11 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
1
Readers across Brook challenge state education changes as new textbooks raise costs for families. Critics oppose reliance on university professors on the Indiana board while advocating broader access to diverse training. The piece argues for balanced modernization including agriculture and domestic sciences without undermining opportunity for noncollege entrants.
Fragmentary report from Unina Consolidated School notes unclear social and patriotic program details. Text references 2 percent minutes east and 2 miles south at Foresman and a last Sunday event with an unclear speaker.
The legislature moves quickly with many bills introduced and disposed of fast. The Senate and House pass a boxing bill and a jury fines and prison sentence bill. A salary bill grants members one dollar a year. The House defeats plans to abolish the Public Service Commission, while Representative Tivh fails to strike changes to boxing. Julia Nelson opposes but defends clean sports.
A special session of the County Council was held on Monday with Aarcy Warr and Dewees of Bronk in attendance. They appropriated 2500 for a bridge over the Thompson Ditch 210 for preparing assessors books 1712.50 to pay heating plant at county farm 100 to refurnish the judge's room in the courthouse The DIN proposing poll tax for women aged 25 to 59 was recommended to the House by the judiciary committee. This removes the last barrier to women's equality in citizenship.
Benton County faces friction over re hiring County Farm Adviser Derrick as education board delays renewal. The Review condemns Purdue ties and criticizes the adviser’s outcomes and methods while noting legal moves by Professor Goleman and local officials to challenge removal. Bartley of Logan Candy notes the unusual stance in Indiana law.
In Watertown a comic scene unfolds as the Big Chief investigates a Plaza room where cards and money appear. A dash for cash ends with a self issued dividend of one hundred percent and a poll of five voters, revealing widespread home life changes as the head of households stay at home at night after Saturday.
Scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture urge saving rabbit skins for value and demand. Skins are dried by hanging with bone dry conditions, avoiding artificial heat, and can later be stretched before tanning. Amateur tanners are warned against using alum to fix color as it hardens skin and increases labor.
Freeman Reed of Keniiand and Casie Weaver traveled from afar for a Goodland basketball game. The event drew 400 spectators at the door before opening, amid a chaotic start with ticket checks and a late manager. Lizzie the batter amused locals with athletic prowess as Montgomery led the Goodland team to a close 30 to 12 defeat.
Auto ownership notice lists names and dates with scattered phrases about homecoming and church events. The page also mentions a growing suspicion about an underground booze route between Kentucky and Chicago and references a Jasper county capital. An advertisement pitches a business opportunity with promises of large selling helps and a 52 year history.
George Waishaar was named executor of the will of the late Job English. The estate includes more than 700 acres of good land. The Carnation Club was entertained at Mrs. Fred Foresman’s home last Friday with Mrs. Mark Foresman as hostess. Mrs. W. Harntr has been visiting her sister Mrs. C. T. Detham and returned to Remington on Thursday. Also noted are local notices of farm supply offers, a visit by Mrs. Webb Sell from Florida, and a reference to Representative Ted’s ten-day visit planned with plans to go to Indianapolis.
National canvass shows Harding Coolidge with 404 electoral votes and Cox Roosevelt with 127. Mr and Mrs John Lawrence hosted at Craner on Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Hugh Merrifield from Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Harry Wart Dir s Fred St Fereaman Mrs R B Foresman of Benton Harbor and the editor and wits
The notice lists film showings at News Reel tonight with Eva and Ruth of the Rockies episodes, plus comedy and news reels. It mentions a special big review of the theater's program and notes additional acts by Elias Ray and Bill Hen on Tuesday and Wednesday with various shorts and features.
An accident south of Rensselaer involved a car carrying alcohol. Sheriff and editor reports describe the event and substance. initial tallies ranged from 1250 pints to 300, with owners not claiming the auto. Organized by Judge Anderson, the suspects faced possible legal action and time considerations.
The St Joseph College team hosts a high school matchup this Friday night. If Brook can limit Waltigg, can they defeat Ute College as well. Maebhbe titer invites locals to attend.
The Departure pacing star of 1920 wintering in excellent form under owner Frank Mill of Rensselaer Ind and trainer Howard Graham. Breeder Mr Brown of Delavan Ill reports highest bids via weekly turf journals for this sale by The Departure with sire The Fixpanent. Bidder Hill praised after 1919 1920 campaigns, The Departure posted a 1 00% mile and 2 31 three quarters at Indianapolis track, alongside trotter Gamar 2 07% and other bred youngsters.
An old advertisement from Jeffersonville Rug Co promotes buying a ladies wrist watch for 15 50 while noting other watches valued at 25.00. The copy references fines and a upcoming showing of The Idol Dancer with Migs Grace Foresman, and mentions a home event for Saturday.
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