Malta A Short History of a Strategic Island
Malta and Gozo, small yet pivotal in Mediterranean power history, endured Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Ottoman rule. The Knights of St John built Valletta and Fort St Angelo. Napoleon’s raid and British control shaped modern Malta, boosting docks, trade, and Suez Canal era prosperity.
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St. Paulo
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Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Knights of Malta
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Britain
Order of St. John
Island
Paved Yards Save Feed and Labor in Concrete Barnyard
A guide explains building concrete feeding floors to reduce feed loss in mud. It covers starting with a 20 foot strip, leveling the site, drainage, sub bases, mix ratios of cement sand and pebbles, 4 to 6 inch thickness, and a wood float finish for easy cleaning. A curing period of two to three weeks is advised before use.
Sweet Corn Is Superior for Feeding in Summer
The article urges dairymen to grow sugar corn for mid summer shortages. It notes many plant moderate patches, recommends late-maturing types like Country Gentleman and Evergreen, and warns early varieties mature too soon and lack stalk and leaf compared with later sorts.
Fowls in Orchard Kill Insects Aids Crop Growth
Article notes that hens in an orchard reduce injurious insects and boost fruit growth. It cites a Cornell University test showing chickens outperform liquid sprays in pest control and crop improvement.
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Cornell, University
Seed Quality Affects Crop Yields Across Nation
Estimates show over 14 million pounds of seeds are sown annually in the country excluding seed potatoes sugar canes and other planting stocks. Even minor seed quality gains could boost yields with little or no extra cost or reduce required acreage.
Farmers First in Establishing Routes
When building roads the farmer's interest should come first as farmers move the goods that feed and clothe the hungry world. The guiding slogan becomes Farmers First to ensure transport priorities favor agricultural routes.
Cucumber Beetle Threatens Garden Crops
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the striped cucumber beetle injures seedling cucumbers melons and related crops especially cucumbers. It damages stems leaves and fruit and can destroy an entire crop in days. Larvae tunnel roots and stems while control relies on preventive measures repellents farm practices and insecticides including nicotine dust and arsenate of lead. Covering young plants and coordinated community effort reduce losses over time.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Smalardems
Indiana Grange State Convention to Open in October
Laporte to host the Indiana Grange state convention in October. Frank L. Jones elected president of the Indiana Association of Life Underwriters at a meeting in Indianapolis.
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Laporte
The
Indiana Grange
Indiana Association of Life Underwriters
Frank L. Jones
Indianapolis
Ministerial Association Names New President
The Indianapolis Ministerial Association elected Rev. J. D. Garrison, pastor of North Park Christian Church, as president.
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Indianapolis Ministerial Association
J. D. Garrison
North Park
Indianapolis teen killed by falling telephone pole
Delmer Strickland aged eighteen of Indianapolis died after a telephone pole toppled at North Vernon, police reported. He was struck as the pole fell in an accident on a public road. Authorities investigated the incident and noted the fatality occurred in an urban area.
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Delmer Strickland
Indianapolis
North Vernon
Fatal Collision Kills Otto Cushman at Terre Haute
Eighteen year old Otto Cushman died in Terre Haute when the car he rode in was struck by a second vehicle driven by Ludolph N. Rottman a wholesale tobacco merchant.
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Otto Cushman
Terre Haute
Ludolph N. Rottman
Alyea Found Guilty in Greensburg Liquor Trial
Gregg Alyea was found guilty by a Greensburg jury of liquor law violations. The sentence imposes 120 days at the state penal farm and a $500 fine.
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Gregg Alyea
Greensburg
Alyea
State Penal Farm
Three Cows Killed by Lightning on Armand Farm
Three cows valued at 1000 dollars were killed by lightning during an electrical storm on Ed ward Armand’s farm near Canaan. The cattle stood under a tree in a pasture when struck.
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Edward Armand
Canaan
Yellowing Trouble Cuts Alfalfa Yields, Says USDA
The USDA states that yellowing is the top cause of yield loss in alfalfa across the East and later spreading to the West. The disease or condition, poorly understood, appears under various soil and drainage scenarios, yet plants often recover after new growth regrows following cutting. Continuous cutting is advised to stimulate fresh growth.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Albion widow wins $8500 verdict vs New York Central
Mrs. Gladys Iddings of Albion won an $8500 verdict against the New York Central Railroad for the death of her husband Scott who was struck and killed by a train at Kendalville.
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Gladys Iddings
Albion
New York Central Railroad Company
Scott
Kendalville
Indianapolis man is arrested for manslaughter in street accident
Edward L. Patterson is arrested in Indianapolis and charged with manslaughter after his car struck eight year old Bennie MacInnis who was playing in the street, leading to the boy's death.
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Edward L. Patterson
Indianapolis
Bennie MacInnis
Patterson
Miner Killed by Rock Fall at Grant Mine West of Terre Haute
Ephraim T. McDaniel fifty seven died in a Grant mine rock fall west of Terre Haute. Miners found him crushed beneath coal and rock. He is survived by a family.
