Indiana Voters to Decide Constitutional Convention in November
Indiana voters face a November ballot on whether to hold a constitutional convention. The issue is nonpartisan, with Democrats and Republicans alike split. party platforms avoid backing or opposing the convention. A Richmond Palladium poll of editors shows limited Democratic support for politicizing the question.
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Indiana
Democratic Party
Richmond
Ind
Palladium
Freckle-Face Sun and Wind Remedy Offered
An advertisement promises a freckle removal remedy with money back guarantee. Readers told to ask for double strength ethine from any druggist, claiming one ounce suffices for worst cases as a way to achieve a clear complexion. John Clark Binford of Greenfield cited as visiting university friends after DePauw graduation.
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DePauw
Unceasing Misery and Kidney Pain Relief
An old advertisement describes kidney trouble causing sleepless nights backache and dizzy spells. It urges starting Doan's Kidney Pills at first sign of disorder. Mrs. W. M. Sears of Danville Indiana reports relief and recommends the product priced 50 cents at dealers.
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Greencastle
W. M. Sears
South St
Danville
Ind
Doan
Sale of New Hebron Church Property in Cloverdale Township
Notice of sale bids for the New Hebron Church property in west Cloverdale Township due by August 20 1914. Property to be deeded to the highest cash bidder. John A Hawkins trustee dated July 28 1914. July 31 21
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West Cloverdale Township
John A. Hawkins
Household Twenty Three Reasons Rhyme on Cover
A year book from North Field VI features a verse about endless tasks a woman performs from morning to night. The poem lists chores from drawing tea to teaching, mending, and writing, concluding that naming every “or” would take days.
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Northfield
Silver Cleaning Pan Promises Faster Tarnish Removal
A new device uses a metal pan with a bottom grate to clean silverware. Warm water with salt and baking soda softens tarnish in one to two minutes, or five to ten minutes in cold water, without powders or pastes, leaving items bright and dry.
Power of Niagara Falls Estimated at 273 140 HP Use
A recent estimate places Niagara Falls energy at 273 140 horsepower across electrochemical industries 126 000 and other industrial uses 64 540. The total falls energy is 5 003 000 horsepower suggesting about five percent is currently utilized.
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Niagara Falls
Peruvian Rain Tree Promises Copious Wet Weather Harvest
The Peruvian rain tree, tamaicaspi, supposedly condenses atmospheric dampness to provide rain. One tree yields about nine gallons daily, and a 1 km2 field of 10,000 trees could generate roughly 135,000 liters of rain daily after evaporation and infiltration. The species tolerates varied soils and climates.
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Peru
Espana Moderna
Armadillo Birth Pattern Revealed by UT Researchers
Drs Newman and Patterson of the University of Texas School of Zoology report Texas armadillos commonly give birth to four young and all members of a litter share the same sex. The migrating species now inhabits much of southern Texas.
Feast of St Deiniol and Bardsey saints noted
December 1 marks the Feast of St Deiniol patron of Hawarden and namesake of Gladstone's library. It is also the memorial of Bardsey saints. A mainland farm remains tithe free from old pilgrim relief charges to Bardsey.
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Westminster Gazette
English Sportsman Relates Bird Safety Joke
An Englishman famed for shooting is invited to a country day. The attendant mocks his failures as the birds seem strong. The man claims the birds fly well, while the keeper reveals the same bird is trailing him for safety.
Ouray Community Pets Draw Snowbound Visitors
Ouray residents regard winter mountain sheep as community pets. They appear near the railroad station each morning, allowing close approaches and photographs. The Ouray Commercial Club fed the flock last winter, illustrating local affection and safety concerns amid talk of violent acts.
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Ouray
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Denver Times
Fur possessions in Campbellton women spared by fire
Consul Theodosius Botkin reports from Campbellton New Brunswick that in the city before the recent blaze women of all ages were heavily furnished with fur sets fur suits and fur cloaks yet hardly a dozen such items were saved in the fire days after the blaze Daily Consular and Trade Reports
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Theodosius Botkin
Campbellton
New Brunswick
Maine Out of Doors Sleepers
Sleeping out of doors is a prevalent habit among Skowhegan residents with about fifty people sleeping outdoors in all seasons. Some rest under a plagza while others construct sleeping porches, and the practice extends beyond the sick to otherwise healthy individuals. Portland Press.
