Purdue expert cautions on fertilizer value and practical buying
Purdue Experiment Station’s J. C. Beavers urges Indiana farmers to prioritize nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash content over organic matter. He warns many low grade fertilizers offer little usable nitrogen and provides guidance on cash prices, mix recipes, and the value of high grade sources. The piece notes a visit by Mrs. T. P. Campbell amid family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J. C. Beavers
Soils and Crops Department
Purdue Experiment Station
Attica Store to Reboot as Charles Loeb & Co
Charles Loeb and Frank W. McCurdy buy Henry Loeb’s stake in Jacob Loeb Sons clothing store and plan a major renovation. The new firm will open in the same room with a modern front, mission furnishings, indirect lighting, and redesigned interior to attract a broader Attica patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Charles Loeb
Frank W. McCurdy
Henry Loeb
Jacob Loeb Sons
Loeb
Messrs. Loeb
McCurdy
Charles Loeb & Co
David Beasley
Farmers & Mrchants State Bank
Thorely
Lafayette
Altke
Loebs
Pittsburg
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of Alma Merryman
The Merryman family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness during Alma Merryman’s illness and passing. They especially thank those who sent flowers. Mr. and Mrs. John Merryman and family. Miss Mae Jackson of Indianapolis visits Miss Carrie Harbaugh.
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Alma Merryman
John Merryman
Fred Cranfield Killed by Gravel Slide at Kickapoo
Fred Cranfield, 35, an employee of Kickapoo Sand and Gravel Co., was buried under a gravel slide Tuesday around 4 PM. Fellow workers rushed to dig him out but he could not be saved. coroner held inquest. He was unmarried and from Goldsmith Indiana, a Masonic member, recently transferred to Winthrop area.
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Kickapoo Sand & Gravel Co
Fred Cranfield
Cranfield
John Handy
Kelsey
Paul Stewart
Warren County
Pugh
Goldsmith
Ind
Winthrop
Zeigler
Thirty Second Reunion of the 63d Ind. Reg. Held in Covington
The thirty second annual reunion of the famed 63d Indiana Regiment was held in Covington on August 21. Few survivors attended due to death and illness, but many familiar faces reunited. A noon dinner was served by the Woman's Relief Corps at the fair grounds before the business meeting and program, with Jas Menefee and Job Westfall leading fife and drum music for the veterans.
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Ind. Reg
Covington
Fair Grounds
Woman’s Relief Corps
Jas. Menefee
Job Westfall
DeSelms Family Heads Abroad and Homeward
Charles C. DeSelms and family depart Manila for a proposed visit to relatives in California and Wichita. They expect to reach San Francisco by the 25th, then Attica by December, plan a Europe return trip, and be accompanied by Mrs. DeSelm's father J W Gass.
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Charles C. DeSelms
Manila
P. I
O.C. DeSelms
Tokio
Japan
San Francisco
Mr. DeSelm
California
Wichita
Kans
City observes Labor Day closures and limited post office service
Banks and the post office close Monday for Labor Day. The post office opens 8:00 to 10:30 with no city or rural deliveries, though windows remain manned. Saloons close by law, stores stay open. National Car Coupler foundry shuts, but cleaning and finishing keep operating.
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National Car Coupler
Logan Teachers Assigned for Four Country Schools
Trustee Riggin plans Monday reopening of four Logan Township schools with Nave under Miss Mary Mullinnix Rupert led by G A Waldrip Bethel under Miss Gladys Greenman and Fix under Miss Cecelia Hullihan About 162 school age youths reside in the township yet only around 100 attend regularly Mrs Bailey Derr and Miss Bessie Dentler of Muncy Pa returned home after visiting Miss Abbie Derr.
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Riggin
Nave
Mary Mullinnix
Rupert
G. A. Waldrip
Bethel
Gladys Greenman
Fix
Cecelia Hullihan
Bailey Derr
Bessie Dentler
Muncy
Abbie Derr
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Selz
ORB & CO
Selz Royal Blue’ Store
T. P. Campbell
Howard Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Los Angeles
Miss Mae Jackson
Indianapolis
Carrie Harbaugh
Kickapoo
Rusht
DeSelms
Logan
Foos
Indiana Springs Co
Mudlavia
M. L. Claypool Music Co
John F. Carlson
A. B. Chase
Emerson
Ivers & Pond
Hobart & Cable
Schiller
E. Pearlman
Logan Township
Weber's Tailor Shop
N. Perry St
L. G. Riggin
Ferry St
Weinhardt Secret Service Bureau
W. W. Weinhardt
Mer
Lafayette, Ind
A. M. Sullivan
Crigler & McMahon’s Drug Store
T. W. Kelsey
Central Bank
C. G. Beckett, M. D
Central National Bank
Arthur E. Young
Haller’s Drug Store
J. W. Rhodes
Central Bank Bldg
Fred S. Purnell
I. E. Schoonover
Newlin & Son
Indiana Loan Company
N. W. Cor
3Rd & Main Sts
BELL
George S. Lutz
Dakota
Buttes
Toiler
Dudies
E. Main St
Missouri
D. Mahoney
5Th Street
Thomas P. Huffman
American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Still
The
Science
Noah ‘Weaver
Ferry
North Perry Streets
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