Claims list of Putnam County January 1918 Board
Auditor Joe M. Allen certifies the January 1918 claims as allowed by the Board of Commissioners. The long roster includes payments to Harry W. Moore 550, Joe M. Allen 800, H. H. Runyan 600, many officials, officials' offices, coroner inquests, court house expenses, and assorted suppliers and services across Putnam County Indiana.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam County
Indiana
Harry W. Moore
Joe M. Allen
H. H. Runyan
John W. Shannon
Howard S. Harris
G. R. R. Alva E. Lisby
J. M. Pritchard
B. B. Stringer
C. B. Sheckles
C. C. Baker
Emery Nichols
C. M. Snodgrass
W. J. Bunten
W. H. O’neal
S. E. Collins
C. W. Bales
Harvey L. Oliver
Clay Oliver
D. W. Hurst
Joseph Allee
Lewis Bolton
Jas. B. Leonard
Thos. Roach
C. F. Payne
John T. Johnston
John D. White
James Rollings
David J. Skelton
Kiger & Company
A. & C. Stone & Lime Co
W. Q. O'Neal
Bicknell Hdw. Co
H. L
Arthur Plummer
L. G. Wright
S. A. Vermillion
J. M. King
R. E. Larkin
H. W. Sutherlin
C. W. Daggy
John H. James
Albert Stoner
Edwin Torr
John Goddard
Clarence Williams
F. S. Whitted
Wm. McGaughey
F. H. Draper
Perry Hall
W. H. Hutcheson
Ben W. Cornell
Mary E. Holmes
D. Holmes
J. E. McCurry
Marion Sinclair
D. P. Forcum
J. F. Cannon & Co
Julia E
E. E. Layne
Reese R. Buis
Oliver Stringer
Gilbert Sinclair
School
J. M. Hamrick
J. A. Britton
Bridge
Pre. High
Cassie Miller
Taxes
A. G. Day
Hendricks and Williams
Hurst Sweet Co
J. W. Ellis
Com
Poor
Geo. W. Irwin & Son
Franklin
Chas. Pherson
William Lee
J. L. Wilson
J. W. Bilbo
Russell
Chas. McNorton
Monroe
Ratcliff and
Weller
J. W. Bastin
Marion
Ford Lucas
G. C
J. Sudranski
The
Garrett Taxi Co
Etter & Cooper
G. C. Cont
C.T. Zaring
L. R. Alvord
J. W. Herod
W. W. Tucker
Grogan and
Miller
Harry W. Talbott
T. H. I. & E. Traction
J. D. Ellis
Jesse H. Sears
Madison
A. Kelley
W. S. Collins
Warren
A. H. Horn
Chas. B. Shannon
Wilson Blue
E. R. Arnold
John McCammack
Jas. I. Nelson
Chas. Lisby
Jas. Nelson
Fred V. Thomas
Israel Knauer
Oscar Shirley
Robert Barnett
Eugene Hamrick
William Peck
Edward Dalby
John Sharp
Lawrence Athey
Elmer Fuqua
Chas Siddons
Mona McAllister
Fred Lancaster
Wm. Inman
Cloverdale Graphic
I. Joe M. Allen
Formaldehyde Treatment Promises Healthier Potatoes
An exchange notes that a formaldehyde solution can improve potato crops by preventing scab and rust. Soak seed potatoes for two hours in one pint formaldehyde per 60 gallons water, dry, cut into two eye pieces, then plant. Avoid reinfection by not reusing pre-soak sacks.
Exalted Ideas in Mexican Pyramids and Religion
The author argues that Mexican and broader Spanish American beliefs fuse religion and superstition. Pyramids of Toltecs Aztecs and Incas symbolize ascent toward providence, not enclosure, echoing Moses at Sinai and a natural religion observed in Teocallis era.
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Mexico
Spanish-America
Moses
Sinai
New York
Understanding Who Is An American In North Americas
The piece explains that a native of any American part is technically an Ameri can, but usage narrows this to a United States citizen or native. Canadians Mexicans Central and South Americans are called by demonyms such as Canadian Mexican Brazilian or Guatemalan. The reason is linguistic: American is the only adjective formable from the United States name.
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North
South America
United States of America
Canada
Mexico
Central
United States
Brazil
Colombia
Goodrich Faces Enduring Promises in Governor Run
Auditor Klauss blocks voucher issuance for jobs eliminated by the legislature while Goodrich remains pressed by unfulfilled pledges. Local observers note the political stake sharpens as campaigns unfold.
