Swatow Typhoon Death Toll Among History's Worst Disasters
A massive 100 mph typhoon struck east of China on August 2, devastating Swatow and surrounding towns. Reports say about 100000 people killed and one million left destitute, with vast wreckage inland and ships carried ashore. The event is cited as history's second worst disaster after 1908 Italy earthquake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Swatow
Hong Kong
Canton
Italy
Courier- Journal
New York
Messina
Reggio
St. Pierre
Martinique
Pelec
Pompei
Derwahmedia
Vesuvius
Relative value of raw and burnt lime in soils
Agricultural note compares raw lump lime pulverized lime and burnt lime using calcium content. It shows lump lime carries about 1.8 times the calcium of pulverized limestone and offers proportional price relations. Plant lime refinements and sieve-based fineness affect calcium availability. Jy-26-tf new Middletown Milling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ois
The
Democrat
Hinestone
Indian Hatchet Donated to Corydon Museum Relic Case
Arie Fravel, a Tippecanoe County teacher, found a large Tippecanoe battle ground hatchet last year. He donated it to the Harrison County Historical Society for Corydon Public Library relic display. The green granite artifact weighs three pounds and is partly broken. The society plans to preserve such relics in the Old State House as the new courthouse is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Fravel
Tippecanoe County
LaFayette
Tippecanoe Battle Ground
Harrison County Historical Society
Corydon
Corydon Public Library
W. H. Keller, Jr
Lewis Keller
Bammon
United States
Mr. Fravel
The
Historical Society
Notice to Settle at Lacuufa Store
Notice to settle. All persons owing accounts at our store at Lacuufa are requested to settle by cash or set by September 1. A 2 4 w W. E. WOLPHERT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacuufa
W. E. Wolphert
Death on Montana climb ends Dr. Frank Wynn life
Dr. Frank Wynn of Indiana University faculty died during a Montana mountain ascent on Mt Siyeh via Piegan Pass. Dr. Henry H. Goddard of Columbus, Ohio, witnessed the fall after a rock obstacle, and Wynn’s body was recovered that evening after a long descent. Dr. Wynn, a noted speaker on mountain scenery, had recently lectured at Glacier Park and Indiana audiences before preparing for the climb with Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wynn
Indiana University
Montana
W. N. Wishard
Wynn
Henry H. Goddard
Columbus
Mt. Siyeh
Piegan Pass
Goddard
Dr. Goddard
Dr Wynn
Dr. Wynn
F330 Dam
Glacier Hotel
Niles
Scovile Wishard
Binder
Glacier Park
Brooks
Sun Camp
St. Mary’s
Cut Bank
Great Northern Railroad
Indianapolis
Williar Family Notes Across Kentucky and Indiana
Clifton report shows Anderson Williar in Louisville and New Albany on Friday. Many locals attended Cecil Cunningham's sale at New Boston. The Williar clan gather for funerals, visits, and church services with multiple relatives from Louisville, Evans Landing, Taylor township, and Rosewood attending events and hosting kin through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Williar
Louisville
New Albany
Cecil Cunningham
New Boston
Maynard Williar
K. D. Williar
Cunningham
Nate Williar
Elmer Williar
Ray Williar
Mary Williar
Martha Wayne
Rehoboth
Williar
Margarite Williar
G. O. Ferree
Taylor Township
Old Goshen
Elmer Wiliar
Dale Williar
Herman May
Maud Boone
Denzil
Carl
Laconia
Ben Cunningham
H. N. Cunningham
John Ifenry
Harry Edwin
Evans Landing
J. Treece
Elizabeth
Mary
Carl Carpenter
Weaver
Rev. Clark
E. L. Presbyterian Church
Harry Williar
Annie Willar
Henry Ford on Buying Cars and Spending Differences
A fragment quotes Henry Ford stating that buying decisions hinge on spending the difference. The terse line hints at a practical view of cost versus value in automotive purchases.
Posey Township Farmers Picnic in Kingery's Grove
The Farmers Association of Posey township plans a picnic in Kingery's Grove near Elizabeth on Saturday August 19 with music throughout the day. Speakers include Charles Douglass Rising Sun district director and Everett McClure Aurora ex-State Grange Master. Prof Ed Criss Corydon High speaks on crop costs in Harrison County. Clyde Martin Palmyra with Rural Quartett. Note trains: Corydon Branch meets Thursday evening at Corydon Junction for Marengo Fair.
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Farmers Association
Posey Township
Kingery's Grove
Elizabeth
Charles Douglass
Rising Sun
The
Everett McClure
Aurora
State Farmers Association
Ed. Criss
Corydon High School
Harrison Co
Criss
Clyde Martin
Palmyra
Heth Township Picnic At Monckport August 18
Two Indiana Farm Federation officers Charles Douglass and Everett McClure will attend the Heth Township Farmers Picnic in Monckport on August 18 and give addresses.
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Heth
Monckport
Charles Douglass
Everett McClure
Farmers and Farm Federation
Indiana
Sapinsky to Attend Merchandise Fair in New York
Julius Sapinsky of the New Albany firm Sapinsky and Nong sails for New York for a three week business trip to visit the World famous Merchandise Fair held by the National Retail Dry Goods Association and the National Garment Retailers Association at Grand Central Palace. A Farmers' Association picnic is planned at Kingery's grove near Elizabeth on Saturday August 19 with all invited.
