County Board Sets New Scale for Teacher Pay
County Superintendent Schantaud led a Monday session with the County Board of Education to adopt a new minimum pay schedule for teachers next year. The scale includes Glass A through D classes and exemptions with minimums ranging from 73.30 to 106.70 dollars, voted in without dissent. The board also discussed contract violations by teachers, noting moral concerns and ongoing struggles to retain staff amid contract breaches.
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Schantaud
Ea- Weatioh
Balarley
Echole
Goodland
Free Scholarships for Local Boys Open at DePauw University
Local high school students may win one of one hundred tuition free scholarships funded by Edward Rector of Chicago. Awards cover four years of DePauw University study with tuition and fees paid and loan fund access. Recipients to be announced year-end. send name and address to district manager. Federal Rebuilt Auto Tire Systems Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Chicago
DePaw University
Tudiana
Als College
Ssleaman
Cara
Federal Rebuilt Auto Tire Systems
Morria St
Indianapolis
Ind
Moving Days Prompted by Property Shifts in Jasper County
John Lyons returns to Fred Lyons farm in Jasper County this week while Ormond Pruett relocates. Elmer Hark rider purchases the old Myers Home in West Brook and moves in. Sherman Whits property is now occupied by Chas. James Little moves to a fast fall area, and Jessa Bringle relocates to the Little property she owns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 'X. Lyons
Fred Lyons
Jasper County
Ormond Pruett
Lyons
Elmer’ Harkrider
Myers
West Brook
Sherman Whits
Chas
James Little
Jessa Bringle
Litle
Funeral of W. E. Harry at U B Church in Brook
The funeral for William Elwood Harry 62, held at the U B Church last Saturday at 2:00 p m, officiated by Rev. Sickafoose and Rev. Borkert. Knights of Pythias conducted services. businesses closed in tribute. Attendants included sons Elwood and Clifford, daughter Mrs Brice Beagley, sister Mrs Stubbs, and brother Joe Harry. Interment in Brook Mausoleum. Born July 16 1857 in Maryland he moved to Brook in 1945 and died February 26 1920. He left Priscilla McCoy Harry his wife, three grandchildren, and three children.
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W. E. Harry
U. B
Sickafoose
South Bend
Borkert
Knights of Pythias
Harry
Menory
Elwaor
Calvagn
Clifford
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Stubbs
Maryland
Brook
William Elwood Harry
Harford County
Priscilla McCoy
Uarford County
Mra. Brice Beagley
Peliford
Tulss
Elwood
Chicago
Joe
Mre
Stubba
Osborn Heaps
Delta
Resolutions of Respect for Brother William E. J. Harry
Brook Ledges No. 277 Knights of Pythias offers condolences to the family of William E. J. Harry who died February 26 1920. The resolutions praise his friendship charity and service to the order and say a copy is sent to the family as the group mourns its loss. Committee members W K Woolley Fred Hamacher and B B Hess sign the notice.
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William JE. Harry
Universe
New Jerusalem
Hay
Brook
W. K. Woolley
Fred Hamacher
Hess
Creamery Plan Sparks Indiana Protest at Butter Convention
Mel Thornton attended the Butter Egg and Produce Men's Convention in Indianapolis and led a protest against Chicago Merchant stock control as a public policy challenge. He plans to start a creamery by April with a partner to produce butter, noting dairy districts will grow wealth in fertile soils. Malcolm Davis has secured a job with Ward Mtg Co of Indiana Harbor and will move there promptly when a house is found.
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Mel ‘Thornton
Indianapolis
Chicago
Thornton
Malcollm Davis
Ward Mtg, Co
Indiana Harbor
Farmers Grain Dealers Association Meeting Highlights Costs
The Farmers Grain Dealers Association held a Friday session with a record crowd. Notable resolutions opposed class legislation and daylight saving laws. speakers, including H. H. Potter of Rensselaer and Fred Staberts of Monon, scrutinized grain handling costs and overhead.
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Grain Dealers" Association
Lafayette Journal-Courier
Potter
H. H. Potter
Renaselaer
Fred Staberts
Monon
Hampshire Hogs Meet to Discuss Breeders Association
Hampshire hog breeders from various parts of the county will assemble at the public library in Morocco next Tuesday at 2:00 PM to consider forming a Hampshire breeders association. An association sale is favored by some attendees. meeting open to all interested.
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Hampshire
Morocco
County Corn Show Planned at Mt Ayr by Farmers Institutes
County meeting of Farmers Institutes in Morocco last Saturday planned the annual county corn show to be held at Mt Ayr. Officials reported very successful meetings with plans already under way to make this the most successful show yet.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Morocco
Mt. Ayr
Federal Loans Progress for County Farmers
Data from the Federal Farms Loan Association shows farmers borrowing 55200 from the Government since January 1. Additional loans are in process. Farmers Institutes were held last week at Beaver City Lake Village and Roselawn. A local corn show tied to the Lincoln township institute showcased strong exhibits.
