Five Billion Wealth of the Hoosier State
Washington May 20 The census report shows Indiana’s wealth at 5 195 000 000 ranking thirteenth among states. It notes Nevada leads per capita wealth with 4 865 and lists other states with figures, while total US wealth is 87 729 000 000 averaging 1 965 per person.
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Washington
Indiana
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Iowa
North Dakota
California
Nebraska
Montana
Colorado
Kansas
Oregon
County Auditor Questions Farm Benefit Claim
William T. Patten, Marion County auditor, says opening the state farm did not cut prisoner numbers in the Marion county workhouse. He recalls proposing selling the workhouse site and using a corner of the county infirmary to let inmates do farm work there.
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William T. Patten
State Farm
Marion County Workhouse
Mr. Patten
Twenty-first Street
Northwestern Avenue
County Infirmary
Evils of Constipation and Daily Bowel Movement
The article warns that habitual constipation leads to poor appetite and stomach disorders and recommends daily bowel movement. It claims Cham berlain's Tablets aid those who cannot move naturally and states the medicine is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
State Farm debate stalls workhouse move
The state board of charities and Amos Butler pressed to move Marion county workhouse to the infirmary site but agreed to wait for the state farm. Many inmates remain at the workhouse, with transfers to the state farm sought by Jerry O Connor. Judge Deery imposes a dollar and costs for Ray Tomilson, joking about sending him to the state farm.
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Amos Butler
State Board of Charities
Butler
Marion County
Reformatory
State Farm
Workhouse
Jerry O'Connor
Indianapolis News
Judge Deery
Ray Tomilson
Luett Street
Tomilson
Purdue to Host State Teachers Conference on Agriculture and Home Economics
A statewide conference on teaching Agriculture and Home Economics in Indiana schools will be held at Purdue University June 24-25, 1915. County superintendents principals and teachers will gather to discuss administration curriculum and standardized home project work. Over twenty schools have employed Home Project work supervisors for the summer under Purdue's Agricultural Extension Department and will attend to share experiences.
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Indiana
Purdue University
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue
State conference and teachers association meeting set
The passage notes an upcoming conference offering participation and instruction with a large attendance anticipated. It adds that the State Association of Agricultural Teachers will hold its annual meeting in connection with the conference, attracting many interested people.
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State Association of Agricultural Teachers
Alfalfa Tour Draws Great Local Interest in Putnam County
Greencastle and Putnam county residents show strong interest in the Alfalfa Tour organized by the Putnam County Farmers Institute, set for next Tuesday and Wednesday. A Purdue alfalfa expert will lead discussions on growing alfalfa and county officials request autos for the two days.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Greencastle residents hear testimonials on Doan's Kidney Pills as a kidney remedy. Mrs. Coffin of Danville Indiana reports dull ache and languor easing after use with claimed instant relief. Ad promotes price 50c and directs readers to Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Greencastle
76th Birthday Dinner at Wildwood Farm
Relatives and friends gathered at Wildwood farm to celebrate Mrs. Sarah Evens 76th birthday with a bountiful dinner under the trees. About 85 people attended. Clover dale band provided music.
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Cloverdale
Wildwood
Sarah Evens
Cloverdale Band
Sherman Evens
Reelsville
Chas. Evens
Maggie Evens
Oliver Evens
M. B. Cox
Greencastle
A. L. Evens
Roy Evens
Miss Jones
George Williams
Putnamville
Wash Wright
Albert Cox
Belle Union
Homer Wright
Dave Cox
Eminence
Armazinda Cox
Hope Cox
John Cox
Quincy
Ezra Baldwin
S. P. Stoddard
S. E. Cox
Indianapolis
W. H. Evens
W. N. Evens
H. T. Broadstreet
James Reeves
Cloverdale Graphic
Notice of Meeting of Board of Review
Putnam County Board of Review Indiana will meet in Greencastle on Monday June 7 1915 to review correct and equalize property assessments for 1915 as returned by township assessors. Members include the County Assessor Treasurer Auditor and two judges appointed members.
