Dr Elmer L Williams Fighter Parson Of Chicago
Chicago civic leader Dr Elmer L Williams famed as a fighting parson and confidant of the mayor led a large civic parade on Michigan Avenue last spring. His church runs an automatic truck to collect raw material for its manufacturing plant and pays steady wages to idle workers. Williams spoke at many engagements from New York to Denver and will give an unusual Chautauqua address on the first day.
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Elmer L. Williams
Chicago
Doctor Williams
Michigan Avenue
New York City
Denver
Easy Work for Ventriloquist
A Chicago electrical company ventriloquist shows off a hidden system using a loud speaking telephone transmitter in the dummy and a rear room operator to move jaws, letters, and limbs. The trick relies on concealed relays and telegraph keys to project speech and motions to the audience.
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Chicago
W. D. Lindsey
Caruso
Lindsey
Georgia Prison Warden Faces 19 Day Life Sentence Dilemma
The warden is puzzled by a court order to grant a nineteen day allowance on a life sentence. An Italian mathematician notes that all world residents could fit on 100 square miles, while a graveyard remains unmentioned in context.
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Georgia
Motor Saw For Felling Trees In Marshfield Ore
A Marshfield lumber company builds a portable motor driven chain saw for bucking and felling trees. The device cuts a two foot log in under a minute and weighs 80 pounds, using a motor connected directly to a driving pulley and fed by a flexible cord.
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Marshfield
Ore
Polishing Furniture Care Tips From Vintage Guide
Thorough dusting precedes polishing with a small brush or cloth wrapped stick for crevices. Ifgreasy, wash with vinegar and water then apply minimal polish using a soft pad. Use a second duster to steady furniture while handling it.
When Women Rule Dinner Ends in Domestic Upheaval
Mrs Simpkins confronts her husband over milk and money as he defends a risqué outfit for John. Thompson teases a similar fashion revolt while Simpkins contemplates a covert wardrobe change. The clash ends with Mrs Simpkins leaving for the club.
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Thompson
Mrs. Simpkins
John
Simpkins
O. K
Henry
Trustee Notices Washington Township
J O Mullinix announces weekly office hours in Reelsville on Tuesdays and Fridays to conduct township business.
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Washington ‘Township
J. O. Mullinix
Reelsville
Floyd Township Trustee Edgar J. Wilson Announces Weekly Office Hours
Edgar J. Wilson, trustee for Floyd Township, states he will hold business hours at his Floyd Township home every Wednesday to conduct official duties. The notice emphasizes regular availability for residents to address township matters.
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Floyd Township
Edgar J. Wilson
Marion Township Trustee Announces Local Office Hours
Ruark Trustee states he will conduct township business at his Filmore home on Tuesdays and Fridays. This official notice outlines regular in‑person sessions for residents to engage with the trustee on municipal matters.
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Marion Township
Erson E
Ruark
Filmore
Mario Township
Greencastle Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Hours
Greencastle Township Trustee Harry Talbott will hold weekly office hours in the 8 6 Sayers Book Store in Greencastle during the term of office. Contact number 388 for details.
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Greencastle Township
Harry Talbott
Sayers Book
Greencastle
Notice to Contractors for Greencastle High School Retrofit
The Greencastle School Board invites bids on August 7, 1915 at 2 p.m. for a complete heating plumbing and ventilating system at the Elm Street high school. Drawings and specs are at the city library. architect is Herbert L. Bass. Bid proposals may be for entire work or separate heating ventilating and plumbing. bonds equal to bid amount required. contracts to lowest responsible bidder. board may reject any bid.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle High School
Elm Street
Herbert L. Bass
Indianapolis
W. P. Sackett
Black Mountain coal pile guards against explosion at Sewell Point
A near one million ton coal pile at Sewell Point Virginia guarded like a fever patient. The high risk of spontaneous combustion prompts constant monitoring every two hours with a thermometer and steel rod tests. Watchmen and steam derricks move coal to control temperature and prevent ignition.
