Red Cross Membership Campaign Set for Harrison County
Harrison County to host a Christmas Roll Call on Monday December 16 inviting every home to join or renew American Red Cross membership. Five hundred solicitors will visit households and new or renewing members receive a 1919 Red Cross button and window card. Red Cross Sunday December 15 includes conferences in townships across the county with ministers urged to preach on relief work.
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RED Cross
Harrison County
Neary
American Red Cross
Angels of Mercy
The
United States
Blue River
Hancock’s Chapel
Morgan
Central Barren
Jackson
New Salisbury
Spencer—Moberly
Scott
Mt. Solomon
Franklin
Lanesville
Webster
New Middletown
Posey
Elizabeth
Taylor—Rosewood
Boone—Laconia
Heth
Mauckport
Central
Washington
New Amsterdam
Harrison—Coryden Public Library
Democrat Christmas Appeal From Corydon Press
The Corydon Democrat urges readers to gift the paper as a Christmas present for $1.50 a year to any U.S. address. It notes subscriber growth, discusses price increases, rising paper costs, and asserts commitment to improving the paper while urging timely payments and support.
No Hunting or Trapping Notice for Southern Indiana Orchard Lands
Public notice prohibits hunting with dog or gun and trapping on lands of the Southern Indiana Orchard Company in Washington township Harrison county Indiana near New Amsterdam. Violators will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Orchard Company
Washington Township
Harrison County
Indiana
New Amsterdam
Misplaced title note at East Side Public Square library
In a brief library notice patrons are asked to locate the work "Understood Betsey" by Dorothy Cendetd and return it. The librarian mentions the item was misplaced near the line with a child’s rockers and high chairs for Xmas and credits J. L. Rowe & Sons of East Side Public Square.
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Betsey
Dorothy Cendetd
J. L. Rowe & Sons
East Side Public Square
Thanksgiving Service Unites Corydon Churches
A union service of the Methodist Christian United Presbyterian and other churches was held at the MBE at ten o’clock Thursday morning. Rev Pred Smith presided, Rev J G Moore led prayers, and Rev M A Cossaboom read scripture. Special music by the choir and Rev J J Battram’s Thanksgiving sermon praised peace and the end of the war, receiving hearty audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Christian
United Ftretchren
Presbyterian
Corydon
Pred Smith
Presbyterian Church
J. G. Moore
M. i
M. A. Cossaboom
Christian Church
Sceripture
Harrison Township Farmers Institute Held at Corydon
The Harrison Township Farmers Institute will be held at Corydon on Thursday December 19. A notice with the program will be published next week. Officers seek to make this year’s institute the largest and best ever and appeal to farmers and families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisan Township Farmers Institute
Corydon
Wharricon Township Farmers’ Institute
Gresham M W A Camp 3270 Election Notice
Gres ham Camp 3270 M W A will hold its annual election on Monday night December 16. All members are requested to be present. Refreshments will be served. W H Morris clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham Camp
W. H. Morris
Farmers' December Thursday Meeting Plans
The WHarricon township farmers announce a Thursday December 19 gathering. The notice encourages attendance and notes a good program and preparation tips for participants.
Wishful Journey to Story Book Land on Wishing Ring
A travel fantasy aboard the good ship Wishing Ring departs December 5 and 6 from the auditorium with a 8 PM cutoff. Captain Ruth Keller mandates prompt boarding as passengers enjoy a fairy land voyage featuring Mother Goose characters and songs with admission 50 and 25 cents plus 5 and 3 cent war tax.
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Miust
Ruth Keller
Fairy Land
Mother Goose
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam's War Tax of 5 and 3 Cents. ‘Hiie
Jean
Allan
Mary
Tom-Tom the Piper
Bo-Peep
Biman
King
Jack Spratt
Story Book Land
Cast of Characters in The King’s Messenger Parade
Cast list includes Jean-Alma Eugene Hazel Allan-Charles Luhae Moonbean-Keuth C Keller Minnie Davidson Knave of Hearts Dan Griffin Mistress Mary Clara Bennett Mother Goose Ruth A Keller Marjorie Dan Isma Hurst Tom Tom Mr Tom Hudson Simpie Simon Sam Riety Pie Man Will Christiey Geraldioe the mule Joe Hottell Jack Spratt Mr Oxscur McCollam Mrs Jack Spratt John Habermel Bo Peep Alice Walliams King of Hearts M A Cossa boom Queen of Hearts Mrs F A Ulen Old King Cate lytie Denbo Mrs Pumpkin Water Mrs Lucy Tuell Mother Mrs Geo W Apple gate
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Jean—Alma Eugene Hazel
Allan—Charles Luhae
Moonbean
Keuth C. Keller
The
King's Messenger
Minnie Davidson
Knave of Hearts
Dan Griffin
Mary—Clara Bennett
Mother Goose
Ruth A. Keller
Marjorie Dan
Isma Hurst
Tom-Tom
Tom Hudson
Simpie Simon
Sam Riety
the Pie Man
Will Christiey
Geraldioe
the Mule
Joe Hottell
Jack Spratt
Oxscur McCollam
John Habermel
Bo Peep
Alice Walliams
King of Hearts
Mr. M. A. Cossaboom
Sweaters and Socks Drive Nears Completion
The Lake Division Headquarters asks for about one hundred sweaters and eighty pairs of socks to be knitted by the end of January. County knitters are urged to contact other areas by phone or visit to rally volunteers and supply yarn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Division
Prophecy and Armistice Facts from Louisville News
It notes the 11th hour Armistice with Germany and cites a biblical verse about covenant breach. It also mentions George Mugler, Arthur Richers, and W. Morris being in Louisville yesterday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
George Mugler
Arthur Richers
W. &. Morris
Louisville
Mrs Emma Hess Found Dead of Harrison County Family
Mrs Emma Hess, 76, prominent Harrison County resident, was found dead in her New Albany home on Sunday morning. Funeral at Pfri mer’s Chapel followed by burial in the nearby church cemetery. she leaves a daughter Mrs Edenor and three sons including Frank and Charles Hess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hess
Ed Zenor
New Albany
Dr Schoen
Pfri .Mer's Chapel
Don
H. Heth
Corydon
J. H. Toombs
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
Vira
Hess
First Hirri son county soldiers discharged
Basil Byrne of Dyrlneville and James R. Holliday of Iyune township were among the first Hirri son county soldiers discharged. Byrne completed the officers training at Camp Zachary Taylor and became a Second Lieutenant in the Reserve Corps after fourteen months in service. Holliday served five and a half months, then studied at Purdue and spent the last months in the oil ALC. O T Sat at Camp Zachary Taylor was honorably discharged without completing the course. Basil and Jack are praised as two of the finest men to serve from the county.
