The Raid of the Legislature
A wary critique of state budgeting and demands as lawmakers push for higher pay and new schemes. County treasurers and recorders seek raises while education and pension measures loom. The state boards and cities press for police and road funds as farmers face steep tax hikes and plummeting farm values. A proposal to route school funds through a state commission is suggested to balance regional aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambs
State Board of Education
Auto Tire and Tube Stolen from Gent Store Car
A theft report notes a tire and tube missing from the Gent Store delivery car kept at Johnson Livery barn. The incident follows comments on market plans, cattle shipments, and remarks on prohibitionists Borah and Bryan, with references to a Beook Lowell game and a World’s Peace discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gent
Johnson
Husker Sam Bridgewater Sets Bushel Records
Sam Bridgewater, a corn husker south of town, aimed to husk 269 bushels in a day. He husked 201 bushels and 53 pounds in 57 70 minutes, averaging 100 ears per bushel to reach a high daily pace. He continues husking this week for a possible 160 bushels per day at 9 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bridgewater
Oxford Gazette
Stockholders Meeting Planned for Community Building
There will be a meeting of stockholders of the Community Building on Tuesday evening January 4 in the Library basement. All interested in the Community Building are invited. Officers will present a report and three new directors will be elected. The meeting starts at 7 00 p m. Also an invitation to attend or attend the game Friday night December 91 New Years, Foe Brook A A ye Medaryville Tigers. Come out and yell for Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
A. A
Medaryville’ Tigers
Passing of a Veteran Citizen and Soldier
Obituary recalling O M Merrifield born 1835 in Vermont who served in Ca H Eighth Minnesota Infantry, fought in Dakota and Murfreesboro, and died December 192. He lived for years in the Brook area, wife Philena Stevens predeceased him, funeral at M E Church with Black Post G A R honors, interment in Brook Cemetery, multiple sons and relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormando P. Merrifield
Nathan
Abigail
Cushing) Merrifield
Vermont
Minnesota
Philena Stevens
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ca. H. Eighth Minnesota Infantry
Dakota
South
Murfreesboro
Rosco
Helen R. Dickson
Eighth Page
Farewell to a Husband and Father Card
Grateful acknowledgment of sympathy and flowers after the sickness and death of a husband and father. Mrs Helen Merrifield and children extend thanks to friends and neighbors. George Wildrick and Frank Wildrick visited from Whiting and Forenton. Roy Lawrence and Jan Little and Jan Lawrence families share Christmas greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Merrifield
George Wildrick
Whiting
Frank Wildrick
Forenton
Mlinda
Wm. Woolley
Jan
Little
Jan. Lawrence
Roy Lawrence
Armour's Christmas Message Sparks Cattle Market Fallout
A Chicago note from J Ogden Armour proclaims "Business as usual" amid 19000 cattle shipments and price cuts at the Chicago yards. The scheme allegedly manipulates markets, depressing prices to force liquidation, while critics warn of broader damage to farmers and business, fearing a false boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Fim
Mr. Armour
Local Residents Return Home Amid Illness Absence
Merlin Warr arrived home on the M. E. Social Service will meet Monday evening. He had a chance of meeting next Tuesday afternoon with throat trouble while he was away. J. J. Wilson and George Ekstrom returned from Howard Snyder who was called to town for the holidays. Heixen Stonablust enjoyed his work in that state due to the illness of his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Warr
M. E. Social Service
J. J. Wilson
George Ekstrom
Howard Snyder
Heixen- Stonablust
Foresman
Mel
Fred Foresman
Paul Hanson
