Indiana vocational law set for June conference in Indianapolis
Indiana lawmakers plan a June eight and four conference in Indianapolis to promote the vocational law. Prominent national authorities will discuss its aims to teach trades in towns and home economics and agriculture in rural schools, aiming to boost state prosperity. The agricultural committee of the Indiana Bankers Association funds the event and urges counties to adopt the law promptly.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Real estate transfers in Fountain county week reported
Transfers of real estate in Fountain county listed by O S Douglass show numerous parcels changing hands in Attica Covington Veedersburg Kingman and nearby areas. Notable moves include L & I Co transfers to Central National Bank and to Purviance. several Attica lots, small sums like 1.00 at Kingman and prices from 50 to 8500 dollars. entries include heirs spouses and multiple addenda with assignees and tract details.
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Fountain County
Ledger
O. S. Douglass
Covington Lillie B. White & Husb
Gladys E. Jones
G&c
Fire at West Lebanon Presbyterian Church Causes Minor Injuries
During Sunday morning services at the West Lebanon Presbyterian church a small fire from a defective flue caused a panic as worshipers rushed to the exits. Mrs. Lou Guillon suffered several bruises after being pushed on the steps while carrying a baby who remained unharmed. The fire company arrived quickly and prevented major damage.
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Presbyterian
West Lebanon
Lou Guillon
Will We Enforce It On Minors Smoking Cigarets
A Winamac youth collapsed while walking and a doctor attributed the cause to cigarette smoking. The piece notes teens and parents may curb the influence, and that a new state measure has passed making minor cigarette use illegal, with public opinion able to enforce it.
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Winamac
The Salt of The Earth Woman
A May Woman's Home Companion excerpt praises country women as capable managers of farm, home, and family. It lauds skills from driving and fence repair to first aid, meat curing, sewing, and making soap, emphasizing practicality over showiness and calling for respect.
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May Woman’s Home Companion
Find the Good in People Says May American Magazine Contributor
A May American Magazine contributor urges recognizing good in everyone. He advocates listing each person’s positive qualities, telling others about them, and treating others as you wish to be treated. Women are invited to join the experiment.
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May American
Funeral Attendance for Peru Flood Victim Mrs. F. W. Smith
W F Kircher attended his grandmother Mrs F W Smith's funeral in Peru on Monday. Smith died of old age at her daughter’s home after flood displacement and illness likely hastening her death at almost 85.
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W. F. Kircher
Peru
F. W. Smith
Ledger Press
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Parnell Estate
In Fountain Circuit Court April term 1913 George W Parnell administrator filed final settlement of Minerva B Parnell deceased to be examined May 24 1913 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Also heirs must prove heirship Attorney Charles R Milford May 2 16 1913-3
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Minerva
Parnell
Fountain Circuit Court
George W. Parnell
Minerva B. Parnall
Charles R
Milford
George B. Curtis
Lorenzo C. Curtis
Thompson's Colt Story Sparks National Slang
The Danville tale of a deformed colt sparked the phrase no more sense than Thompson's colt. Abraham Lincoln allegedly used the story in court to mock an opposing attorney, spreading the expression nationwide. Rev. Isaiah H. Villars, Joliet chaplain, confirms the account's accuracy.
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Thompson
Danville
Lewis M. Thompson
Rossville
A. P. Green
Mr. Thompson
Abraham Lincoln
Pennsylvania House
Mr. Lincoln
Isaiah H. Villars
Joliet
Death Stoppes Birthday Fete In Oxford Visit
Jasper Cheak and wife attended the Oxford birthday celebration for Mrs Laura Cheak when news arrived of her brother John Kolb of West Lafayette dying of heart failure aboard a train en route. Mrs Cheak, 84, had spoken with anticipation of the event before the mournful telegram arrived.
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Jasper Cheak
Oxford
Laura Cheak
Jasper
John Kolb
West Lafayette
Kolb
Soldiers Home Crowded as Waiting List Grows
Annual trustees report for the State Soldiers' Home at Lafayette shows a 39 decline in average daily attendance yet all housing buildings are at capacity and the waiting list rises. Aging veterans lack suitable homes and seek admission, increasing demand despite lower attendance.
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Trustees of the State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
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