Daviess County Yet to Elect a Congressman
The Bloomington Star notes Daviess county has not sent a congressman since 1894 when Alexander M. Hardy, a Republican, held the seat. Hardy lost re election to Bob Miers of Bloomington. Greenwood seeks renomination with a Republican challenger possible in 1924.
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Bloomington
Daviess County
Arthur Greenwood
Alexander M. Hardy
Star
Hardy
Greenwood
Bob Miers
Congress
Bland Loses Congress Bid in 756 Vote Defeat
Oscar Bland was defeated for Congress by Arthur Greenwood by 756 votes. A Bland relative says he leaves Congress with no regret, noting he wanted to retire but stayed until ousted. The piece contemplates duties of Congress and the role of women, citing a Bloomington Star remark on gender as a dated view.
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Oscar Bland
Congress
Arthur Greenwood
Bloomington Star
Marshall warns Democrats and Republicans face peril
The piece contrasts former Vice-President Marshall with party radicals and Wilson style figures. It notes tax burdens rising, calls for curbing government spending, and warns that continued high taxes and mismanagement could lead to repudiations. It surveys historical party control of the House and GOP majorities.
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Marshall
Wilson
Ralston
Cox
Labor
Vincennes Commercial
Campaign Spending Contest Shrugs Off Party Lines
The report cites Terre Haute Democratic Committee at 14025.89 and Republican Committee at 9246.26 in expenses with Beveridge Club at 278.00. Ralston Club unreported. Critics say a 5000 gap would look big across 92 counties, linking to Newberry and Mayfield cases as the GOP faces scrutiny.
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Terre Haute
Democratic Committee
Republican Committee
Beveridge Club
Ralston Club
Newberry
Mayfield
Texas
The Breeders of Unrest and Tax Protests
The piece notes widespread resentment at government during a campaign focusing on taxes. It cites rising expenditures from 1.7 billion in 1902 to 9.873 billion recently, a 430 percent increase, plus state taxation jumping from 860.90 to 3.585 billion, a 750 percent rise.
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Massachusetts Commission
Toledo Blade
Narrow Margins Rule in Party Control of Congress
The piece analyzes shifting majorities in the U S Congress, noting a current House Republican edge of 166 and a projected forty advance to 15 in the next House. It traces historical swings from Civil War through 1915, highlighting how Senate majorities have endured while House margins vary, with examples from Cleveland, Harrison, Roosevelt, and Garfield eras.
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Cleveland
Roosevelt
McKinley
Taft
House
Congress
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Senate
Harrison
United States Senate
Garfield
Benjamin
Wes Harrigan
The Black Hawk Division and Chief Black Hawk
Elmo Scott Watson recounts the Black Hawk Division’s World War I insignia and the life of Chief Black Hawk of the Sacs and Foxes. The piece traces Black Hawk’s 1832 war over treaty terms, surrender at Prairie du Chien, later captivity, Keokuk’s rise, and his death in 1838, ending with the desecration of his grave and later burial in an Iowa museum.
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Black Hawk
Iowa
Mississippi
Reynolds
Winnebagos
General Street
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Fortress Monroe
Keokuk
Illinois
Madge rejects bookshop life in story of love and work
Madge laments a shabby bookshop as she nears a train, then finds solace in fiction and a private secretary role. Her days mix work at Mrs Blackwell's studio with caring for Margaret and a romance beginning between Jack and the aunt, ending with a changed view on books and life.
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Madge
Hoss Shays
Mr. Perlmutter
Sadie
Turner’s
Poole
Helen Poole
Italy
Luigi Ferrari di
Miss Poole
Aly
Hannah
Margaret
Jack
Aunt Dell
Separator accident in rural life sparks dress rescue
A writer recalls living on a country farm where a cream separator caused a dramatic accident. A spinning wheel pulled the narrator's dress, requiring help to cut the garment free, leading to a lasting caution about the machine.
Opals Held With Mixed Fortune in History
A historic note traces Opal's mixed reputation from a 14th century rabbi Benoni who warned it harms love and sows discord. Other authorities link opals to bad luck with engagement tokens, yet October birthdays may wear them safely as a sign of hope.
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Benoni
Care of Furniture Roan Should Not Be Used on Wood
Fragmentary note discusses avoidant terms and finishes for wood surfaces, mentioning ellac varnish and fl optional variants. It hints at proper care for furniture and cautions against applying certain coatings.
Definite Statement Showing Purebred Stock Pays
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that over 500 farmers find purebreds outperform common stock by about 40 percent across dairy poultry swine sheep horses beef cattle and goats. Dairy cows show nearly 48 percent higher production and overall average gains reach 48 percent. Farmers cite better conformation price and efficiency plus easier herd improvement as motives for adopting purebreds.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Sleep Baby Sleep by John D Jr Critiques Rockefeller Wealth
The piece mocks John D Rockefeller Jr for preaching thrift and eight hour days while profiting from others work. It argues wealthy fortunes stem from family gain and questions how laborers can secure fair returns amid concentrated wealth. It ends by inviting readers to hear the record Sleep Baby Sleep.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Young Rockefeller
New Light On Causes Of Corn Rot
A report from researchers and state stations finds balancing soil fertilizing elements and selecting corn seed strains can greatly reduce root stalk and ear rots. It notes climate and genetic factors affect susceptibility and that resistant strains are being identified. Further investigation is underway to lower losses from rots.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Presen
Protecting Farm Machinery From Water and Wear
Advice from an old manual on extending machine life by sealing journal bearings. It recommends applying heavy oil into the gearcase and bearing ends, coating knives and metal parts with asphaltum, painting components, and periodically squirting kerosene to cut grease, warning that kerosene can dry lubricants if overused.
Alfalfa Pasture For Hogs Promises Best Gain
Agricultural note claims alfalfa pasture yields the highest gains for hogs. It states one acre of alfalfa, fed with grain, can produce up to two cents of live weight gain per day, with some experiments showing up to half a pound daily.
Must Carry Allotted Load in Exorable Nature
A reflective monologue on human burden and consent, asserting that society bears an unavoidable load. The author argues individuals cannot opt out, warning that nature will punish deviation and force continuation despite personal choice.
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Ami
Assessor Lawrence Land Thanks Jefferson Township Voters
A letter from Lawrence Land thanks voters of Jefferson Township for their support and confidence in electing him Assessor. The note acknowledges appreciation for the community's backing and expresses gratitude to the electorate.
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Jefferson Township
Lawrence Land
Armour at Capital Talks Merge of Meat Packing Houses
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Armour leaving the Department of Agriculture in Washington after talks with government officials on a large merge of meat packing houses. Farm bloc opposition is noted.
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Osigdé ‘Rmour
Department, of ‘Agriculture
Washington
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