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Sapinsky
Julius Sapinsky
New Albany
Nong
New York City
New York
National Retail Dry Goods Association
National Garment Retailers’ Association
Grand Central Palace
In Memoriam Sarah Elizabeth Mader 1922
Obituary notice for Sarah Elizabeth wife of Geo H Mader who died July 28 1922. Poem lines reflect faith and peace after death with the bereaved family signoff and a note that Job work is a specialty at the office.
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Sarah Elizabeth
Geo. H. Mader
Harrison County Free Gravel Road Bond Levy Notices
Taxpayers in Harrison County Indiana are notified that on September 1 1922 the Board of County Commissioners will review budgets for multiple township free gravel road bond funds. Each township proposes principal and interest payments and the total amount to be raised by taxation, with figures listed for Boone Boone Heth Spencer Posey Franklin Morgan Blue River Washington Taylor Webster Jackson Spencer Scott and other townships. Taxpayers may appeal after levies are set by filing with the County Auditor before the fourth Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Harrison Township
Ee Bethe Sony Ayeeeersss
Boone Township
Posey Township
Franklin Township
Ole Lees
Morgan Township
Blue River Township
Slopan
Washington Township
Aneleata Lps
Cce
Eee
Taylor Township
Bob Ee Doar
Aytytene
Hats Fenn
Webster Township
Jackson Township
Lawe Ewes
Spencer Township
Scott Township
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Logs Wanted Buy Logs at Wagon Factory Prices
Inquiries invited from log sellers. The wagon factory seeks good logs and will discuss terms and the new price list with potential suppliers. Call to arrange details and negotiate value.
For Sale Sow and Ten Pigs by Keller Co Listing
A sow and ten pigs offered for sale. Listed by August Eisenmenger at Corydon Exchange Eureka. A-2-1 £.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Eisenmenger
Corydon Exchange Eureka
Notice of Bond Sale by Franklin School Township Trustee
The Trustee of Franklin School Township Harrison County Indiana announces a bond sale on Monday August 28 1922 at 2 PM in Lanesville Indiana The sale is for bonds with a par value of 21000 bearing 5 percent interest payable semiannually for 15 years Thirty bonds of 700 each are issued The schedule begins with two bonds due July 1 1923 and two due January 1 1924 with equal numbers due each January and July thereafter until all bonds are paid The last four bonds have a special note in the schedule.
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Franklin School Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Lanesville
Franklin Township to Issue Bonds for School Building
Bonds issued under Indiana law to raise funds for a new joint grade and high school building in Franklin Township Harrison County Indiana. Interest and principal payable July 1 1937 at Farmers State Bank Lanesville Indiana. Sale bids may be rejected and require Advisory Board concurrence. John Meurer Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Lanesville
Indiana
Advisory Board
Franklin Township
Harrison County
John Meurer
Franklin School
Petition to Locate New Highway in Scott Township Indiana
Notice to Scott Township and Harrison County residents that a petition has been filed to locate and open a highway in Scott Township. The Board of Commissioners will hear the petition at the September 1922 term, on September 5, describing the route and naming landowners along the path. The signers include A. A. Kintner and T. P. Gibson with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Commissioners Court
State of
Corydon and
Kendall’s Landing
Corydon and Leavenworth
John J. Rucker
Josiah Worley
George Briles
George Sw
A. A. Kintner
T. P. Gibson
Perry S. Kintner
Notice of Petition for New Highway in Franklin Township
A petition to locate a new public highway in Franklin township Harrison County Indiana will be presented to the Board of Commissioners on September 5 1922. The petition lists freeholders including Daniel Brown and twenty one others seeking the route along the Old Corydon and New Albany road toward the Lanesville and Crandall road, crossing lands of named residents. Three viewers are requested to view the proposed highway under the law.
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County of
Harrison
Indiana
Franklin Township
Corydon
New Albanyidge
Range
Lanesville and
Crandall
Daniel Brown
James Burns
William Arnold
Florence Miller
Sallie Wagner
Myrtle Bruch
Ursula Leitch
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China Coast
Taatire
J. J.ean
New Middletown Ailing Company
DR. Frank Wynn
Clifton
Laura
Gertrude Mattingly
Earl Williar
South Boone
Maurice Williar
Rosewood
Ford
Henry Ford
Posey Township Farmer’s Picnic
Kingery’s Grove
J. W. Kingery
C. C.sturm
J. S. Duncan
Corydon Junction
Marengo Fair
Farmers’ Association of
Meee
Penenene
Aba Globent
Dad
Mororgan
Blue River
Wwashington
Flor Webster
Yew Ae da ‘Kson
Nani Boone Noel Heth Posey
Franklin
Se ‘Scott
Spencer
Ais
Pany
Keller Manufacturing CO
Swarens
Adam
Undertakers
Ramsey Crandall and
Depauw
Jas. L.luckett
Jans
Board of Commissioners of
John H. Heth
Ballett
Corydon, Ind
New Middletown Mulling Company
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