Taxation of Fraternity Property Exposed as Untaxed
The New Castle Democrat argues the Indiana tax board should reject exemptions for fraternity and lodge properties. It notes DePauw University houses were deemed non taxable and questions broader applicability. The piece urges taxing clubs that provide cash benefits or profit oriented aims, favoring exemptions for churches hospitals and libraries while taxing wealth creating institutions.
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State
DePauw University
New Castle Democrat
Selecting a Special Judge in Marion County Cases
The Indianapolis Times calls for full fairness in selecting trial judges for Marion County election cases. It notes praise for Eichhorn’s selection from defense submitted lists and warns that repeatedly offering rejected names narrows choices, inviting complaints, while commending the special judges already chosen.
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Marion County
Indianapolis Times
W. H. Eichhorn
Dr E L Eaton Lecture At Chautauqua Session
Madison Wisconsin author and orator Dr E L Eaton known for Ghosts Goblins and Witches delivers a celebrated lecture at the chautauqua following Brooks Sym phony Orchestra.
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E .L. Eaton
Madison
Wis
Brooks’ Symphony Orchestra
Election cases challenged over venue fairness noted
The defense raised exceptions to court methods after a change of venue, expressing a desire that the election cases proceed in a manner that should leave no future questions about absolute fairness.
Republicans Love Progressives Cast Doubt on Toner Nomination
R. G. Tucker, Indianapolis to Cincinnati Enquirer, reports progressives returning to standpatters could prompt a split in Indiana Republicans. Ed ward C Toner of Anderson, a founder of the progressives, may be a possible governor candidate, angering old guards who fear losing power. They prefer Democrats to yield to progressives yet acknowledge bolters’ votes for Roosevelt and Beveridge. The intra party rift grows as ancients snub progressives and seek meek return only with visible influence. The situation edges toward a Democratic advantage in 1916.
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R. G. Tucker
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Enquirer
Edward C. Toner
Anderson
Progressive State Committee
Toner
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Indiana
Portland Sun
Measuring Spelling Ability Among Public School Children
Dr. Leonard P. Ayres of the Russell Sage Foundation reports a study combining four major word lists to form 1000 common words that cover 90 percent of written English. The scale measures spelling attainment from 0 to 100, showing how grade level spelling improves and indicating that nine high-frequency words cover most basic writing.
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Leonard P. Ayres
The
Russell Sage Foundation
Ayres
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The judge appoints W. G. Lyons as Administrator of the estate of Charles E. Allen, late of Putnam County Indiana, declared solvent. Dated July 10, 1915. Lyon & Peck attorneys, 31 July July 16.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Charles E. Allen
W. G. Lyons
Lyon & Peck
Attys
Mullinix Trustee Announces Reelsville Office Hours
J O Mullinix trustee of Washington Township states he will be in his Reelsville office on Tuesdays and Fridays each week to conduct township business.
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Washington Township
Mullinix
Reelsville
Floyd Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Hours
Edgar J. Wilson, Trustee, says he will conduct the business of his office at his Floyd township home every Wednesday, providing a regular public contact point for residents seeking official business.
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Floyd Township
Edgar J. Wilson
Emerson E Ruark Trustee Notice
Marion Township notice states Emerson E Ruark as trustee will transact business at his Filmore home every Tuesday and Friday.
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Marion Township
Emerson E. Ruark
Filmore
Mario Township
Greencastle Township Trustee Announces Office Hours
Harry Talbott, trustee, states he will be in his office at 6S Sayers Book Store Greencastle each weekday during his term to conduct township business. Phone 388.
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Greencastle Township
Harry Talbott
Sayers Book Store
Greencastle
Cooperation in District School in Macon County
La Porte district in Macon County runs as a cooperative partnership with Miss Goldye Ready as teacher and a board of directors. Students are stockholders, each responsible for advancing the school. The program includes sewing, gardening, and manal training, supported by patrons and an advisory student board. It functions as a community center with debates, entertainments, and visiting actors, all aimed at a soldier like personal stake in outcomes.
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Macon
la Porte
Macon County
Goldye Ready
Miss Ready
la Porte Co-Operative School
Skyscraper Jail in Dallas Praised for Modern Design
Dallas publicizes its new ten story skyscraper jail housing the criminal court with modern sanitation. Tub baths, sterile air tubes, and strict cleanliness are highlighted. inmates face the water cure and a light flooded box stall for discipline.
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Dallas
Tex
Criminal Court
Dallas County
Printed Stationery Benefits and Personal Branding
A vintage advertisement urges individuals to use printed stationery with personal names and addresses. It argues fashion drives personalized headers for home and business use, highlighting cost options for 250 to 1000 envelopes and options for plain or fancy styles. It emphasizes legibility, correct spellings, and reliable mail delivery as key advantages.
Road improvement bids sought in Putnam Indiana
The Greencastle Herald reports open bidding August 14 1915 at the County Auditor’s office Greencastle for 6401 feet of gravel road on the John R Obenchain road Franklin Township Putnam County Indiana bids must include bonds and affidavits denying collusion and the right to reject any bid is reserved. Also notice bids to install plumbing and ventilating systems at Greencastle high school with bids due August 7 at 1 pm at the city library guaranteed by bond equal to bid amount default and bid packages available from Herbert L Hass Indianapolis Indiana.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam
State of
Indiana
Greencastle
Franklin Township
Putnam County
John R. Obenchain
Auditor's Office
Putnam Couwana
Schoo
Elmsiret
School Board of
Said i
Herbert L. Hass
Indianapolis
Caid
W. P. Sackett
H.C. Allen
Purdue Scholarships At State Fair Livestock Contest
Indiana boys aged sixteen to twenty may win four Purdue School of Agriculture premiums at the State Fair livestock and grain judging contest on September 7 1915. Prizes are 100 75 50 and 25 dollars for eligible non enrolled youths seeking four year or eight weeks winter courses.
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Purdue
School of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
Purdue School of Agriculture
Indiana
Local residents visit and family gatherings noted
South Washington reports Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rissler in Brazil Saturday evening. Leota Showalters also in Brazil Saturday. Douglas Huffman had dinner with his sister Mrs. Mort Rissler Sunday. Mort Rissler couple to visit Iowa soon. Glendon Rightsell returned home from Terre Haute Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Huffman called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sunday.
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Washington
Joseph Rissler
Brazil
Leota Showalters
Douglas Huffman
Mort Rissler
Iowa
Glendon Rightsell
Terre Haute
J. A. Huffman
Lewis
Herald Want Ad Sparks Quick Results
A Herald want ad promises fast results for readers seeking shoppers and services. The brief item highlights convenience and outreach through the paper’s classified section.
Notice to Gravel Road Contractors in Putnam County
Notice to gravel road contractors in Madison Township Putnam County Indiana invites sealed bids for 5160 feet of gravel road improvement on the H O Irwin road. Bids due day of August 1915 by 2 PM with specifications plans profile estimates provided by the Auditor of Putnam County. Weekly July 23 posters.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam
State of
Indiana
Greencastle
Madison Township
Putnam County
H. O. Irwin
Auditor's Office
Democratic State Committee Sets Primary Date At French Lick
The Democratic State Committee adopts a rule fixing last West April as the permanent date for primary elections and district conventions. Indianapolis will host the state convention, with districts selecting chairs and electing delegates at a fixed schedule. The plan includes a Saturday primary and district chair elections in April.
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French Lick
Ind
Democratic State Committee
Indianapolis
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James W. Andrews
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Greencastle Herald
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Co. C. Gillen
Hoard Mil
C. L. Airhart
Democratic Committee
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