Barbecue Crowd Honors Governor McCray in Kentland
A 3000 strong crowd from the 10th District gathered at the Newton County court house lawn for a Kentland barbecue honoring Governor McCray. The event featured the Kentland band, Purdue Student Band, and speeches by Governor McCray Congressman Wood and Senator Watson praising Republican aims and the future U S. leadership. Ladies presented roses and chrysanthemums to Mrs McCray and Mrs Watson as Hereford beef sandwiches and coffee vanished quickly.
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Kentland
McCrey
10Th District
Newton County
Kentland Band
Brook Band
Newtown
FE. Lyons
Mr. McGray
Idiana
Wood
Watson
Sunny Jim
Tommy Marshal
United States
Warren T. McCray
James Watson
Purdue
Governor Goodrich Names Two Appointments in Power Share
Governor Goodrich allocates two key posts affecting McCray. John J Brown joins the tax board on Goodrich’s side, while Fred Sims remains a longtime ally. Marcus S Sonntag presides the War Memories Commission with Welter S Greanough as secretary, signaling nuanced cooperation between the outgoing and incoming administrations as Ada Bush becomes private secretary and Lt. Governor Branch takes part in budget planning. Russ Buseh continues as McCray’s veteran secretary, tied to campaign operations and national party HQs.
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Goodrich
McCray
Tax Board
John J. Brown
Fred Sims
State War Memories Commission
Frien
Marcus S. Sonntag
Welter S. Greanough
Indi
Indi Vngolis
Russ Buseh
McCrays
Chicago
National Republi Comittee
George Ade Replies To Indiana Governor Election
George Ade writes to Mr. McCray calling the election result an explosion of wrath against a parrow minded usurper who ignored citizens. Ade extends best wishes to Indiana and notes the governor cannot raise corn and oat prices while praising the governor’s habit of work and readiness for emergencies.
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Ade
McCray
Warnie
Indiana
Ten Han Corn Samples At International Show
Ten ear corn samples will be shown at the Hay and Grain Show linked with the International Live Stock Show in Chicago from November 27 to December 4. Region 3, including Newton County, will award about 735 dollars on yellow corn and a similar amount on white corn across fifty prizes. County Agent Davis urges Newton County farmers to prepare 10 ear samples and offers assistance in selection. Weather note and local sale at Montgomery Snyder’s New Richmond game Friday.
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Chicago
Newton County
Davis
Electric Light Panic Recalled In Local Tale
A humorous reminiscence recalls a pestilent tonic pitched as an electric cure. A friend testifies of imagined “Electric Lights” after using a bottle, prompting laughs. The anecdote links to wartime era electricity fears and the return of power during the light plant debate.
Armistice Day Reflections and Political Forecasts
Armistice Day marked two years of peace with veterans remembered for their sacrifice. The piece reflects on the League of Nations, U S rejection of the treaty, global finance strains, and hints at Harding’s cabinet picks with Knox as Secretary of State and Lowden as Treasury nominee, opposed by Thompson.
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League of Nations
United States
Europe
Americas
League of Natons
New National League formed amid baseball league war
The eight National League clubs join with American League teams in New York Chicago and Boston to form a new league called the New National League. One more team will be placed in a field in another city as the conflict for next year escalates. Judge Kenesaw Landis of Chicago is offered the chairmanship of the board of control with a five year contract at $50 000 per year.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Feld
Kenesaw Landis
Board of Control
Gve
Live Stock Meeting Planned for Brook Public Library
Saturday afternoon a meeting of men involved in the Live Stock Show will be held at Brook Public Library to report on the first show and to begin plans for a larger 1921 event. All interested in organizing and supporting the annual fair are invited.
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Brook
Democrats Meet At French Lick For Party Planning
Leaders including Thomas Taggart and Boss Murphy of Tammany joined Governor Al Smith of New York and other notables at French Lick this week to survey the party's prospects and discuss strategy.
