Littlefield and Knox Bills Compared in Temperance Debate
The article contrasts the Littlefield and Knox bills on interstate liquor regulation. It argues the Knox bill is stronger and cites penalties for carriers delivering intoxicants improperly, along with provisions on shipments and C O D payments. The piece cautions readers to compare bills directly rather than rely on campaign claims.
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Anti-Saloon League
Bell
Littlefield
Hall
Knox
United States
Consignee
Farmhand's letter urges order and education for rural life
An Indiana farmhand writes to President Roosevelt, via the Country Life Commission, urging businesslike farming, shorter hours, and better home sanitation. He argues education pays in farming, favors regular work and meals, and says educated farmers and farmhands can improve rural life. He notes many farmers are overworked and calls for systematic practices to keep youth on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
Senator Acton to Speak on National and Congressional Campaigns
State Senator W. A. Acton of Danville will speak at the courthouse Friday at 7 30 on issues in national and congressional campaigns. The speech recalls Acton's notable remarks in the local option campaign last spring and is expected to draw keen interest from residents.
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W. A. Acton
Danville
Court House
Acton
of . Cox
Beay
Drought Checks Work Slow Oil Boom In Illinois Field
In Crawford County Illinois several fields show reduced drilling as water shortages constrain operations. A new well on the Arnold farm in Oblong Township produced 400 barrels in its first 24 hours, marking the best Illinois field result this month while Robinson Township activity declines. Reports note leasers flocking to Junction City Coal Company’s near Centralia where coal mine oil swirls at about 600 feet depth with dark oil of low gravity. Three test wells are pending as 35 wells total produced 3495 barrels daily across Crawford Lawrence Clark counties, with seven dry holes recorded.
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Illinois
Oblong Township
Crawford County
Ohio Oil Company
Arnold Farm
Ilinois
Robinson Township
Junction City Coal Company
Centralia
Marion County
Illnois
Lawrence
Clark
No Sewer Contract Bids Opened by Public Improvements Board
The Board of Public Improvements opened bids for the east side sewer project with firms from Terre Haute Paris Newman and Evansville. Bids ranged from 16612 to just over 17000 and were under the engineer estimate though a technical error by the lowest bidder delayed action.
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Board of Public Improvements
East Side
Terre Haute
Paris
Newman and
Evansville
The Strenuous Life and a Spate of Warrants
This week Esquire Martin has issued 21 warrants for disturbing the peace and fighting, mostly against country party residents, amid harsh weather and campaign strain.
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Esquire Martin
Jerry Orthwein praises Marshall to Lima visitors
Jerry Orthwein and his family are guests of Judge and Mrs G H Quail in Lima Ohio. He praises Marshall describing its clean water electric light system and new houses. He notes 50 to 75 Lima residents have moved to Marshall and claims malaria is no worse there than in Lima.
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Jerry Orthwein
Lima
Ohio
Jerry
Lima Daily News
Jerry Orthwine
Buckeye
Orthwine
Jerry, Jr
G H Quail
West Wayne Street
Marshall
Ohio Company
Changes in Rural Routes to Take Effect November
Orders issued to modify rural routes 8 6 and 6 beginning November 2. Route 3 gains a retrace toward Brady place from several points, Route 5 follows a northeast path to multiple corners and backtracks, trimming sections from Livingston to Andy Sizemore’s. Inspector found impassable winter conditions justified the cuts and urges leveling on Route 6 segments where dirt piles pose danger.
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Brady Place
National Road
Shirely Place
John A. Welsh
McKeen
Yeley Corner
Charlie Fairgrief
Dennison
Robinson Place
Wyrick’s
Jesse Lowe
Picture Man Gets Into Trouble
H. Marx a canvasser for enlarging pictures caused a disturbance in the county. He delivered a framed picture at a high price after taking an order from Mrs. J. W. Peck and smashed the frame when refused. A warrant for arrest on disorderly conduct was issued but he left town.
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H. Marx
J. W. Peck
Marx
Pleasant Surprise Birthday For McClure Farmer
John Ashworth, a McClure farmer, was surprised on his sixtieth birthday planned by his wife. About 50 friends gathered at his home after a morning trip to Marshall with Mr and Mrs Crossley. A sumptuous dinner, music, and conversation filled the day with warm wishes.
