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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
4
Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings each month Walter G Hess WM Cunningham Sec K of P Lodge meets in Castle Hall every Monday evening visiting Knights welcome J Frank Dewees C G T EL Cunningham K of & 8
Notice to runners and the public stating no hunting shooting or trespassing on lands under control of listed signatories without owner permission. Violators will be prosecuted under state law. Names of owners and trustees include Hermann John Montgomery, J Barton, Harry Warr, Ed Hees, W D Pence, F A Tyler, I Lyos, George & Joe Ade, John Forestman, Jacob Bowers, Abe Dewees, Howard Griggs, Frank Ervin, Sam Odle, Martin Bros, Chas Kindig, H M Light, Harvey Waling, Geo Stair, Ea Kilmer, Tacob Bringle, Frank Herath, Jay Merchant, Harry Gerrich.
Six thousand goats are listed in the American mallet goat registry with three breeds recognized. Toggenburgs originate from the Swiss valley and show brown and white markings around the head. Saanen goats come from the Saanen Valley in Switzerland and are pure white. Anglo-Nubian goats are a cross between the English goat and African Nubians, with two spotted varieties and color variation.
Farmers favor private railroad ownership with government regulation to ensure best service at low cost and fair returns. National Grange and other farm groups support private operation, opposing government ownership or nationalization plans. Prominent agricultural papers echo, noting broader farmer backing for private ownership and reliable service.
The article argues rail freight is the cheapest cost among goods, noting freight shares of total price have risen little. It cites Kruttschnitt and Walker D. Hines on transportation's small slice of value, with examples like clothing, shoes, typewriters, phonographs, pianos, and beets showing freight remains a minor portion of consumer cost.
The Christian Church reports a successful last Sunday with Mothers Day programs and active participation. Next Sunday Bible School at 9:34 precedes a Communion Service after Sunday School. no morning preaching due to a bachelorate sermon at 9:34. Evening Christian Endeavor at 6:30 followed by a 7:30 sermon on Workers, Shirkers and Werkers. Minister E. B. Chancellor invites all.
An excerpt discusses Palestine storing rainfall five months annually due to the Mediterranean's higher level than the Jordan basin. It notes abundant rainfall, its runoff patterns, and the potential for large-scale water storage projects. The text shifts to social scenes and a humorous remark about family men in a household.
The United States regular army has engaged in numerous wars and campaigns, with about one tenth fought against Indian tribes, as reported by the Independent in New York. The note summarizes long history of military actions and domestic engagements across eras.
The Modern Shekel questions the old fashioned minister who preached laying up money to rust. It notes that the few shekels gained do not rust or corrode and that moths do not prey upon them, though there is a sense money may be going the other way. Hartford Republican.
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