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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

7

Editors Debate Newspaper Duty and Rural Credits

The Civics Discussion Club heard Lebanon editors W S Ritchie and Senator Thomas Neal discuss how far papers influence public health. They debated advertising, patent medicines, and the Pure Food movement, noting officials' health work and city sanitation. The session also covered rural credits with Ritchie and Neal explaining farming as a business, credit systems abroad, and U S loan proposals. Mrs Emme Batterton of Gosport arrived for a visit.

Civics Discussion Club Lebanon George B. Jones The Patriot Ah, Felker Pure Food and Drug Commission Felker Seid Hurty Atte Health Board Felker Walker Claer In Hygiene Tne Manber E. O. Rogers Paul Lawrence Dunber Miss Bell Dunbar W. S. Ritchie Thomas Neal Ritchie Thomas Australa Italy Belgium Scotland Ireland Ama United States Garmany Indiana

McCarthy wins $11600 Montgomery gravel contract

William McCarthy of this city was the successful bidder on a $11,600 gravel road contract in Montgomery county. The contract was awarded at the last session of the county board of commissioners. Mr McCarthy will begin work on his contract early in the spring. Real estate transfers follow listing several sales in various townships including Thompson to Thompson, West to Cash, Shulse to Webb, and others with values and locations noted.

William McCarthy Montgomery County Montgomiery County Commissionaral Court McCarthy Frank Sarah D. Thompson Harry R. Thompson M. West Willian H Maud Cash Sarat. E Degiaration Judiciary Committee Tinsel Congress Plana Henry D. Clayton Alabama House Judiciary Committee Clayton House Myxolt Uberty Panama Canal Panama Great Britain Germany

Death of Mrs Heath Affects Boone County Ties

The Anderson Bulletin reports former Boone County resident Mrs. Mary J. Heath died in Los Angeles at 72. Funeral services will be held in Los Angeles with burial back home. she leaves multiple children and stepchildren, deep ties in North Anderson, and membership in Rebekahs and Kamala Council.

Anderson Bulletin Boone County Mary J. Heath Gaugster Los Angeles Cal Ollie Patton Meridian Avenue North Anderson Lizzie Conk First Baptist Church Wen Tron Heath Jett Uhlelty George Kliegtbaum Patton Toone County Heath West Fourteenth Street Jackson Street Twentieth Street Robert A. Heath North Anderson Columbia Rebekahs Kamala Council Pocahontas Kirschbaum Frat Union Lydia Schaffer St. Louis Theodore Thornley Columbia Avenue Olle Patton Mary Shott West Flint Street Joseph Fk. Heath Indianapolis Irving Joseph M. Heath West Seventeenth Street May Harsin George W. Heath Chase Street

Record session promised as Congress winds into long term

The Sixty third Congress faces a vast agenda with currency and rural credits early in focus. Controversies over antitrust, interstate commerce, and labor measures loom as sessions extend from December through mid year, with plans to keep lawmakers in Washington to complete major bills before 1974 elections.

Wilson House of Representatives Senate Congress Wau House House Committee On Appropriations O'Gorman Washington Republic Congresa Velleva

Indianapolis Markets Show Higher Prices Across Livestock

In Indianapolis markets February 5 buyers including packers and buyers purchased cattle calves and sheep. Receipts totaled 6000 cattle 600 calves 200 and sheep and lambs 100. Prices rose 10 to 15 cents early with most sales around 8.70 per cwt, varying from 8.65 to 8.75. Cattle and calves strengthened while sheep and lambs remained firm.

Indianapolis Todianspolls

Fire prevention could cut Indiana insurance costs significantly

Indiana fire marshal says annual fire insurance in force exceeds eight million dollars with seven hundred million dollars in force state wide. reductions in rates seen in other states due to prevention efforts and a push to remove common hazards.

Indiana Ohio Wisconsia

Dorcas Bible Class Hosts Social at Mrs Jones Home

The Dorcas Bible class of the Presbyterian church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lester F. Jones's north Meridian street home for sewing and music. Officers were elected: President Mrs Ivory Tolle, Vice President Mrs Wil Platt, Secretary Mrs Wilbur Moore, and Treasurer Miss Martha Henderson. The group plans more charity work in the new year.

Lieter F. Jones North Meridian Street Jones Lester F. Jones North Meridien Street Dorcas Bible Class Presbyterian Church Frealdens Ivory Tolle Wil Platt Wilbur Moore Martha Henderson Dorcas

Central Woman's Board Meeting Delights Members

The C. W. B. M. of Central Christian Church met at Mrs. T. W. Hunt's East Washington home with fifty five attendees. The program titled The Power of Gold featured papers by Mrs. Elbert Perkins and Mrs. James Davidson, a study book review by Mrs. Will J. DeVol, and a review of The King's Business by Miss Rosa DeVol. A scripture lesson was given by Mrs. Harrie Decl. The social hour followed, with marshmallow fluff heart shaped cookies and tea, reflecting Valentine motifs.

C. W. BM Central Christian Church T. W. Hunt East Washington Street Elbert Perkins James Davidson Will J. DeVol C. WB. M Rosa DeVol Harrie de

Surprise Farewell Party For Waddles At North Jameson

A surprise party was planned and held last Wednesday night for Mr and Mrs Fred Waddle north of town. Sixty one guests attended bringing gifts and merriment as they bid them farewell before moving to North Jameson in the near future.

Fred Waddle Reir Waddle Jameson Lfe

Dinner Guests Hosted by Mr and Mrs Grant Wiley

Mr and Mrs Grant Wiley of Kersey Street entertained a group at dinner yesterday including Mr and Mrs Wilan Berry of Molle Dr, Mrs Michael Walter of Hussville Ind, Mr and Mrs T P Wiley and family, Miss Alpha Hazel and Esther Perkins, and Mrs William Powell. W A Quayle will lecture next Friday at seven o'clock in the Methodist church at Crawfordsville on Rip Van Winkle.

Grant Wiley Kersey Street Wilan Berry Molle Michael Walter Hussville Ind T. P. Wiley Alpha, Hazel Esther Perkins William Powell Ishop W. A. Quayle Crawfordsville Rip van Winkle

Notice of Sale of Center Township School Property

Notice is given that as trustee of Center Township Boone County Indiana the Mt Zlom school property will be sold at public auction on February 28 1914 at 2 o clock PM in Lebanon Indiana. The tract covers about a half acre with outbuildings to be sold separately if bidders desire terms cash bidders may bid and the trustee reserves the right to reject any bid.

Cealer Township Boone County Indiana Casun-Neal Lebanon Uighest Best Gidder Mt. Zlom N. W Sec Township Jens

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