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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1922

Page

1

Railroad sells mother clinic on Monday for 7 B patients

Rapid events follow a local rail line sale. Bondholders bid 15 000 to take over the line at Danville with McGuire Cummings eyed to operate or lease. Delegations to Chicago and Washington discussed securing the road, while a separate Newton County Tuberculosis Clinic plans show Dr. J H Staggall returning to Wentland for a second county clinic at the courthouse rest room on Wednesday January 25 1922.

Danvilla Hondholders Messrs Kerensky Carolini Redmond Stevens Wm. Cunningham Brook Chicago John B Fred Lyons Stark Foresman Braak A. J. Law Moscoro Mess Cummings George Barnard Public Service Commission of Indiana Washington Interstate Commerce McGuire & Cummingsnteresta Enilite McGuire & Cummings Probst Sile Rreceiver Stevens Tasull Commonwealth-fdison Co Newton County Tuberculnass Society J. H. Staggall Court House Wentland Stygart Cone Trip Kentland Gooding Merorea

Editorial on land prices and auto costs in Fowler area

An editorial by John F. Carr recalling historic figures W. T. Dobbins and Thorn Dobbins, criticizing rising land costs per acre and freight rates. The piece references past student fundraisers, vehicle costs, county totals, and a call to farmer resilience. It notes Rev. Nathan H. Shepard of Valparaiso and a political bid for joint senator covering Jasper Newton Pulaski and Porter counties, plus six inches of snow reported Tuesday night.

Fowler Tribune John F. Carr the Tribune Thorn Dobbins Thorn Battle Ground Col Legiate W. T. Dobbins Donall Frazee Nathan H. Shepard Valparaiso The Christian Church At Rensselaer Jasper Newton Pulaski Porter Coun Hes

Morosco Patient Dies In County Hospital

John R. Wright a Morosco resident and county hospital patient since January 3 died at 8 30 p m Monday age 70 survived by two children Mrs T A Winson of Momen ee Illinois and Glenn Wright of San Francisco Calif remains taken to Morveno for burial Jasper Co Demo

John R. Wright Morosco

Our Rail Work Delays Local News At Reporter

TO OUR PATRONS We have only this excuse for lack of local news in the Reporter. We have been working for the railroad and this takes time away from gathering news. Readers can help by telephoning news items. Mr and Mrs Paul Hanson went to Chicago on Thursday to remain until Friday.

Paul Hanson Chicago

Former Brook Boy Killed At Union Bag Plant

John Allen and George Irving were killed at 12 15 a m December 28 1921 at the Union Bag and Paper Corporation mill in Kingsbury Construction Co repairs. They were on the night shift beneath the mill when a concrete pillar weighing tons toppled crushing them. Allen died from head injuries and Irving suffered fatal neck injuries. Bodies taken to morgue then Chapel for services before burial in Chebagon Michigan. Allen born Wichita Kansas April 188h age 22 years 10 months 7 days. survived by wife and family and parents in Ouaway Michigan and siblings.

John Allen George Irving Union Bag and Paper Corporation Privaty Kingsbury Construction Co Allen Herh Uleir Chebagon Michigan John Alien Wichita Kameus Brook Lidiana King Indyvitle Ind Marriel Machigue Wie Feliiken Abs

Grain contest prizes at Purdue spark regional debate

Newton County entries show varied placement as township pairs from Troquais to Washington compete in Purdue section 2 with 10 to 14 inch car lengths, while Section 1 kept earlier 2 to 9 inch standards. Wheat judging faults cause a protest over color and husk removal practices.

Purdue Troquais Sront Jefferson Washington Geuiland Sn Sthylice Hillis Totin Harry Warr

Various costs of pork from Purdue pig raising data

Purdue study of 40 farms records 375 sows across breeding, showing averages of 5 to 7 or more pigs per litter, with 29 barren. Costs per pig at farrowing vary by litter size from 2.98 to 4.51 dollars, reflecting farm records as kept.

Purdue

Newton County Red Cross Health Report December 1921

Newton County health report details patient care totals, school inspections, and disease data for November and December 1921. Highlights include 315 scarlet fever records, 518 dental surveys, 31 tuberculosis examinations, and one quarantined family. Miscellaneous notes cover visits to Williamsport and a sudden death in January 1922 of Charles Milton Thomson of Portland Oregon.

