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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
2
The public views Russia with equanimity and criticism, wary of Russia becoming Europe’s decisive power in the war. Americans prefer Allies to be France, with England close behind, avoiding Russian domination despite admiring qualities.
Berlin reports describe a rising form of warfare where aircraft could hunt submerged U boats. Experts say air patrols with water landing hulls and depth-bomb designs might deter submarines and alter sea routes. The idea suggests a shift beyond traditional torpedo tactics.
A U S chamber of commerce referendum shows most business leaders back rebuilding shipping. They want a strong merchant marine and global flag presence, aided by government but without federal ownership. The vote: 698 to 82 against government ownership.
Afflicted with stomach trouble for over two years Mrs Charles E Hann of Shortsville New York says she found relief after taking Chamberlains Tablets. She credits immediate help with digestion and relief from the dull heavy feeling after meals and constipation. Availability listed as obtainable everywhere.
Mrs. M. Shelley of Danville Indiana recounts long suffering from backache and kidney trouble. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with improved lumbago and kidney function and confirms her prior endorsement five years later. Sold 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A discussion on U S ship policy pits government ownership against subsidies, noting 711 to 54 against federal ownership and 558 to 186 for subsidies. Public opinion is divided, with business groups favoring subsidies to offset costs. The La Follette seamen's bill is cited as a drag on capital, foreshadowing a renewed congressional clash. An El Centro earthquake is mentioned after the policy section.
A Marion county prosecutor indicts Mayor Bell and Thomas Taggart to smear leading Democrats. The actions are framed as a partisan humiliation campaign rather than a pursuit of conviction, linking Terre Haute and Indianapolis election conduct through Donn Roberts.
The Evansville Courier argues for a far reaching probe into a conspiracy designed to discredit prominent Democrats across Indiana. It warns that instigators seek to create a sense of sameness and urges an investigation to reveal the scope and cunning management.
Washington June 28 1915 report warns the Hessian fly will cause large wheat losses in 1915. It outlines life stages and timing from flaxseed to adult, urges delaying fall sowing, and details a county campaign to starve the fly through field sanitation, stubble destruction, deep plowing, and crop rotation.
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by July 1915 for 4080 feet of macadam road improvement on the J. W. Knauer road in Madison township. Bids require double bond with county-resident or approved surety, affidavits of no collusion, and the right to reject offers. Completion time to be fixed.
Indianapolis dispatch notes Indiana per capita taxes at 2.92 dollars, below the national average of 3.95. The Herald cites comparisons with Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin, where Indiana stands 22 cents under the group average, with Michigan at 4.30 and Wisconsin at 5.27.
The document details how valuations are distributed to various counties and how taxes are selected by county officers.
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