Sloven methods and the neglectful farmer warned
A Wayne County agricultural talk extols modern farming, condemning sloppy methods and urging farmers to embrace science. The speaker contrasts a neglected homestead with a well kept, progressive farm owned by an industrious, thoughtful farmer, urging all to build orderly, improved homes and productive livelihoods.
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Wayne County
Hoileuiural Eeelery
Jean G Mougen
Miee
Wayne
Indiana
Iit
Men of affairs in Richmond demand farming wisdom and vigor
In a Ridgeway era address, speakers urge Wayne county to embrace modern agriculture and science. They emphasize studying botany chemistry and cropping systems to feed communities, uplift youth, and strengthen national character. The message extols educated farmers, industrious girls, and virtuous homes as the county’s enduring strength.
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Caunon
Ther van Lew
Lonvert
Wayne County
Lima to Enter on Considerations for Franchise
Lima plans to join a new minor league with local backing only if two conditions are met. Public support favors a local management and a salary scale tied to city population. Possible franchises include Jamestown Richmond Indianapolis Sandusky and Springfield, with Western towns unable to meet former league salaries.
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Lima
Eirenutt
Litan
Jamsa
Richmond
Inid
Sandusky
Springflet
Banks Reject Planned Three Story Main Street Building
Directors of the Second National Bank and the Richmond Trust Company have abandoned plans to erect a six or seven story building at the corner of Righty and Mary streets. They now say a three story structure would be unprofitable and the spring project is put on hold.
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Second National Bank
Richmond Trust Company
Righty
Mary Streets
Second National Bitd
Mie Melos
Jenkiths Why
Ast Witiber
Reid
Baihling
Gedson
Uuildimg
Urwits
Richmond Trust
Rich Man Dies in the Poor House
Worcester authorities reveal Fergus Barry, a Civil War veteran who died in the poorhouse, left uncashed government pension checks totaling 1,700 and 28,000 on deposit in a Boston bank. He owned 50,000 in Kioston real estate and three Maine farms. The city plans to sue for ten years of maintenance.
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Worcester
Mass
Fergus Barry
Union
Boston
Kioston
Maine
Barry
Weather Prophet Warns of Rain or Snow Sunday
The Weather Prophet reports mixed precipitation for the weekend with rain or snow possible in Indiana and Ohio on Sunday. No timing or accumulation details are provided.
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Indiana
Ohio
Lincoln Relative of Wayne Countian Lincoln Ugly Boyhood Tales
A long fragment claims Abraham Lincoln was a relative of a Wayne County man Napier. It recounts childhood taunts about Lincoln being awkward and ugly, his nickname Greenhorn, a harsh thrashing, and a claimed family link through Nancy Hanks and cousins in Kentucky. The text is inconsistent and largely unverified.
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BO Napier
Wasa
Abraham Lincoln
America
Milliot Nabier
Lincoln
Napier
Saul Ifrom
Tiny
Abraham
Nancy Hanks
Henry Napier
LaRue County
Kentucky
Mr. Napier
Milton County
Harden County
Akward
Greenhorn
United States
Jm Reptuchy
Gager
Debased Home Described As Hell On Earth In Court
In juvenile court, a report condemns the home of Titwaller and his two children Ethel and Harry for squalor and neglect. Prosecutor Jessup orders police to place the children in custody at headquarters until a suitable placement is found. Tutwaller, jailed for petit larceny, sobs as the court considers care arrangements and possible transfer to Whites Institute.
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Ilbrahen
Cai Ivy
Frank Pas Waller
Jude Fox
Cuniler
Tittwatler
Titwaller
Ethel
Harry
Jessup
Vox
Meredith
Tubwaller
Owen Bush to start at short for Indianapolis team
Indianapolis boy Owen Bush, who played with Richmond late last season, is expected to be the regular shortstop for the Indianapolis American Association club next season, replacing Otto Williams. Watkins and Carr rate the youngster highly, and there is surprise if he fails to win the job. Bush trains in Indianapolis and will be in good shape for spring practice.
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Owen Bush
Indianapolis
Richmond
Indianapolis American Association
Otto Williams
Watkins
Carr
Couch
Detroit
South Bend
Watkitts
Bush
Scarcity of Tie Timber in U S Amid Purchases
New York January 11 A striking instance of timber scarcity for railroad ties is seen in the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company buying 2,560,000 ties from an Ohio work operated in the Hawaiian Islands. Railroads struggle to obtain satisfactory woolen ties in both quantity and quality and seek timber from other countries.
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New York
U. S
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Ohio
Hawaiian Islands
Glucose Brief Filed With Agriculture Department
Dr W Wiles has submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture a brief detailing the glucose situation. The document, thoroughly reviewed, will become part of the record and accompany the minutes of the recent hearing.
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Washington, DC
W. Wiles
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Richmond Grocer Doubts Meat Ordinance Validity
Hunt, a Richmond grocer, claims the meat inspection ordinance unconstitutional and says he has not withdrawn his offer to test it. He asserts state laws permit sale of uninspected meat, argues enforcement serves city interests, and notes prior discussions with City Attorney Study.
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Hunt
B. Hunt
Main Street
Study
Huntell
Thichmond
Eity
Richmond
Cambridge City
Hwot
City Health
Bether
Riehmormt
Texas railroads in fighting mood over passenger rate
Washington June 31 Texas railroads say they will fight the 2 cent passenger rate. A study shows they cannot operate without a loss. The Virginia railroad commission agrees to join North Carolina Georgia and Alabama in accepting a reduced rate instead of the 2 cent proposal.
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Washington
Texas
Tre
Railroad Commission of
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Leach Willing to Manage the Reds
Pittsburg January 11. Pirates president Barney Dreyfuss says Tommy Leach, Smoky City star, will likely manage the Cincinnati Reds next season. Dreyfuss recalls Gar y Hermann offering Leach for sale and Hermann’s plan to appoint him as manager. Leach expressed willingness.
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Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg Pirates
Cincinnati
Tommy Leach
Smoky City
Cincinnati Reds
Gary Hermann
Dreyfuss
Hermann
Tommy
Czar’s envoy in New York reports on Russian emigrants and U.S. life
Mme Alexeeva, a Russian literary figure, surveys social and political conditions among Russian and Jewish quarters in New York. She cites Russian admiration for the U.S., volunteers ready to aid in war, and hopes for a model centralized government, while noting fears of anti Russia sentiment influenced by emigrants and socialists. Washington data show 1907 shipbuilding totals, with 1908 first half output.
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America
New York
Wor
Russia
Mlle
Goriachkowskaja
Alexcera
Novoe Vremya
Alexeeva
Alexandra Petrova
Tam
Mme. Alexedra
East Seventy-second Street
Aueten
Tie
Japan
United States
United’ States
Mme
Immigration Bureau
Washington
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Didge Pox
Whitnerkoate
Browns
Little Wonder
U.S
Agriculture Department
Claims Grocer
Leach
REDS
Czar
Bureau of Navigation
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