Styeall Cever Tamilies Charles Milton Thominson Portland Oregon Williamsport Indiana Ora John Thoming Brights Mt. Zion McCloud Kentland Doran Cemetery

Indiana Road Levy Down in Wayne County Report

A Wayne County highway report notes lower road levy for 1922 due to costs of road building and maintenance. It cites consumer costs, gravel digging, and a year’s yardage as factors, with total road fund reaching about 854.297 dollars and a levy drop from 14 to 9 cents.

Indiana Ian Wayne County Funes Allieinis

Indianapolis Business Outlook Amid European Recovery Hopes

Charles F. Carl of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce warns no general business improvement until Europe recovers financially. He says firms must weather lean times and cut expenses. William Marmen of Nordyke & Marmon Co expects about 20 percent business rise next year, while Cofhn notes awareness of conditions in the city’s big manufacturing hub.

Charles F. Carl Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Europe Wm. Marmen Nordyke & Marmon Co Cofhn Capitol City

Good Farm Sells for 8170 Per Acre NRA Kentland

The Hoover firm near Scntland sold safely for 175 per acre. The claim is the farm could have been sold at 109 per acre. Winners of the West is an educational picture for all school children.

Good Farm Kentland Hoover Scntland

Monument to Boll Weevil in Enterprise Alabama

Bronze fountain in Enterprise public square honors the Boll Weevil as a blessing in disguise. It notes diversification from cotton to corn and prosperity after reduced cotton acreage. Ice deliveries at Rons selacr show rising fees. Special sale at Montgomery & Snyder offers 10 inch and 12 inch records at 4 for 1 dollar or 2 for 1 dollar with limited time.

Enterprise Alabama Brunswick Columbia Montgomery & Snyder

Temple Moviegrams Showings and Guests Schedule

Temple Moviegrams lists January screenings with Constance Binney in Such a White Queen and Will Rogers in Boys in Be Boys. Samuel Goldwyn presents The Voice in the Dark. Alice Brady stars in The Land of Hope. Dates include January 24 28 29 and 30 with free entry for children under 12 and multiple comedy and western features.

Former Brook Boy Nuys Store and Tuscola Purchase

Fred Michener formerly of Brook, Illinois, trained at the War ner Dobbins store now the Gem, resides in Tuscola. He and partners bought the Warmsaely Stores of Tuscola, forming a corporation with 20000 stock, half owned by Michener and his wife, who will run the active business. The grocery stock will be sold leaving only dry goods. Michener, a popular Tuscola businessman, also serves as city alderman.

Fred Michener Brook Rhinshart Warner—Dobbins Gem Fred Tuscola Illinois Clinton Michener Tuccoln

Local and Business News Snapshots from the Market

Notices of dairy feed and buttermilk products, Duroc gilt sales, an incubator for sale, a birth announcement, and a public farm sale listing. Items mention C. L. Constable & Sqn Goodland, Glen Reed, Mrs Art Reading, Clifford Todd, Josepaine Deardurff, Malcolm Davis, and Continental Interstate Insurance with a farm loan context.

Josepaine Deardurff

Notice to Auto Owners on Headlight Adjustment

The Service Garage is authorized by the Secretary of State as a headlight service station to adjust and focus headlights to conform with state law. Mr and Mrs Chas Stearman moved from Tor ikett to Dretherr for this Tuesday week. They will reside at Munele U Hoois where male reaches them by mural route. They will not marry for the present, but do tight house keeping.

Secretary of State Chas. Stearman Tor Ikett Dretherr Munele U Hoois Male

Local notices and events from Reynolds area newspaper

Community salesroom hours posted for week evenings and Sunday. Brook Sales Co offers repairs at the old Novelty building. Interstate Public Service Co declares a 15% quarterly dividend payable Jan 13, 1932 to stockholders of record Dec 21, 1921. Community play A Poor Married Man by Pythian Sisters. Reynolds event draws large crowds. Readers invited to discuss rail connections and local history with editors. Farm Institute event announced for Friday January 20 with day and night programs.

Trook Pyshtan Reynalds Ind Interstate Public Services Company Fis Pythian Sisters of Reynolds Gren

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