Windsor merchants fined for gift drawing lotteries in federal case
Judge Van Valkenburgh ruled Windsor Missouri merchants used grand gift drawing contests to lure county shoppers on market days and fined Livingston Trading Company $100 for promoting such drawings. Shoppers received numbered tickets with purchases and prizes ranged from twenty-dollar gold pieces to thimbles and bedroom slippers. The method mirrors a Williamsport scheme publicized in papers in violation of postal laws.
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Windsor
van Valkenburgh
Kansas City
Livington Trading Company of
Indianapolis Star
Williamsport
Sunshine as the best disinfectant in home care
The piece urges sun exposure to disinfect and refresh homes. It recommends letting sunlight flood occupied rooms and laying bedding in direct sun for an hour each bright morning. It notes dark, stuffy corners threaten health and mentions Mrs Ed Hobart of near Williamsport as an Attica visitor Tuesday.
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Ed Hobart
Williamsport
Purtell Faces Long-Delayed Reckoning For Check Swindle
Eugene Purtell returns from years of escape amid Frankfort checks totaling about 1400 rejected. He is jailed in Frankfort awaiting further handling after trials of prior schemes across Rensselaer and nearby towns. The notice closes with small ads about Rhode Island Red poultry and a reward offer for fence damage at Perry and Columbia streets.
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Eugene Purtell
Frankfort
Tipton-Frankfort
Purtell
Rhode Island
Lafayette
J. M. Hixon
Nordstrom
Perry
Columbia Streets
A. E. Yount
When Light Bills Are to High
A public notices article explains why electric bills rise and how to curb waste. It cites meters rarely erring, stresses forgetfulness and overuse, and urges cleaning lamps and using efficient metal filament bulbs. It notes seasonal light needs and proper shades for efficiency.
County Board of Review Opens Daily for Assessment Complaints
Taxpayers unhappy with spring assessments may appear in daily sessions in the commissioners room at the court house. The board includes Elton McClure Riley Massey Treasurer Thompson Auditor Gray and County Assessor Dochterman with members appointed or by office.
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County Board of Review
Elton McClure
Riley Massey
Thompson
Gray
Dochterman
National Car Coupler Co Establishes Access Rules
The National Car Coupler Co announces new shop rules limiting access to regular employees only with manager issued passes. Advertising, canvassing, and solicitation inside the shop are forbidden to improve efficiency. The company adopts a tonnage based wage system where molders are organized into floors with bonuses for overfixt production, boosting daily output and earnings.
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National Car Coupler Co
Fire Law May Raze Fire Traps in Indiana Cities
The new fire law gives the state fire marshal power to order demolition of old buildings deemed fire hazards near modern structures. Attica and other towns face potential razing as inspectors act. State Fire Marshal Longley has already ordered removals in Indianapolis Evansville and Tipton with new construction planned after every demolition.
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Indiana
Attica
Longley
Indianapolis
Evansville
Tipton
A Relic of Other Days on Main Street
M L Brown's residence on Main Street has been repainted a soft gray, greatly enhancing its landmark status. The house, moved from Pleasant Hill to the city on rollers, hasn't seen repainting in over forty six years. It features a two story frame with an upper front cornice carved in solid wood, and a metal gutter replacing the original wooden one.
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M. L. Brown
Main Street
It's Good For a Man Look Hopeful Day by Day
A short reflective verse asserts that leaving off grumbling and keeping a hopeful outlook benefits men. The speaker suggests daily hopeful effort helps one progress along the journey.
Rabbi Zinkin Re-Elected at Ahavis Achim
Rabbi Arthur D. Zinkin was re-elected for another year by the Ahavis Achim congregation with a salary increase. He has served three years and received full satisfaction. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hess and daughter from Redondo Beach, California arrived to visit Mrs. Hess's mother and sister and their families.
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Arthur D. Zinkin
the Ahavis Achim
Zinkin
Lafayette Journal
Will Hess
Redondo Beach
Calif
Will
Jacob Hess
Ed Moran
Clothes Burned In Fire At McClaflin House
A small closet blaze at the McClaflin residence at Pike and Perry streets was extinguished by water buckets before the fire department arrived. Floyd Duncan, occupant of the north part of the house, reportedly struck a match and a brimstone fragment ignited clothing in a dining room closet.
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McClaflin
Pike and
Perry Streets
Doc Thornton
Floyd Duncan
Duncans
Shawnee Township Sunday Schools Hold Successful Convention
The Shawnee township Sunday schools held their annual convention at the new Fountain Christian church. A large crowd attended and the program proceeded as planned, proving interesting and helpful to Sunday school work. George Foster urged closer ties with the schools and Ella Brown was elected to lead the township. Miss Hickman of Fountain was chosen secretary.
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Shawnee Township
New Christian Church
Fountain
George Foster
Ella Brown
Miss Hickman
Stark Injured Helping Unload Timber at New Plant
E L Stark suffered a crushed right foot injury when a heavy 8 by 8 timber fell during unloading for repairs at the Attica Sand and Gravel Co plant south of the city. No bones were broken but the toe may be lost.
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Attica Sand and Gravel Co
E. L. Stark
Mr. Stark
Veteran Pastor Recovering in Illinois
Rev. S. H. Lewis a Free Methodist evangelist long based in this city has suffered ptomaine poisoning since May 31 but is slowly improving and much better now. Friends across the state are glad to hear of his recovery.
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S. H. Lewis
Danville
Ill
Altho
Wagoner Motocycle For Sale
Bargain quick sale notice for a Wagoner motorcycle. Apply at Ledger Press office. Readable social notes: Mr and Mrs Guy Wheeler of Terre Haute visited Mrs Wheeler's sister Mrs Roy Zentmyre. Mr and Mrs Ray Watkins visited relatives in West Lebanon.
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Wagoner
Ledger Press
Guy Wheeler
Terre Haute
Wheeler
Roy Zentmyre
Mrs. Ray Watkins
West
Lebanon
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Hock & Rucker
Sunshine
Jones Brothers
Attica Floral Co
General Electric Bulletin
National
Rabbi Zinkin
Davis Township
Pyle
Jesse E. Funk
Daniel Florey
Fountain Circuit
Sarah Florey
Sara Florey
Charles R. Milford
Executrix
Common Council of
City of
Brady Street
Jackson Street
Monroe Street
Union Street
College Street
Washington Street
Council Street
Bond Street
Samuel Turman
Jesse Martin
Clark
W. B. Schermerhorn
Cashier
Crigler’'s Drug Store
A. L. Swank
J. A. Coffing
W.H. Small & Son
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