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Basil Byrne
Dyrneville
James R. Holliday
Iyune Township
Hirrison County
Ain F Byrne
Camp Zachary Taylor
Lasil
Kentucky
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Mr. Holliday
ALC. O. T
Zachary Yasfor
Basil
Jack
Bolivia’s City of Silence in Santa Cruz De La Sierra
The article describes Santa Cruz De La Sierra as Bolivias only tropical city perched 1500 feet above sea level. It notes a population of 19000 with 11000 women and highlights the quiet streets with reddish sand, ox carts, and sparse modern industry. The city features shaded verandas above streets and pedestrians tread sandy lanes.
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Bolivia
New York
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Harry A. Franck
Maggie Lone Dies Suddenly in Corydon Township
Mrs. Maggie T. Lone wife of Marshall T. Lone prominent Jackson county farmer died last Thursday afternoon at five miles north of Corydon from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by husband two sons Hescoe Lone and Andrew Lone and four grandchildren. Funeral at Thrsttown United Brethren Church conducted by Rev. M. C. Patterson with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie T. Lone
Marshall T. Lone
Jackson Township
Corydon
Mr. Lone
Crandall
Orlan
Russell
Kenneth Lane
Georgia Winninger
Jacob Reinhardt
Philip Miller
Charles Gardner
Christian
Jacob Elwanger
Gardner
Lane
iTursttown United Brethren Church
Weevil Control for Beans and Peas Fumigation Method
The article explains that weevils lay eggs in maturing beans and peas in late summer. Eggs hatch after harvest, but can be destroyed by fumigation with bisulphide of carbon, without harming the beans. Place beans in an airtight vessel, add the chemical, seal, and leave 24 hours. Use a tablespoon per five gallons or one ounce per two bushels for effective treatment, after which storage is indefinite.
Soil Plant Foods Removed From Corn Crops
Experiments measure soil plant food removal by crops with full corn yields showing average nitrogen 89 pounds, phosphoric acid 38 pounds, and potash 78 4-10 pounds per acre. Ensilage corn uses less nitrogen due to green harvest, while potash ranges 60 to 100 pounds per acre across crops, with nitrogen and phosphoric acid remaining near average.
Compulsory Health Insurance Debate Spreads From California
Indiana readers learn that California voters defeated a proposed constitutional amendment for compulsory health insurance. The report cites opposition claiming un-American rights violations and notes Massachusetts also rejected social insurance plans. Proponents argued for justice. critics warn of Prussian origins and paternalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Indiana
Christian Science Monitor
San Francisco
Cal
Social Insurance Commission
State Federation of Labor
General
Movement For
Massachusetts
Germany
America
Trained Worm Tale Surprises Rural Readers
Col Harta Beetem recounts a Detroit Free Press tale of a trained worm named Slivers near the Ganges. The worm allegedly learned to avoid hooks by curling and rolling away, surfacing bubbles to warn the fisherman, and finally died of a brain fever with a tombstone noted near Goodab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Harta Beetem
Detroit Free Press
Ganges
Clevah
Tol
Goodab
Blaw
Knights to Hold Section Meeting Thursday Night
Knights of Pythias will hold their section gathering on Thursday night November 5 at 7 o clock. All Knights are urged to attend. HR Hedaon, 0, appears to be an organizer or officer associated with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR Hedaon
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Lke
Evan
Beatae
Sean
Harrison Township
Farmers’ Institute
Ed Cross
Queen of Hearts
F. A. Ulen
Old King
Cate—lyrtie Denbo
Pumpkin Water
Lucy Tuell
Geo. W. Applegate
Katherine Libka
Indianapolis City Hospital
Homer
Illinois
Palmyra
Libka
City Hospital
Ddtenapolia
City Board of Health
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Ware
URS
Maggie Lone
Desaloneny
T. Lone
Social Insurance
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