Indiana finances praised after Democrat rule and bankers’ leadership
The Newcastle Democrat editorial lauds Indiana’s fiscal turnaround under Democrats since 1910 with state auditor W N O'Brien and treasurer William H Vollmer. It claims the state reduced debt, stabilized tax levies, and run government economically, contrasting with Minnesota and Iowa.
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Indiana
W. N. O'Brien
William H. Vollmer
Vincennes
Minnesota
Lows
Demoocratic Party
Newcastle Democrat
Vernon elects Lena Willman queen of power plant event
Miss Lena Willman of Vernon Indiana was elected Riedra queen in a local contest. She will press the power button at the new Vernon plant tonight. Contenders included Margie Hengstier Louise Thomas Mildred Petree and Hana Williams. Vernon’s town history notes settlement over a century ago with first lot sales in August and September 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ind
Lena Willman
Riedra
Margie Hengstier
Louise Thomas
Mildred Petree
Hdna Williams
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Cautions Readers
An old advertisement warns against salves containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The copy stresses internal use and urges readers to ensure genuine product from a Toledo manufacturer, with testimonials and pharmacist availability. The note ends with stray lines about Sweden and an American at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Beyig
Ohio
Cheney & Co
Atipaom
Indiana Democrats Mobilize Amid Primary Law Push
Indiana Democrats rush to organize under the new primary law. The Late Central Committee summoned district chairs to form local committees by September 7 and plan rallies. Notables like Gov. Ralston and Sen. Kern are slated to speak at a Sept. barbecue in Elwood, signaling a statewide push for 1916 campaigning.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Will
State Committee
Democratic
Julio A.M. Adair
Dale J. Crittenberger
Feed van Nuys
Jota
Demos
Elwood
Senneter Qilie Jamet
Henuhar Lewis
Rarstun
Adair
van Nuys
Lkely
Ralston
Kern
Health Promotes Happiness with Dr King's New Life Pill
An advertisement claims genuine health requires digestion and regular bowel movements. It urges taking one pill at night to ensure a full bowel movement by morning, improving appetite and digestion and promising better well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ny Graggist
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves rheumatic pain and joint ailments by applying to the surface. It promises instant relief and urges buying a bottle for 23 4 at any drugstore with a money back guarantee.
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Sloan
Largest hog seen in county at Princeton fair
In Princeton Indiana on Sept 1 at the local fair J M Ramsey displays a 403 pound Poland China hog described as the largest in the county. The article notes its massive frame and references a local ad for Dean's Ointment for eczema in babies and itching with a price of 50 cents a box.
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Princeton
Ind
J. M. Ramsey
Dean
Madison marks centennial of Union Lodge F. A. M.
The Madison Masons celebrate the 100th anniversary of Union Lodge organized September 1, 1815 by Kentucky Grand Lodge due to Indiana Territory lacking a Grand Lodge. The article recalls early officers, current officers, vows of brotherhood, and memories from 1852 onward including a large 1860 installation with wives and sweethearts present.
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Madison
Union Lodge
Grand Lodge
Indiana Territory
Grand Lodge of
Kentucky
Alexander Meek
Abraham King
Samuel Todd
Dan’l Bradford
James G. Trotter
Masonic Order
Madson
Charles Cox
W. M. Howard Schofield
S. W. Lemuel Richert
J. W. Samuel M. Strader
Louis P. Scheik
Clarence R. Wilson
S. D
George W. Augustin
J. D
William H. Gibbs
Tyler
Wm. R, Gray
Thos. M. Reed
Stewarda
Free Masonry
Ths
Masonry
Madison Masons
France
Charleston
D. C
United States
Great Britain
City Hall
C. Schmidlapp
Abram Todd
E. Moorhouse
K. Donohue
L. Holstein
Dawcon Blackmore
W. W. Woollen
Isom Ross
Jos. Wilson
W.G. Wharton
Seth Beers
M. Milton
Ph. Scheik
Jacob Schuh
Robert Bowers
Robert Cochrane
Louis Reed
David Cope
Wm. Whipple
M. C. Garber
J. A. Henddricks
M. Q. Bright
Fred Harper
Enoch Adams
North Madison
Lodge
O. K. Donohue
W. M
Henry James
John Schierling
Harry Barton
Menbera
Moorepouge
Wharton
Blackmore
Woollen
Holstein
Thomas Pogue
J. L. Lodge
John A. Child
John Ross
Wm. McQuiston
Matthews
Henry White, Sr
Henry White, Jr
D.N. Reid
S. M. Strader
John Cochrane
Wa. Trow
Theodore Christopher
Order
Indiana Geologist Edward Barrett Leads State Survey Work
A detailed portrait praises Edward Barrett as Indiana state geologist designate. The article highlights his coordination with the agricultural department, soil surveys with state and federal support, and emphasis on soil and top formation studies to boost farm yields, road material use, and rural education.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Edward Barrett
Democratic Party
Barrett
Agricultural Department of
the State University
The
State University
Towa
Minois
Ohio
Barret
Europe
Department of Geology
Federal Department
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Willis
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ADV
U. P. M. Lodge
Willis S. Thompson
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Leading Trust Company
E. E. Powell
Pres
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W. O. McLeliand
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BF. Niesso
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Madison Insurance CO
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