Editor to Get Covington Postmaster Nomination
It is said in Covington that George P. Sedwin, editor of the Covington Friend, is to be recommended by Congressman Morrison for appointment as postmaster of Covington to succeed Fletcher Boyd when his term expires next year. Robert Bright, deputy postmaster, has resigned and retired from the office July 19. The cause given for his retirement was a desire to get employment in the open air for the betterment of his health.
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Covington
George P. Sedwin
Congressman Morrison
Fletcher Boyd
Robert Bright
Big Fire Losses Hit Indiana in July Week
Indiana reports a string of large fires causing major damage. Between July 6 and 14 the state tallies 771,985 in fire losses, beating June’s 532,581 total and signaling another potential 500,000 fire in the third week of the month.
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Indiana
Mrs. Enoch Leath Shopping in Bethel Monday
Bethel resident Mrs. Enoch Leath was seen shopping in the city on Monday.
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Enoch Leath
Bethel
City
Stockmen to Meet August 7 at Tippecanoe Stock Farm
More than 500 leading stockmen and farmers of Indiana will gather August 7 at the Tippecanoe Stock farm near Battle Ground. President W. T. McCray of the Live Stock Breeders association and President D. C. Pobn of the Corn Growers will address the meeting, with Purdue officials H. Skinner and G. I. Christie also on the program. The event follows last year's Kentland picnic, which helped bring the Indiana Corn Growers association into the joint effort. J. H. and J. W. Van Natta donated a Hereford steer for the barbecue as a highlight of the outing.
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Tippecanoe
Battle Ground
W. T. McCray
Live Stock Breeders’ Association
D. C. Pobn
Dean H. S. Skinner
G. I. Christie
Purdue
Kentland
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
J. H
J. W. van- Natta
Chicago guests depart in multiple directions
Mrs Nell Ball and Mrs Cottrell of Chicago along with Mrs Charles Cottrell and daughter Dora of Terre Haute left Tuesday morning after visiting Joe Cottrell and wife here. Mrs Ball and Mrs Cottrell head to Romney while Mrs Charles Cottrell and Dora go to Lafayette.
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Nell Ball
Cottrell
Chicago
Charles Cottrell
Daugther
Dora
Terre Haute
Joe Cottrell
Have Faith In The Home Man
A call for communities to back local inventors and entrepreneurs. Wisely nurture home talent to prevent brain drain and promote local commercial growth. The message urges pride in town potential and practical support for new ventures from residents and leaders.
Sweet Corn Origins and History Briefly Traced
Sweet corn Zea saccharata, a maize variant, originated near Plymouth Massachusetts about 1779 from Susquehanna Indians. By 1824 only two varieties existed. by 1899 sixty-one sorts were listed. Field corn dates to 1562. Cobbett promoted field corn in England before his 1835 death.
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Plymouth
Mass
Susquehanna
Europe
Great Britain
William Cobbett
Surrey
Drinking habit as employment barrier studied by U. S. labor commissioner
The labor commissioner surveyed 7,000 employers and received 6,976 replies. Of these, 5,363 say they consider a drink habit when hiring, citing business precaution. Employers fear damages from alcohol related accidents and favor sober workers to ensure clear heads and protect profits.
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United States Commissioner of Labor
Lye Poisoning Fatal For Williamsport Family Child
James Wood of Williamsport traveled to Attica to meet his wife and their daughter Drula who had just returned from Brazil. The four month old girl drank lye and died after sixteen weeks of suffering. The sister accompanied the mother home as the father and Undertaker Boyd met them. the funeral was held at the home on Sunday.
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James Wood
Williamsport
Attica
Drula
Brazil
Boyd
Montmorenci Gets Electric Lights From Lafayette Plant
Ralph Pierce manager of Otterbein Light and Power leads a ten day pole wiring project in Montmorenci. The town gains 24 hour electric service with power from the Lafayette plant as schools, businesses, and many homes are wired for electricity.