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Goodrich
Klauss
Gannot Jam Pays Roll Controversy in Indiana State Office Row
Indianapolis scene chronicles Edwin Goodrich and Auditor Krauss clashing over control of state offices and the fate of Roberts the statistician. Governor asserts legislature intended no abolitions while Krauss withholds payroll vouchers. Federal employment agency proposes to take over the agencies to cut costs and improve service.
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Willis S
Thompson
Indianapolis
Goodrich
State House
Krauss
Roberts
South Bend
Terre Haute
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court
Federal Free Employment Department
Debauch: Emmett Whillikens Charged With Suspected Relatives
A Petuna citizen recalls a rowdy home scene where Emmett Whillikens hosted nightly gatherings ending at 9:30 with drinking elderberry wine, dominoes, and phonograph dance tunes, drawing comment from a local prominent figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Whillikens
Petuna
Kansas City Star
Where Wild Fowl Breed in Alaska’s Summer Waters
A Kansas City Journal writer notes wild fowl migrate to Alaska for summer breeding. Golovine bay near Norton Sound hosts geese ducks swans sandhill cranes and millions of grouse. Birds hatch among blue stem grass while bears feed on salmon berries and huckleberries in the Alaska highlands.
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Alaska
United States
Kansas City Journal
Yukon River
Golovine Bay
Norton Sound
Night Shadows in Russia
Olive Gilbreath describes a June journey under white nights in Siberia. The plain stretches endlessly, lights linger despite fatigue, and the sun cycles from horizon to horizon, ending with arrival at Nizhny Novgorod after five hours of daylight.
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Olive Gilbreath
Yale Review
Nizhinovgorod
Fattening of Marrakesh brides in Barbary customs
Describes a Moroccan and Tunisian practice where elders fatten young girls for marriage. A twelve year old girl is tied, fed maize porridge with grease, and watched by a father with a stick. Refusal leads to torture to force ingestion before marriage.
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Morocco
Tunis
Steamship Oregon Lost Off Fire Island in 1886
The steamship Oregon was wrecked off Fire Island on March 14 1886 after a collision with a coastwise schooner. All aboard were saved, the vessel staying afloat for about half an hour. Mail recovered from the wreck bore stamps noting its immersion, a practice later adopted by the International Postal Union led by Edward M Morgan of the New York post office.
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Oregon
Fire Island
New York Sun
International Posts Union
Edward M. Morgan
New York Post Office
To Stop the Hurt and Hold Fast to Common Sense
A short insight urges accepting minor abrasions from others and applying common sense to prevent anger. Do not extend injury by irritation or brooding, and conclude the matter with the offender at the outset.
The Woes of High Prices and Selfish Wanting
The piece laments rising costs and mass consumer demands. It critiques selfishness and the desire for easy gains rather than earning luxuries through effort, arguing modern times test righteous restraint and hard work.
Arcadian Highway Proposed From Great Lakes to Gulf
Horace G. Cupples, St. Louis civil engineer and new director of the National Highway association, promotes a Great Lakes to Gulf roadway called the Arcadian highway. The 500 mile wide strip would be 490 feet and include a parkway at an estimated 25 000 dollars per mile totaling about 20 million dollars. Cupples suggests using unemployed workers to keep costs down and frame it as a civic project. The plan has drawn favorable comment from several prominent Americans.
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Horace G. Cupples
St. Louis
National Highway Association
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cupples
New Light on Things from Arctic Explorer Stefansson
Stefansson challenges common Arctic myths in Popular Science Monthly. He says frost-bites are not helped by rubbing snow, snow can be eaten when thirsty, Eskimo houses are well ventilated and not typically malodorous, and he has never seen a North Dakota blizzard as severe or abrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefansson
Popular Science Monthly
Arctic Circle
North Dakota
Cider Eggnog Recipe From Old Fashioned Standby
Separate six eggs and beat yolks with sugar until foamy then flavor with grated nutmeg. Stir in half pint sweet hot cider per yolk, combine in a hot punch bowl. Beat whites with sugar to stiff froth and float on surface. serve in cupfuls.
Calorie Defined as Unit of Nutrition Measure
A Chicago Society of Medical Research bulletin states nutrition is measured in calories. It explains a calorie equals the heat needed to raise one pint of water by four degrees Fahrenheit.
