State Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Foreign Stock
Indiana citizens owning shares in foreign corporations must pay taxes owed on stock not listed before leaving the state. The Indiana Supreme Court in the Darnell case refused to remove the suit to federal court, affirming state courts may collect delinquent taxes on nonresidents’ property still within Indiana. Judge Montgomery wrote the opinion.
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Indiana
Darnell
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Isaac M. Darnell
Ste of
Marton
Isaac Dearne
Onopperty
United States
Denell
Montgomery
Ceint
Hoosier Brevities News Docket Highlights Local Incidents
The column lists a series of brief items from Indiana towns. Includes a runaway wagon injuring a man near Madison. a county investigation into theft by Kenneth R. Piatt, former Chicago line roadmaster. a five year Minnesota penitentiary sentence for Everett Fleetwood in Danville for defrauding a Chicago firm. high school representation plans for track and oratorical events. a clairvoyant arrest in Shelbyville. a Columbus woman becoming blind in sleep. and Fort Branch businessmen organizing a new association.
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Madison
Taleb Craft
Ivy Hart
South Bed
Kenneth R. Piatt
South Bend & Northern Indians Railway
Piatt
Danville
Everett Fleetwood
Liston
Minnesota
Chicago
Usng
South Bend
Northern Indiana Athletic Oratorical Association
Elkhart
Goshen
Mishawaka
Plymouth
Laporte
Michigan City
Gary
Hammond
Crown Point
Shelby Hill
Mme. la Fonte
Virgil Richardson
M. Goode
Jesse Holmes
Columbus
James Cavanaugh
Princeton
Fort Branch
S. R. Lockwood
George T. Ford
Dainty Petticoats Illustrations Describe Moirette Designs
The article describes two moirette petticoat patterns. The first features a tight fit with two deep gathered flounces and possible net and ribbon trim, needing 9 yards of 20 inch material. The second is plain at the hips with a deep flounce and lower-edge frill, requiring 6 yards of 20 inch moirette.
Blows Out Top of Head. Wealthy Farmer Simon Hosier Kills Self
Simon Hosier a 40 year old single farmer, killed himself at his sister Mrs John Whiteheads Perkinsville home without warning. Neighbors say a morning quarrel with his brother in law Whitehead preceded his departure to Mrs Georges Roller s home for dinner before the tragedy.
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Anderson
Simon Hosier
John Whitehead
Perkinsville
Here
Hosier
Whitehead
Thatosier
George Roller
Panic at Dreyfus theater crowds escape in smoke
In Lafayette more than 1200 people narrowly escaped injury when smoke rose through the floor of the orchestra circle during the opening of A Stubborn Cinderella. Doorkeeper Wluer Truman called ushers to guard exits as fear spread through the audience.
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Lafayette
New Dreyfus Theater
Wluer Truman
House
Decoration for the Table with Fruit Arrangements
The article urges harmonious fruit centerpieces as economical and artistic, offering designs using old fashioned silver cake baskets on an oval tray, whortleberry foliage, and a fruit heap of oranges apples bananas and grapes. It also suggests orange candleholders and small bonbon dishes as accents and mentions glass baskets for center and individual place baskets.
Mob Coiffure Gains Favor Among British Hair Styles
A girl home from England showcases mob coiffure noted for soft waves across the head. Front and back hair are brushed over a pouche to create a rounded silhouette, with loose side parting and a light wave to soften the face while avoiding flat crowns.
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England
Marcelling
Evansville man alias Fred Wells arrested for hotel draft fraud
Evansville resident G W Gates alias Fred Wells was taken to Chicago to face charges of defrauding hotelmen with false drafts and checks. He was arrested after attempting to cash a $185 draft at the New Vendome hotel. Partner H J Shaw fled the city with Toaie's baggage after being suspected as an accomplice.
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Evansville
G. W. Gates
Fred Wells
Chicago
Wells
New Vendome
H. J. Shaw
Toaies
Suites
Shaw
Found Dead in Watch-House Attica
George Twiss aged 70 was found dead in the watch house at Perry street and the Wabash railroad by George Brown who had chatted with him. Twiss had been a trusted employee of the Wabash railroad for over twenty years. The body lay behind the stove where he had started a fire.
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Attica
George Twiss
Perry Street
Wabash Railroad
George Brown
Mr. Yewiss
Dance stops a divorce at Logansport
Henry Schilling and his wife won the best waltzers prize at a dance at the Masonic temple in Logansport. The couple had separated and divorce proceedings were pending. Each danced with a new partner, but winner rules required changing partners. Friends say a reconciliation may follow.
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Logansport
T Henry Schilling
Masonic Temple
Schillings
Falls Claim Life of William Hamer in Franklin
William Hamer died from injuries after falling from a second story window in Franklin. He had tuberculosis and was in weakened condition. authorities believe he lost balance while raising the sash. No bones were broken, but the shock and internal injuries are thought to be fatal.