Str
Albert Sage
Honjor
Stoner
Valparaiso
Lee Hess
Marion Pierson
Gwaltney
San Pedro
California
Sunshine State
Bandits Hold Up Bank at Culver
Five masked bandits opened fire during a daylight holdup at the State Bank in Culver injuring two pursuing citizens and wounding R. Laine who is hospitalized in serious condition. Four robbers captured. three identified as Art Silbert J Burns Peter Fox. Fox Silbert and Burns jailed at Plymouth. Local helpers alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
State Bank
R. Laine
Focal
Culver Academy
Chicago
Art Silbert
J. Ft. Burns
Peter Fox
Joe Byers
Knox
Ind
Osborn
Carl Adams
Irene Rogardus
Ossie Stahl
EL Z Scenfling
Liberty
Charles McCale
McCale
Central
Earl Adama
James Bird
Bwn
Telephone Company
Brook H
Lowell H
Brook Community Building
Tentative dates set for Indiana G A R encampment
New Castle Indiana December 17 the tentative date for the state encampment of the G A R to be held here next year was set for May 17 18 and 19 at a meeting of Robert W McBride Indiana state commander and representatives of associated organizations and local citizens Details for the encampment were outlined at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Robert W. McBride
Indianapolis
Connell's Bargain Store Sells Chocolates at 29 Cents
Toho Connell advertises chocolates on sale this week at 29 cents per pound at Connell's Bargain Store located in Mederyvilla near Brook Ave. The notice invites all shoppers to a New Year eye special event Friday night at the A A Brook Community Building. Inclusive language emphasizes prewar pricing and a community sale atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toho Connell
Connell
Local and Business News Roundup from Indiana Towns
Local notes from Moraccn Attica and Warren Indiana report visits over Christmas and New Year events. Misses Roth Park Ells Ellsworth, Ruth McCord and Ova ShindJer are among those at home or visiting relatives. Shoppers seek cottonseed meal bargains at Brook Feed Mill. Ads promote wool dress goods at Bossing and Merchant. Multiple small notices list travel, visits, sales, and party plans across Kentland Crawfordsville Joliet Evansville Goodland and nearby areas.
Subscriptions Listed for Various Publications and Agents
The notice lists subscription details for The Ladies' Home Journal and several periodicals including Seturdgy Evening Post and McCabe Magazine. Named agents and dates appear such as G. C. Hough as agent for December 47, Mark Bailey, Thos Reed, Gerrich depth, and R. M. Davis with December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Seturdgy Evening Post
McCab’e Magazine
G. C. Hough
Agt
Mra
Mark Bailey
Thos
B. Reed
Gerrich
Davis
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the Lion and the Lame
Borah
Bryan
Athough
William J
William E
Rocky Mountains
W. J. Refet
W. E
O. M Merrifield
Harry Warr
Merrifield
Terre Haute
Mr. Merrifield
Union
M. E
Black
M. A. Jones
Eost
Wilson
Dillman
The
Christian Church
Brank
Hugh
Earl
Harvey, Ilinois
George Morarity
Logansport
Frank
Vince
Leonard
Bruce
Beagley Andert Dickson
James Davis
Packer
Suldiens
Povesman
Avwours
Herald—Examiner
Thlease
Knights of Old
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
Pardnera
Mack Snnott
Wallie Raed
Maurice Tourneur
Wosran
Charles’ Whittaker
Carmel Myers
Universal News
Mederyvilla Vn Brook A
Brook Community
Everbody Come
Logal and Business News
Jack Boyer
Goodland Peat
Misses Roth
Edith Park
Moraccn
Mabel Ells
Attica
Earl Applegate
Brazil
Indiana
Olford Davis
Mien Davis
Crawfordsville
Pike
Ruth McCord
Warren
Rene Helstand
Edne Long
Kentland
Brook Feed Mill
H. A. Waling
Uender
Ly V. Courtney
Evansville
Ova ShindJer
Sam Souders
Lafayatte
B. FP. Warr
Hushang
Harve Kendall
Mig. Villa Hartong
Joliet
Bossing & Merchant
W. P. Rock Cocker
Frank Spitler
Misa Mary Odle
University Heights
Carnation Club
Mrs. Howard Myers
Sheldon
Kendall
Mooney
Harvey Kendall
Joseph Kendall
Hough
Marseilles
Will Cory
Goodland
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