Prominent Morgan County Political Turmoil After Dismissals
In Morgan County a political upheaval begins with the dismissal of Foreman B H Ticknor from the state service and Superintendent Charles Gillett of the deaf school. Allegations center on Ticknor paying a laborer for three days though only two were worked, while Ticknor and supporters dispute the claim and vow to push for Gillett’s removal.
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Jacksonville
Dan
Morgan County
Ticknor
Charles Gillett
Astute School For the Deaf
Gillett
Tickner
Farm and Garden Department
Alves
Friends of
Polic Tielone
Fiu
Trcknor
Sehool
Sherrick Case Postponed In Criminal Proceedings
Indianapolis January 10 The state through Prosecutor Benedict and Assistant Attorney General Hadley moved to continue the case against ex State Auditor Sherrick. Special Judge Wilson granted the continuance after noting three counts were quashed from the indictment. The defense offered no opposition to the state's request.
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Indianapolis
Hhenedict
Hadley
Paecid
Sherrick
Wilbom Wilson
Spechl
Wilson
Benedict
Ecount
Lndictment
Bela
The First Locomotive Was Built by Oliver Evans
A historical note on Oliver Evans born in Delaware in 1756 who pioneered high pressure engines for locomotives. He built a steam scow for Philadelphia harbor dredging in 1804, demonstrated mechanics by running it on streets, but he failed to profit despite innovation.
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Oliver Evans
Delaware
Tie
Philadelpha
Evans
Philadelphia
Will Bight for Local Option Fight in Galesburg
A largely attended mass meeting in Galesburg Illinois discussed plans to start a campaign for local option in the city and county. The event on January 10 brought residents together to consider how to pursue broader alcohol regulation locally.
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Will Bight
Galesburg
Poultry Incubators Seen as Essential Farm Tool
Dr Richard Is Woots argues incubators will become as essential as plows on farms. He notes advantages for easy operation by any user, warns against inferior machines harming the industry, and asserts growing demand with stable, year round poultry and egg markets.
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Richard IS Woots
Suant
Weathers field onion and celery farming technique
A Rural New Yorker correspondent visits Weathers field noting its history of onion raising and celery crops. The onion seed is planted with alternating rows of celery seed, with thinning and reuse of plants for later crops. Onions are harvested before celery bleaching and stored for winter. Two profitable crops are grown with stable manure and heavy chemical top dressing.
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New Yorker
Weathersfield
Oun
Canadian Snowplow doubles wing for faster road clearing
The article notes the snowplow used in Quebec features a double wing to clear ore passages and satisfy teams chanting, with one or two wings depending on snowfall. It claims the machine clears after eight to ten inches of snow and praises its effectiveness.
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Pammers
Ore Passage
Province of
Quebec
Wilson
McClure
America
Schurz
Baker
McClure’s
Water witch and farm notes in 1910 country columns
A varied roundup notes the Society of Psychical Research in Ireland weighing divining rods, a quip on fresh eggs, and Professor Munson’s claim of Bald win apple trees yielding annually with proper feeding. It cites walnut scarcity, sheep losses in storms, cover for livestock, and Arkansas farm trials increasing asparagus yield with 1000 pounds of common salt per acre.
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Society of Psychical Research In
Ireland
T. Bowick
Pew
Munson
Farm Journal
Arkansas Experiment Station
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Bert Royston
Tri-State Medical Association
Detroit
Michigan
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Northern Tri-State Medical Association
L. Bo Wood
Angola
Ind
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William Dickey
Toledo
Minneapolis
Jan
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District Court of
Tiennepin County
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
McClure’s Magazine
S. S. Mecclure Company
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California
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Omaha
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Scenic Colorado
St. Paul
F. A. Miller
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