Indiana Governor Goodrich Urges Peace Time Reconstruction
Governor James P. Goodrich tells the Seventy-first Indiana General Assembly that reconstruction demands equalized burdens and efficient government. He cites wartime service tallies, calls for tax reform, highway and conservation laws, and constitutional amendments including ending white supremacy language and establishing a nonpartisan conservation commission. He proposes abolishing the attorney general elective office and creating a bipartisan livestock and veterinary board, plus support for education, women workers, and a monument for Charles Warren Fairbanks.
Interest Grows as Millions Acres Veer to Tobacco Cultivation
A fragment notes a shift with about 6,000,000 acres slated for tobacco cultivation. The snippet hints at agricultural policy or land-use changes influencing crop choices and regional farming patterns.
Laughter and Civilizing Influence in Rabelais
The passage notes Rabelais linked laughter to human nature and culture, contrasting early jokes on art with later forms. It reflects on how humor evolved from simple amusements to a cultivated form that could civilize, rather than induce wild hilarity.
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Eschbach Is Named Speaker In Indiana Opening Session
Indiana opened its seventy first legislative session with Gov Goodrich reading his biennial message. Representative Jesse E Eschbach of Warsaw was re elected speaker of the house while Lt Gov Edgar D Bush presided over the senate. The governor proposed tax reform highway law and a conservation commission among other changes. A joint resolution urged US Senate to pass equal suffrage amendments. The midwinter Indiana Millers Association meeting set for January 17 and grain dealers January 21 22. A child hygiene bureau may be created under the state board of health with Dr Ada Sweitzer in charge.
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Indiana 1917 Fire Losses Show 31 Percent Rise
National Board of Fire Underwriters reports Indiana had 1917 total fire losses of 5 734 777, up from 4 374 492 in 1916, with 864 621 strictly preventable, 2 843 792 partly preventable and 1 026 364 probably largely preventable fires. Indiana ranks eighth among 20 states in loss increases and average claim paid per fire grew to 372.41 from 317.89.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Open Emergency Hospital at Indiana University
Influenza again troubles Indiana University Bloomington authorities. Emergency hospital opened for girl students in the student building. Announcement states there is no need to close the school.
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State Lumber Dealers to Meet in Indianapolis
The Retail Lumber Dealers' association of Indiana set January 22 and 23 for its annual convention in Indianapolis. Joe Mitchell Chapple of the National Magazine Boston will speak at the January 23 dinner. Sessions feature Ben H. Vardaman of Des Moines secretary of the Retail Merchants' Association and LA. Putaxi New Orleans.
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Indianapolis Chamber Withholds Highway Proposals
The good rounds committee of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce withheld endorsement of the Highways Industrial Association proposals for federal control of main market highways. The committee adopted a resolution favoring Indiana road construction and maintenance under a state highway commission per the outlined bill. A letter stating the committee’s sense will be sent to Washington, D C, where the Highways Industrial Association is headquartered.
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May Erect Memorial Colosseum in Indianapolis
A committee from the General Memorial Association of Indianapolis told Mayor Charles W. Jewett it will back his plan to build a colosseum named Liberty Hall as a memorial to Marion County World War heroes both living and dead who served in the war.
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Indiana Coal Prices Unchanged Through April Says Official
Assistant state fuel administrator Alex R. Holliday, after a Philadelphia conference with the federal anthracite committee, states no coal price reductions to retail dealers or consumers before April 1. Indiana has lifted all shipment restrictions, but price priorities remain in effect.
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Tribute to Theodore Roosevelt Bold Patriot of America
A compilation of tributes from government officials and public figures praising Theodore Roosevelt as a vigorous leader, fearless American with strong patriotism and impact on public life. Secretaries Lansing Polk Lane Baker Daniels Gompers Bryan Hoover House and many others call Roosevelt a monumental figure whose death is a national and international loss.
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Unclear fragments hint at historic notes and dates
Fragmentary lines reference American Express, a 1821 Boston to New York link, an electric clock, egg weighing, forestry cork closure, German ambassador passports, and a 1917 wartime context, plus a stock show and Argentine relevance.
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