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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1915

Page

4

Sound administration as Democratic strength in 1915

The article defends the Democratic party as cohesive and prudent, praising Wilson's financial measures that stabilized credit and reduced debt in Indiana and nationwide. It argues the party can defend the nation with its policies, noting wartime context and the party’s self-supporting record.

Democratic Party United States Newcastle Times Mater of National Defense Wilson

Mushroom Poisoning Deaths Rock Valparaiso

A second Valparaiso death from toadstool poisoning occurred when Solomon Ramsey aged sixty five died at his home after a mushroom feast at Long Jake camp. The party including T H Heard and George Fernekes fell ill. Ramsey died, others recovered. Earlier George Costello of Malden and E Bornholt fell ill after eating presumed mushrooms.

Valparaiso Ind Solomon Ramsey Mr. Ramsey Jake T. H. Heard George Fernekes Ramsey George Costello Malden Chesapeake & Ohio Section E. Bornholt

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised Remedy Claim

An old advertisement warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It notes testimonials available and lists Druggists as sellers with a price of 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio A. Cheney & Co

Indiana National Guard Armory Plan Sparks Statewide Drive

Indianapolis leaders and business chiefs back a building fund of 300000 to 500000 dollars for a new state armory. A September speedway military tournament will showcase 2000 guardsmen, aerial displays, Fort Benjamin Harrison units, and the Black Horse Troupe with Carl G. Fisher underwriting the event. The plan aims to end political attacks and boost Indiana’s military stature.

Willis 3S. Thompson Indianapolis Indiana National Guard Muca Speedway Carl G. Fisher Culver Fort Benjamin Harrison State Armory Indiana Delevan Smith Lake Forest Illinois Ralston General Bridges Smith Newspaper Men In the Guard Smith State

State Tax Board Maintains Farm Land Values In Most Counties

The State Tax Board adjourned its summer session with few changes. In 87 of 92 Indiana counties farm land values stayed as set by county boards, while Martin Davies Orange Vermilion and Jefferson saw increases by restoring 1911 figures, about five percent higher than the county assessments.

Willis S. Thompson Indianapolis State Tax Board County Boards of Review State Board Martin, Davies Orange Vermillion Jefferson Indiana

Indiana Democratic Club awards contract for clubhouse alterations

The Building committee of the Indiana Democratic Club awards the contract for alterations and additions to the present clubhouse. Improvements will cost $7,500 or more and include eight new bowling alleys. Alleviations aim to attract the next state tournament and are set to be ready by September first.

Indianapolis Indiana Democratic Club

Are You Rheumatic Try Sloan's Liniment Now

Adv touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatic pains, claiming it penetrates to the trouble area without rubbing in. The ad promises immediate relief from lumbago swollen joints and similar ailments and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Sloan Caldas

Secrecy Veiled Burial of Mrs Rockefeller

Mrs John D Rockefeller was buried in Lakeview cemetery with utmost secrecy. Armed guards were posted at the grave after the funeral which followed a arrival from Sleepy Hollow, near Tarrytown New York where the body had rested since March 12.

Cleveland John D. Rockefeller Lakeview Cemetery Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown N. Y John D. Archbold

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Relief for Colds

The ad warns against neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy. It claims early use restores breathing, reduces fatigue, and strengthens recovery, urging readers to buy a bottle at any drugstore.

Dr King's New Life Pill Ad Claims Health Through Digestion

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pill as essential for happiness and good health, promising a full free bowel movement at once and improved appetite and digestion. It urges taking one pill at night for a morning bowel movement and urges readers to buy from a local druggist.

Dr. King

Indiana prison delegates named for American Prison Association meeting

Governor Ralston announces a large list of delegates to represent Indiana at the American Prison Association meeting in Oakland California from October 9 to 14 1915. Appointees include D C Peyton Indiana reformatory Jeffersonville E J Fogarty Indiana state prison Michigan City Miss Margaret M Eliott Indiana Woman's prison Indianapolis Dr Kenosha Sessions Girls' School Indianapolis and many others across state institutions.

Ralston Indiana American Prison Association Oakland Cal D.C. Peyton Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonville E. J. Fogarty Indiana State Prison Michigan City Margaret M. Eliott Indiana Woman’s Prison Indianapolis Kenosha Sessions Girl’s School Guy C. Hanna Boys’ School Plainfield George Webster, Jr Board of Trustees Marion Charles E. Talkington Indiana State Farm Greencastle Adolph Seidensticker State Board of Pardons

Calling on Wilson and the President's Patient Dismissal

The New York Telegram observes visitors to President Wilson, noting each caller often lingers to explain their small errands. Wilson listens with restraint, then rises, shakes hands graciously, and politely ends the encounter.

Wilson New York Telegram

Cotton Yields and Prices Across States Highlight Staples

The U S department reports California yields for long and short staple cotton at 000 pounds per acre, Missouri shows 825 pounds long staple and 205 pounds short. California short staple price aligns with others, while long staple fetches a premium second only to Florida.

United States Department of Agriculture California Missouri Florida

Edwards Plans Massive Silo Near Englewood Kansas

John Edwards of Englewood Kansas announces a silo project described as the world’s largest. The structure will be fifty feet high and across with fifteen feet in the ground, capable of storing 2,500 tons of ensfilage. Edwards also owns 10,000 cattle.

John Edwards Englewood Kanis Edwards Kansas City Journal

New Territory North of Siberia Discovered

The London Chronicle reports that hydrographic work by Russian icebreakers Taimyr and Vaigatz has announced valuable discoveries of land north of Siberia. The new territory extends about 200 miles.

Siberia Reuter Taimyr Vaigatz London Chronicle

Zeppelins Sizes Compared to Battleships

The Deutschland measures 485 feet long and 46 feet in diameter with a capacity of 25 000 cubic yards and lifting power of 44 000 pounds.

Ireland Trece Felid Counts 574859 in 1913

In 1913 Ireland recorded 574859 trece felid, while California lists 795 registered chauf feurs. The figures reflect early 20th century census style counts across two regions.

Ireland California

Labor approves prison reforms at Sing Sing briefing

At Ossining New York the American Federation of Labor leaders including President Samuel Gompers and Sing Sing Warden Thomas Mott Osborne discuss prison labor reform. Gompers backs the state use system condemns contract labor as unfair to convicts and workers. He cites democratic control and productive inmate work under Osborne as leading to better outcomes. Take The Herald.

Gompera New York Ossining N. Y Thomas Mott Osborne Sing Sing Prison Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor National Committee On Prisons and Prison Labor Gompers Osborne Sing Sing Mutual Welfare League Gomnpers New York State Yost

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