Attica Man Opposes Saloon in March 1915 Statement
J Frank McDermond of Attica Ind declares in a March 23 1915 statement that he is strictly opposed to open saloons and will vote against the saloon cause. He says he is a church member and lodges member and notes his opposition targets the business not the saloonkeepers personally.
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Attica
Ind
America
Masonic the Odd Fellows
The
Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen
Elks
J. Frank McDermond
New York Navy Yard Tests High Power Searchlight
Tests at the New York navy yard reveal a lamp with a 44 inch reflector delivering 450 million candle power to about two miles, potentially replacing existing battleship and coast defense lamps. The Davy lamp with a 44 inch reflector provides 60 million candle power. a 60 inch reflector could reach 100 million candle power at two miles. Carbon rods over half an inch in diameter use a metal core and are cooled by a gas jet to prevent vaporizing.
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Navy Yard
New York
Europe
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Week Summary
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County include Mary Lukens and Austin Ludlow for 99 acres, various deeds in Veedersburg from J L Coats to Charles P Coats and to Anna L Clore, and multiple other lot transfers in Veedersburg Attica Covington Portland and Attica. Transactions involve individuals such as James G Smith, Charles M Watts, Indiana Central University, First National Bank, and several married couples, with totals ranging from 1 000 to 60 750 dollars.
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Fountain Co
Douglass and
Nelson
Covington
Ind
Mary Lukens
Austin L. Ludlow
A. Richland
J. L. Coats
Chas. P Coats
C. A. Isley & Wf
Indiana Central University
Veedersburg
Attica B. & L. Assn
Bos J
Chas. Tanner
H. J. Rinnint
Rachel Lever
Victor Lever
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Deafness Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss, promises $100 for a deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and notes sales by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, 75 cents, with a constipation remedy also advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Oho
Kitchener Chose Officers By Own Merit
Earl Kitchener spurned influence to appoint his staff for the Khartum expedition. A noble claimant with a letter from the Prince of Wales arrived in Cairo seeking a role, but Kitchener instead formed his own cadre and sent the applicant back to London after weeks without word.
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Earl Kitchener
Khartum
Cairo
Prince of Wales
Kitchener
London
Pauperism Declines in United States Census Findings
Census data show almshouse paupers per population decreasing since 1880. In 1910 one third of almshouse paupers were under 55, males outnumbered females two to one, and foreign born individuals were prevalent. Pauperism among negroes and whites is reported as about equal when considering population.
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United States
Plunkett Praises Irish Co operation Growth
Sir Horace Plunkett tells Minneapolis audience that Ireland now has 920 cooperative farmers organizations with hundreds of thousands of farmers. Last year these co ops conducted business exceeding 17 million dollars.
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Minneapolis
Horace Plunkett
Ireland
Helen-Adelia Accepts Old Billions Hand in Marriage
Helen-Adelia accepted old Bil lion's hand in marriage yesterday. Nellie-The hand he signs checks with, I suppose.
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Helen
Adelia
Old Billion
Nellie
Krapp and Guns Stir Fear in Tank War Talk
A wartime remark contrasts German weaponry with fearsome firepower. The discussion centers on the Krapp armored gun and its lethal reputation in combat.
Pie Etiquette Sparks City Style Debate
Quick quip contrasts Samantha who uses a knife for pie with a chic urban woman who prefers a fork for ice cream. The exchange highlights manners and fashionable dining habits among two distinct personalities.
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Samantha
Velvet Voice Critics Praise Prron Donna
Critics laud the soprano known as Prron Donna for a velvet voice, noting her influential rise and reported backing from a powerful patron in the music scene.
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Prron
Donna
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Citizens Bank
James W. Bonebrake
Florence
Kingman Hdw
First National Bank
Ost & Davis Pt
O. P Covington
John LaBaw & Wit
Elmer LaBaw
A. van Buren
Genevia Waggoner & Husband
Edna M. Russell
A. Jackson
Sarah E. Witsman
Harry Wertz
Weedler
A. Troy
Clarence Oakley
E. D Robinson
Lord Kitchener
H. P. McCrary
Spencer’s Furniture Store
Rockers
Tipperary
H. J. McAlister
R. M. Gray
Kingman
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