Indiana Legislature Debates Death Penalty and Prisons
The Indiana Senate and House consider bills on execution methods after a death sentence reform, tally primary election measures, and review state funding for expenses of the Legislature. lawmakers discuss Vincennes University land issues, prisoner reforms, and courthouse salaries while a death in governor Mount’s era prompts memorial actions.
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House
Artman
Senate
Sink
Neal
Messrs
King
James
Col. C. Ei. Wilson
Mount
Scott
Statesman
Gauntt
Reser
Murphy
Waugh
Elections Committee
Indianapolis
Solons
House of Representatives
Indiana
Passage of
Peru
Michigan City
Joseph Keith
Nora Kefer
Princeton
Keith
Crea i
Committee On Organization of
Jackway
Manifold
Clarke
Kirkman
Barkier
Horsfield
Soldiers’ Monument
Princennes University
Vincennes Seminary
University
Bloomington
Vincennes Institution
Girls’ Reformatory
Court dismissal in Kokomo over grip illness
Short state items note a Kokomo court dismissal due to grip illness, Peru church reports a $9000 balance with Bennett M. Grove set as next master of Liberty, Cleveland factory eyeing Anderson site, and 67 year old Dr. B F Swafford dies in Terre Haute.
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Kokomo
Catholic Church
Peru
Bennett M. Grove
Cleveland
Ohio
Anderson
B. F. Swafford
Terre Haute
A Nurse’s Story From Lakeside Hospital in 1901
A Peshtigo feature profile highlights Lilian Dreese, a Lakeside Hospital graduate and local organizer, praising Dodd’s Kidney Pills based on her twelve years as a trained nurse and her own health recovery. The piece includes testimonials from clergy, politicians, and physicians about the medicine’s effectiveness. It closes with a stark wartime anecdote.
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Lakeside Hospital
Lake Geneva
Peshtigo
Wis
Lakesi Hospital
Lilian Dreese
Miss Dreese
Order of Good Templars
Rebeccas
Dodd
Remedy for the Grippe from Kemp's Balsam advert
Physicians endorse Kemp's Balsam as a grip remedy focused on throat and lungs. Do not wait for symptoms buy a bottle now to prevent pneumonia risk by keeping cough loose and lungs clear. Sold by all druggists at 25 and 50 cents.
Prodigal Son Lesson Sparks Class Laughs
A Chicago Post remark shows a teacher asking what the prodigal son teaches and a mischievous pupil replying it teaches how to get the fatted calf. The exchange highlights wartime humor and classroom wit in a newspaper item.
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Chicago Post
Grain-O touted as healthful coffee alternative
An advert claims Grain-O, made from pure selected grain, avoids coffee’s ill effects yet tastes similar to the finest coffees. It promises nourishment and appeal for both children and adults, selling at 15 to 25 cents with grocer availability.
Very Odd Is Bjones A Man of Eccentric Taste
Quotations describe Bjones as a peculiar figure, noted for unusual habits. Wagsy jokes he would attend a horse show in an automobile, highlighting the whimsical view of his character.
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Philadelphia Record
Lane's Family Medicine and assorted notices
Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel health and liver kidney cleansing with 25 and 50 cent options. A miscellaneous collection notes Putnam dyes and a Spain schoolmasters strike threat with low salaries. Also mentions Mrs. Austin pancakes and transport rates via the Nickel Plate Road for northwest travel beginning Feb 12 through April 30.
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Nickel Plate Road
Oregon
Montana
Washington
Northwest
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
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St. Jacobs Oil
Carter
Nea Pay
Ican
Canada
Ottawa
St. Panl
Minn
Maninsiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
F. Pedley
Pecs
K. T. Holmes
Big Four
M. V. McInnes
Merrill
Ely
Warren Bt
N.Y
Popham
Jesus Thos
Phila
BO Tits
Milo Beeteveens
Ge Estab
Steve Sta v
MO Einerent
Washington, D. C
Detroit
wTompson
Lye Water
Penelope Wiggins
Everysbody
The
Mast
Vassar College
Penelope
Matilda
Penultimat
Hies
Lane
Fontaine
Putnam
Spain
Mrs. Austin
New England
Boston
Libby
Libby, McNeill
Libby Chicago
Panko
Omis
Asalzer
F.W.N. U
New York
Chicago
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