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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
5
The piece argues for Bible study in schools not as theology but for literature and language formation. It defends keeping select passages for youth while expurgating inappropriate parts. It compares expurgation to other public debates on utility of old wiring and public works.
The article profiles Dr Royal J Dye a self made physician who moved from poverty to medical mission work in the Congo. He and his wife built a vast outreach treating thousands while facing hardships, illness, and peril on the long journey and in the field. He plans to lecture in the Christian church tomorrow drawing a large audience.
The Severin at Indianapolis introduces Miss Laura Talbot as hostess on the fourth floor. She helps guests with theater, shopping, and local interest topics and can chaperon young women when parents request.
The 1912 mineral production value across the United States reached a record high, with minerals contributing a substantial share to the nation’s output. Officials report strong gains in key sectors and improved overall industrial activity.
The 1912 value of the pigre ssion reached about $420,000, while the coal production value nearly doubled the mineral output from thirty years earlier. In 1889 mineral products averaged roughly $1,009,000 daily, and by 1912 that value exceeded $6,019,000 per day.
The Geological Survey shows rapid expansion in field investigations and related office work. Since 1907 personnel rose 37 percent and general correspondence 43 percent, with publications and reports up 60 percent, signaling the agency outgrows its funding and remains under equipped.
Iowa’s mineral production for 1912 surpassed 1911 by 1 787 454 dollars, reaching totals across coal clay Portland cement and gravel with notable gains in mineral fuels. The report cites USGS figures via Parker and Iowa State Geological Survey noting increases in nonferrous metals and fossil fuels.
A United States Geologist reports potash exploration has progressed with shallow pit work in Nevada and California. The study notes prehistoric lake basins offer promising sites for mineral deposits, with discoveries indicating possible access limits and dates tied to early surveys.
The article lauds Indiana's hogs cattle sheep corn and apples as prize winners at national fairs and Chicago exhibitions. It notes seed corn demand rising and apples gaining appreciation at home and abroad. It also argues farming remains vital with state pride and growing prosperity despite other industries' fluctuations.
A family thanks The Washington Herald for its November 29 obituary tribute to Janit Keith. Signed by George J. Keith JL N. Keith Louis W. Keith Samuel Lucas O M Vance Roy Lynch and their families, Washington December 35.
Twelve American universities exceed five million dollars in endowments. Kauai in Hawaii operates twenty seven open air schoolrooms. Three Chinese students study forestry at Syracuse New York State College for Forestry. Hampton Institute trains students in binding textbooks to look new. A social service bulletin by Washington City Public Library updates social workers on the field. Brooklyn operates five kindergartens with 150 pupils. fifteen years later forty thousand children attend in New York. Harvard and Newton share a joint education research fellowship. Newton faculty member conducts investigations and publishes results. New York City Board of Education gains seventy nine thousand dollars for an appropriation.
The Royal Neighbors elected officers for 1914 including Oracle Mabel Smith and Vice Oracle Lizzie Palmer. Other roles named include Chancellor Mary Wilson Recorder Olive Wildridge and Manager George Hopkins. Belle Billings was chosen delegate to the state camp meeting at Crawfordsville March 18 with Etta Dearmin as alternate.
Circuit Court completed trials on the O Donnell Barrows company against R A Cart nehan and others. Judge Ogden ruled for the plaintiff on the account and to foreclose a mechanic's lien. Prosecuting Attorney Seal dismissed forgery charges against Carnahan for lack of probable conviction.
The Ogeechee Tribe of Red Men elected officers including Sachem Roy M. Fields, Senior Sagamore C. D. Williams, Junior Sagamore Tine Merker, Prophet Henry Hess, Chief of Records L. H. Stuckey, Collector of Wampum W. M. Belcher, and Keeper of Wampum J. M. Weller.
Job Freeman wintering in New Smyrna Florida almost drowned after a fall from a bridge into a river. He suffered two broken ribs and other injuries as rescuers struggled with twenty five foot water and incoming tide. Freeman is recovering.
The Washington Dramatic Club staged a comic opera rehearsal of The Pirates of Penzance with a Sunday afternoon clash between police and pirates led by Hoyt Ingraham and Arthur Rogers. The show opens Friday December 14 with lower floor 75 cents and balcony 25 cents.
The Hindi food commission notes five cents worth of beans equals eight dozen eggs in nutrition and a quarter's worth of lamb chops or beef. It argues eggs are easily prepared and substitutes reduce egg consumption, potentially easing eczema linked to eggs and alcohol. Universal distribution mentioned.
The article lists officers elected at a local meeting with Swann named president and Mrs. Josaph Swann as vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Vindics and Mrs. Stana among attendees at the Ard Delegates Convention.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows names of delegates including Mrs Haup Ealinger Mrs Eva Krupp Mrs Caf Dearmin and Mrs Mary Bassett with unclear context about a local meeting or event. No dates or places readable.
The court heard last week motions to quash indictments against Van Allen a farmer southeast of Washington and against Dr D V Wolfe a veterinary surgeon. Judge Ogden overruled the motion to quash Wolfe and will proceed to trial Monday December 15 with a request for a special venire denied. The indictments against Van Allen were quashed as palpably bad with filings by attorney C D Kint Sullivan and state marshal W S Longley noted. The Wolfe trial began this morning for harboring a stock-killing dog with Gardiner Tharp & Gardiner representing Wolfe and the state's code handling by the prosecuting attorney.
The International Typographical Union based in Indianapolis raises funds for tuberculosis work and supports the Red Cross, pledging 10 000 this year to total 600 from six years as it backs campaigns against the white plague. It operates a Colorado Springs institution sending recovering members for care and aids printers nationwide in the effort.
Mrs Malinda Shelton born 1856 died at her home south of Wyton after a long life. She married Andalton in 1876 and had ten children. Nine living and a daughter Mrs Della Cox of Monticello Ark was away when she died. She was a member of the C P church Lemmon charge in Dubois County.
Mrs Elma Taylor announces the birth of a child at 1314 Dewey Street. The notice also mentions Mrs Joseph in relation to the family.
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