Fire guts Havana Importing Co building at South Bend
A three story brick Havana Importing Company building in South Bend was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. The incident comes amid a string of Indiana news including Inland Steel layoffs in East Chicago and legal notices from Governor elect McCray’s transition plans. The report covers multiple statewide items from corruption talks to smallpox outbreaks and local incidents across Indiana.
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Havana
Cigar Manufacturers
South Bend
Inland Steel Company
East Chicago
Inland Company
State Board of Pardons
Goodrich
Kahn
Fail Creek Boulevard
Pennsylvania
Twenty-seventh Streets
Indianapolis
Warren T. McCray
Spink Arms
Edward van Buskirk
Nazarene Church
Elwood
Madison County
van Buskirk
G. I. Christie
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Tippecanoe County Corn Growers’ Association
Lafayette
Culver Exchange Bank
Chicago
Indiana Line
Hammond
J. A. Téegarden
East
Gery
Indiana Harbor
Clinton H. Givan
Marion County
Indiana
Artificial Day Lighting for Pullets in Winter
Farmers illuminate poultry houses for several hours daily to extend the light period, boosting egg production in fall and winter. The practice, backed by Beltsville USDA experiments, uses four daily feedings, gradual light increase, and heating safeguards.
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Tropics
United States Department of Agriculture
Government
Beltsville
Home made hides too uncertain for farmers say experts
The Department of Agriculture and its Bureau of Chemistry report that farm cowhides yield unreliable leather when tanned at home. Packing houses grade skins carefully, avoiding holes, and offer better prices. Farmers lose to junk dealers and inconsistent farm hides, prompting advice to sell to large dealers if possible.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Hee
Adjustable hog creep adapts to hog size in pen
A historical Hog creep design from Successful Farming uses perpendicular boards with bolts in elongated holes to set the gap. The device admits pigs up to a chosen size and excludes larger animals, reducing injury from rubbing.
Sulphur Boosts Alfalfa Yields in Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington farmers increased alfalfa by applying sulphur. Deschute County used 285 tons costing about 14000 with an estimated $120000 rise in value. Jackson 277 tons about 13000 for about $110000 gain. Kla math 98 tons 5400 for $40000 gain. Demonstrations in Josephine Wallowa Wasco counties echoed similar results since 1912 with county agents aiding.
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Oregon
Washington
Agricultural College
Deschute County
Jackson County
Klamath County
Josephine
Wallowa
Wasco
Selecting Best Cockerels for Maturity in Fowl Judging
In selecting cockerels they should have short stout legs and full breasts. The comb is a good index in judging the maturity of a male as some are far ahead of others hatched at the same time. Good judgment goes a long way in selecting fowls.
Homemade cement gutters keep cellars dry
A United States Department of Agriculture tip explains making shallow cement gutters eight inches wide and two inches thick to channel water away from gutter pipes. Extend the ditch far enough from the house foundation to prevent seepage and keep it flush with the ground to avoid hindrance to feet or lawn mowers.
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United ‘States Department of ‘Agriculture
Women Need Swamp Root for Kidney Health
Thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble may not notice symptoms. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness can signal kidney disease. Start treatment now with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, available at drug stores or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Indiana
George N. Mannfeld
State
Department of Conservation
Woodward Stuart
Noblesville
Stuart
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
John G. Brown
Monroe
Brown
Anderson
Indiana Reformatory
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Charles Rine
Franklin Richard
Bristol
Charles Richard
Beatrice Richard
Fort Wayne
Rine
New York Central
Indiana Avenue
Elkhart
Willard Jones
Clinton County
Frankfort Fur and Hide
John Weber
Slabtown
Henry Circuit
Fred GC. Gause
Washington, DC
Charles Bowen
F. Gaskins
J. H O’connor
C. A. Spanlay
William F. Brandt
Wayne Ofl Tank and Pump Company
Thomas M. Lawson
Indianapolis
Orlando 8
Wagner
Franklin
William Whyte
Bedford
Bartholomew County War Mothers
Bartholomew County Council
Joseph Willinger
Clark’ County Infirmary
Willinger
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Desolate Hearts Find Quiet Echo in Unknown Heart
A reflective line about longing and connection notes that even the most isolated person can feel a response from an unseen counterpart, illustrating shared human longing.
Garfield Tea Purifies Blood to Cure Ailments
An advertisement claims Garfield Tea purifies the blood and eradicates rheumatism dyspepsia and many chronic ailments. The copy urges readers to try the remedy to restore health.
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Garfield
Judge Gary on Marriage Quarrels and Domestic Strife
A US Steel executive judge contends that many marriages that begin as love matches deteriorate into constant arguing. He recalls a meal where trifles sparked a dispute over carpet price and fruit, noting a wife lamenting harmony and her husband quipping that he would always be wrong.
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Gary
United States Steel Corporation
John
Still Timorous Men Face Old Sunday Laws
A reminiscence notes lingering effects of colonial era prohibitions on public affection. The speaker recalls it was illegal for men to kiss their wives on Sundays and suggests those laws still influence behavior today.
Smattle Stiff From Lacrosse Lampoon
The fragment presents a humorous aside about Smattle stiff from lacrosse and a brief quip about Wisconsin, attributed to Lampoon era satire. It indicates a light editorial joke rather than a full article.
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Wisconsin
Lampoon
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Scented Powder notables
An advertisement urges use of Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio for face skin baby and dusting needs. The 25 cent price is noted. A separate line claims a private in the United States army with specialized knowledge can earn $60 a month.
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Goshen
United
States Army
Navy
United States Army
Humorous Navy Postmaster Exchange from Earlier Years
A tale from past officials notes J. K. Pauling as secretary of the navy sending a question to a Southern village postmaster about Tombigbee river flow. The reply humorously stated it runs down, prompting a stern revoke of appointment and a clever billing response from the postmaster referencing 65 cents revenue and 85 cents expenditure.
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J. K. Pauling
Navy
Tombigbee
Automobiles Boost Business Power and Salaries
The United States Automobile Chamber of Commerce claims autos increased executive capacity by 33 1 3 percent, adding the equivalent of 37,492 executives and raising salary values by 562,365,000 dollars.
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United States Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Otter Fur Markets Spark Public Outcry
A speaker warns that not only otters are skinned for fur as public sentiment grows against the trade. The remark implies broader cruelty in fur production, prompting calls for scrutiny and reform of hunting and trapping practices.
Pessimist Sparsely Amuses With Lean Jokes
A spiteful remark about an alleged pessimist jokes about boring others. The line hints at a social world where humor is scarce and skepticism prevails. No further context or individuals are provided.
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General Assembly
Vegetable‘ Growers
Pundue, University
Indiana Vegetable Growers’. Association
Bayer
Longfellow
Fletcher
Plac
Battle Creek
Mies
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