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General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Putnam County Board of Review
Putnam County
Circuit Court
County Commissioners Room
Court House
Greencastle
Notice of Final Settlement of Ora Boswell Estate
Notice to creditors, heirs, and legatees of Ora Boswell deceased to appear at Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on June 14 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Harry W Moore May 18 1915 3t Weekly May 2
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Ora Boswell
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Harry W. Moore
Notice to heirs to appear for final settlement in Coffman estate
Heirs, devisees and legatees of Margaret A Coffman deceased must appear in the Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on June 11 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts of the estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. This public notice appeared in the May 21 edition of the weekly Herald.
Ty Cobb Honored as the Greatest Ball Player in the Business
An extract from Ring Lardner in the June American Magazine lauds Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers as the greatest player in the business. The piece quotes Cobb’s fervent dedication to the game and contrasts Cobb with other stars like Eddie Collins and John McGraw, noting fans’ admiration and playful roasts.
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Ring
W. Lardner
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Cobb
United States
Callahan
Cal
Philadelphia
Washington
Fed’rals
McGraw
Eddie Collins
Collins
Royston
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for Reuben Michael
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Reuben Michael deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Green Castle Indiana on June 14 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Putnam Circuit Court 31 Wkly May 21.
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Reuben Michael
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Harry W. Moore
Depauw Wins LA Meet Leading Five Colleges at Hanover
Depauw dominates the annual State Meet of secondary college teams at Hanover on Saturday winning with 104 points. Old Gold athletes show form as Depauw finishes first among five other colleges and sets a new discus record with 62.3 feet.
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Hanover
Depauw
DePauw Wins Waterlogged Indiana Meet at Hanover
DePauw claimed the Indiana Collegiate Athletic League field meet with 56 2 3 points as Wabash Earlham Franklin State Normal and Hanover trailed. Sweet led Wabash in the 100 yards and 120 yard dash, Stonex and Myers of DePauw won hurdles and miles, Mills of Earlham set a new discus mark, and Woodruff DePauw topped the broad jump. The tennis tournament was halted by rain and moved to Indianapolis.
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Hanover
Ind
Thorntown
Earlham
Blake
State Normal
Myers
DePauw
Stonex
Sweet
Wabash
Gavit
Ragsdale
Franklin
House
Mills
Stanley
Welcott
Woodruff
Cook
Federation of Clubs meet in Plainfield May 28
Fifth District Federation of Clubs convenes in Plainfield on Friday May 28 with literary clubs invited to send delegates. Attendees should notify Mrs Amos Carter of Plainfield Indiana. Mrs Frank Donner of Greencastle welcomes the delegates. county chairmen of Vermillion Parke Vigo Clay Putnam Hendricks will report. Luncheon at 12 30 at Friends church. 3 30 reception for visitors.
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Fifth District Federation of Clubs
Plainfield
Amos Carter
Indiana
Frank Donner
Greencastle
Burnett
Art Committee
Indianapolis
Moore
Rockville
Little Car Qualifies in the 500 Mile Racer
In Indianapolis on May 24 Louis Chevrolet's Cornelian led day one of the 500 mile race eliminations with a lap at 1 51. The car met the 80 mile per hour qualifying minimum but Chevrolet did not drive, entrusting the lighter Joe Boyer to steer it due to weight reasons.
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DePalma
Resta
Pullen
Oldfeid
Porporato
Barman
Bragg
Anderson
Wilcox
Cooper
Carlson
Ricken
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Chevrolet
Cornelian
Chevrolet
Joe Boyer
Chamberlain’s Tablets Aids Rome Woman in Health Return
An advertisement features Mrs. EB Dutsche of Rome New York praising Chamberlain’s Tablets. She says prior to using the remedy she suffered from headaches dizziness poor appetite and constipation. After taking the tablets she recovered her health and well being. The ad targets broad readership with claims of relief and restoration.
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Chamberlain
Mrs. EB. Dutsche
Rome
Everywhere
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The Circuit Court appoints Susie Hopwood as administrator of the Mary E. Horwood estate in Putnam County Indiana who is believed solvent. The notice is dated April 23, 1915 and signed by attorney B F Corwin.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of Indiana
Mary E. Horwood
Indiana
Susie Hopwood
B. F. Corwin
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