Kokomo Faces Dry Vote Amid Election Battle
Kokomo, Indiana, jurisdictional drys claim confidence in a victory for prohibition in today’s election, while wets push to mobilize liquor votes. The city’s history of tight contests, legal challenges, and high stakes shapes a heated race with observers citing past court battles and notable figures addressing voters. Forest ninth hour forecasts hint at a possible 400 vote margin. Separately, Indianapolis hosts the Central Aquatic Games as top Midwest swimmers gather for champion events with entrants from Illinois, Chicago A. G., and St Louis clubs.
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Lansing appointment delights Evansville reader community
In Evansville Indiana on June 29 residents express strong approval of Robert Lansing being named to the presidential cabinet. The piece notes Lansing as a “son-a-day” of Evansville through his marriage to Eleanor Foster, daughter of former newspaper editor John Foster who later served as Secretary of State under President Harrison. The report also mentions efforts in Health Outing Oakland to educate and empower 1000 country children through a large homestead project led by Emma J Bra.
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Agricultural wheat harvest control measures in wartime report
An agricultural report outlines methods to protect wheat crops from damage by pests and volunteer wheat. Methods include safe disposal of ruined grain, discing and stubble management, plowing under stubble before August 16, and harrowing and pulverizing seed beds. It also advises avoiding sowing until after frost and rotating crops when possible.
Anniversary of Archduke Assassination Sparks World War
The paper recalls the 1914 Sarajevo murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife by Gavrilo Princip, noting the ensuing war involving France Russia Serbia Japan Belgium Italy Montenegro Germany Austria and Turkey. It cites millions dead wounded and prisoners and over five hundred ships lost, with many war vessels among them. The item also mentions German mobilization and the Belgian neutrality crisis leading to Britain entering the war. It ends by noting the launch of a large fake ferry boat in Toronto capable of carrying 1,000 passengers and thirty railroad cars.
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Evaneville Courier
Lime Treatment in Tuberculosis Medical Journal Claim
The May 25, 1912 issue of the JAMA discusses calcium lime treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. It reports that continued calcium assimilation may aid consolidation and walling off tubercle formations, with patients reportedly improving and being discharged. The piece notes Eckman’s Alterative as a calcium based remedy praised by consumptives for similar outcomes, asserting it combines well with the body without stomach irritation or opiates.
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American Medical Association
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Weldom
Eckman
French Marquis De Chambrys Urges US Propaganda
The Marquis de Chambrys argues that belligerent powers use propaganda to sway public opinion in neutral lands. He praises American independence history, condemns German wartime methods, and calls for American sympathy with France’s cause while stressing liberty, treaties, and neutral rights.
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United States
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Canady Sues For Back Wages In Boarder Case
A man named Canady sues for back wages and expenses from a boarder dispute. The case mentions weekly payments and alleged improper deductions. Judge Hale presided as the court wrestled with what constitutes sufficient monetary settlement to cover living costs and board expenses.
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