Washington Letter on Trust Legislation and Senate Moves
Washington notes report that the House anti trust bill faced Attorney General scrutiny over publicity issues. Senate debate focuses on Cuba treaty tariff changes and the sugar and cattle concessions. The coal free list bill passed the Senate after House approval, and the Military Affairs committee backs the General Staff bill. Closer isthmian canal talk and Delaware deadlock in Washington politics.
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House
Knox
Committee On Foreign Relation
Cullom
Senate
Cuba
Democrata
National Volunteer Reserve
Senate Committee
The Cloth Swindler Again
A sharp outfit sells poor quality cloth to farmers in a classic swindle. The narrator warns that offers like a five dollar blanket for one and calico at a cent a yard are traps. Temptation to buy leads to danger and potential violence.
Country Boys Are Best
Superintendent James W. Frazier reported a survey of Madison county high school superintendents. They found country boys are generally brighter students than city boys due to simpler country life, fewer distractions, and stronger study habits fostered by direct contact with nature.
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State Teacher’s Association
James W. Frazier
Madison County High Schools
Unconscious From Croup Aid Reported In Chester
A L Spafford, postmaster of Chester Michigan, reports his little girl fainted from a croup attack. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure was given and repeated, reducing swelling and mucus. The child soon rested and recovered, with the remedy said to cure coughs colds laryngitis and throat and lung troubles.
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L Spafford
Chester
Mich
Rager
Grandma Oldfather Celebrates 80th Birthday in North Manchester
A joyful home gathering at Grandma Oldfather’s residence on Friday January 16 marks her 80th. Seven children, grandchildren and guests totalling about 40 enjoyed meals and memories. Miss Cornwell of Buffalo New York shared tales from eighteen months teaching in the Philippines.
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Grandma Oldfather
Mother
Adam Oldfather
J. E. Beyer
Rochester
George Leffel
Lena
Sam Oldfather
Gus Martin
North Manchester
Otis Oldfather
Warsaw
Knoop
Ed Loehr
Irene
Elmer Kinsey
Claypool
Chester Leedy
Pierceton
Miss Cornwell
Buffalo N. Y
Buffalo
Cornwell
Philippine Islands
Uncle Sam's
Manchester
Baby Born At Home Of M. Dr And Votter Couple
Dr Amiss announces the birth of an eight pound girl at the home of Mr and Mrs M Dr and Votter on Saturday morning January 17.
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Dr. Amiss
Postoffice Inspector Praises Local Postmaster’s Handling
Postoffice inspector Foster audited Post Master Ferree’s accounts Thursday of last week and found the books in good condition. He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the business and Ferree’s management.
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Foster
Ferree
Sunday Excursion Rates by Nickel Plate Railroad
Nickel Plate Railroad sells Sunday excursion tickets at a single round trip fare. Valid on all trains leaving stations at and after 12 noon Saturdays and all trains Sunday. No rate below 25 cents. Children five to twelve pay half the adult fare. Children under five pay no fare.
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Nickel Plate Railroad Company
Rural residents gain extended government protection nationwide
The passage notes six million farm people already enjoy a protective system that guards property against theft under federal law. It plans to extend this privilege to 15,090,000 more rural residents within three years, expanding coverage by over 700,000 square miles.
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Robinson Crusoe
Infant Helen Adams Dies at 1 Month in Claypool Area
Mortuary notice for Helen Adams infant, daughter of William and Nora Adams, born November 29 1902 died January 7 1903 at age 1 month and several days. Survived by parents and siblings Waldo and Ilo. Funeral held January 9 at 1 30 PM at home with Rev C J Miner officiating Mount Pleasant Cemetery burial north of Claypool.
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Helen
William
Nora Adams
Waldo
Ilo
The
Angels
Mount Pleasant
Claypool
C. J. Miner
Burket
Will Meet Here at Supplemental Farmers Institute Next Monday
Purdue University School of Agriculture under auspices hosts a two day farmers institute. O A Somers Kokomo and Miss Grace Irwin Bourbon lead sessions with William Bussard Milford speaking. Free program includes music and talks on improved farming methods. Attendees encouraged to attend to exchange ideas and boost progress.
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Purdue University School of Agriculture
O. A.somers
Kokomo
Grace Irwin
Bourbon
Bothy
Nut Shell Publishing Co. accused of book scam in Capitol region
Washington DC publisher faces charges over a scheme to collect payment for a book titled The National Capitol. Recipients in nearby counties received copies and later were asked to honor drafts at their banks.
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Nut Shell Publishing Co
Washington, D. C
National Capitol
Star Restaurant Sells Gold Medal Bread Flour Loaf
In town shoppers are urged to try a loaf of bread baked with Gold Medal spring wheat flour at the Star Restaurant. The call emphasizes the flour’s quality and the dining option at the Star Restaurant.
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Star
Smith & Pearson Proprietors
Scott's Emulsion Advertises For Chronic Illness Relief
The piece speaks to chronic cases, describing thin and weak individuals needing Scott's Emulsion to stop muscle and flesh loss. It claims the product builds new flesh, enriches blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite, usable during sickness for ongoing strength.
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Scott
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