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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

4

It Will Cost a Billion to Clean Up Mexico War Zone

Washington May 23 It will cost a billion dollars to clean up Mexico says a sanitary expert. He cites mediaeval Mexican cities and the need to protect thousands of khaki clad troops in the Tierras Calientes while awaiting a possible U.S. occupation.

International News Service Washington Mexico United States Tierras Calientes Mexican Federal Army Mexico City Red Cross Vera Cruz Army William C. Gorgas

Dental Office Burglary Stolen Gold Crowns Reported

Dr. 3 A Parr's dental office in the Cason Neal building was entered Friday night. Between 40 and 50 dollars in gold crowns and bridgework were taken, placed on a shelf in the laboratory. A bottle of scrap gold worth 150 to 200 dollars remained untouched. Entry method unknown. door was locked when Dr Parr left. This is the second robbery of his office.

3. A. Parr Cason-Neal

Guthrie Addresses Oklahoma Bankers Meeting in Oklahoma City

W S Guthrie former Lebanton resident and current bank thought leader gave an optimistic address before nearly a thousand bankers and guests at the Oklahoma Bankers Association meeting in Oklahoma City The speech praised the federal reserve work and Senator Owen on the new banking law while condemning the split of Oklahoma into two districts The Daily Oklahoman noted the address highly and the convention date for Center township set for June 20.

Oklahoman Oklahoma City Oklahoma Bankers' Association W. S. Guthrie Lebanton Guthrie Oklahoma Federal Reserve Bank Organization Committee Owen

Little Country Paper From My Old Home Town

A nostalgic poem praises a small hometown paper that lightens moods and reports local life. It extols the paper’s simple, direct pages about parties, crops, social news, and neighbors, contrasting it with bigger dailies and fiction. The speaker cherishes this modest, familiar source.

New Instructor Chosen for Lebanon Music Dept

Miss Hannah Bell, previously in Frankfort and with prior work in Honey Grove and Navarota Texas, has been elected supervisor of music for Lebanon City Schools. Her record includes high music standards, successful debating teams, and extensive training from the Metropolitan School of Music in Indianapolis and Chicago. Her departure from Frankfort was noted with regret, and Lebanon anticipates strong leadership for next year.

Hannah Bell Bell Frankfort Honey Grove Navarota Tex Texas Crescent News Metropolitan School of Music Indianapolis Chicago Edward Bell Lydia Bell Central School William A Bell North Meridian Street Lebanon

Odd animal tale from Whitestown Dispatch

A shy cat raised among Hine family chickens lives peacefully with them. The cat avoids people yet protects its food, while a hen sits on a litter of kittens in the same nest. Neighbors and visitors corroborate the unusual scene of feline and fowl harmony.

Whitestown Dispatch A. E. Hine Citizens’ Bank Hines

Country House Burns Near Lebanon in Harrison Township

A four room frame house on the Hugh McCurty farm seven miles south of Lebanon burned to the ground Saturday at 12 30 p m. The Asa McCarty family occupied the home but the cause was not determined. Only a folding bed and a few bed clothes were saved.

Hugh McCurty Lebanon Harrison Township Asa McCarty

Bridge Party and Delighful Entertainments in Local Social Scene

Mrs Wil Kelly hosted a seven table bridge party with spring decor honoring doctors and out of town guests. Prizes went to Mrs Carl Sims and Mrs Wallace Morris. Delights followed at Narramath Council D of P gathering where Mrs James Thomas and Mrs Will Butcher hosted a program with readings and a playlet titled The Ministers Mistake. Ice cream and cake were served.

Wil Kelly Marvin Thistlethwaite Sheridan H. C. Thomas Hamilton Ont George Losey Kokomo B. W. Avery Whiting Ind Carl Sims Frankfort Wallace ‘Morris City Tom Jacks Knoxville, Tenn Phil Adler Indianapolis C. M. Zion New York Chiefs’ Association of Narramatah Council D. of P James Thomas Thomas Will Butcher Mary Hooton Jennie Graham Misa Alice Thomas Pearl Wysong Li Cooper

Roof of Mount Vernon mansion re shingled again

May 25 report from H. H. Dodge cites Mount Vernon chief George Washington's mansion roof reshingled for the fourth time since 1743. Previous reshinglings occurred in 1785 and 1860, according to the annual superintendent's record.

Oliver No. 7 Typewriter Display and Sales Pitch

Oliver announces the No 7 typewriter with automatic devices and refinements marking a leap in progress. The machine features cushioned keyboard anchor keys and new gestures for less strain, promising beauty speed and easy action while highlighting its advanced innovations and unchanged price.

Oliver

State Veterinarian Visits Boone Serum Plant

Head State Veterinarian visits Boone Serum Co plant on Earl Higgin s farm with Purdue Universitys Dr Clark and Dr A P F Nelson. The inspection was brief and Clark will report to Purdue. If favorable, Purdue will notify Nelson to issue a license allowing hog cholera serum manufacture.

Clark Purdue University Boone Serum Co Earl Higgin A. PF. Nelson Atute Higgin Purdue Nelson

Miss Hogshire Hosts W W T Club Night in Honor of Campbell

Miss Mary L Hogshire entertained the W W T Club Friday at her East South Street home honoring Miss Lola Mary Campbell who departs Monday for the Ozark Mountains to spend the summer. The evening included social pleasures and refreshments. Miss Catherine Allen of Denver and Miss Leona McNorton attended.

Mary L. Hogshire W. W. 7 Club East South Street Lola Mary Campbell Ozark Mountains Catherine ‘Allen Denver, Cole Leona McNorton Biesta

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