Democrats Praise Water Bill and War Risk Legislation
Editorials reflect on the General Dam Bill passing 198 to 47 with bipartisan praise, noting Democratic cabinet officers and committee chairs for effective leadership and Republican support on water power issues. The piece also criticizes James R. Mann’s obstruction of the war risk bill, and ends with a question about rewarding a proven two-year contract employee.
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House
New York Evening Post
Europe
Senate
James R. Mann
Chicago
Epublican
Questioning the Good Faith in Public Servants and Business Leaders
A fragmented query notes the tension between politics and business and asks how figures like Jim Mann gained a reputation for intellect. The piece hints at debates over loyalty, integrity, and the so called good and faithful servant doctrine.
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Jim Mann
Stand firm Democrats on Homer L Cook record
A staunch pro Cook editorial urges Democrats to ignore smear rumors about removing Cook from the ticket. It defends his 1915 legislative record as progressive and honest, praising his speakership qualities, work ethic, and insistence that all staffers be paid for real work.
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Moving Picture Company
Indiana
Homer L. Cook
Cook
Heaven and Earth
Ralston
Captain Cook the farmer turned education fighter
The speaker praises Captain Cook as a bulldog-like fighter who endured eight years of schooling to become a teacher. He argues Cook’s resilience shows strength and loyalty to the Democratic party while condemning Republican opponents as seeking to destroy the Democrats.
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Cook
Captain Cook
Democratic Party
Dita Funican Vinzant of Putnam County Dies at 67
Dita to the Sarah Jane Funican daughter of Michael and Martha Funican was born near Reelsville Putnam County Indiana November 12 1846 died in Lena Indiana Sept 1 1914 aged 67 years 9 months and 18 days She married Francis Dudley Vinzant March 4 1866 and had five children Charles E Mattie Addie Francis and Harry all living Mrs Vinzant joined the church over thirty five years ago and led a devout life Her death is marked by Christian virtue and steadfast faith with the words of scripture cited and a final blessing for a crown of righteousness
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Sarah Jane Funican
Michael
Martha Funican
Reelsville
Putnam County
Indiana
Lena
Francis Dudley Vinzant
Charles E
Mattie
Addie
Francis
Harry
Apostle
New Books at the City Library Announced
Miss Belle Hanna lists new library acquisitions including Gray Days and Gold Old World Memories Quest of the Colonial Practical and Artistic Basketry The Joy of Living The Silver Box Strife and many more across art music craft drama and social welfare topics.
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Belle Hanna
Temple
Shackleton
Almack
Lewis
Ripley
Farnsworth
Rix
Dawson
Mason
Vardau
Yendes
Winterburn
Tinsley
Morse
Priestman
Morris
Cockerell
Autin
Cates
Watt
R. C. S.” Baring
Phelps
Cooper
Lady
Jariitzof
Russia
Scott
Addams
Clark
Thoms
Suderman
Galsworthy
Postoffice Closed Monday for Labor Day in Greencastle
Greencastle postoffice will be closed all day Monday to observe Labor Day. City carriers will operate 7 to 9 a.m. with windows open during those hours. Rural carriers will not operate. W. L. Vestal, Postmaster.
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Greencastle
W. L. Vestal
Orchards Ruined by Poor Pruning in Putnam County
State entomologist reports blister canker prevalent among apple trees in Putnam County. Letter explains treatment strategy and urges orchardists to inspect and prune properly to mitigate damage.
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Putnam County
Disease Works Rapidly Blister Canker Threat to Indiana Apples
State en thologist H Baldwin warns Will Wetz of Greencastle Indiana about blister canker Nummularia discreta devastating apple orchards. The fungus enters through unprotected pruning wounds and can kill entire trees in a year. Prevention relies on thorough pruning, disinfection with bichloride of mercury solution, applying wound dressings, destroying badly infested trees, and careful use of pruning tools to avoid new wounds.
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Will Wetz
Greencastle
Indiana
Illinois
San Jose
Money in mules average three year olds bring $200 a head
A Missouri farmer explains raising mules as a profitable small farm industry. He notes three year old mules of fair size can fetch about $200, larger animals more, with steady demand for male stock. Colts grow on pasture and coarse feed, while a disciplined regimen keeps mules calm, productive, and unwhipped.
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Middle States
Missouri
America
Health of the Farmer Girls and Women in Country Life
The piece argues farm women should be healthier but face issues from poor sanitary surroundings and wet clothing while farmers neglect water quality and drainage. It credits the Baltimore Sun and notes women’s diet contributes to ill health. It also repeats a dated classroom anecdote about a Bible lesson and a student asking where the sea.
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Baltimore Sun
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Putnam Court
Notice is given to the heirs and legatees of Cin D. McCray deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court in Green Castle Indiana on August 4 to show cause why the Final Settlement of the estate should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and claim their distributive shares. Witness The Clerk of Putnam Circuit Court on August 15. Arthur J. Hamrick Clerk.
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Stors
Cin D. McCray
Putnam Circuit Court
St Greencastle
Indiana
Arthur J. Hamrickerk
Chamberlain's Liniment Suggested For Aches And Rheumatism
An ad-like fragment promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic aches back pain and general soreness. It notes use by many and claims valuable relief, listing W. W. Tucker as physician and surveyor with an office on Vine Street between Washington and Wilnut Streets.
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W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Weinut
Ss. Pneastie
Ind
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The undersigned appointed clerk of the circuit court and administrator for John W Randolph estate in Paris County Indiana. The estate is believed to be insolvent. Dated August 19 1914 KarlRandolph Administrator Hays Murphy Atty W Aug
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Putnam County
State of
Indiana
John W. Randolph
Paris County
Karl Randolpf
Hays & Murphy
Chamberlain's Remedy Sold as Essential War Time Aid
An Iowa seller notes high praise for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given to volunteers enlisting for the Spanish war. The proprietor claims strong sales and urges broad distribution, stating the product is essential whether traveling or at home.
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Chamberlain
Howland
Eldon
Iowa
Borgle
Notice to Non-residents in Putnam County Court
In Putnam Circuit Court session 1914 Susanah Glover and Charles A Glover appear via attorney Allee James Allee to answer a complaint for name change with affidavit. Charles A Glover a non resident of State of Indiana is summoned to appear Oct 14 1914 at Green Castle to answer else default judgment will be entered.
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Putnam Chrcuit
Susanah Glover
Charles A, Glover
Plain
Allee
James & Allee
Harles A. Glover
Lacinnna
Putnam ' S Court
AL D
City of
Green
Diarrhoea Remedy Praised by Rockfield Resident
An Indiana reader recalls being treated twelve years ago with Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during a severe summer illness. One dose reportedly relieved symptoms, and the product is now sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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