Washington letter on Senate anti trust drive and statehood talks
The Washington diary reports rapid Senate moves on anti trust measures with Elkins bill backing, plus a Littlefield House passage and commerce committee actions. It notes plans for two new states Oklahoma with Indian Territory, and Arizona and New Mexico, possible extra session, Alaska treaty views, and Bowen Herbert diplomacy disputes with pending Hague arbitration.
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Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
Elkins
Aii
House
Department of Commerce and Labor
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
What Shall We Eat Health Advice Parody
An overlong cautionary note mocks diet warnings listing absurd health hazards from every food or drink. It ends with the idea that to be truly healthy one must consume nothing and ensure sterilized air before breathing.
February as a Square in the Calendar
The note explains February’s peculiarity as a square month with each weekday appearing four times. It claims this pattern occurred 15 times in the last 182 years and will occur five times in the next 50 years, listing 1914 1925 1931 1942 and 1953 as examples.
Test Exhibition of Manure Spreader by American Harrow Co
A trial exhibition was held Friday on the Joshua Leffel farm in Detroit by a representative of the American Harrow Company of Detroit Michigan. Farmers witnessed the test and the machine proved its value as up to date farm machinery. The spreader promises even distribution of fertilizer, reducing waste, and would suit owners with eighty acres or more of land.
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American Harrow Company
Detroit
Mich
Joshua Leffel
Solar System Illustrated Distances and Scales
A globe two feet diameter represents the sun. Mercury equals a mustard seed on a 164 foot circle. Earth as a pea on 284 foot circle, Venus on 430 foot circle. Mars as a pinhead at 654 feet, asteroids as sand grains 1,000 to 1,200 feet away. Jupiter as an orange at half a mile, Saturn as a small apple at four-fifths of a mile, Uranus as a cherry on a 14 mile circle.
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Mercury
Earth
Venus
Mars
Asteroids
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Indiana Insane Population in Public Institutions
The records show 4,703 insane persons in Indiana public institutions or adjudged insane not in hospitals, based on county clerk data. Start of the year 3,961 patients enrolled. during the year 1,093 received and 1,015 discharged. year end enrollment 4,039 across four hospitals with 3,649 in residence, plus 290 on furlough.
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Indiana
The American Bride Adapts To Postwar Roles
A Cosmo article argues American brides adapt faster than foreigners, mastering manners of their social station whether wife of farmer or capitalist. The February issue features twelve photographs of women in wedding dress illustrating this view.
48th Regiment Plans Valparaiso Reunion in February
The 48th regiment announces its annual reunion will be held at Valparaiso on February 19 and 20. Participants and veterans are urged to mark the weekend for the event.
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Valparaiso
Corn Shredders and Mishaps Drop Us Statewide Count
Since corn husking began in the fall there have been forty three corn shredder mishaps in the state. An invention exclusive of the shot gan that can beat this record has kept its work quiet.
Largest war-time payment on record cited by era
The article notes a historic payment from China to England at the war's end totaling 41,125,000 dollars. It ranks beside a JP Morgan payment of 23,127,016.67 dollars to Andrew Carnegie for railroad holdings.
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China
England
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Carnegie
Advertising your bargains in this paper earns trust
A local advertiser emphasizes the value of ads to reveal current bargains and prices. Stores that avoid advertising are warned as risky to visit, likely selling stale goods at high prices.
Inventor Claims Water Fuel Breakthrough in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania inventor John A. Montgomery announces a solution to the fuel problem. He says perfect heat comes from burning one part oxygen with two parts hydrogen, requiring only separation and condensation to enable combustion.
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Pennsylvania
John A. Montgomery
Indiana Young Ladies Seek North Dakota Husbands
Forty eight Indiana women prepare to travel to North Dakota to marry men they have not met. The suitors are described as industrious and landowners of 160 acres. Language barriers are noted as some men cannot speak English, yet money is said not to guarantee happiness.
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Indiana
North Dakota
Presidents Born in February Highlight Three Leaders
This month February marks the birth dates of three U.S. presidents. George Washington born February 22, 1732, William Henry Harrison born February 9, 1773, and Abraham Lincoln born February 12, 1809.
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United States
George Washington
William Henry Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Separated Family Reunites After Twenty Years
After two decades apart Charles Suitzer of Versailles Indiana locates his mother in Warsaw. Their father’s death scattered nine siblings to different homes. Charles finds a brother in Chalmers and they locate their mother who remarried John Neff of Warsaw. She is sixty and in poor health. Two sons live with her and one is in the Philippines.
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Charles Suitzer
Versailes
Iod
Warsaw
Chalmers
John Neff
Philippines
Letter From Roy Rowland To Mr Bancock Describes Life In Grand Rapids
A handwritten 1903 letter from Roy Rowland to Mr Bancock reflects gratitude and updates. Rowland explains moving to Grand Rapids to become shorthand department head at Grand Rapids Business University, notes a solid wage, a busy school, and a bout with smallpox. He praises Grand Rapids as a thriving furniture city and hopes to visit Silver Lake next summer.
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Silver Lake
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Business University
S. v
Grand ‘Rapids
Homeseekers Excursions to West Northwest Southwest by Nickel Plate
Homeseekers and colonists excursions to the West Northwest and Southwest run on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April 1903. Low rates and particulars available from nearest agent or address C A Atterlin TPA Fort Wayne Ina 1285.
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A&terlin
TPA
Fort Wayne
Ina
Electric Bitters Restored Fireman After Close Call
A Burlington locomotive fireman C W Bellamy recalls a near-fatal bout of weakness and loss of appetite. He credits Electric Bitters for a swift recovery restoring his health and strength after the ordeal.
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Polin
C W Bellamy
Burlington Laws
Ron
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Charlesman Merchant
J B Taylor of Charlesman Tex testifies that a weak stomach left him unable to eat and run down in weight. After trying Kodol he reports four bottles restored his strength weight and health. C Rager.
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J. B. Taylor
Charlesman
Tex
C Rager
You will never catch the public eye seat
Brief cryptic item notes a pursuit or claim about a seat in the public eye. The readable text hints at intrigue or ambition without clear names, dates, or places. No explicit event or outcome is specified in the accessible fragments.
Winona Assembly Attendance Forecast Exceeds Prior Season
The Winona Assembly expects a larger season with over 80 000 attendees last year and a projected rise to about 2 000 participants this season. Bible Conference attendance last August drew at least 1 500 ministers, signaling a major national gathering of Christian workers and visitors.
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Winona
Word Pair Ill and Sick Sparks Diction Debate
A debate between two word splitters on whether sick and ill convey the same meaning. One argues illness implies both terms. the other cautions against labeling a young woman as in a sick mood. The exchange touches propriety in reporting a person’s health.
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Miss B
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Solar System Illustrated
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