Capitol Notes On Statehood, Treaties And Army College
Washington letter outlines a possible Statehood compromise for Arizona and New Mexico, pending Senate Democrats, with Panama Canal treaty ratification hopes and potential extra sessions. President Roosevelt may tour Colorado. Root to oversee Army War College project at Washington Barracks near the Potomac.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Asy
Elkins
Gallinger
Thea
Senate
Panama
Roosevelt
Knox
Panama Canal Company
United States
Colombia
Washington
Congress
Root
Colorado
Army War College
Washington Barracks
War College
Potomac River
Easter Date Predictions Across Calendars
The article notes Easter Sunday this year falls on April 12 with dates ranging from March 22 to April 25 in past and future cycles. It highlights Good Friday April 16 and White Sunday May 31, and provides Jewish and Mohammedan calendar references for the era 5663 and year 1320.
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Shayall
Domestic Troubles Drings New Life Pills Ad
The ad promotes Drings New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles claiming relief and care. Sold for 25c at Roger's drug store.
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Roger
Indiana Lawmakers Probe Kissing Morals And Microbes
A 19th century note reports Indiana legislators considering new laws on kissing. The proposal suggests monthly examinations for citizens to assess health and microbes before public affection is permitted.
Public Sale Notice for J F Oldfather Farm Near Silver Lake
J F Oldfather invites the public to a farm sale at his residence two miles south and one mile west of Silver Lake on Saturday February 28 1903. Items include one horse twelve head cattle fifteen head sheep three hogs chickens farming implements blacksmith tools hay corn oats and other articles. Ten months time will be given. Sale commences at 10 o clock. J D Gill Auctioneer.
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J. F. Oldfather
Silver Lake
J. D. Gill
Public Sale At L W Witter Farm Near Silver Lake
L W Witter will hold a public sale at his farm residence located two miles south and one half mile east of Silver Lake. The event invites local buyers and includes household goods and farm equipment. Local residents are advised to attend and inspect items before bidding.
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L. W. Witter
Silver Lake
Forty head stock and equipment sale under tent
Auctioneer lists forty Poland China hogs four head horses seven head cattle and other articles. The sale will be held under a tent rain or shine. For description of stock see sale bills.
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Poland
China
Will Run Like the Wind Speed Contest for $36 Million
The Pennsylvania Railroad will run a two month speed test against New York Central and Lake Shore for a $36 million prize. Trains will test at top speed with railway mail service reps aboard and reports filed on each trip. Washington will compare records after completion to name the winning line and contract holder.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Washington
Big Four Depot Break-In At North Manchester
A break in at the Big Four station in North Manchester saw about $20 stolen. Marshal Lautzenhiser questioned two youths Otto Ream and Otis Yates. Yates admitted hiding about $5 in change and fled. Both youths jailed. Ream linked to prior misdeeds and faces penitentiary. Yates may face reform school time.
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North Manchester
Otto Ream
Otis Yates
Marshal Lautzenhiser
Yates
Ream
Reform School
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims a product called One Minute Cough Cure works in a minute by killing the mucous membrane and soothing the throat. The text appears as a rough, fragmented marketing claim with nondetailed effects.
Electric railway to run from Huntington to Columbus City
Report notes a smokeless locomotive as a triumph of American invention and outlines plans for an electric railway linking Huntington to Columbus City. Mentions Indiana guard organization at Wabash and a LaPorte man inheriting Texas oil land from slave parents.
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Huntington
Columbus City
Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Wabash
John Robinson
Texas
Express firms urge autos over horses in supply drive
The express companies say horses weighing 13 000 to 15 000 pounds, dubbed express chunks, are scarce and force reliance on automobiles. Huntington plans a new courthouse costing 200 000 to replace the old structure. Mrs Elizabeth Lamb aged 66 was found dead in bed last Thursday noon. heart disease suspected as the cause.
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Elizabeth Lamb
Water-tank system planned for double track near Warsaw
The company intends placing track tanks between rails along the finished double track of the Pennsylvania road near Warsaw. Jets scoop water from oncoming engines as they pass, filling tanks about a quarter mile long. Tanks hold 10 000 to 60 000 gallons. operation runs while trains move.
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Warsaw
Conkey's Home Journal March offers new serials and articles
The March issue features Eben E. Rexford short story, Helen Clark Balmer serial A Belated Romance, Ethel M. Qolson article Beautiful Window Garden, and Frances Robertson guide A two step for the piano, with strong women’s content and illustrations.
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Eben E. Rexford
Helen Clark Balmer
Gardena
Ethel M
Qolson
Frances Robertson
Elopement Report Includes Packed Clothes and Foot Travel
The fragment notes DeVon Getty and Ruth Arnold packing cloths and a gripsack and heading east on foot on a Friday last week. Weather was cold with snow, making walking difficult as they appeared to intend travel to an unspecified destination.
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DeVon
Getty
Ruth Arnold
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George B. Cortelyou
Commerce and Labor
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Marine Corps
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War Department
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Dewey
Taylor
Army
Law Makers
Indiana
Big Four
North
Manchester
Akron
Ational Capitol
Star
Huntington County
Grace van Studdiford
Bostonians
Florence Wilcott
Conkey’s Home Journal
T. J. Colbert & Son
Silver Lake, Ind
Smith & Pearson
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