Taft’s conservation push highlights Agriculture department work
The article notes President Taft’s emphasis on soil conservation and continued funding for agricultural science. It cites reports to Secretary Wilson detailing five years of robust progress, including reforestation efforts, forest management, and the nation’s food and drugs act improvements.
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Taft
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Agriculture
Wilson
Department
United States
Madison
Supreme’ ‘Court
Taft praised by Dr. Harvey W. Wiley after resignation
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, former chief chemist in the agriculture department, says President Taft protected him during attempts on his career in Washington. Wiley credits Taft with saving him and expresses hope for Taft's reelection.
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Wiley
Taft
Department
Westville Meat Market Employs Truastes Gaylord Jessup
Gaylord Jessup begins work as truaste at the Westville meat market following appointment to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Jessup
Truastes
Westville
Four Percent Interest Paid on Time Certificates
A brief notice announces four per cent interest paid on time certificates of deposit.
Complexion Improvement Through Olive Oil
Readers advised that outdoor exercise promotes a good complexion though busy lives limit time. The article promotes pure olive oil as the next best option, claiming it cleanses pores, smooths wrinkles, and nourishes tissues. It urges purchasing from Maissner's Pharmacy with prices listed for pint, quart, and gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma2issner
Renewal of Liquor License Notice Otis Otis Indiana
Notice to New Durham township residents of Laporte county Indiana that Francis Brown will apply at the May 1912 Laporte county commissioners meeting for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking. The room is a 16 by 38 foot one story frame building on lot 23 Otis village with a storage room 10 by 16 feet and entrances on the highway and east side. Permission will be asked for dice card tables and chairs. April 11 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Durham Township
Laporte County
Indiana
Otis
Prancis Brown
Ward Township
eCoeninetoners
Lapo County
Notice of liquor sale license and town dog ordinance
In Westville Indiana the May 1912 meeting of Laporte County officials considers granting a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a specified single-location premises. The notice outlines dog licensing within the town, annual fees 1 dollar for male dogs and 2 dollars for female dogs, processes for registration, penalties, impounding, and enforcement along with a hydrophobia proclamation framework and penalties up to 25 dollars.
Property description for LaCroix and Otis additions
Fragmentary 1912 land record noting parcel No. thirty six and additions to LaCroix later Otis county Indiana. Mentions front and rear measurements around 20981 feet and contents with card tables and chairs. Dated April 11 1912.
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Jain Lohn’s
LaCroix
Otis
County
Regulation and Restraint of Dogs Enforcing Penalties
A municipal ordinance regulates and restrains the running of large dogs and provides penalties and a license requirement for enforcement. The measure outlines enforcement mechanisms and the duties of dog owners under the act.
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Ogee
John Recktenwall
Dselynn Nokelly
A.J. Shune
Stephen Zeltner
City Bakery
J. Venedorland
Scott Block
Laporteind
Tél. Bell
Beautiful Journal
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Business College
Chicago
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Ind
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Franklin
J. E. Smultz
Oswald
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Green Castle
Bloomington
New Albany
Louisville
French Lick
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