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Murphy
Tammany
al Smith
New York
French Lick
Arreck
Temple Moviegrams Weekly Nov 11–14
Temple Moviegrams lists Thursday November 11 entry The Romance of Tarzan. Friday features Mabel Normand in Jinx with stunt work, price 10 and 200. Saturday shows Robert Warwick in Jack Straw. Monday Taylor Holmes in Nothing but Lies a comedy drama 10 and 20 cents. Tuesday Bryant Washburn in Putting It Over a good comedy drama 10 and 20 cents. Wednesday announced on section and programs.
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Mabel Normand
Robert Warwick
Jack Straw
Taylor Holmes
Bryant Washburn
Local and Business News Roundup in Logansport Cabins
Don Berlin returns from Pur day. Leopold's hosts Fall Underwear Sale with new fall merchandise. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bisiglett relocate to Chicago. Harley Deardurf visits parents Henry and family. Clark and Warr visit Logansport. drug sales drop at Montgomery Snyder sale. U B Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs James Fleming’s. Service Garage offers winter battery care tips. Ethel Need attends State Library Workers Convention in Indianapolis. Bentlys visit daughter in Oklahoma. Clark visits South Bend and Lafayette. George Allis ill after voting. at home in White Pigeon. Perkinses visit Brook. Mather returns from Champaign due to eye troubles. R ien and Forcsman attend farm interests in north county. Public Farm Sales season: seeking Sales Clerk at Publ Hc Farm Sales. A. J Chapin visits Goodland. Mrs Emmet noted. Johnson and Hawley of York Nebraska travel. Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations meeting in Indianapolis next week. Newton County delegates chosen. education program planned for Nov 15 at 7:30 with music and talks. Winter feed ads highlight alfalfa and molasses at $38 per ton. other feedstuffs discounted. West GE, Mell. phone 330M.
Clarke Bakery Proprietor Seeks Patronage
James Little announces the purchase of Clarke Bakery and vows to provide first class goods with a skilled baker, inviting continued customer patronage in the Brook Reporter notice.
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Clarke
Red Cross Pageant Next Big Event in Brook Tonight
On Thursday evening November 18 the Newton County Chapter of the Red Cross will stage a pageant at the Community Building in Brook beginning at 8 00 p m. It is free and the county will be represented by one hundred seventy five participants in costume. A detailed description appears in Red Cross Notes. Also Governor Goodrich appoints X to board with Brown of Rockport Indiana named vice president and Zoercher reappointed. Fred Sims serves on the board with salaries listed at 4000 a year. Also reported a marriage: Mrs Alta N Light and Oscar Bisig of Chicago married in Brook with Rev A M Snyder officiating at 6 00 p m. Attendants included Glen Snyder and Katherine McCabe. A three course dinner followed. guests near family only.
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John
Hess
Giednini
Kentland Ami Mornrva
Farmera
Marcelle
Newton County
the Red Cross
Brook
Red Cross
John J. Brown
Rockport
Indiana
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Strange N. Craggan
Philip Zoercher
Fred. Sims
Alta N
Light
Afr
Byrd Light
Oscar Bisig
Chicago
A. M. Snyder
Glen Snyder
Katherine McCabe
Bisig
Curtis Light
Richmond
Floyd Keeling
Cecil Fry
Morton Wadkins
Stella Corbin
Crawfordsville
Ethel Bigger
Goodland
Big Lion Tire load heads to Brook shopping days
Brook community sees a large truck load of Lion Tires arriving Thursday through Saturday this week. Corbin and Crisler respond to a call from the District Deputy Grand Master and the Brook Rebekah Lodge. On Friday night November 5 they reengraved Serela Lodge No. 271, with candidates admitted and officers installed for the new term. Brook Rebekahs pledge to help neighboring towns to support Rebekahhood. A Fourth Annual One Cent Sale is planned for November 14 15 and 20 by Montgomery and Snyder.
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Brook
Corbin & Crisler
Brook Rebskah Lodge
Morocco
Serela
Rebekahood
Rebekah
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