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Chicago Society of Medical Research
Losing Flesh in a Grim Exchange
A terse dialogue unfolds with a speaker declaring loss of flesh while another mocks weight gain. The exchange shifts to self care as the thinner speaker claims daily flesh loss and notes learning to shave himself. The compact exchange hints at aging and personal struggle.
Clara Barton and the Red Cross made in America
Clara Barton, resting in Europe after Civil War service, learned of Mr. Durant and his book and resolved to urge the United States to ratify and apply the Red Cross treaty. She said adopting the idea in the Civil War would have prevented Andersonville’s 10,000 stain on U S history.
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America
Clara Barton
Europe
Durant
Miss Barton
Andersonville
Peanut Butter Sausages Recipe
Combine breadcrumbs cream of wheat and peanut butter with one beaten egg salt sage thyme and pepper. Form into sausages bake twenty minutes in a greased pan and serve with bananas sautéed in hot butter.
Trustees Notices in Multiple Townships
Monroe Township E R Denny trustee will meet at Bainbridge store on Tuesdays and Fridays to transact office business Cloverdale Township H C Morrison trustee will be at home each Wednesday afternoon and at Louis Morrison's store in Cloverdale Saturdays for office business Washington Township J O Mullinix trustee will be at his Reelsville office on Tuesdays and Fridays Floyd Township Edgar J Wilson trustee location not specified Marion Township Emerson E Ruark trustee will be at home in Fillmore Tuesdays and Fridays to transact office business
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Monroe Township
E. R .Denny
Bainbridge
Cloverdale
H. C. Morrison
Louis Morrison’s
Clinton Township
Joseph E. Newgent
Washington Township
J. O. Mullinix
Reelsville
Edgar J. Wilson
Marion Township
Emerson E. Ruark
Fillmore
Greencastle Township Trustee Schedules Weekly Office Hours
Harry Talbott outlines weekly office hours at his Rickett's Jewelry Store adjacent office in Greencastle. He will conduct township business every Wednesday during his term, available to residents and taxpayers.
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Harry Talbott
Rickett’s Jewelry
Greencastle
Greencastownship
Terre Haute and Indianapolis Traction Schedule Effective 1917
The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co releases an East Bound and West Bound timetable effective February 1 1917 with listed departure times from morning to evening and limited stops at Highland schedule notes include multiple AM PM slots and special stop notations L and H. The timetable outlines peak service periods and express or limited routes with several routings and final trip times.
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Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co
Sewing-Machine Oil Stains Simple Home Remedy
A vintage tip explains removing sewing machine oil stains by rubbing with lard, letting stand for hours, then washing with cold water and soap to finish.
Fruit Odds and Ends steamed pudding recipe note
A brief cooking tip describes making a steamed fruit pudding from small amounts of various fruits. The note suggests combining leftover fruit odds and ends to create a dessert.
Germany Uses Nettle Fiber as Cotton Substitute in Military Use
A September report from Germany notes limited raw cotton while spinners turn to substitutes. Nettle fiber emerges as the leading substitute, now produced on a large scale exclusively for military use.
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Germany
Baking Potatoes Quick Baking Method
Potatoes halved before baking cut bake time in half and reduce gas use. Centers stay soft and the cut surface forms a tasty crust. This method yields evenly cooked interiors and a crisp exterior.
Potato Cleaning Tip Sparks Surprise Dirt Removal
A raincoat can shed substantial dirt with a raw potato. Keep the potato moist and rub it over the fabric to lift grime effectively.
Train Time Card Excerpt From Historic Schedule
Time card lists Chicago and Lafayette routes with arrival and departure times. Notes that trains run daily, local freights carry no passengers, and night trains feature Pullman sleepers while day trains offer parlor and dining cars. For full details, address for complete cards provided.
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Chicago
Lafayette
Accom
Louisville & Fr
French Lick
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Night Shadows
Russia
Gulf
Richelieu
E. A. Browning
J. H. McKenzie & CO
Floyd Township
Greencastle Township
Interurban
A. M
P. M
Rains
Bae
DoObbDs Auctioneer
Washington St
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Streets
Ind
W. M. M’gaughey
Evan’s Block
Jackson Street
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
PTC Ca
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Chicago and the Northwest
Louisville
French Lick Springs
Amie
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