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South Bend
Grace Chambers
Nellie Chambers
Jim Yuemlo
C. E. Pattee
St. Joseph County
Marshall
Mich
Michigan
Yuemlo
Franklin
William Hamer
Hamer
Popular Hatpins for Overday Wear in Silver
Silver hatpins remain popular for daytime use with varied shapes including long pentagonal and octagonal heads, round and flat, and cubic forms. Many feature chased designs and settings with stones such as jade, carnelian, coral, lapis lazuli, or pearls. Jeweled heads, large and often surrounded by brilliants, dominate, with colored stones and a flattened hemisphere style favored.
Tempts Death Seven Times in Ohio River Rescue
Lizzie Feldman, 42, reportedly tried to drown herself in the Ohio River for the seventh time in a year. Boat carpenter Henry Hugby, 67, leaped in to save her despite her struggles, authorities said.
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Evansville
Lizzie Feldman
Ohio River
Henry Hugby
Fall Kills Septuagenarian Doctor in Laporte
Dr. A A Fahnestock, 77 and a thirty second degree Mason, died after falling down stairs in Laporte. He was a physician and surgeon and brother of the late Dr. C S Fahnestock who once headed the Chicago Homeopathic college.
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Laporte
A.A. Fahnestock
C. S. Fahnestock
Chicago Homeopathic College
Davis Arrested in South Bend Swindle Case
Harry M. Davis of Chicago is under arrest on a systematic swindle charge. Twenty four victims paid twenty dollars each for supposed expensive dish sets, which never arrived. John Niesponziany filed the warrant, backed by twenty three others who claim they were deceived.
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South Bend
Harry M. Davis
Chicago
Davis
John Niesponziany
Fair Woman's Way to Brighten Neck and Arms
A home beauty routine advises women to prepare skin an hour before dressing. Wet a tepid sponge with rose water and fragrance, rub onto the neck and arms, apply a thick layer of powder, and rub it off with the palm once ready to go out.
New Handbags Feature Gray Lavender Hues and Enamel Snaps
Handbag makers highlight two dominant colors gray and lavender with horn fittings and pierced conventional designs. Many bags adopt envelope shapes with Dresden enamel snaps and jewel inlays. A trend toward smaller sizes emphasizes practical utility over elaborate trimming.
Tortoise Shell Toilet Sets Prized for Light and Dark Shadings
Real tortoise shell toilet sets command high prices and lower popularity than celluloid. Some feature silver inlays, but the plain shell designs show the shell’s light and dark shading to best advantage.
Smart velveteen coat with fur trim and belt
A brown velveteen sack shaped coat edged with white fur at the neck cuff and front. It fastens high, with a white fur edged bonnet. Materials list 314 yards velveteen and 2 1 4 yards fur.
Pretty pale pink dress for a girl’s wedding guest look
A simple pale pink crepe dress for a girl to wear to a wedding or party. It features a soft pink satin trim on the flounce and bodice, a wide satin fold under the bust forming a small back bow, and a white yoke or white chiffon option. Velvet could substitute satin for softness.
Plan for Dairy Barn With Covered Barnyard
A plan from Illinois Experiment Station circular 93 shows a covered barnyard with three milking stalls. It discusses space per animal from 40 to 100 square feet, recommends 75 to 80, and notes benefits like cleaner cows and higher milk flow while detailing passageways and gate closures. Bedding needs increase with this system.
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Illinois Experiment Station
Sheep Need Good Shelter for Lamb Survival
A farm photo shows poorly ventilated open sheds that expose sheep to winter rain and cold. Experts cite draughts and insufficient space as causes of lamb losses. A south facing shed with about 12 feet of floor space per sheep and a dog-proof fence is recommended to protect flocks.
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Walter J. Quick
Virginia Experiment Station
Country Roads Naries Proposal for Rural Address System
J A Anderson argues for county level adoption of a rural addressing scheme to ID farm residences like city homes. Proposes renaming roads by direction, alphabetic naming, farm numbers, and roadside signs to aid rural delivery telephone and commerce nationwide.
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J. A. Anderson
Anont
Country Life Commission
The Winter Dust Bath For Chickens
The article explains how to provide a dust bath for hens when weather prevents outdoor access. Use two to three barrels of loam in a protected area, or a 15 inch high box when ground is frozen. Change dirt regularly, add a little lime, and prefer a sheltered floor to keep the bath available and sanitary.
Plant Food Goes Farther
A Balimore writer shares how a manure spreader saved labor and time, spreading manure farther. He notes the device pays for itself after about 200 loads and remains useful in summer for daily meadow spreading even when grass is tall.
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Balimore
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