Pension payments and veterans on the rolls decline in year
The annual report shows total pension disbursements of 255,201,662 with 1,431,688 paid for current and maintenance needs. The number of pensioners falls from 547,016 in 1922 to 531,?. widows deaths outpace the prior year. Civil War and Span Am veterans remain on the rolls with Mexican War and 1812 soldiers still drawing pensions. Modifications and claims processing continue with 130,786 pension cases disposed and 82,615 pending at year end.
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Washington
Pensio& Gates
S.a
Mexico
Pension Bureau
Marine Corps
Poem Excerpt by J G Whittier Echoes Peace and Safety
A brief poetic line praising peace and security as a generous guest beneath the homestead shade, attributed to J G Whittier. The fragment reflects sentiment rather than a news event, presenting a single contemplative thought.
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J. G. Whittier
Wholesome Easy Cakes and Dishes Shared
A collection of simple recipes includes Never Fall Cake using molasses and spices, a layered pastry with fruit, and a chicken sauce served on toast. Also notes social scenes and obituaries from Indianapolis with details on Jennie Crull and Catherine Hust and the Wayne county Christmas seal award.
Rhubarb Recipe Claims Rust Stain Removal
Household tip states rhubarb can remove iron rust from linen or cotton. Boil the rhubarb and dip the stained fabric portion into the hot liquid for stain removal.
Bunyan Book Brings Big Price At London Auction
A first edition Bunyan Pilgrim's Progress cap from 1675 sold at a London auction for more than $10,000, highlighting its historic rarity and scholarly appeal.
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Bunyan
London
Ancient Gypsy Superstition Belief Explained
A fragmented note cites an old gypsy superstition that standing on an immovable stone and making a wish brings a desired outcome. The brief item reflects folklore belief without endorsing the claim.
The Maiden's Prayer Bride Request in Paris Humor
A quip from Le Journal Amusant in Paris features a devotional line asking for a blessing not for the speaker but for the mother with a wish for a suitable son in law. The humorous note reflects social matchmaking whimsy in late 19th century press.
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le Journal Amusant
Paris
In the Case of Love Quote Observation
A literary aside compares absence to wind that fans a conflagration yet extinguishes a candle, attributed to M. Tinayre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tinayre
Politeness Springs From Kindness
A brief reflection on how genuine courtesy grows from loving hearts and kind dispositions. It suggests true politeness arises from inner virtue rather than outward conduct alone.
Notable Quote On Courage And Nobility From Shakespeare
Fragmentary line extols brave noble acts in ancient Roman style and imagines death as a proud companion, reflecting classical literary valor and mortality.
Envy and Sin Interview Noted in String of Aphorisms
A compact musing on envy as the sharpest acid among fruits born from sin. The quip frames envy as a corrosive force rooted in wrongful desires and moral failings.
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Hesen Ballou
Love Thyself Motivates Quiet Resentment in Many
A short aphorism notes that self love may provoke envy or hostility in others. It attributes the thought to Anon and frames self regard as a social spark, suggesting personal contentment can invite negative reactions.
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Anon
Flivver Joke About Engine Type Sparks Banter
A light exchange questions the engine in a car with a quip about a donkey engine being stubborn. The brief joke reflects playful auto chatter from a vintage newspaper snippet.
Y M C A Man Praises Tanlac For Health Improvement
Harry W. Terry of Gary Indiana a YMCA employee reports Tanlac restored appetite and digestion after a year of poor food tolerance and fatigue He claims better health and energy from morning to night with ongoing use of the product Tanlac is marketed by druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
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Harry W. Terry
Madison St
Gary
Ind
Mr. Terry
Tanlat
Kidney Pills Relief and Local School Nurse Resignations
A West Jackson man reports twelve years of kidney trouble relieved by Foley Kidney Pills sold at Carpenter's Drug Store. Randolph county trustees end school health nurse services, with the nurse who served eighteen months resigning.
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H. P. Pinkney
West Jackson
Miss
Foley
Carpenter’s Drug Store
Randolph County
Bronchitis Relief Claim From Mrs Rodgers
Mrs J A Rodgers of Reidsville South Carolina says she has bronchitis and cannot lie on her right side due to breathing difficulty. She reports Foley's Honey and Tar provides relief from wheezy breathing and cough. Sold at Carpenter's Drug Store.
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J. A. Rodgers
Reidsville
S. C
Foley
Carpenter’s Drug Store
Army Commission Applicants Range from Teachers to Instructors
The article notes that men seeking army commissions come from diverse vocations including school teachers and wrestling instructors.
