Strong Defense of Osteopathy at Indiana Society Meeting
The ninth semi annual Indiana Osteopathic Society opened at the Denison House with a large turnout. President J. F. Sparnhurst praised osteopathy as a pioneering, truth based system expanding worldwide with about 5,000 graduates and eight colleges. He urged research, separate licensure, and active state and national involvement to protect the profession and advance its scientific standing.
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The
Diana Osteopathic Society
Pnison
J. F. Sparnhurst
Indiana Society
A. T. Still
Still
Union
Canada
India
Ireland
England
Scotland
Japan
Mexico
Allopathic Echool
C. P. McConnell
Ashmore
State Medical Board
Indiana
Gold Mine Norton Promises to Settle Debts and Start Anew
A. F. Norton known as Gold Mine Norton, Marion Indiana, issues a signed statement detailing his life from England to Grant County and his wartime service. He recalls debts, creditors, and a pledge to turn over funds and property if creditors meet and accept a better arrangement, then begin anew with the Doxology.
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Marion
Ind
A. F. W Norton
Norton
Christ
A. F. Norton
Genesis
England
County of Essex
Liverpool
New York City
Atlantic Ocean
Grant County
Indiana
Want Sparrow Killed to Save Cotton Crop
The government urges Americans to curb the English sparrow to protect the cotton industry from boll weevil damage. Swallows are valued for insect control and northern states aid is needed as swallows nest there. Sparrow eradication methods, mainly poisoned grain, are advised to help preserve cotton yields nationwide.
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Gilson Gardner
Washington
May
United States
South
Growth in American stature from the past century
A Philadelphia tailor notes from his records that Americans have grown taller and broader in chest while waists and hips narrowed. The average chest rose from 38 inches to 38 and a half. Height increased from five feet seven to five feet eight and a half. Shoulders and chest show marked development while waist decreased by two inches.
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Uously
Philadelphia
Soap Root Wastes in Western Texas
In San Antonio on May 13 Mexican consul Enrique Ornelas described fiber plantations in Mexico making owners millionaires. He noted Yucatan derives most revenue from techuquilla fiber, with seven to eight million dollars yearly from foreign markets. Botanists say techuquilla is the same as benique, used for rugs mats draperies and fine ropes. West Texas is dense with the plant, and observers predict future soap manufacture from its root could bring riches.
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San Antonio
Texas
Enrique Ornelas
Mexico
Yucatan
West Texas
Yucataa
Car Shortage Costs Cotton Men Millions in South
Memphis dispatch details a season of rail car shortages causing cotton losses between 10 and 20 million dollars as bales sat exposed in streets and warehouses. Exposed, rain and snow rotted the crop with little value, while railroads and shippers push to bulk storage to avert repeat shortages.
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Memphis
Tenn
South
East
Middle West
United States Commissioners Office
White Sox World Champions Pennant Fete Drenched by Rain
Chicago May 15 16 000 strong crowd gathered for the world championship pennant ceremony at the White Sox grounds. A rain shower halted the festivities after the banner pole broke and the parade showcased the largest downtown fan turnout seen. Mayor Busse received the pennant from Herrmann as Silk O Loughlin umpired the quick half inning. A Sherman house banquet followed at night for Comiskey and the National Commission hosted by the Fifteen Minute club.
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Chicago
White Sox
Washington
Pyle
Ball Park
Herrmann
National Commission
Busse
Silk” O'Loughlin
Sherman House
Comiskey
Woman Falls Dead in Milwaukee Street
Special to The Sux Milwaukee May 46 The death of Mrs Louise Gerke wife of a Wabash mail agent occurred on a Milwaukee street while she walked with her Fort Wayne sister En route to attend her stepmother funeral Mrs Gerke a half sister of her husband suffered a sudden apoplexy and died on the scene
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Milwaukee
Wis
Louise Gerke
Fort Wayne
Ind
Help Offer Ad With Odd Punctuation Glitches
A fragment advertises free help with ten words to be inserted in The Gun. The text shows stray colon punctuation and a three day note, suggesting a truncated classified style item from an old newspaper page.
Japanese Bride Sparks News of Syracuse Groom
Honce Lavine, heir to a Syracuse shoe merchant, travels with his Japanese wife to inform his wealthy family. Mrs Lavine reportedly lacks English fluency. Lavine served in the First Tennessee volunteers and fought in the Boxer troubles with the Ninth infantry.
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Seattle
Wash
Honce Lavine
Syracuse
N. Y
Lavine
Tennessee Volunteers
Ninth Infantry
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Fairmount
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Castoria Triteteen Cat
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Roscoe, the
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Vaio
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