Miss Tarbell and the Standard Oil Exposé
A portrait of Ida Tarbell, highlighting her rigorous, fair method and impact. It recounts her background in Titusville and Meadville, Paris study, and pivotal works on Napoleon, Lincoln, and the Standard Oil history. The piece credits her disciplined, impersonal style and persistence in exposing monopolistic practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Roland
Mme. de Stael
Miss Tarbell
Paris
S. S. McClure
Mme. Roland
Corsean
Lincoln
Jetter
Standard Oil
Sheep in the Orchard and Tree Protection
An ancient Shepherd advises that sheep are generally beneficial on well managed farms but not in fruit bearing orchards unless trees are protected. Use wire netting, four stakes, doubled wire, and feed near trees. Recommend three sheep per tree and a diverse, fertilized sward to support ten sheep per acre through summer.
Ida Tarbell the Exposer of Standard Oil Honored
A tribute lauds Ida Tarbell as a fearless historian and exposer of Standard Oil. She is praised for thorough research, clear writing, and public spirit, with notes on her Life of Lincoln Napoleon and Miss Tarbell’s plain, strong character and poise.
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Standard Oil
Daffy
Ida M. Tarbell
Miss Tarbell
Lincoln
Napoleon
Ida Tarbell
Sim
Whitewash the Hog House
Whitewash is cheap and should be used more in hog houses. It hides vermin, lightens dark walls, and helps owners see dirt clearly and clean out pens more often. It works on both smooth and rough boards to improve the hog dwelling.
Feeding Practices For Sheep And Working Horses
Guidelines from the National Stockman and Chicago Inter Ocean on feeding sheep with whole dry feed, avoiding leftovers, and preferring uncut stover. It covers barley oats for lamb growth, and a balanced ration for work horses using ground corn oats and bran plus protein to maintain vigor and endurance. Also notes oats sown for forage should be cut milky stage for best palatability.
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National Stockman
Chicago
Personal News From Sullivan and Surrounding Towns
Local notes report Edith Louise Jones, 22 months, dies after a monthlong illness and burial at Webb cemetery. Township affairs see P. M. Hayworth travel to Indianapolis for Curry township schools. Numerous visits and travels include Marion Whitman in Batavia Ia visiting Ly ons relatives, Will Hays return from Colorado, and Chicago resident Harold Dix visiting family.
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Edith Louise Jones
Ed. Jones
Webb Cemetery
New Lebanon
P. M. Hayworth
Curry Township
Indianapolis
Hayworth
Marion Whitman
Batavia
Thos. Lyons
Dorcas Wilson
Whitman
T. A. Lyons
Lions On Line Bring East Africa Rail News To The Fore
Report from Nairobi recalls danger along the Uganda East Africa railway with lions attacking people and equipment near a main station. Locusts clutter the track while posts and officers watch the line for threats.
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East Africa
Uganda
Nairobi
Try Daugherty for Lemons Bananas Peaches Apples
Local shopper urged to visit Daugherty store for a selection of fresh citrus and fruit. Customers can expect lemons bananas peaches apples and melons, with emphasis on variety and quality this season.
Making Sympathy. A London Tit-Bits item
A brief note shows a witty exchange about a friend long paid and a young appearance, with stage directions indicating emotion and a punchy tag from London Tit-Bits.
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London
Douglass Chapel Social Notes and Visits
Mrs Geo McCord and children visited Ward Jewell and wife last week. Milo Flesher and family returned from Willis Farrand's Saturday. Florence O'Neil and Lola Wilkins were in Scott City Wednesday. Mrs Eliza Douglas visits Willis Farrand and wife. A little shower Saturday. Old Settlers meeting at Farmersburg upcoming. Mrs Sarah O'Neil visited Mr and Mrs Samuel O'Neil Wednesday. Hopewell guest of Elmer Woodard Sunday. Florence Flossie O'Neal and Fern Bushel spent Sunday with Edna Kesler. Large crowd attended Concord church Sunday and Sunday night. Willie Wyman Milo Anders and Ed Owens at Concord Sunday night. Alonzo Owens improving. Maude Clouse visiting Minnie and Ola McCord. Ida and Flora Farrand visited Lola Wilkins Sunday.
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Florence O’neil
Lola Wilkins
Scott City
Eliza Douglas
Willis Farrand
Farmersburg
Sarah O'Neil
Samuel O'Neil
Hopewell
Elmer Woodard
Florence
Flossie O’neal
Fern Bushel
Edna Kesler
Concord
Willie Wyman
Milo Anders
Ed Owens
Fairbanks R R No 2 Social Notices Update
Fairbanks R R No 2 community notes record events including visits by Geo Beach of Terre Haute to Ora Patt, a large Union Chapel ice cream supper, several local social calls, and family news such as the birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wernz.