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United States Army
Influenza Prevention Claim by Foley Honey and Tar Ad
An old advertisement urges prevention of influenza and complications from neglected colds. It cites three generations of users praising Foley's Honey and Tar for relief from coughs and bronchial troubles and claims it is the world’s largest selling cough medicine, sold at Carpenter's drug store.
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Foley
Carpenter’s Drug Store
Valley lands cultivated while hills lie unused due to bandit risk
Chinese cultivate valley lands and leave the hills unoccupied and unused because the latter are more open to attack by bandits.
Cut This Out it is Worth Money
Classified ad offers a trial package from Foley Co for 5 cents, including Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croup and Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartig Tablets, with a request to mail name and address to 2835 Sheffield Ave Chi cago.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
ChicaZzo
Foley
Carpenter's Drug Store
Cactus Feeding Affects Butterfat in Cattle
A study shows feeding cactus after removing spines by burning lowers butterfat percentage in milk. Researchers note the cause of the fat reduction is not yet understood and further work is needed.
Digestive Remedy Claim Highlights Local Testimony
J H Moore of Logansport Indiana reports relief from stomach trouble and chronic constipation after using Foley Cathartic Tablets. The message notes advertised benefits for constipation and digestive disorders and mentions a sale at Carpenter's Drug Store.
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J. H. Moore
Logansport
Ind
Foley
Carpenter’s Drug Store
Notice of Divorce Petition in Wayne County Court
State of Indiana Wayne County circuit court January term 192%. No 3413. Drezzie Mesa sues Gamage Mass for divorce and change of name. Defendant must answer by April 2 at Richmond court house or default will be entered. Clerk Oliver C. Hunt seal. Attorney Frank M. Conner.
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State of Indiana
Wayne County
Drezzie Mesa
Tanota
Court House
City of
Richmond
Oliver C. Hunt
Clark
Frank M. Conner
Notice of Attachment Against Lambercompany
Walter F. Smith justice of the peace for Jackson township Wayne county Odiana. The Standard Manufacturing Company v L E Schwerke Lambercompany. Plaintiff filed complaint to attachment with affidavit and undertaking showing the defendant is a non resident corporation and has property in this state. Defendant notified to appear March 2 at 2 oclock PM at the court of the justice of the peace in Campbridge City to answer or demur to the complaint or default will be entered.
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State of Indiana
Wayne County
Walter F. Smith
Jackson Township
Odiana
Standard Manufacturing Company Ve. L. E. Schwerke Lambercompany
Sta- Diana
Jaoares
Isza
Walter PF. Smiph
J. P
Ackeon Township
Ind
Notice to Road Contractors in Wayne County Indiana
Wayne County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for concrete paving of a 24.4 mile Oscar Rich Road project in Wayne Township. Plans available with the auditor. Bids due March 24 at 10 a.m. Bond required double bid. Estimated cost 965,998.02. Howard Brooks, Auditor. Robbins Heller Robbing, Attorneys.
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Ndiana
Wayne County
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Court House
Richmond
Nditana
Indiana
Wayne Townshoip
Lodiarra
Oscar Rich
Howard Brooks
Robbins, Heller & Robbing, Attys. Ar
Notice to bidders for Campbridge electric plant sale
The Board of Trustees of Campbridge Indiana invites sealed bids for the sale of the town Electric Light Works excluding real estate, with a minimum equal to appraised value. Bids due by 7:45 p.m. Sunday, March 13. bidders must include rate schedules, source of supply, and a 6 percent bid deposit. The sale is subject to Public Service Commission approval and board rejection rights.
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Campbridge
Cie
Wayne
Indiana
Board of Trustees
Isaac
Bis
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Board OF Trustess
Sara
Garry Buchman
Prew Attest
G& W.jacubs
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Wayne Trust Co
Cambridge City, Ind
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Lee Lary
Mexi‘san
Britain
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Jet
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New Orleans
Western Newspaper Union
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Indiana Tuberculosis Association Tuesaday
Indianapolis
S. Ethel Clark
Social Service Bureau
Miss Clark
County Tuberculosis Committee
Jennie Crull
Marion Avenue
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Rosie Bilby
Dublin
Harriet Patterson
Sedalia
Agnes Jay
Indianapolis News
Catherine Hust
John Kuechler
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AL H. Wiseman Undertaker
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Fred Storch
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Cambricon City, Ind
Roland McSrady
Prank White
Safe Tent Service
E.D. Modlin
Church St
Geo. H. Smith
Lloroa
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