Spring Wheat For Indiana Feasibility and Soil Suggestions
The Experiment Station reports winter killed wheat in Indiana counties and surveyed farmer opinions. Most know spring wheat is prone to rust blight and chinch bugs. several note past or abandoned growth. Recommendations advise against spring wheat except as a brief trial, and offer soil-renewal steps including seed-bed prep, clover or cow peas, and rolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Cass
Tippecanoe
Newton
Benton
Vermillion
Vermillion County
Finother
Indiana
W. C. Latta
Agriculturist
In Case of War with Spain Warns of Illiteracy and Costs
The piece argues a US war with Spain would hinge on intellect versus ignorance. It cites Spanish illiteracy, Italy's similar rate, US literacy, and compares debt and naval strength, claiming overwhelming American superiority and the need for firm restraint rather than bluster.
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Spain
Europe
Italy
United States
Frederick the Great
Woman’s Untamed View of the Lord of Creation
A female author wryly describes men as two legged tobacco chewers, born by default, prone to life’s disappointments and complaints. She depicts him as a morning lion who leaves wife to chop wood, returns with torn pants, and causes trouble amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Sound Advice: Hard Work and Self Worth
A reflective snippet offers maxims on effort and merit. It urges standing when seats are uncomfortable, overcoming obstacles, earning money, proving worth for confidence, and surpassing others to deserve success. It contrasts ease with diligence and notes leadership requires steady competence.
Linning Appointed Justice of the Peace in Franklin Township
Herbert B. Linning is named justice of the peace for Franklin township. The appointment is announced in local records, outlining duties and jurisdiction for the new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. “Linning
Franklin Township
New Postage Stamps Issued with Colorful Denominations
The newly issued postage stamps have entered circulation. The 1 cent stamp is green, the 2 cent stamp is red, and the five cent stamp appears in dark blue.
Truancy Law First Case Finishes With Fine
At Elkhart last week the father of a boy who did not attend school was fined ten dollars. It is the first truancy case known to have come under the law.
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Elkhart
Winona Assembly Directors Hold Warsaw Session
The Winona Assembly directors met in Warsaw on Friday to discuss preparations for the coming season at Winona Park and other important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Novelty photograph button features miniature Maine image
The item shows a tiny Maine image surrounded by a wide black band and is selling widely. Will Wood, linked to Pearl Bryan's downfall, works as a clerk to Lieutenant Commander Rogers on the battleship Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Will’ Wood
Pearl Bryan
Wood
Scott Jackson
Rogers
United States
Iowa
Record of rapid photography and a town paper’s fire loss
A note on capturing one tenth of a millionth of a second by photography contrasts with the slow flash of lightning. The Bristol Banner suffered a severe fire loss last week but editor Toner pledges timely publication. The writer commends his steadfast newspaper spirit for the town.
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Bristol
Toner
Marriage Licenses Issued at War Last Week
Marion Warner and Mary Johnson Marmaduke Johnson and Emma Warner John M Weaver and Myrtle Plew Oscar Holbrook and Hannah J Manly Hurst Wolcott and Anna Sheetz James Hoffman and Luetta E Hogue Charles Wead and Nancy Fancil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Marion Warner
Mary Johnson
Marmaduke Johnson
Emma Warner
John M. Weaver
Myrtle Plew
Oscar Holbrook
Hannah J Manly
Hurst Wolcott
Anna Sheetz
James Hoffman
Luetta E - Hogue
Charles Wead
Nancy Fancil
Men visiting towns demand pay for letter boxes falsely claiming government authority
Report notes men visit nearby cities pressing homeowners to permit letter boxes on their houses and threaten with force when opposed. They claim government sanction and demand payment, with some instances of their behavior turning aggressive. Authorities should block these frauds.
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Wabash County
The Wabash County Democrats met last Saturday and nominated a full slate for a new term including Representative G. M. Naber Prosecuting Attorney A. M. McCracken Commissioner Northern District C. F. Ebbinghouse Middle District Benj Wolf Clerk Alexander Fulton Treasurer Arthur Ward Auditor Emerson Clayton Sheriff Ed Ketterman Surveyor Orvill Tyner Coroner Dr G W Ellis Henry Warram of Indiana Polis attended as a candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court and addressed the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash County
G. M. Naber
A. M. McCracken
Benj. Wolf
Alexander Fulton
Arthur “W. Ward
Emerson Clayton
Ed Ketterman
Orvill Tyner
G .W. Ellis
Henry Warram
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
A Vest Pocket Meal
A fragment describes a compact edible pill carried in a vest pocket for meals, allowing consumption at mealtime without waste. The text suggests a novel, portable food concept with speculative ease of use.
British Army Uses Compressed Flour Bricks for Transport
The British army tests compressed flour bricks to address bulk and spoilage. Wheat is bulky and spoils quickly in hot climates, so 300 pounds of flour are packed into bricks occupying the space of 100 pounds. Soldiers would not literally eat bricks. it indicates a method to preserve flour for field rations.
Remedy for Saloon Patrons and Domestic Hardship
The writer laments wealthy men wasting money on drink while many families at home lack basic warmth and food. If half of saloon spenders redirected funds to groceries and clothing for their households, immense reductions in want and misery could follow.
Worry Just Enough to Avoid Ills and Institutions
An Atchison Globe excerpt argues against total worry or total contentment. It suggests people should worry moderately to avoid the poorhouse or the insane asylum, noting extremes lead to serious outcomes while balancing prudence and peace of mind.
Theories of Government and Party System Critique
The text contrasts two government theories power in the king versus power in the people and argues for popular sovereignty. It discusses education of voters, free secret ballots, and the dangers of fixed party lines tied to spoils. It ends by envisioning party loyalty as a tool for aligning on issues and then breaking rank as needed.
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United States
Ion
Pithy Points and Wit From a Hodgepodge Column
A chatty excerpt presents quips on genius manners love and humor. Observations touch on bachelor taxes marriages fashion misread signals social mores and a tavern critique. The piece shows playful aphorisms and a child’s misheard dialogue.
Buy at home and support local dealers
The piece urges buying locally rather than from cheap catalogue houses. It argues buyers have advantage, can inspect goods, and that a domestic dealer offers credit during hard times, pays freight, and provides reasonable profit with service and repairs. It contrasts with catalogue shopping as inferior.
Judgment by outward signs in correspondence
The piece discusses forming opinions of people or firms from their stationery or booklets. It argues that readers instinctively judge others by appearance but should consider that gods may be judged by similar outward signals as well. It reflects on human tendency to infer character from superficial material cues.
A Narrow Escape From Consumption
Sy Adam Hart of Groton South Dakota suffered a severe lung cough and was told by doctors he could not live long. His wife credits a cure to Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and chest complaints. Trial bottles available at L A Snogerger Drug Store with refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Hart
Groton
S. D
Baye
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Sores and Chapped Skin
An old ad touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for fever sores tetter chapped lips and other skin ailments. It claims quick relief and a near miracle cure for various conditions.
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Sound Advice
Civil Government
Disko
Silver Lake
Home Trade
Buckien’s
Arnica Sal
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