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John Ashworth
McClure
Marshall
Lyman Newman
Beadlé
Mrs. Crossley
Mr. Ashworth
Settlement Nurse Works For Fallen
Mrs McNutt Weaver a Terre Haute Social Settlement nurse with 19 years of charitable service fights slum conditions in Terre Haute. She spoke at Central Presbyterian on settlement progress and Miss E Warren’s three year nurses department. The article notes costs and labor involved in aiding destitute citizens.
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Terre Haute
McNutt Weaver
Weaver
Central Presbyterian Church
E Warren
Opening of High School Musical Season at M T H S
The M T H S will open its season of musical entertainments on Friday evening November 6 at the high school building. Proceeds will be used to buy music for the school. Program to be announced later. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Everybody invited.
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Miss Bessie Doll and Clarence W Smith
Miss Bessie Doll and Clarence W Smith wed at the Doll residence with about fifty guests. Rev E L Pletcher officiated as autumn decorations complemented the ceremony. After a wedding supper the couple left for Terre Haute then south for a short honeymoon before starting housekeeping in the city.
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Bessie Doll
Clarence W. Smith
D. D. Doll
Ethel Hurst
E. L. Pletcher
Terre Haute
Doll
Smith
Ohio Oil Co
Ol City
H Hulman, Sr
Country Party At East City Farm Hostesses Entertain
Misses Katie and Rena Setzer and brother Charles hosted a Sunday evening gathering at their country home eight miles east of the city. Guests included Nellie Welsh Stella Elliott Grace Haslitt Mary Ray Ella Dunlap Lola Garner Roscoe Irwin Frank Welsh Grover Wilson Clifford Gelsert and Will Sears. Refreshments of ice cream cake lemonade fruits and candy were served. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all.
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Katie
Rena Setzer
Brother Charles
Nellie Welsh
Stella Elliott
Grace Haslitt
Mary Ray
Ella Dunlap
Lola Garner
Roscoe Irwin
Frank Welsh
Grover Wilson
Clifford Gelsert
Will Sears
Bell and Corporations Denial Sparks Local Debate
A local Democratic paper publishes a stark denial involving Bell and corporate entities, drawing sharp responses from community leaders and sparking questions about influence in local governance.
Absent Corporation Defense in Bell Campaign
A Clark County court summary challenges a local political assertion about H C Bell. The letter notes Bell represented Pabst Brewing Co. in 1903 and later represented People's Brewing Co. of Terre Haute. It accuses the Democrat editor of making false statements to undermine the campaign. Miles A. Tips word appears as a co counsel and temperance foe to corporations.
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Hon
H. C. Bell
Marshall Democrat
Bell
Clark County
Pabst Brewing Co
H. Hybarger
People’s Brewing Co
Terre Haute
Phil Kennedy
Clint
Artemus Ward
Shields Gets Eight Percent Raise for District Superintendent
At a Mattoon district meeting of Methodist ministers last week the salary of Rev. Parker Shields, the district superintendent, was set at eight percent of the cash salaries of the district ministers. The raise brings his annual pay to about 1800 dollars.
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Mattoon
Parker Shields
Teachers Take Special Train To Urbana Meeting
Marshall schools and several county schools dismissed Friday so teachers could attend the Eastern Illinois Teachers Association gathering in Urbana. A five coach plus baggage special ran on the Big Four with about 40 teachers aboard here and 100 more at Oliver and Paris for a total turnout over 1400 teachers. The event was described as enjoyable and profitable.
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Marshall
Eastern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Urbana
Oliver
Paris
Conservator Appointed for Mrs. Whitesell
Edgar county court named John A. Marley conservator after finding Mrs. Indiana Whitesell incapable of managing affairs. She deeded Westfield property to United Brethren Church and cash totaling 2200, plus 20 acres in Kansas to Central College of Indiana and UD B Publishing. Two checks for 1100 and 83 were attributed to her handwriting.
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Indiana Whitesell
Westfield
United Brethren Church
Edgar County Court
John A. Marley
Kansas
Central College of Indiana
Ithe
UD. B. Publishing Company
Éhiécks Sigorsete
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Mr. Bell
Fuge 4
Drouth
Leasera
Postoffice Department
Fallen
Bell & Corporations
Mr. Shields
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