Rail carriers urge higher fares to fund modernization
In a public appeal, Ohio and Indiana railways ask state legislators to repeal two cent fare laws and adopt two and a half cents per mile. They cite rising operating costs, large investments in equipment and facilities, and tax increases as factors diminishing returns. They note New England’s fare increases were accepted and urge timely action to support safer, better service.
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Ohio
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Michigan
Illinois
Central Freight Association
Pennsylvania
New York City
Aso
New England
Soil meeting highlights clover as top soil restorer for Indiana
J P Prigg of Danville spoke on soil restoration at the town hall meeting. He ranked red clover first for Indiana soil, suggested cow peas or soybeans if red clover failed, and discussed lime for sour soil. Charts showed nutrient value from crops and land value estimates based on yield and costs.
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J. P. Prigg
Danville
Ind
Prigg
Indiana
Great Fair Grounds Visit Highlights Mechanical Geniuses
A tour of fair grounds lauds mechanical giants shaping civilization. Inventors of plows and gins seen as farmhands to progress, creators whose work frees toil and extends life. The piece notes Laporte and Shultz figures tied to Michigan City, with biographical snippets and fraternal memberships.
Farmer Radford on Woman Suffrage
The home is the greatest contribution of women to the world and the hearthstone is her throne. Social righteousness rests with women while citizenship burden risks blighting her ideals. American chivalry should keep her from politics and guard her from sordid duties as motherhood of the farm inspires domestic welfare and guides to a higher life. Watch repairs and shoe repairs noted at Lowenstines. The Independent at Howell's. Jay Transford a guest of airs and plans more Joliet study after recent visits.
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Jay Transford
Babe
Michigan City
Jay
Joliet
Insurance ad for windstorm and fire coverage in Indiana
Olid Conti nental Co offers windstorm insurance in addition to fire and lightning coverage. Contact Warren P. Fogie, Agent, Laporte, Indiana for details.
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Olid Continental Co
Warren P. Fogie
Agt
Laporte
Ind
Croxone Promises Quick Cure for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An old time advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy ending kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and sleepless urinary disorders. It claims Croxone soaks into kidneys dissolves uric acid purging waste from blood and promises results regardless of age duration of illness. Drugstores refund purchase if it fails in a single case.
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Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Newark
Ohio
Rural social centers for farm youth development
The call urges establishing farm oriented social centers led by cultured capable leadership. Centers should inspire beauty through art and provide innocent amusements to brighten lives. The schoolhouse should become the social unit supporting character building and full community participation.
Education as shaping mind over memory
A thoughtful view on developing understanding rather than rote memorization. Reading comprehension and deliberate study are emphasized as key to genuine learning.
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Trndependent Foresters
North American Union
Woodmen
Farmer Radford
Lowenstines
Howell’s
Franklin Street
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Stephen Zeltner
Lincolnway
Thers Laporte
New Durham
Paul Hannon
J. N. Kelly
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Westville, MD
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Laporte, Ind
Eg. Vene Dorland
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Laporte Ind
Chicago
Arr
WM. H. Krahling
MONON
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Oxate Eeemee Olaewee
Numsh Buun
Air Line
Fo Kam
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Crawfordsville
Green Castle
Bloomington
New Albany
Louisville
French Lick
Indianapolis
Logansport
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Laporte County
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Hobart
M. Cable
Piano Co
Valparaiso
Mobile
Ala
Good
New Orleans
Galveston
Tex
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas and
Ft. Worth
California
Portland
W. Krahding
W. H. Shorer
D. P. A. Westville
Ft. Wayne
Orida
Jacksonville
Louisville & Nashville
Cincinnati
Florida
Gulf Coast
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H. M. Fetters
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Davidson & Porter’s
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