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Federal Farms Loan Association
Farmers Institutes
Beaver City
Lake Village
Roselawn
Lincoln Township Institute
Two Suffer Serious Accidents This Sunday
A churchgoing Sunday ended in injuries as Mrs. Spos t slipped on ice and broke her hip while returning to her sister’s home. She was found unconscious and carried home for treatment with a likely long recovery ahead. Mortis Janes toppled from a gate as a wagon tipped, leaving John Pence bruised and bedridden awaiting medical results. Mrs. O M Lyons and her mother escaped a hotel fire with little clothing, relocating to Chalners Indiana with the mother. The township debate on school relocation continues, with plans to move pupils from the east side to Brook while the west side would attend Forestan, and some small schools may be abandoned.
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Haynes
5. C. Spost
John Pence
Mortis Janes
Mr. Tonea
Bush Quits Race for Governor Nomination
Edgar J. Bush withdraws from the Republican primary for Indiana governor leaving McCray Toner and Feaster in the field. Toner relies on Bull Moore followers but previous support fell short. Lt Gov Bush calls the primary game prohibitively costly for those without funds. Also notes Kentland officials visiting for school projects and a Kansas Missouri trip by John and Mrs Lawrence.
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Indianapolis Star
Edgar J. Bush
McCray
Toner
Feaster
Goodrich
Banks
Moore
Goartrich
Mr. Toner
Edward
GovBush
Uked Hush
John Lawrence
Kansas
Temple Moviegrams Presents Mixed Week Of Silent Films
The schedule lists D W Griffiths Broken Islestoma and Louis Bennison in High Pockets on Thursday March 7. Other titles include Elmo the Mighty and Vad-A-Vil Muviea, plus Shirley Mason Good Bye Bill Rainbow Comay on Monday March 8. Wednesday features Harry Carey Riders of Vengeance and Eddie Polo, with Mary Milea Minter Ron of Grean Gables on Thursday and Olive Thomas Upstaire and down. Elmo the Mighty and You-A-Vil Movies run Saturday March 7 and 8.
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D. W. Griffith
Louis Bennison
Elmo the Mighty
Shirley Mason
Bill Rainbow Comay
Harry Carey
Eddie Polo
Mary Milea Minter
Ron of
Grean Gables
Olive Thomas
Basketball Season Closes With Weekend Schedule
The article lists Friday and Saturday basketball matchups across Kentland Goodland North Judson Crown Point Lowell Brook Hammond Froebel Valpo and Emerson with evening and morning starts. It also recounts Brook Highs 33 to 17 win over Fowler and Morocco's 49 to 9 victory as St Joseph College challenges Brook High on the next page.
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Kentland
Goodland
North Judson
Crown
Lowell
Whiting
Plm
Brook Va
Hammond
Froebel
Valpo
Fair Oaks
Wheeler
Chicago
Emerson
Rennselaer
Morocco
St. Joseph College
Brook High
Letters From Brook's Orphans Dear Benefactor
A misspelled and heartfelt appeal from Lutovie Bonnet and Sam to a benefactor. They report effort to pass the certificate of study, send photographs, and express gratitude for ongoing kindness. Sam notes class progress and hopes for June success while signing with affectionate regards.
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Lam
Sam
Lutovie Bonnet
Governor Goodrich May Visit This County
Reporters note strong support for a road through Mt Ayr and northern Newton county. Governor Goodrich indicated he might visit to assess the situation personally, raising prospects Newton county could secure part of the highway route. Local officials hope the visit could advance location of the road nearby.
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State Highway Commission
Indianapulla State
Mt. Ayr
Newton County
Goodrich
Household Tax Return Instructions From A Weird Tax Notice
A archaic notice explains spring household tax filing demands an itemized inventory of goods. It warns enumerating rugs chairs china and plated ware, listing ages and details, and valuing items for insurance. The tone mocks the taxing process and urges careful honesty under oath.
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Algo
Certificate of Approval for Ice Quality in Indiana
State Board of Health certifies an analysis of ice sold by W V Van Der Voort at Bronk Indiana shows satisfactory quality. Analysis No. 3475, February 27 1920, by John C Diggs Director Water and Sewage Dept.
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State House
Indianapolis
Indiana
van der Voort
Bronk
Idlann State Board of Frealti
L. Miller
Division of Chemistry
Sir
W. S. van der Voort
Brook
FRE GOODLAND STREET AFF TAKES TOWN PAVING ISSUE
Neighboring Goodland town fights to push through a commissioners vote for paving streets under the Three Mile Road Tax. Township members pledged support but later withdrew. twenty-two officials asked the petition be dropped. Commissioners delayed decision for a month to seek compromise. Fred Lyons traveled to Chicago on business.
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Board of Commissioners
Goodland
Three Mile Road
Commisioners Court
Pardea
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W.E. Harry
of the Farmers
Amiga
MT. Ayq
Kidor
Meountes Jones
TY Pals
Forestan
Board of Education
Bush
Nog
John Sunderland
Clifford Harry
Charles Nussell
Foresman
Fowler
Hogs
Syll
Lawrence
Alf
Herriman
Farris
van Dervoort
Fark
Teeford
Ational
Hhey
John C. Diggs
Water and Sewage Department
Honline
Bonebrake College
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