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Ephraim T. McDaniel
Grant
Terre Haute
Indiana limits teachers license law prompt staffing surge
About thirty persons have been employed to assist the grading staff of the manuscript division of the state department of public instruction at Indianapolis due to extra work caused by changes in the teachers license law.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Indianapolis
Porter County affidavits filed against Harris and Biggs
Thirty one affidavits were filed in Porter Circuit Court at Valparaiso charging Earl Harris and the Biggs brothers with stealing chickens and livestock from county farmers.
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Porter
Valparaiso
Earl Harris
Russell
William and
Henry Biggs
Porter County
Fall Calving Desirable on Many Dairy Farms
The Department of Agriculture endorses fall calving as advantageous for dairy farms. Calves receive milk early, adapt to pasture, and cows peak in milk production when prices are high. Fall-born calves align with breeding to calve in autumn, with profits also affected by local feed costs and milk prices.
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Department of Agriculture
Curtisville to Gain Electricity From Union Traction
Curtisville four miles north of Elwood will be lit with electricity supplied by Union Traction company. The contract covers ten street lights and many homes and businesses will use the service.
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Curtisville
Elwood
Union Traction Company
D A R members place flowers in Goodrich park beds
Members of Winchester chapter Daughters of the American Revolution with school children lay flowers in the beds at Goodrich Park. Mrs Elizabeth Goodrich, park donor, was a charter member of the Winchester D A R chapter.
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Winchester
Daughters of the American Revolution
Goodrich Park
Elizabeth Goodrich
Metal safe found in pool connected to Nail store robbery
A metal safety deposit box recovered from the bottom of a Conn's creek pool near Waldron links to the recent Nail general store burglary in St. Paul. The store was broken into weeks ago, the safe opened, and a small amount of money stolen.
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Conn’s Creek
Waldron
Nail General
St. Paul
Pasture Essential for Profitable Hogs
The article argues hogs need pasture all summer and throughout life. Sows with piglets suffer in small dry enclosures and become unprofitable. R. W. Clark of Colorado Agricultural College emphasizes hogs exercise and forage naturally in fields. A pasture should be provided from birth onward for pork production.
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R. W. Clark
Colorado Agricultural College
Indiana School Age Population Rises From 772 471 to 817 788
L B Job assistant state superintendent reports Indiana has 817 788 school age persons this year up from 772 471 last year. Enumeration by county official counts, except Steuben which is unofficial, shows statewide totals.
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Indiana
L. B. Job
Indianapolis
Steuben
Scouts Dedicate New Camp Near Winchester
Boy scouts of Winchester troop under scoutmaster C R Schmitkin and assistant C D Kemp dedicate a new camp on the Charles D Wysong farm two miles south of the city. Mr Wysong grants 40 acres of timber land and the Rotary club furnishes lumber for a two room shack built by J Weldon Huber with pupil help.
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Boy Scouts
Winchester
C. R. Schmitkin
C. D. Kemp
Charles D. Wysong
Horses Shoulders Bathing in Salt Water
The text advises bathing horses shoulders in salt water each evening to harden them and prevent sores from ill fitting collars. It emphasizes proper collar fit to avoid scars and bulk due to poor equipment.
William Weaver Dies by His Own Hand in Indianapolis Lab Report
A state lab report from Indianapolis concluded William Weaver aged 53 died by self-inflicted poisoning. Weaver, longtime drug clerk, reportedly swallowed poison in a death by his own action.
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Wabash
State Laboratory
Indianapolis
William Weaver
Weaver
Goshen Man Dies At Home From Poison Inhalants
Enos Oripe aged 56, a Goshen factory worker, was found unconscious in his car in front of his home. Physicians ruled death caused by poisonous intoxicant and chloroform.
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Enos Oripe
Goshen
Cass County Grain Prices Likely To Rise This Season
Thrashermen expect higher prices for thrashing grain this season in Cass County. Local harvest costs and market demand cited as factors driving the anticipated increase.
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Cass County
Thrashermien
Vigo County League of Women Voters elects president
Mrs. Harry Dickey was elected president of the Vigo County League of Women Voters at Terre Haute. The event marks a leadership change as the group continues its civic education and voter participation efforts.
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Harry Dickey
Vigo County League of Women Voters
Terre Haute
Miles Reappointed County Agricultural Agent at Columbus
S. R. Miles, a Purdue University man, was reappointed to serve two more years as county agricultural agent at Columbus, reflecting continued county support for agricultural programs.
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S. R. Miles
Columbus
Miles
Purdue University
Horace Coats Named Secretary at Mac rion Credit Bureau
Horace Coats, formerly of Indianapolis and later based in Chicago, has been named secretary of the Mac rion retail credit bureau, reflecting a shift in his career within the credit reporting field.
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Horace Coats
Indianapolis
Chicago
Macrion Retail Credit Bureau
Purdue University 49th Commencement Held in Lafayette
Five hundred ninety eight degrees were awarded to students of Purdue University at the forty ninth annual commencement exercises in Eliza Fowler Hall Lafayette.
