Forests in Indiana Threatened by Destruction and Costs
The Indiana State Park committee warns that forests and scenic beauty face rapid loss as timber prices rise. Large oaks black walnuts and poplars fetch high sums, while scenic rock and sandstone areas are damaged for rail and cement uses. The drive aims to raise funds to purchase and preserve tracts as state parks ahead of a proposed 1917 legislative push to expand the program.
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Indiana State Parks for Civic Value and Preservation
The editorial argues Indiana should create a statewide park system to preserve scenic areas, limit private destruction, and boost recreation and roads. Parks would protect trees, wildlife, and waterways while maintaining wild character and offering an attractive state showcase for locals and visitors. Ellery Sedgwick applauds the project.
Turkey Run Named First Unit of Indiana Centennial Park System
A state committee under the Indiana Historical Commission plans Turkey Run as the inaugural unit for Indiana’s centennial state park system. Funds will be raised by public subscription to acquire scenic spots. Turkey Run is favored for its beauty and risk of sale to timber interests.
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Turkey Run
John Lusk
Sugar Creek
Ince
Illinois
State Park Idea Warmly Approved
The State Park Committee chaired by Richard Lieber of Indianapolis is receiving widespread praise from national figures praising a state park system to celebrate Indiana's centennial. Stewards like Stewart Edward White and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall commend the plan to create scenic parks across counties connected by highways and to restore pioneer flavor. Senators Kern Taggart and others offer support, stressing civic value and future access to Hoosier show places.
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America
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John W. Kern
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Hoosier
Thomas Taggart
Hoosierdam
Indiana plans permanent state park system and fundraising
Indiana launches a state park plan to create a permanent system funded by public subscriptions. County committees will survey historic spots to identify park sites, with Turkey Run in Parke County chosen as the first unit and auctioned May 18 to close an estate. The plan, aimed at a 1916 start and 1917 legislature review, centers on the 100th anniversary of Indiana statehood.
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State House
Indianapolis
Indiana Historical Commission
Indiana
Turkey Run
Parke County
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Heeslers
State Parks Heirloom of 1916 in Indiana Centennial Plan
Indiana promotes state parks as the lasting centennial memorial. Parks will link rural and urban areas, with a public fund inviting subscriptions to purchase wild scenic tracts for permanent preservation in a statewide system. Contributions welcome at Room 80 State House, Indianapolis.
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