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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
3
A Washington dispatch notes the President elect may walk to the Capitol if crowds permit while Governor Sulzer wears simple attire to take the oath. The piece argues against needless frills and urges demonstrating greatness through service and efficient government rather than showy display. It cautions against costly pageantry in public administration.
Champion corn grower Lester Bryant aug 17 was crowned by Agriculture Commissioner J W New after a Warren County contest at the state Growers Association fair in Lexington. Warren County boys swept prizes for ten ear corn, best ear, and top overall performance earning premiums and a free trip to Washington and the Southern Growing Contest Convention in Columbus.
Washington January 9 the Ways and Means Committee members will not be ready for the extra session by March 14 as planned. They suggest proposing to President Wilson that he call the extra session in early April. If accepted the session would begin between April 1 and April 15.
A Boston man nearly lost his leg two years after an insect bite. The ad urges use of Bucalen's Arnica Salve to stop poison, inflammation, and pain from stings and bites, claiming it cures burns, boils, eczema, piles, and cuts. Available at Harper's drug store for only 75 cents.
A draft bill from Indianapolis proposes replacing party caucuses with direct primaries and electors for state offices and national conventions. It envisions fourh Tuesday in September primaries for State officers and General Assembly, with party platforms set by direct vote of electors and delegates statewide.
Delinquent lands and town lots in Jefferson County Indiana listed for nonpayment of taxes due for 1910 and prior years. Includes current and delinquent personal property taxes on owners, with parcels and locations named. Delinquency notices issued by the county treasurer requesting payment to settle taxes.
Public auction to discharge taxes and charges on lands and lots listed in Jefferson County Indiana. Sales begin February 10, 1915 at 10 am at the Court House Madison with parcels from townships including Milton, Madison, Republic and Smyrna listed.
In St Petersburg on January 10 a revolutionary plot organized by children from poor families was uncovered with over 60 youths arrested. The scheme targeted measures of the Minister of Education Canto blamed for causing teachers to resign.
The waist and dress makers union in New York announced that all 10,000 remaining garment workers would walk out on Monday, completing a citywide tie-up of the clothing trade in Greater New York.
Joseph Robin, a New York financier who pleaded guilty to stealing £27000, was sentenced to one year on Blackwell Island. Gov. Ralston named members of his upcoming office staff. Bert New named legal clerk in Indianapolis.
An old catalog style ad lists remedies for fevers coughs colds stomach issues and nervous debility. It promotes free medical book via Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co New York and cites prices per remedy and contact details.
Maspero notes the scarab symbolized the soul and was used in jewelry as amulet and ornament. Scarabs bore New Year wishes from gods like Amon Isis Bastet and Ra, promising a happy year and life. The piece ends with two unrelated notes about Mrs. Kyle and Bangkok’s fire engines.
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