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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
2
A brief, motivational note extols work as an uplifting blessing and a prime opportunity. It rails against glib poetry while urging sturdy, old-fashioned vigor and references a striking figure of 19,000,000 remaining unresolved.
A commentary argues men are fit for U S military duty and recalls wartime fighting to deter future wars. It states hungry Europeans must work to avoid starvation and criticizes lazy Americans for failing to enforce the no work no vote law, deeming it divinely ordained.
The article notes that since January 41 1919 about 12 000 Greeks have returned to their homeland taking with them 25 000 000 pounds. It suggests the funds come from selling fruit worth 500 000 dollars, selling 200 000 pairs of shoes, and making and selling 500 dollars of punk statuary.
English brokers fear punishment under long obsolete statutes for trading in French bonds. A Missouri Civil War tale shows a man playing both sides to survive, while Surgeon General Hugh S. Cumming urges American women to quit smoking as cigarette use surges 47 percent, warning of broader national decline.
A 19th century newspaper column notes astonishment at modern U S debt levels. It contemplates how founders would react to a government able to borrow over 24 billion dollars in two years, highlighting the shift from hundreds of thousands to billions in public finance.
Indianapolis reports a surge in hog values with bulk at 17.15 and top 17.25 as the switchmen's strike ties up yards following the Chicago stock yards helpers strike. Cattle sales show strong demand for steers and fat cattle with prices around 13 to 13.75, quality and fatness driving the market.
James A Coble and wife sell land in Franklin township to Glen Hampton for 1000 dollars. Lawrence Conrad and wife sell lots in Stilesville for 800 dollars to Elizabeth Clements. John McGeer and wife sell 103 acres in Liberty township for 17000 dollars to Bert and Fred Franklin. Albert E Miller and wife sell Brownsburg out lot for 5000 dollars to Everett F Broyles. William H Nichols sells lots in Danville for 14 dollars to Dora J Gentry. Timothy Lane Jr and others sell 100 acres in Lincoln township for 18760 dollars to Everett F Broyles. Claude W Gladden and wife sell 20 acres in Lincoln township for 6600 dollars to John W Doyal and William E Doyal. Stephen O D Noland and wife sell 80 acres in Eel River township for 1 dollar to Ernest D Noland.
John T. Hume announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Hendricks County prosecutor subject to the May 4 1920 primary election voters.
Benjamin F. Davis seeks the Republican nomination for Representative of Hendricks County subject to the May 4 1920 primary. Charles T. Clark runs for Sheriff of Hendricks County in the same primary. John E. Vestal of Guilford Township campaigns for Commissioner Third District in the May 4 1920 Republican primary.
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