Legislative Gossip: Indiana Economy Push Sparks Debate
In Indianapolis on January 30 the visiting legislative committee pushed economy cuts that could save nearly a million dollars in specific appropriations. The piece notes Republican and Democrat fault lines while highlighting the resignation of Senator Stephen B. Fleming after anti lobby legislation action as a notable session moment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
General Assembly
Public Service Commission
Indiana
Stephen B. Fleming
Adams
Allen Counties
Steve
Ship of State
Senator Thornton Fights Corporate Greed In Indiana Session
The piece recalls Senator Thornton pushing Senate Bill 158 in 1911, aiming to curb corporate domination over street railways and utilities. It notes New Albany’s power and light rates under chartered states and discusses potential effects on a vacancy and a new special election. Secretary Wade Free is praised for diligence amid illness.
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State Senate
Steve
Bobs Senate
Indiana General Assembly
Thornton
New Albany
Louisville
Senate
Wade Free
Notice of Sale of Road Bonds in Putnam County Indiana
The Treasurer of Putnam County Indiana offers for sale at his Greencastle court house office road bonds for two projects J. T. Higgins et al gravel road line between Jackson and Floyd townships and the George F Swain macadamized road in Franklin Township. Sealed bids due by eleven o clock February 2 1915. Total issues 16440. First due May 15 1916. Bonds dated February 2 1915.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
J. T. Higgins
Jackson
Floyd Township
George F. Swain
Franklin Township
Court House
H. H. Runyan
Land Transfers in Washington and Floyd Townships
Property records show Ivan Huffman and others transferring land in Washington township to Lewis A. Bullerdick. William A. Ader transfers land in Floyd township to George W. Pickett and associates. Details note 1600 2500 Pat.
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Ivan Huffman
Lewis A. Bullerdick
Washington Township
William A. Ader
George W. Pickett
Floyd Township
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate N Warren Holland
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of N Warren Holland deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on February 15 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Harry W Moore January 26 1911 St Weekly Jane 29th See 20 lop val reason why a prosperous farmer should put money in the bank and keep up farm buildings and fences for a rainy day and family pleasure in a smaller bank account and neat holdings
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N. Warren Holland
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Harry W. Moore
Jane
Henry T. Fletcher
Simple Dinner Plans Save Hostess Stress
A Kansas homemaker advises that guests enjoy simple dinners led by a cheerful hostess. She shares a make ahead menu with cherry nectar beef loaf peas in potato nests tomato and cucumber salad apricot sherbet and coffee. Prep tips emphasize prepping the day before and minimal hot work at dinner time.
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Kansas
Good Advice for Husbands on Household Etiquette
A playful piece advising husbands to compliment their wives, show genuine affection, avoid habits of routine, and share chores. It encourages humor at home, avoid reading the newspaper at meals, and to occasionally help with dishes and kitchen duties.
To Brighten Gold and Silver Care Tips
An occasional bath in hot soap suds with a dash of ammonia keeps gold and silver bright. Wipe dry with flannel and polish with chamois skin. steel buckles and buttons respond to silver polish and chamois skin for a bright finish.
Cleaning White Canvas Shoes With Camphor
Grass stains on white canvas shoes may be removed by wetting stains with camphor. To clean shoes use a damp cloth and a good scouring soap. Rub shoes clean, set in sun to dry, and then brush off powder with a brush.
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National Magazine
Shine Away: Vinegar Treatment for Garment Restore
The National advises using hot vinegar on a suit or dress then pressing in the usual manner to remove odor and restore a like new look. Vinegar leaves no stain and any shine from wear disappears.
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National Magazine
Cleaning Floors With Cheesecloth Method
A National Magazine tip describes dipping one and a half yards of cheese cloth in water, wringing, sprinkling with water and kerosene, and hanging to dry. The treated cloth is used after sweeping to polish floors, leaving them shiny and bright.
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National Magazine
Boiling Peas Quick Guide Warns Efficient Prep
Read notes from National Magazine on shelling peas. Boil pods until cracking. peas sink to bottom while pods rise to surface. skins may be removed for quicker prep.
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National Magazine
Traveling skin care tips from historic magazines
A brief historical note advises cleansing the face during travel with a handkerchief dampened by thoracic alcohol as harmless. It also suggests using a brush dipped in gasoline for cleaning instead of a cloth to avoid leaving a rim.
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National Magazine
Hearing on primary assessment roll for Greencastle streets
Notice to property owners of a January 29 1915 hearing by the Green Castle Indiana Common Council on the primary or prima facie assessment roll for Indiana Street improvements from Hanna to Berry Streets. The roll covers cement sidewalks curbs and gutters brick street crossings grading and landscaped spaces with adjacent alleys. The city clerk’s office holds the details and owners may remonstrate.
