Personal notices of residents and visitors in Sullivan area
Miss Eunice Holmes visits Argos before returning to Indianapolis to resume studies. Tom Turman from Bradley Technical Institute in Peoria visits before rejoining his studies and teaching in township schools. Postmaster Holmes and others attended a Republican district convention in Washington. Families travel from Maine, Chicago, Bloomington, and Danville for visits. Local business openings and relocations noted including Boston Brothers new ladies store. Various residents travel, teach, or relocate, with minor accidents and planned speeches by Samuel E. Ralston.
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Charles E. Warren
Helen Cora
Maine
Jerry Lockwood
Lester Medaris
Danville
Ills
James Medaris
Rush Hunt
Colorado
Carl Berry
Chicago
M. H. Berry
Merom
Elsie Denney
William Denney
Bloomington
Boston Brothers
Washington
John Mosier
Hamilton
Canada
Sullivan
Ed S. Sparrow
Terre' Haute
Harry Evans
Morristown
Ind
N. S .Worley
Insane Hospital
Madison
Ed Davis
Iils
Lyric
Frank M. Douthitt
Ellen Boatright
Joe S. Reed
Phillip Reed Jenkins
Kokomo
Sarah Patten
Cleveland, O
Will Jenkins
Sullivan High School Bans Fraternities
The Sullivan city school board at a special meeting bans pupil membership in any club or social organization with a shared meeting place. The resolution enforces state laws against fraternities and secret societies and empowers suspensions or expulsions for noncompliance. The board approved enforcing the rule and existing statutes.
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City of
Sullivan
Indiana
Board of School Commissioners
Board of Trustees
Bingham
Honan
End Nine Years Service of County Poor Farm Directors
Mr and Mrs William M Smith who for nine years had charge of the county poor farm have moved to Sullivan giving place to John J Dillingham as superintendent They occupied a residence in the east part of the city During their stay they made a good record as managers of the farm and retire with best wishes of the community
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William M. Smith
Sullivan
John J. Dillingham
Social calling and local visits in Stringtown area
Everett Rhodes and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall at Antioch. Residents attended a show in Sullivan on Monday. Lewis Lammey and family with Everett Norris visited Clyde Asrey's on Sunday. William Miller Bert and Gertie Miller called at Sanders Pigg's. A basket meeting occurred at Elza Gambill's grave Sunday. Frank Deneve, hurt in the mine, is improving. Uncle George Miller returned to Hymera after visiting locals.
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Stringtown
Everett Rhodes
Charles Marshall
Antioch
Sullivan
Lewis Lammey
Everett Norris
Clyde Asrey’s
Wm. C. Miller
Bert
Gertie Miller
Sanders Pigg
Oblong barber shop to reopen with new furniture
James King of Oblong Illinois has leased the barber shop in the Davis hotel building and is installing new furniture. The shop will open within the next few days.
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James King
Oblong, Ills
Davis Hotel
Hood for bull hoodwinked as safe hack for restraint
A Hoard's Dairyman contributor describes cost effective leather hood construction for a dangerous breaching bull. It uses a leather panel setup with rivets and straps to cover the eyes while leaving ventilation, with a diagram and user endorsements.
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Hoard’s Dairyman
Kicking Cow Is Eliminated By Milking Device
A Farm Stops Kicking Cow column describes a writer using a milking aid to prevent kicking. The device lets milking proceed safely, reducing fear for the milker and making the process easier.
The Kerry Cow and the Dexter Cattle Types
The Kerry cow is a light framed, generally smaller black haired dairy breed. The Dexter is thick and blocky, black or red, derived from the same stock. Both breed dairy cows, performing well on moderate feeding and yielding very rich milk. Some Kerries rival Jersey milk in richness. Kerries fatten poorly before full age, while Dexters fatten earlier.
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Kerry
Ayrshire
Jersey
Silage Flavor Effect on Milk Says Kansas State Expert
O. H. Reed of Kansas State Agricultural College dairy department notes silage may slightly improve milk flavor if fresh. But allow fermentation to run too long and the milk can take a taint similar to weed-fed summer milk.
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O. H. Reed
Kansas State Agricultural College
Ground Grain vs Whole Grain Test for Dairy Yield
A farmer should conduct a six month practical trial by feeding cows portions of ground grain and whole grain to compare milk yield. The observed difference in milk flow will indicate which method is more economical and effective for his operation.
Creamery Profits Tied to Cream Supply Capacity
Profits from a creamery hinge on cream purchases. Full capacity operation yields higher profits than running at half capacity, depending on the amount of cream secured for production.
Warmth deemed essential in dairy operations across seasons
A historical note emphasizes warmth as vital in winter dairy work, contrasting it with cold in summer to ensure animal comfort and milk production. The passage underscores climate management as a year round priority for dairy farms.
Improvement in City Milk
Chicago tightens milk sale rules to bottles and pasteurized product. Cows must be tested, sanitized rooms removed, boosting consumer safety and infant health while a growing "Milk bottled in the country" trend shifts supply away from city dairies. Washington inspection notes similar issues but benefits seen from sanitary measures.
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Chicago
Washington
D. C
Health Department
Convenient Truck in Barn Promises Labor Lightens Load
Article urges dairymen to consider a motor truck or car to ease daily tasks and reduce labor. Emphasizes value of choosing a well built, roomy vehicle for farm work and stable management.
Convenient Barn Truck Described in Exchange Text
The excerpt notes a convenient barn truck made of good lumber. It features only iron on the handles and end straps that secure the axle ends and rest flat beneath the wagon, with details about its push and pull design.
Milk strain of Shorthorn cattle gains popularity in dairying regions
The milking strain of Shorthorns suits households with small herds and broad dairy use. In Canada breeding focus on beef reduced milking quality, but the breed's placid nature and health appeal to dairymen. Male calves are usable for beef and cows can be culled for butcher if needed. Originating in England, these cattle are large and produce a steady flow of standard milk. Color variants include white red roan and blends.
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Canada
Better Dairy Cattle Practices and Stable Covine Advice
A farmer's guidance emphasizes protecting cows from cold rains, breeding for twelve month freshening, and using Skiro milk separators to maintain clean vessels. It urges pure-bred dairy cattle, proper feeding, and early stable housing to prevent milk loss and improve butter-fat yield.
Sullivan City to bid water contract September 1912
The Common Council of Sullivan Indiana resolves to accept sealed bids on September 24 1912 for furnishing water to the city under approved specifications. Bidders must file affidavits certifying no collusion and deposit 1000 dollars with bids. The city may reject all bids. Mayor T Ed Hooved signs. First insertion Sept 11 1912-21.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Common Council
T. ED Hooved
Bridge of Signs near Central Park Bridge
Three shabby children walk a curving path toward a lakeside bridge in Central Park. The oldest girl solemnly declares they are coming to the bridge of signs and warns that goats may speak as they cross.
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Signe
Lakes
Central Park
Bridge of Signs
New York Press
Troubles of the Speaker in Presidential Prospects
The excerpt notes no speaker of the House has become president since Polk and cites Speaker Cannon who said the speaker is often discussed as a presidential possibility only after committees are appointed.
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Hove of Representatives
Polk
Cannon
Age Allowed for Marriage in Scotland
The law allows marriage for boys over fourteen and girls over twelve without parental or guardian consent in Scotland. This provision outlines the minimum ages and emphasizes the need for no guardianship approval.
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Scotland
Man's Period of Foolishness in Love Letters
A witty assertion that men's love letters reveal excess twaddle and little sense as they try to pose as poets when in love. The passage lampoons male romantic writing and the folly of infatuation.
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