Brazilian Ant Threatens Louisiana Crops and Industry
Special to The Sun from Worleans Louisiana faces a multi front pest invasion. The Brazilian ant iridomyrmex herm milia major spreads from New Orleans into the state endangering orange groves sugar cane and other fruit crops. The state pest commission warns that unless controls are found the orange industry and sugar cane may suffer and cotton fields could see increased boll weevil damage.
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State of Post
Sabine River
New Orleans
Texas
United States
Louisiana
South America
Brazil
Bon Park
Uptown
Cans
Plaquemines
Baton Rogue
Alexander
Lafayette
Lake Charles
Louisiana State Pest Commission
United States Bureau of Entomology
That Boy Next Door Causes Candy Disaster and Ant Worries
A colorful column discusses That Boy Next Door causing mischief inspiring pests like fire ants in Louisiana. It recalls Grenada’s ant battle and a $190000 reward tale, then recounts the dog leaping into candy costing $3.35 to settle with the candy maker.
John D Rockefeller as Judge Landis Chorus
A playful ballad narrates a jailhouse scene with a mock confession by John Rockefeller. The sheriff escorts the group to Judge Landis who cross examines and condemns the tainted act, while the chorus laments Poor John. The piece blends satire with courtroom imagery and period voice.
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Willis Leonard Clanahan
John
John Rockefeller
John D
Henry Rogers
Archbold
Judge Landis
Rogers
Colonel John Linecoln Clem drummer boy to sergeant photo
Col. John Linecoln Clem of the U S Army quartermaster, stationed at the Presidio, holds the famed photo of a twelve year old Union sergeant. The boy served as a drummer boy from May 1861, rose to sergeant at Chickamauga, and became Gen Thomas’s personal orderly known as the drummer boy of Shiloh. Clem later became senior colonel in the regular army quartermaster department.
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John Linecoln Clem
Presidio
Col
Clem
Grant
Rosecrans
Thomas
Co. C
Michigan Regiment
Chickamauga
Shiloh
Quartermaster’s Department
Regular Army
Youngest chauffeur pilot drives from Indianapolis
Lee Bird, possibly the state’s youngest chauffeur, delivered Harry Hamilton’s touring car from Indianapolis in under three hours with a long stop at Shelbyville. He rode in the back seats, appearing tiny yet confident, astonishing veteran drivers with his speed and poise.
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Harry Hamilton
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Lee
Greensburg Review
Wanted help column tease from The Sun
A wanted help column from The Sun seeks readers for odd jobs and errands. The note invites responses for simple tasks, credits, and local contact details to arrange brief assignments.
Zoa-Phora Testimonials Boost Fame of Kalamazoo Medicine
Fifteen hundred women across nearly every state praise Zoa-Phora from Kalamazoo Michigan in letters of gratitude. The company publishes some testimonials with permission, noting benefits such as renewed vitality, steadier nerves, clearer skin, and relief from nervous headaches and menstrual discomfort. Readers are encouraged to request copies of the letters and to ask their druggist for Zoa-Phora with Dr Pengelly’s advice included.
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Zoa- Phora Company
Kalauazoo
Mich
Zoa-Phora Company
Indianapolis
Kalamazoo
Zoa-Phora
I. M. Shearer
Homestead
Mass
W. J. Tisdell
Lynx
Minn
Lula White
Fillmore
Ind
Florence Short
Pontiac
Pengelly
The Sun Free Want Columns Offer
The Sun invites readers to place a free ten word advertisement for vacant rooms or other wanted items for three days. N/A for other inquiries.
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the Sun
Indianapolis Public Works approves several street improvements
City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works on June 28, 1907 approved an assessment roll for multiple improvements. Projects include Washington Street South Side grading and cement sidewalks, Hiawatha Street curb and sidewalk paving, First Alley North of Walnut Street brick roadway, and adjacent alleys from East Street to surrounding lines, with marginal planks and stone foundations as shown on plans.
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Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Blackford Street
White River
Hiawatha Street
Michigan Street
North Street
Walnut Street
Massachusetts Avenue
East Street
Olney Street
Tenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Board
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Inianapolis
Indiana
Harlan Street
Rice Avenuue
Southeastern Avenue
English Avenue
Audubon Road
Drenbel Avenue
Washington Street
Pratt Street
Blake Street
Indiana Avenue
Public works public hearing on property assessments July 10
The Board of Public Works announces a hearing date of Wednesday July 10 1997 to receive remonstrances against the assessment amounts listed for each described property. The assessment roll, including owner names and property descriptions, is available at the Board of Public Works office for review. Joseph T. Elliott presides with Preston C. Trusler and Fred J. Mack as members.
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Board of Public Works
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Department OF Public Works
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Delaware Street
Washington Boulevard
Thirtieth Street
Thirty-Second Street
Thirty-First Street
Pennsylvania Street
New Jersey Sire
FRED J. _MACK
Public Works Seeks Bids on City Improvements in Indianapolis
Indianapolis public works invites sealed bids by 10:00 a m July 12 1907 for Harlan Street Audubon Road and Drendbel Avenue projects with cement brick macadam and concrete foundations. Requires contingency liability insurance 5000 per person 10000 per accident and a 2 1 2 percent bid bond minimum 100. Board may reject any or all bids. June 25 1907.
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Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Fenginers
Indiana
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
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Dan
Pest and Government Bureau
Worleans
Louisi
Exan
Arkansas
Ant
Argentine
Boll Weevil
Grenada
West Indies
Castoria
Tomo Laride
Fie
San Francisco
Carll Cer
He Bain
Lee Bird
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