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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
1
The piece argues Henry Ford aligns with Wall Street and Coolidge, warns of wolves in gaming with bankers, compares Ford to Roosevelt’s Perkins, and questions the public’s perception of his shifts in the 1924 campaign season. It praises Ford’s safe, sane stance while urging readers to see his true colors and plutocratic ties.
A spirited defense of the Democratic Party, praising its focus on the laborer, farmer, and ordinary citizen over wealth and corporate power. The author champions Jefferson, Jackson, Cleveland, and Wilson, denounces Wall Street influence, and argues Henry Ford backs the party that serves the masses.
The American Legion adopts a new meeting schedule rotating to the first and third Wednesdays. January 2, 1924, will host the next gathering with new officers installed by Dr. Goldman, First Vice Commander of Indiana.
Public notice from S. G. Davidson, Publicity Officer, argues for cash compensation to ex service members and civilian victims of war. Contends compensation bills circulate money, uphold U.S. honor, and urge readers to write their Senator and Congressman to voice demands.
Truman Mundy township trustee of Boon township was honored by teachers with a Christmas gift a handsome Bible. Miss Delores Froehlich typed the ribbon inscription listing the presenting teachers including Gilbert Buzzingham Maude Kiper Berthabelle Floyd and others.
Dan aged 5 and Barrett aged 6, sons of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dillingham, found each had a wish bone after Christmas dinner. With only one chicken, the bird apparently had two wish bones and the boys claimed their lucky victory.
Miss Mary Catherine Geyer married Ernest Henry Feldwisch in a high noon ceremony at St John s Evangelical Church conducted by Rev August Doellefeld. Attendants were Miss Mena Haas and Albert Perigo. A reception followed at Jacob Geyer s home. The groom owns Caney Valley Dairy farm and they will reside three miles east of Boonville.
Clarence Jones, driver at the Sun light stripper mine, was badly crushed Monday when caught between the coal car he was driving and a post. He was rushed to Dr. Martin's hospital for treatment.
Washington dispatches show Senator Hiram Johnson blasting Henry Ford for joining the Coolidge camp amid Muscle Shoals debates. Ford’s shift triggers Republican factionalism as Slemp plans a southern trip to ease intraparty rifts. Bryan calls Ford’s endorsement a blow to Coolidge, while Coolidge’s first message draws mixed reactions nationwide.
Earl Spradley, a prominent Warrick County Democrat, will take the sheriff oath at the year's start. He appoints George Ward of Ohio Township as deputy, a Democrat with sheriff's office experience. Bailey Barr will become county commissioner replacing Winternheimer, a Republican. We wish the new Democratic officials success and pledge support if they perform their duties upright.
In Chandler five miles west of Bonn ville Leslie Skinny Childs performs twice daily a cow riding act. He waters Mollie from a hilltop spring then mounts the cow and charges down Chandler main street yelling like film actors. Motorists stop to watch the show.
The piece argues that the presidential bonus faces a seven to one rejection by voters before the referendum and questions Coolidge's chances in New York amid Democratic control, Governor Al Smith, Mayor Hylan, and a pledge to enact Harding policies.
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