Editor to Be Recommended for Covington Postmaster
In Covington it is said George P. Schwin, editor of the Covington Friend, will be recommended by Congressman Morrison for appointment as postmaster of Covington to succeed Fletcher Boyd when his term ends next year. Deputy postmaster Robert Bright has resigned and retired from the office on July 19. The retirement is attributed to a wish to work outdoors for health.
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Covington
George P. Schwin
Congressman Morrison
Fletcher Boyd
Robert Bright
Big Fire Losses Hit Indiana In July Weeks
Indiana reports its second week in July as the largest fire loss to date, totaling 771987 dollars. Through June the month's loss was 532581 dollars, with a projected 500000 dollar blaze expected in the third week of July.
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Indiana
Mrs Enoch Leath Shopper in Bethel City
Mrs Enoch Leath of Bethel 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 from Indiana will gather August 7 at the Tippecanoe Stock farm near Battle Ground. Addresses will be given by W T McCray of the Live Stock Breeders association D C Pobn of the Corn Growers Dean H S Skinner and G I Christie of Purdue. The first stockmen picnic last year at Kentland led to the Indiana Corn Growers association joining with the Live Stock breeders this season. J H and J W Van Natta donated a fine Hereford steer for the barbecue as a featured 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
Traveling guests depart after Midwest visit
Mrs Nell Ball and Mrs Cottrell of Chicago along with Mrs Charles Cottrell and daughter Dora of Terre Haute have been guests of Joe Cottrell and wife in this city and left Tuesday morning. Mrs Ball and Mrs Cottrell will head to Romney while Mrs Charles Cottrell and daughter proceed to Lafayette.
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Nell Ball
Cottrell
Chicago
Charles Cottrell
Daugther
Dora
Terre Haute
Joe Cottrell
Have Faith In The Home Man
The article urges towns to back local creators and entrepreneurs instead of letting talent migrate elsewhere. It argues that recognizing and funding homegrown genius keeps economic ventures, including commercial enterprises, from leaving and helps the town grow.
Sweet Corn Origins and Varieties Through History
Sweet corn Zea saccharata arose in the Plymouth region around 1779, possibly from Susquehanna Indians or selective cultivation. By 1824 only two varieties were known, but 1899 lists 61 sorts. Field corn arrived in 1562. Europe’s adoption of sweetcorn remains uncertain. William Cobbett died 1885 after advocating field corn in Surrey.
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Plymouth
Mass
Susquehanna
Europe
Great Britain
William Cobbett
Surrey
Drink Habit Barred From Jobs, Says U S Labor Probe
The U S commissioner of labor investigated whether drinking men are barred from employment. Of 6 976 replies from 7 000 inquiries, 5 363 said drink habit affects hiring. Employers cite liability for accidents and prefer sober workers as prudent business practice.
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United States Commissioner of Labor
Lye Poisoning Fatal to Child in Brazil Visit
James Wood of Williamsport traveled to Attica Saturday to meet his wife with the body of their four month old daughter Drula, who died after a long illness from lye poisoning. The child had drunk lye weeks earlier and lingered sixteen weeks before death. The sister accompanied the mother home as the father and Undertaker Boyd met them in the city. funeral services were held at the home Sunday.
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James Wood
Williamsport
Attica
Drula
Brazil
Boyd
Montmorenci Gets Electric Lights Under New System
Ralph Pierce, manager of Otterbein Light and Power, and a crew spent ten days setting poles and wiring Montmorenci for electric service. The town’s new schoolhouse and many businesses and homes will be fully wired and receive twenty four hour electricity sourced from the Lafayette plant.
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Ralph Pierce
Otterbein Light and Power Company
Montmorenci
Lafayette
Notice to Light Patrons for July Rent Due
Electric light rent for July is due and if unpaid by the 10th a ten percent penalty will be added. The city treasurer's office will be open Saturday evening for those unable to call during working hours. Thad Colyer buys UO C Martin's house on South Perry Street as an investment, but friends doubt future plans after possession on Sept 1.
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Albert J. Holm
Thad Colyer
UO. C. Martin
South Perry Street
Parcel Post plan extends weight limit and cuts first zones
Postmaster General Burleson announces extensions to parcel post changes effective August 15. Maximum weight rises from 11 to 20 pounds and rates fall in the first and second zones. a new rate chart will replace the parcel post map for every post office. Automobiles will be used for parcel delivery as part of the overhaul. Burleson says the move is a step toward universal service and long-term reductions, with full national expansion possibly 15 to 20 years away.
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Burleson
United States
Postal Service
Towns Thrive On Strong Commercial Organization
The piece argues that modern towns rely on organized community development led by active commercial groups. It notes that industrial and business evolution favors towns with energetic commerce bodies, citing a clear contrast between towns with and without such organization.
Hillsboro Times Sold to Herbert Ellis
The Hillsboro Times sale closed Saturday with Herbert Ellis taking possession. Retiring editor Will G. Cooper leaves Bloomington for special work before resuming as superintendent of schools at Westfield, Illinois. No issue this week as the plant moves to a new building. The printshop room is sold to Harry Philpott for a new drug store location.
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Hillsboro Times
Herbert Ellis
Will G. Cooper
Bloomington
Westfield
Hil
Harry Philpott
Covington Horse Wins at Terre Haute July Race
Covington horse Lady Oakland owned by J I Mc Mahon and driven by Bert Hashaw won the fourth money in the 2-24 pace at Terre Haute on July 22 in a stake race with a $1000 purse. Best time 2 1 43. Finishes second in the first heat. observers think a small effort would have won that heat. The horse is staked through the season and will race at the Covington fair the week of September 16 19.
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Lady
Perfect Baby Sidney June Chastain tops better babies shows
The Knoxville contest awarded Sidney June Chastain aged twenty five months the maximum one thousand points on the better babies score card. He won the first cash prize and two silver mugs from the Woman’s Anti Tuberculosis league and the Woman’s Home Companion as the first child to meet the standard weights and measurements.
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United States
Thoreness
Woman’s Home Companion
Knoxville
Tenn
Des Moines
Iowa
Sidney June Chastain
Georgia
Sidney
Home Companion
Law Passes Punishment for Auto Borrowing Mischief
A new act makes it illegal to take or operate any vehicle without the owner’s consent and to ride with someone using it unlawfully. The statute imposes a fine from 25 to 500 dollars and targets college students chauffeurs and others who habitually borrow cars bicycles or boats without permission.
All White Mourning Styles Dominate Fashion Week
All white mourning outfits replace black with white veils and net borders. Crepe gowns feature wide revers and short pointed trains. Chiffon and crepe de chine versions with tucked details and silk covered buttonholes appear. White crepe waists offer multiple ready to wear styles, praised as attractive and sensible though costly.
This Is Success and A Homecoming After Visit
Quote about success describes a life well lived by Mrs. Frank Gish and her baby returning home from Lafayette. Frank visited relatives during the trip and spent Sunday there before the family came back.
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Frank Gish
Baby
Lafayette
Frank
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