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Chas. Thompson
Indianapolis
Union Chapel
Geo. Beach
Terre Haute
Ora Patt
Clarence Lester
Mary Foutz
Merom
Frank Patton
Verna Raley
Bob Davis
Sullivan
Gillie Christison
John Walters
Fred Wernz
Jake Foutz
Ralph Coppage
Abner Walters
Frank Conner
Doddsville
Ross Lester
Elia Plew
Henry Drake
West Terre Haute
Gladys Drake
Adisa Bicknell
Rev. Russell and
Graysville
Fine Fat Fresh Young Beef This Week at Daugherty's
Local butcher shop Daugherty's advertises fresh beef this week with options described as fine, fat and young. shoppers are urged to visit for selections and prices.
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Daugherty’s
Refuses to Be Slave Driver in South Africa
William Evans once tasked by the British government to oversee Chinese imports and housing in South Africa has refused to stay. He declared he would never consent to be a slave driver and condemned the working conditions as indescribable.
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William Evans
Straits Settlements
South Africa
Giant Corn Stalks Displayed at World’s Fair
Byron O. T. reports in the Republican that George Cook brought two corn stalks to the world’s fair. The stalks reached 17 feet, requiring a ten foot stepladder to reach the ears when a man stood straight.
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George Cook
Byron
O. T
Insane man rents Capitol to police captain for rent
A deranged individual claimed ownership of the Capitol and began evicting officials, renting statuary hall to Acting Capt. John Hammond for seven dollars per space. Hammond humorously engaged, arranged vouchers for the rotunda the House chamber and Senate chamber before police arrived to arrest him.
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Capitol
Washington Star
Statuary Hall
John Hammond
Hammond
House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
Big Springs Social Notes Highlight Local Travels
Dr. Durham and O T Collier visited Indianapolis to arrange wagons for transporting Graysville students this winter. Martha Durham rode to Vincennes and back with brother James who has completed a two week treatment with Dr. Knapp. Mrs T J Mann and family returned from a ten day springs visit. Local gatherings include visits to C W Eno and Captain Smythe with numerous young people. Grandma Mann visits Lizzie Manning while Ira Monk buys a new buggy. Will and Emerson Watson attend Will Beard's funeral at Palmers Prairie.
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Dr. Durham
O. T. Collier
Indianapolis
Mr. Collier
Graysville
C. E. Medsker
Hutsonville
Martha Durham
Vincennes
James
Knapp
T. J. Mann
Springs
Josie Eno
Edna
Florence Eby
C. W. Eno’s
Mary Medsker
Sylvia
Sullivan
Captain Smythe
Grace Moore
Nellie Gray
Mary Duffer
Josie Haines
Hallie Turman
Ruth Fisher
Florence Graystone
Glenn Eno
Hallie Badger
Francis Eno
Joseph Durham
Ray Watson
Grandma Mann
Lizzie Manning
Ira Monk
Will Nowlin
G. W. Nowlin
Warren Watson
Emerson
Will Beard
Palmer’s Prairie
Prairie Greek Pastor Hanley and wife visit Ohio relatives
Rev Hanley of Rockafeller's church in Cleveland and his wife visit his parents in this place. Stella Wilson returns from North Dakota where she studied. Arthur Steers returns from Oklahoma after two wrecks injuring him lightly. a coach rollover injured many aboard but he resumes travel. Joe H Davis Concert Co. gave a B Y P U program with Hester Cline. Ice cream and cake served after. Dr Roy Drake of Sullivan moves here to practice medicine.
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Hanley
Cleveland
Mr. Hanley
Rockafeller’s
Stella Wilson
North Dakota
Arthur Steers
Oklahoma
Mr. Steers
Steers
Joe H. Davis
Hester Cline
Multiple Johnson and Harris Properties For Sale At Bargain Prices
SAM F. Mason offers several parcels and homes to settle debts. Listings include a four room house with outbuildings on West Johnson at 1000 dollars, a new four room with basement and porch on East Johnson at 1700 dollars, a five room house on East Harris at 1850 dollars, and a two acre tract with barn and well near the city corner priced to move. All are advertised as bargains with intent to sell one or more to raise funds.
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West Johnson St
Price
East Johnson
East Harris
Planing Mill
Sam F. Mason
Melons and Fruits on Sale at Daugherty Market
A local notice promotes melons fruits fresh meats ham bacon and lard at Daugherty. The listing highlights a broad selection available in-store with emphasis on quality and value at the market.
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Daugherty
Rural route subscribers urged to report missed paper
Rural route subscribers are asked to inform the newspaper if they do not receive their paper on Wednesday indicating possible delivery issues.
Special Prices on Teas and Roasted Coffees This Month
Special sale notice lists reduced stock on teas and fine roasted coffees for the month. Official notice by 126 THOMAS DAUGHERTY.
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Thomas Daugherty
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