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Sewell Point
Virginia Railway
West Virginia
Europe
England
France
Italy
Norfolk
Lambert Point
Black Mountain
Some Quaint Tricks of the Numeral 9
Curious facts about the number nine are described with examples from multiplication and digit sums. The article shows how products, digit additions, and reversals consistently yield results tied to 9, including demonstrations with various numbers and powers. It concludes with puzzles built on these fixed principles.
Interesting New Inventions From A W Lightburne Liberty Mo
A. W. Lightburne of Liberty Missouri offers a portable door lock a thumb operated steel device for securing doors. The article describes a multifunction tool serving as scissors cigar cutter glove buttoner key ring and bottle opener. Also notes an amber glass night shield for chauffeurs and a pocket sized revolving fan. Other ideas include a vegetable draining kettle valve gutter cleaning machine and a compact folding garment hanger.
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A. W. Lightburne
Liberty
Inventions Appear Across Daily Life in Early 20th Century List
A rapid run of innovations includes a safety razor for nails, strap on grip devices for climbing, and a rod to smooth rough laundry edges. Other items include knee locking shackles for convicts, an Oregon folding ladder ironing board combo, a suitcaseable collapsible boat, and a V shaped door key guide.
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Ohio
Oregon
Colorado
Towa
Massachusetts
Artesian Well Flushes Hot Mineral Water Near Camas
In the Flathead Indian reservation near Camas Montana an artesian well yields hot mineral water and is claimed unique. Nearby wells produce cold clear water and the region has become ranching land since the reservation opened. One hot well reached 120 Fahrenheit and streamed about sixty barrels a minute before being controlled.
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Flathead Indian Reservation
Camas
Montana
Flathead Reservation
Solitary Prisoner Joins Chapel Run After Long Isolation
At Charles Town a famed prisoner Jesse Pomeroy aged 55 walked with sixty others into the chapel for the first time in decades. He has spent years in solitary confinement and, while educated and religious, officials doubt parole or pardon will be granted.
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Boston
Mass
Jesse Pomeroy
State Penitentiary
Charlestown
Pomeroy
Prison Commission
Taxpayers Notified of July 27 1915 Property Assessment Hearing
The State Board of Tax Commissioners fixed July 27 1915 at 9 30 a m at its offices in Greencastle Putnam County Indiana for the equalization and possible increase or decrease of personal property assessments. County Commissioners or taxpayers may appear in person or by attorney. The hearing relates to assessments not appeals. Official seal and auditor C L Arhart sign.
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Putnam County
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
County Board of Review
C. L. Atrhart
St Dailyy
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Putnam County
The sheriff of Putnam County Indiana advertises a public sale July 31 1915 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the courthouse door to settle a decree of 568 20 with interest and costs against Martha A Brothers James M Brothers and Joseph Cline linked to Roachdale Savings & Loan Association. It covers rents and profits for up to ten years on Lots 3 and 4 in Block E in Gatham s Second Addition to the Town of Roachdale, with option to sell the fee if rents fail to satisfy the decree. The sale will occur without valuation or appraisement relief.
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Putnam Circuit Court of
Indiana
Roachdale Savings & Loan Association
Martha A. Brothers
James M Brothers
Joseph Cline
Court House
Putnam County
Diana
Gtham
Roachdale
Theodore Boers
Interurban Time Schedule for Eastbound and Westbound Trains
Eastbound and Westbound times listed for morning and afternoon runs. Stops include Greencastle only with schedules showing multiple daily departures and special notations like L and Y. Times reflect a historic timetable format without consistent punctuation.
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E. L. Williams
DR Eller
Leadlin Gieal
CAG
Elmer I. Wells
Washington
Canadian
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Java
H. Askew
Greencastle, Ind
E. Wash. St
H. C. Allen
C. Gillen
City of
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Herald
Claremont
Spring Grove
Forest Lawn
Maple Nook
Herald Office
Bob
Mis
Souri Man
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Sts
Vstery
Ledy
Soutinge
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