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Greencastle
Indiana
Indiana Street
Hanna Street
Berry Street
Olive Street
Sellers Addition
Parke Street
Pine Street
Beveridge Street
Highland Street
Berry
Sellers Annex
Common Council
Boston woman turns yard into intensive bush bean farm
A Boston woman half fills a 25 by 60 foot yard with intensive farming to grow 24 vegetable varieties. She uses 10 day to 2 week intervals, hires a gardener at 40 dollars a month, and nets over 200 dollars from the first season. Demand grows as she expands to adjacent vacant lots and adds more high price vegetables.
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Boston
Home Cooked Dishes and Simple Desserts Menu Ideas
A collection of old fashioned recipes including Veal Loaf with pork and sage, Cabbage with Tomato Sauce, German Potato Salad with bacon and vinegar, Lettuce Dressing with corn starch, Fig Pudding, and Shaker Cookies with oats and brown sugar.
Remedy for Cracked Lips and a Street Car Wisdom
A middle aged man with a deep crack in the lower lip learns to chew scarlet sumac buds and keep the lip moistened with the juice, a cure that proved lasting. A street car joke notes a car runs twice as fast when pursued than after it is caught.
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National Magazine
Interurban Time Table
Public timetable listing the interurban railway departures and arrivals. Details are partially readable with station names and times not fully legible.
The Real Trouble
Many women fear a sallow complexion caused by liver disorders. Using face powder hides the issue but worsens it. Chamberlain's Tablets are said to correct liver problems and improve health and beauty. Sold by all dealers.
Notice of Final settlement of estate of Henry T Fletcher
Notice to heirs and legatees of Henry T Fletcher deceased to appear at Castle Indiana on the 8th day of January 1915 for final settlement. Published in the weekly on January 22.
Notice of Administration for W M Sutherlin Estate
Public notice in the 31 Weekly dated January 22 announces administration of the estate of W M Sutherlin with attorney on record. Proceedings outline appointment details and required claims by creditors and heirs.
Chamberlain's Remedy for Deep Seated Colds
In a testimonial from Mrs. C. B. Walters of Decatur Illinois the remedy is praised for relieving lungs easing breathing liquifying mucus calming cough and aiding nature to restore health. She says it cured a deep seated lung cold fifteen years ago and has since used it successfully. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
C. B. Walters
Decatur
Ill
Petition To Improve Highway In Floyd Township Indiana
Auditor of Putnam County announces an amended petition by J Polk Christie et al to lay out establish and improve highways in Floyd Township Putnam County Indiana Hearing set before Board of Commissioners on Monday February 1 1915 at the February Term 1915 Readable petition states to lay out establish and improve highways in Floyd Township
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Putnam County
Indiana
J. P. Christy
Floyd Township
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
J. Polk Christie
Petition for Highway Improvement in Floyd Township 1915
A group of Floyd Township freeholders petitions the county board to grade drain and macadamize a continuous two and a half mile highway across sections 10 11 and 12 beginning at the south lines and extending to the southeast quarter of section 12. The request lists landowners along the route and argues the project exceeds three miles in length and should be ordered without an election. Signed January 18 1915 by numerous residents led by J Pol Christie and others.
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Floyd Township
North Range
Fillmore
New Maysville
Aloy
Said Township
Chel E. Gilpin
Amanda FE. Webster
Bessie
Alma D. Sutherlin
Joseph
Polly Lewis
Harvey Ader
C. L. Sutherlin
Homer Tyre
Aaron Hand
Harry Alers
John Pick
Emma C. Poff
Doughlas D. Eggers
Leisure
J. Polk Christie
LC. Wilen
Mary Wilson Sutherlin
Sail
J. Pol Christie
Cb. D. Eggers
John H. Poff
Harry Ader
Burl Leiure
Ambrose D. Cassity
George Sutherlin
Jas. C. Waln
Frank J. Ader
Fred Todd
W. L. Baldwin
Heman A. Heavin
Joe Lewis
Harry Alter
W. T. Batman
E. B. Summers
Lervis C. Wilson
Edward E. McVey
Ralph Pickett
Millard Greenlee
J. J. Ader
M. M. Miller
Leonard Heavy
S. Mason
Bates T. Lawson
A. Smith
James C. Ogle
Elsworth Evans
Oscar Evans
T. J. Miller
Paul F. Priest
John Wilson
James Hulton
William Pursell
James Arnold
E. ©. Timmons
S. D. Lasley
Roscoe Hill
Jessie A. Evans
Erre E. Wright
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Charles J. Arnold
South Jackson Street
Telephone
Lew Ellingham
Oliver Evans
James B. Nelson
Madison Township
United States
Hiram Catlin
Greencastle Township
Pat
Greencastle Gas Co
WM. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Tee
M. S. Miller
West Bound
A. M
P.M
Circuit Court
State of
Jerry Clifford
Walter L. McGaughey
W. M. Sutherlin
Honorable Board of Commissioners of
Said County
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