinplate and wood
A Chicago mechanical engineer fresh from Europe reports that common brown wrapping paper can be converted into many stable goods such as dish pans, buckets, ax handles, wheels, and barrels. He notes Germany has produced it for ten years as a substitute for tinplate and wood, with cheaper production, and US manufacture has just begun to reduce costs.
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Chicago
Europe
Germany
Chicagoan
United States
Boltless Rail Joint Demonstrated by Portland Inventor
A Portland inventor demonstrates a boltless rail joint to Maine railroad firms. A tapering wedge pressed by a nut replaces four bolts, keeping rail ends uniform and reducing bumps while allowing expansion or contraction with weather. No bolts to loosen or maintain.
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Maine
Portland
Mechanic From Palouse Wins Ninth Auto Sled Patent
A Palouse Washington mechanic, formerly in a machine shop, has received a government patent for an autosled. The invention uses rear runners with two drive wheels and propeller blades that project from the spokes. The blades disappear on obstruction and grip the packed snow to move the vehicle, allowing any auto body to ride on the runners.
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Palouse
Wash
Old Village Mayor Thanks Citizens With Humble Toast
An elderly man, newly made mayor, gathers residents to express gratitude for bestowing the honor. He begins with a line about never forgetting the day they placed his white hairs over their heads, signaling a humorous, reflective speech.
What He Would Do
A speaker expresses wishing for money to buy an automobile and imagines choosing a spanking team of horses for transport. The exchange contrasts modern car ownership with a traditional preference for horses.
New Photo Printing Machine Patented by Madison Inventors
A Madison Wisconsin patent covers a device that can print 14 000 uniform black and white photographs per hour. The inventors say the system reduces cost making photographs cheaper for advertising and broader use.
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Madison, Wis
Jibbs Marriage Sparks Anticipated Pay Raise
Conversation notes indicate Jibbs expected a raise after marrying. The question if the raise occurred is answered affirmatively. The boss’s reaction is described as raising eyebrows. No additional context or parties are provided.
Dwight men Invent a refrigerating machine for ice boxes
Two Dwight Illinois men designed a cooling device for ice boxes that operates automatically once installed and requires no supervision. After a year of testing it will be manufactured for general use, promising consistent interior cooling without ice.
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Dwight, Ill
Interurban Time Schedule Update
New timetable outlines electric interurban runs from Indianapolis with morning departures at 6 10, 7 15, 8 10, 9 39 Highlander, 10 10, 11 15, afternoon trips at 12 10, 1 15, 2 10, 4 10, 5 15, and evening at 6 10 and 8 15.
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Highlander
A. M
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America
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H. J. Leslie
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Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
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Kt Ille
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Edgar J. Wilson
Marion
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Willmore
Marion Township
Harry Talbott
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O. F. Overstreet
Bence Building
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