Willis S. Thompson Featured in Indianapolis Sun Page
The Indianapolis Sun highlights Willis S. Thompson with a listing identified as No. 165.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun highlights Willis S. Thompson with a listing identified as No. 165.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Health highlights 20 000 driven wells and 25 000 privy vaults as typhoid risks. Dr. Eugene Buehler cites dairy barn reforms, restaurant inspections, and widespread well water contamination as key threats. He urges universal tuberculin testing for cows and stricter decommissioning of unsewered wells to protect public health.
A humorous anecdote on fashion shifts and photographs preserving trends. A Woodward lawyer recalls stylish "old" girls as his daughter uncovers a family photo comparing generations, revealing the joke that a mother once looked like the era's standard.
From Hugh Hammond Bennett's Making Better Use of Our Soils an analysis argues that United States farmland can greatly increase output. It compares yields with Germany and England and highlights vast untapped unimproved Georgia land and other states for corn wheat and cotton potential.
An obituary and tribute to Gray Nick Herkimer a 60 year old farmer and fighter who died after Oriskany Aug 6 1777. The piece portrays his edge in battle at Fort Stanwix and his leadership despite wounds including a shattered leg while guiding his men. His death follows the victory and a vivid account of the storming battle.
Winifred Black argues that beauty colors hiring at a San Francisco telephone office but insists true appeal lies in cheerfulness neat dress and health. She mocks male vanity noting most men overlook Venus de Milo in favor of ordinary attractive women and urges women to value inner charm over looks.
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