Indiana's Sixty Fifth General Assembly Enacts Broad Laws
The Sixty Fifth Indiana General Assembly enacted a vast slate of laws and local measures. Highlights include a pure food law, a two cent fare law, ditch law revision, private bank inspection, stronger anti trust and public deposit provisions, and a primary system in several counties. Also new temperance, labor safety, child protection, and tax provisions, plus memorials and statuary appropriations. The session featured vetoes and gubernatorial objections on several bills, with insurance regulation and license fee debates unresolved.
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General Assembly
Indiana
Marion
van- Gerburg
Allen and
Vigo
Railroad Commission
Statuary Hall
Capitol
Washington
Lew Wallace
Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Vicksburg
Tippecanoe Battleground
Andersonville
Sheep Shearing Time Near as Factual Rules Rise
Farmers are advised that wool mills set a rule on fleece tying to maximize profits. A fleece tied loosely fetches a higher price than one bound with excess twine. The approved method ties once around the fleece crossing the cod and back in a firm knot. Excess twine may trigger objections. California's most beautiful woman credits daily plowing for her looks, while other women are urged to mow lawns for similar results.
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California
Northern Indiana Teachers Association Silver Jubilee Meeting
Members plan to attend the twenty fifth annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Teachers Association in South Bend on April 3 4 and 5. About 4000 teachers from Indianapolis and the northern part of the state are expected to participate in the event.
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Northern Indiana Teachers Association
Suth Bend
Indianapolis
Came Home from Trip to Colorado
Van Kissinger returned Monday from a three weeks trip to Ft. Collins Colorado to visit his brother. He was pleased with the trip and surprised by many new experiences. Ft Collins is described as a growing city with about ten thousand inhabitants and a thriving sugar beet industry. Farmers irrigate land and plow through the winter weather. The Record office advertises many post cards.
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van Kissinger
Ft.Collins
Colorado
Ft. Collins
Denver
Indiana General Assembly Passes Bills After Long Session
Vincennes University claimed 120000 in recompense for losses from a prior state land deal, gaining approval over a strong veto. Teacher salaries rose, other raises followed as the general appropriations bill topped 6200000. An Indiana building fund of 25000 was set for Jamestown exposition. The sixty day session cost about 125000. Executive signature granted for several major bills will become law on promulgation.
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Senate
House
Vincennes University
Indiana
Blind Tiger Bill Seeks Druggist Liquor Sales Controls
Senate bills tighten penalties for unlicensed liquor sales and confiscate stock of illegal dealers. It requires physicians to write prescriptions for intoxicating liquor and for pharmacists to record dates, names, and sale details, with two years of record keeping. It bars sales without a physician prescription and limits convicted sellers from future sales.
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Gannard
Dakota Letter Counters Snow Stories With Truthful Weather Note
A Minnesota style Dakota letter from Carrington North Dakota March 5 1907 rebuts sensational western snowfall tales. Oscar Hansen allegedly froze a nose while 14000 bushels of wheat could not be hauled, and exaggerated reports spread to Chicago and New York. The writer defends North Dakota climate praising clear air and honest laborers and closes with weather notes and affectionate sign-off.
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North Dakota
Hoosier
Oscar Hansen
Wargo
Paul
Jack-Frost
Chicago
New York
Florida
California
Mortgage Exemption Limits Raised to 1400 Dollars
Property owners with a mortgage may claim tax exemptions up to 700 dollars if indebtedness exceeds that amount. If mortgage is under 700, the full debt is exempted. The annual affidavit must be filed before May 1. A recent law increases the limit to 1400 dollars.
Whittenberger Pavilion Debuts Gold 36 New Buggies on Wheels
A fragment notes the Whittenberger pavilion unveiling gold 36 new buggies on wheels and mentions a buggy that made Claypool famous. The sparse text highlights a public display and a notable vehicle linked to Claypool's fame.
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Whittenberger P Pavillion
Claypool
Gasoline launch to be moved after purchase
Rager and Pearson bought a gasoline launch on Monday in Syracuse. The 244 foot vessel is large sturdy and well built with a canopy top and storm curtains and will carry about 20 people. They plan to move it here when roads allow and expect it to attract lake visitors and reflect park management enterprise.
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Rager & Pearson
Syracuse
Communication Found On The Street Note On Main Street
A note left on Main Street asks for the owner to call the office. The writer explains not laughing at Fri day night in the post office due to a facial bile while expressing affection and asking to burned the note.
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Main Street
Furnace All Right In School Building
Officials reassure residents that the Silver Lake public school furnace has given perfect service since proper firing and night banking were learned. Early cold weather issues were due to firing, not furnace defects, and no reconstruction is needed.
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Silver Lake
Aid Society Met at M E Church with Literary Program
The Ladies Aid Society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Hivelys home. A literary program followed and light refreshments were served. The group will meet again Tuesday afternoon March 26 1907 at Mrs Arthur Hivelys home on North Jefferson Street.
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Ladies Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
Special Services at Lutheran Church Begin March 17
Special services will be held at the Lutheran church starting Sunday morning March 17 and continuing until Easter. The church invites all Christian people to join and help in these meetings. The choir box will be open and free for all who can sing God’s praise.
Martin Band Instrument Co Incorporation In Elkhart
The Martin Band Instrument Co filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state and the county auditor. Capitalized at 830,000, the factory will be in Elkhart. This is Elkhart's third band instrument factory after Conn, Beuscher, and Martin.
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Martin ‘Band
Instrument. Co
Elkhart
Ditch Bill Passes House by 54 to 37 Vote
Representative J Eschbach reports the Kosciusko county driven measure passed the House 54 to 37 after a tough fight. The bill re enacts the old ditch law with trustee led responsibility and awaits Governor Hanly’s signature.
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House
Death of ex county official Moses G. Carles at 75
Moses G. Carles 75 died at his Harrison township home after a period of illness. A Civil War veteran with Company D of the 53 Indiana Infantry, he served as county commissioner in the past. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at Palistine.
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Moses G. Carles
Harrison Township
Nighttime assault shocks North Manchester residents
Miss Maud Quivey of North Manchester, sister of Mrs Grace Van Studdiford and sister-in-law to the opera singer, was attacked by an unknown man after choir practice at the Methodist church. She escaped and found help at the John Bowers home where she recovered. The town should strengthen its night police force.
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Maud Quivey
North Manchester
Grace van Studdiford
John Bowers
Revival at M. E. Church Closes After Four Weeks
The revival at the M E church ended last Sunday after a four week run. There were 80 conversions with more than half as many accessions to the church. The pastor and church find the results encouraging and the community notes the positive impact in town.
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M. E
Lange
Successful meeting closes at Rose Hill Church
Four week series led by the Lutheran pastor at Rose Hill congregation ended last Sunday evening with twenty accessions to the membership. The group includes many substantial men and women of the enterprising community. Gratitude is expressed for the abounding Spirit and its gracious work.
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Lutheran Church
Rose Hill
Silver Lake Lodge Members Attend South Whitley Meeting
Members of Silver Lake Lodge No 576 I O O F attended a South Whitley gathering Monday evening. Three candidates were given three degrees and those attending from this place reported a good time.
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Silver Lake
South Whitley
Claypool Lumber and Coal Co Promotes Building Materials
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Company advertises lime hair cement pulp plaster shingles lath verandah work and bric-a-brac for building with competitive prices and a wide selection.
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The
Claypool, Lumber & Coal Company
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