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Wee A
Purdue University
Eliza Fowler Hall
Lafayette
Indian Village Memorial Church Rebuild Near Marion
The Baptist church at Indian Village four miles northwest of Marion built in 1860 is under reconstruction and will soon be dedicated as the Indian Village Memorial.
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Baptist
Indian Village
Marion
Clark County approves 5 percent bond for Harry Bean road
The board of commissioners in Jefferson County authorizes a $15,000 bond issue at 5 percent interest to finance the construction of the Harry Bean road in Silver Creek township.
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Clark County Board of Commissioners of
Jefferson
Harry Bean
Silver Creek Township
Principal Cromwell resigns from Anderson High School
R. R. Cromwell, principal of the Anderson high school for seven years, said he will not contract to continue at the salary he received last year, and his resignation will be in effect at once.
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R. R. Cromwell
Anderson High School
Barn Fire Destroys Horses Near Jasonville
John Humphreys barn near Jasonville burned causing the loss of two horses and serious injury to a third. An automobile harness and feed were destroyed with total damage estimated at $2,000.
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John Humphreys
Jasonville
Local Merchant Oscar Stanley Dies of Heart Failure
Oscar L. Stanley a prominent merchant in Martinville collapsed and died of heart failure in an automobile in the business district while talking with a friend on the curb. The incident occurred as he seated in the vehicle. Fire and medical personnel were summoned but he could not be revived.
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Oscar L. Stanley
Martinville
Fort Wayne Court Sees Record 66 Defendants Respond
Fort Wayne police court hit a record as 66 defendants answered the roll call in one day. The cases ranged from simple drunkenness to child neglect, reflecting a broad docket.
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Fort Wayne
Ripley County Board of Review Appoints New Members
The Versailles meeting of the Ripley County Board of Review added Roland Bishop from Franklin township and Elvin Hughes from Johnson township to serve as members alongside the county auditor treasurer and county assessor.
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Board of Review
Ripley County
Versailles
Roland Bishop
Franklin Township
Elvin Hughes
Johnson Township
Mooresville Citizens Back Free Public Chautauqua
One hundred residents pledge to fund a Chautauqua free to all, guaranteeing the event’s expenses so no gate charge is required. The organizers emphasize broad community support and accessible programming.
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Mooresville
Franklin tribe wins third straight Red Men prize
Several state officers of the Order of Red Men awarded Mineola Tribe of Red Men a prize of 850 for the best exemplification of the chief's degree at district meetings. Franklin won the prize for the third consecutive year.
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The
Order of Red Men
Franklin
Mineola Tribe of Red Men
Shelbyville HS Budget Board Sends 1400 to Treasurer
The Shelbyville high school budget board submitted its annual report and turned over 1400 dollars to the school board treasurer. The amount represents net receipts from athletic events at the Paul Cross Memorial Gymnasium.
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Shelbyville High School
Paul Cross
Record Attendance High in White County Schools
White County schools including Monticello and Union township consolidated schools posted a county attendance average of 96.75 percent for the past year. The Plain View school in Case township won the prize for best attendance, with total county enrollment at 38,875.
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White County
Monticello
Union Township
A. F. Galbreth
Plain View
Case Township
Central Indiana Wheat Harvest Delayed Beyond June
Farmers in Hamilton Madison Boone Tipton Howard and Clinton counties report a slow wheat harvest season. Though wheat looks well and growing splendidly, it will not mature in time for an early harvest. Most expect little wheat to be cut before July 1.
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Indiana
Hamilton
Madison
Boone
Tipton
Howam
Clinton
Wainwright Trust of Noblesville elects new board and officers
At the annual meeting the Wainwright Trust Company of Noblesville elected a nine member board: J. C. Jones, J. W. Smith, John C. Craig, C. C. Curtis, W. H. White, Fred Heysman, R. O. Morris, C. B. Ward and L. B. Holleman. Officers named were L. B. Holleman president, R. O. Morris, J. W. Smith and C. C. Curtis vice presidents, Frank Baker secretary, Roy Henry assistant secretary, and J. B. Owen trust officer.
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Wainwright Trust Companys of
Noblesville
J. C. Jonés
J. W. Smith
John C. Craig
C. C. Curtis
W. H. White
Fred Heysman
R. O. Morris
C. B. Ward
L. B. Holleman
R. 0. Morris
Frank Baker
Roy Henry
J. B. Owen
Northern Indiana fair to feature style show and pyro displays
A woman’s style show and high pyro technic displays are planned as new features at the northern Indiana fair in Decatur from July 24 to 27. The event will also include horse races, baseball games, a livestock exhibition, flower owners’ day and night shows.
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Indiana
Decatur
Edgeworth Santee to Benefit from Leland Estate Claim
Bessie J Edgeworth Santee of the Spring Grove farm near Fort Wayne is set to receive a $100000 share from the estate of Howard J Leland the Chicago broker who died at his home on May 24.
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Bessie J. Edgeworth Santee
Spring Grove
Fort Wayne
Howard J. Leland
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