Peon and Greaser Class Distinctions In Mexican Labor
A reader refutes J A Perkins portrayal of Mexican labor groups noting that Peons are debt bound slaves and that Greesers, not Mexicans, are the lowest class. The letter describes peonage, wages, and treatment, outlining social hierarchy among Spaniards Mexicans and Greesers with regional observations from Yucatan to El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Perkins
Thorntown
Times
Mexico
Greeser
Spain
Cortex
Mexica
Montezums
Arizona
Pulea
Perking
Greesers
America
Yucatan
el Paso
Texas
Perkins
Infant Hazelrigg Dies. Rites Held at Home
Elizabeth Hazelrigg infant daughter of Emmett and Golda Hazelrigg of 518 Hamilton street died at 6 p.m. Friday. Funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. today from the residence by Rev. A W Cash. Interment followed at Dover cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilis
Elizabeth Hazelrigg
Emmett
Golda Hazelrigg
Hamilton Street
A. W. Cash
Dover Cemetery
W C T U Meeting Highlights Sabbath Observance
Mrs Fannie Adams led a Sabbath observance discussion at the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting held at Mrs T C Sicks home on East Pearl street. Mrs Sicks gave a reading on the subject and Mrs Hendricks reported on the state executive meeting. Sentence prayers closed the service with ice cream and cake served during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Adams
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
T. C. Sicks
East Pearl Street
Odd Fellows Attend Central Christian Service Sermon
Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah attended Sunday services at Central Christian church and heard a splendid sermon by Pastor Rev. A. L. Ward on friendship. Special music was provided for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Rebekah
Central Christian Church
A. L. Ward
Life in Mexico Described by a Stranger in El Paso
J A Perkins writes in Thorntown Times about the peon class in Mexico. He claims Indians mix with Spanish, portrays alleged cruelty, neglect of elders, street poverty, and harsh treatment of women and children. He recounts the idea the old are abandoned in mountains to starve and die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Perkins
el Paso
Texas
Thorntown Times
Mexico
Chihuahua
Pythian Sisters to Observe Silver Offerings for Orphans
In Mexico City and surrounding areas, the Pythian Sisters propose a silver offering drive to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the order’s founding and fund the orphans’ fund with support routed through 360 temples. The plan emphasizes home care over institutions. The orphans’ fund totals about $20,000 with future contributions and interest to fund care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran
Moose Open Season Opener Impresses Lebanon Crowd
Lebanon fans packed Moose Park for the opening baseball game as the Moose topped the visiting Rupps 3 1. Yeager struck key batters in the seventh inning and Cox Pavey Huffine contributed offensively as Lebanon held the visitors scoreless after the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Rupps
Moose Park
Indianapolis
Moose
Yeager
Pavey
Wall
Uit
Cox
Huffine
Bageer
Three Days of Racing at Lafayette Fair
The Tippecanoe County Fair board approves a three day fair next fall to be held Wednesday through Friday September 26 27 and 28 with Tuesday open but free admission. Racing on Tuesday ends and purse money goes to live stock prizes as country visitors are prioritized and the event aims to draw stronger support from rural attendees. The board expects top trotters and pacers from the middle west and may seek Chamber of Commerce backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe County
Middle West
Chamber of Commerce
No Home for Orphans Plan to Aid in Private Homes
The Indiana Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters abandons the orphanage project and moves to help cover partial costs of orphans placed in private homes. Mrs Julian Smith of Marion, grand chief, addresses the organization about bearing expenses for dependent orphans of deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters
Julian Smith
Marion
Pyth
Costume Party With Dutch Dress Delight
Quaint Dutch costumes lit up a Thursday night dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Higgins and Mr. and Mrs. Hartman. Guests arrived with Dutch greetings and shared a jolly evening. A flash photo captured the festive scene amid potato tulips hyacinths and marclsang decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Higgins
Lieutenant Remington Visits Lebanon for Co L Inspection
Lieut. P. Remington of the 12th U S Infantry, assigned April 1 to state militia inspection duty, visited Lebanon to inspect Company L. He has 15 years in the regular army with Alaska and Philippines service. At a Meth dist church luncheon, Capt. EB Rogers hosted and editors of three Lebanon papers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Indiana
Company L
Remington
Mexico
Rogers
Co. L
Methdist
P. Remington
12Th
U. S. Infantry
Alaska
Philippines
Lieut
Lebanon
Club Women to Attend Ninth District Convention in Kokomo
Beany county club women plan to attend the fifth annual convention of the Federated Clubs of the Ninth District at Main Street Christian Church Kokomo Indiana on Thursday April 30. The day opens at 9 15 district council and 10 15 session with a luncheon at 12 15. District officers include Chairman Mrs C M Pittenger Vice Chairman Mrs B S Higgins Secretary Treasurer Mrs W A Morris Parliamentarian Mrs C E Brumbaugh Committee chairs and program line up feature Ed Penn and Marie Shenk piano organ duet Jessamine Armstrong Kokomo welcome address and a Thank You by Mrs O G M Pittenger. Afternoon program includes Higgins on The Federation Magazine Vida Newsome Indiana Federation president address William Lowe Bryan Indiana University speech and musical numbers. Large Lebanon turnout anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beany County
Federated Cluba of the
Ninth District
Main Street Christian Church
Kokomo
Ind
Congregational Church
C. M. Pittenger
Frankfort
B.S. Higgins
Lebanon
W. A. Morris
C. E. Brumbaugh
George R. Ives
Delphi
William Calvert
Attica
Onelia Hopper
Ed. Penn
Marie Shenk
Jessamine Armstrong
OG. M. Pittinger
Geo. Raymoral
Bliss Elizabeth Wright
F. C. Abraham
F. J. Lindley
H. C. Sheridan
W. H. Williams
Boone County
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Dirs. G. N.beale
Eugene Layman
Well Attended C W B M Session in Thorntown Church
Morning program of the two day C. W. B. M. session in the Christian church at Thorntown drew a large crowd and good spirit. G Smith of Colfax led devotional hour and Rev J G Smith of Oxford spoke on The Every Member Can Vase. Rev J M Alexander of Crawfordsville delivered a moving Men and Missions Movement address. L Orcutt spoke on Pensioning the Veterans of the Ministry. Afternoon talks covered Sunday school and Christian Endeavor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Thorntown
G. Smith
Colfax
J. G. Smith
Oxford
J. M. Alexander
Crawfordsville
L. Orcutt
Boy records lightning shock in Thorntown garden
Ten year old Brown lad, son of It. Bill L. Brown, was struck and stunned by lightning Friday night in the garden near his Thorntown home. He remained unconscious for about an hour before recovering. The incident occurred around seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Beck
Mexico City
Villa
Torreon
Apata
Brown
Bill L. Brown
Thorntown
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Rodman
Sonal Property
W.C. T. U. Meeting
Ward
Peon
Ol McKern
Mrs. McKern
Mrs. Perkins
Algo
El.beck
Here
Eman L. Beck
City
City of
Beck
Coyacoans
Huerta
Mrs. Smith
Massachusetts
Pythian Sisters
Board of State Charities
Butler
Amos W. Butler
Orphans’ Fund
Harriett, Fuller
Knox
Ada White
Kentland
Laura Morris
Beak
Lynch
Abh Roe Weils
Ldavey
de Young
Tomlinson
Shahan
Heflin
Vera
Poyer
Wera Boston
Nickum
G Lynch
Ré. Hays
Geish
Heidle
Ogle
Sole
S.ieeee
Tomlinsen
Gerth
Berger
Schenck
Tippecanoe County Fair
Lafayette
Lieut. Remington
Federation Magazine
Thuriday
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