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Ralph Pierce
Otterbein Light and Power Company
Montmorenci
Lafayette
Notice To Light Patrons For July Rent
Electric light rent for July is due. If unpaid by the 10th a ten percent penalty is added. City treasurer’s office will be open Saturday evening for those unable to call during working hours. Albert J. Holm City Treasurer.
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Albert J. Holm
Thad Colyer Buys OU C Martin House on South Perry
Thad Colyer has purchased OU C Martins house on South Perry street as an investment. Friends doubt he will have other plans for it by possession date September 1.
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Thad Colyer
OU. C. Martin
South Perry Street
Parcel Post Plans Extend Weight and Rates
Postmaster General Burleson announces extension of parcel post to 20 pounds, with reduced first and second zone rates and a new rate chart per post office. The changes, effective August 15, include auto delivery for parcel post and mark the first step toward universal service. full-zone expansion may take 15 to 20 years.
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Burleson
United States
Postal Service
No-place like home relies on active community development
The piece argues towns prosper through organized commercial effort, noting cities have adopted this and smaller towns are following. It asserts a well run commercial organization drives progress, while absence of such structure holds towns back, with the comparison illustrating the point.
Hillsboro Times sale closes. new owner takes possession
The Hillsboro Times sale ends after four weeks as Herbert Ellis purchases the paper and assumes ownership. Retiring editor Will G. Cooper leaves Bloomington for a new post as superintendent of schools in Westfield Lil. No issue this week due to plant relocation and building changes. The old printshop room is bought by Harry Philpott for a new drug store.
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Hillsboro Times
Herbert Ellis
Will G. Cooper
Bloomington
Westfield
Lil
Harry Philpott
Covington Horse Wins Fourth Money at Terre Haute Pace
Covington horse Lady Oakland owned by J. I. Mc Mahon and driven by Bert Hashaw won fourth money in the 2-24 pace at Terre Haute on July 22 a stake race with purse of 1000 dollars best time 2 144. The horse finished second in the first heat and observers felt a little more effort could have won the heat. It is staked through the season and will race at the Covington fair in the week of September 16 to 19.
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Lady
Better Babies Shows Highlight County Contest
An August Woman's Home Companion feature describes the Better Babies movement using shows to judge children's health by a physician devised scorecard. A Knoxville show produced Sidney June Chastain who scored perfect one thousand points and won top prizes, including two silver mugs from the Woman's Anti-Tuberculosis league and the publication.
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United States
Thoreness
Woman’s Home Companion
Knoxville
Tenn
Des Moines
Iowa
Sidney June Chastain
Georgia
Sidney
Anti-Tuberculosis League, the Other By the Woman’s Home Companion
Law to Punish Auto Theft in Legislature Passes
A new law targets mischievous borrowing of vehicles by students chauffeurs and others. It declares unlawful taking possession of any vehicle without owner consent and operating it with knowledge of unauthorized use. Penalties include fines from 25 to 500 dollars.
All-White Mourning Fashion Trend Takes Over
All white mourning attire replaces black with white veils, net borders, crepe gowns with wide revers and short-pointed trains. Dresses feature chiffon tucked styles and crepe de chine with net trims. cloaks match gown fabric with chiffon lining options. White crepe waists and ready to wear styles appear very pretty and sensible in this fashionable shift.
This Is Success And Abenediction Memory Verse
This Is Success. He has achieved success who has lived well laughed often and loved much who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children who has filled his niche and accomplished his task who has left the world better than he found it whether by an improved poppy a perfect poem or a rescued soul who has never lacked appreciation of earths beauty or failed to express it who has looked for the best in others and has given the best he had whose life was an inspiration his memory a benediction. Mrs. Frank Gish and baby returned home Sunday evening from a visit with relatives in Lafayette. Frank went up Sunday and spent the day.
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Earth
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Optometrist
Omar C. DeSelms
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