Political Announcements for Ripley County Officials in 1920
Authorized notices name Franklin P. Smith for Congress Fourth District on the Republican ticket and list candidates for Ripley County treasurer and sheriff, all subject to the May 1920 Republican primary. Included are George Titus William B Govert Perry Thomas Ira Harper J W Downey George Michel Alberry Dickey Harvey Jarvis Charles M Reynolds Dr Charles H Powell and others.
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Congress
Franklin P. Smith
George Titus
Shelby Township
Ripley County
William B. Govert
Laughery Township
Perry Thomas
Johnson Township
Indiana
Ira Harper
Franklin Township
Thomas Harper
Versailles
J. W. Downey
George Michel
Alberry Dickey
Batesville
Harvey Jarvis
Brown Township
Charles M. Reynolds
Otter Creek Township
Charles H. Powell
Ripleyty
Thomas Harper Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination in Ripley County
A preliminary appeal from Thomas Harper to Ripley County voters announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff. He notes April term duties will limit in person outreach before the primary and pledges impartial, fearless service if nominated and elected.
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Ripley
Ripley County
Mary
Thomas Harper
Candidate Perry Thomas for Ripley County Treasurer
Perry Thomas of Johnson Township announces candidacy for Ripley County Treasurer in the Republican primary of May 1920. A telegraph operator by trade he studied bookkeeping at North Manchester College and has served four years delivering U S mail on a Star Route. Supporters urge his name in the race.
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Perry Thomas
Johnson Township
Ripley County
Indiana
Thomas
North Manchester College
U. S
National Spirit Quotation Prompts Quiet Business Ads
A historical clipping features Leonard Wood urging America first over internationalism and advises quiet advertising in the Tribune to avoid customer disturbance, suggesting restraint in promotion and a focus on national themes.
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America
Leonard Wood
Isabel and George face sacrifice in a personal storm
Isabel pleads for George to accept her sacrifice as she contemplates leaving with Eugene. George denounces the letter and vows goodbye while Lucy aids him with a calculated detachment. In the drug store a stranger notes her calm, and Lucy destroys Eugene’s mementos as Miss Fanny spills a tangled tale of pride, love, and ruin.
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Isabel
George
Eugene
Lucy
Jove
Fanny Minafer
Fanny
Miss Fanny
Monkey
Goat Derides News Papers in Ruskin Occasion
In Ruskin Occasionally a goat mocks readers by nibbling newspapers while suggesting minds fed on alternative content.
Downey Seeks Sheriff Nomination in May Republican Primary
Dr. J W Downey of Versailles is a candidate for sheriff in the Republican primary on May 4 1920 and asks voters support. Leonard Wood urges credit to farmers and emphasizes his platform on printing quality.
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J. W. Downey
Versailles
William B. Goyert Seeks Ripley County Treasurer Nomination
The announcement praises William B. Goyert as a strong Republican candidate for Ripley County treasurer, noting his Laughery View Stock Farm business, leadership roles with the Indiana Federation of Farmers and Farmers Institute, and extensive war-work service. He frames his bid as a public service, not entitlements, highlighting his character and 100% American record.
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George H. Titus
Ripley County
Titus
William B. Goyert
Goyert
Laughery View
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Farmers’ Institute Work
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Laughery Township
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
War Savings Stamps
Tese
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Donald McCallum
Ie Tribune
Ambersons
Tarrington
Doubleday, Page
Boston
Broadway
Fesler
Laa
Ind
Andrew N. Irrgang
Tripune
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