Water Purification and State Regulation Urged
An Indianapolis urged that Indiana regulate and purify public streams to prevent cross state pollution. The essay argues federal oversight may be needed and calls for legislative action to stop waterway pollution from Noblesville Muncie Anderson and others on White River. The piece stresses cost savings and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Union
Commonwealth
Noblesville
Muncie
Anderson
White River
Ali
Indianapolis Boosters Rally for Education Convention
The Indianapolis Boosters organize a strong effort to welcome the National Education Association Department of Superintendence delegates, about 2,000 superintendents, as Indianapolis hosts a four day convention. Organizers promise hospitality, promotion of city virtues, and enthusiastic support to show the city’s substance to visiting educators. The aim is sustained civic boosting and a positive impression on guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
National Education Association
Indianapolis
Indianapolix
Up to Date Jokes and Light Conversation
A collection of brief humorous exchanges. A doctor questions accidental self harm and surgery while a wife jokes about a swallowed collar stud. Other quips include a child asking about a happy medium and a punchline about moving tables and chairs.
A Little Party o Kuhnel Jims War Hero
A compact biographical sketch honors James Williams born 1740 in Hanover Virginia who joined the South Carolina congress, rose to lieutenant colonel, led a force at Musgrove Mills, and fell at King's Mountain while commanding Kuhnel Jim's patrol. The piece links his deeds to the Yorktown victory era.
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Chester Firkins
lFather
Camden
Charleston
Thomas B. Gregory
James Williams
Old Hanover County
Virginia
Old Hanover
Patrick Henry
George
Williams
Hanover
Granville County
North Carolina
Little River
Taurens
South Carolina
Provincial Congress
Congress
Stone
Musgrove Mills
Gates
Tarleton
Fishing Creek
King’s Mountain
Yorktown
Tennessee
Carolinas
Ferguson
King’s Mowtain
Great Rock
Cleveland
Sevier
Campbell
Kuhnel Jim
The Hundred Point Man in Everything and Anything
Elbert Hubbard extols the ideal Hundred Point man who is trustworthy in every duty. He contrasts with the paranoiac, argues such men are safe to employ across roles, and urges a college that awards a single degree H P to those proven worthy. The piece lauds moral conduct, frugality, and consistent action as core traits.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boston
Lfe
H. P
Oracle Song by H. H. Bashford
A fragmentary verse exchange recalls lamplight and moonrise above the city as two speakers debate the origin of a strange light probing the night sky. The reminiscence shifts between a youthful speaker and a companion, ending with an enigmatic hush.
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Earth
Pin Incident Sparks Classroom Discipline
In a tense classroom scene Arthur Smith hides a pin causing disruption. The teacher commands removal and warns of an example if misbehavior continues. The boy, frightened, cannot stand to read as classmates do, fearing the pin’s impact on his reading.
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Indianapolis Sun
Rudolph G. Leeds
Willis S. Thompson
Bun
Ohio Street
Smith & Budd
Brunswick
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Third National Bank
St. Louis
Association of American Advertisers
New York City
Organization For Greater
Mr. Jacki
James Swinnerton
New York Evening Journal Publishing Company
Piffuz
Vars
Sab Cate
Rollo
Henpecko
Elbert Hubbard
Oracle Song
H. H. Bashford
Arthur Smith
Antly
Pin
Arthur
Lktie Arthur
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