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Portland Press
Nobody knows when the Chinese cook sings or moans
A Western man jokes that a Chinese cook keeps mystery in his kitchen as to whether he sings while he works or hides pain from a burn. The Washington Star quote captures a regional wit about kitchen labor.
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Washington Star
Cigarette Paper Made From Breadfruit Membranes and Hemp
A Scientific American piece explains cigarette paper is largely made from breadfruit membranes or wax and hemp trimmings. It details fiber cleaning through lime and soda, artesian washings, and an electric bleaching process to produce pure white paper.
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Austria
Italy
Scientific American
Dubuque Harbor to Be Turned Into Ice Skating Surface
Alderman John O Rourke plans to flood the 1400 by 500 foot harbor when feasible to create a city skating surface fed by the water system. Shelters will be built along the shores for skates rests and warmth with policemen and women’s club chaperones on duty.
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Mississippi River
New Orleans
St. Paul
John O'Rourke
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Oregon to Create Big Game Refuge Near Capitol
Oregon will establish a 15 000 acre game preserve near the state capital where hunting is banned. The measure, effective May 20, includes lands around state institutions and allows the state game warden to contract with landowners to add farms to the refuge. Violations may incur jail time in addition to fines. Portland correspondence.
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Oregon
West
Portland Correspondence
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Combs From Cattle Horns Spark New Industry
Horns long used on cattle have vanished and a Yankee innovator turned them into tortoise shell combs and ornaments. A carload was shipped East, a factory processed them with a secret method, and a fortune began. Ike McAllister slept on duty at the Louisville and Nashville round house, delaying a train to Paris by about two hours.
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Ike McAllister
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Man finds weed free lawn by ducks beating the dandelions
A Lakin man accidentally discovers a method to eradicate dandelions when neighbor’s ducks invade his yard while he is away. The ducks apparently graze the greens all day leaving the lawn with only a fine coat of grass and no dandelions remaining.
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Kansas City Journal
Boy Scouts as Fire Patrol Led Bangor Rescue
A Kennebec Journal piece lauds boy scouts acting as patrols at Bangor during and after a fire. It argues their courage shows merit for mandatory military drill in high schools of the state.
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Boy Scouts
Bangor
Kennebec Journal
Notice to Gravel Road Contractors in Putnam County Indiana
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners greencastle Indiana will receive sealed proposals on August 2 for macadam road improvement on the George Bicknell road in Greencastle Township. Bids must include bonds equal to double the bid and affidavits denying collusion. The board reserves the right to reject all bids and a reasonable time will be fixed for completing the work. CEI AIRHART Auditor. July 18 25 Aug 1.
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Putnam
State of Indiana
Greencastle
Indiana
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
George Bicknell
Timate
Auditor's Office
Cei Airhart
St Ald
Postar Unty
Woman's Duty to Jerset Promotes Health
Indigestion and constipation are common ills for women. Mrs H C Getty of Indiana Pa says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her indigestion and constipation and boosted her health. For sale by all dealers.
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H. C. Getty
Ndiana
Chamberlain
Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam Circuit Court
The State of Indiana Putnam County forecloses mortgage in Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1914. Defendants Minnie L Miller and Albert Miller named as non residents. They must appear September 17 1914 at Greencastle Court House to answer or default. Arthur J Hamrick attorney. Pearl Newgent representative. William M Sutherlin PIAAtty. 31 July 24th.
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Putnam County
Putnam Circuit Court
Delilah F. Sutherlin
Minnie L. Miller
Willian M. Sutherlin
Albert Miller
Greencastle
Jail County
Arthur J. Hamrick
Lek Pearl Newgent
William M
Appointment of Administrator for John L Sweeney Estate
Notice in Putnam County Indiana appoints Andrew J Sweeney as administrator of the John L Sweeney estate with W M Sutherlin as attorney. The filing date is July 24, and the estate is described as vent. Public notice invites interested parties to respond.
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State of
Indiana
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