Address of Albert Deutsch at Alexandria Louisiana
A copy of The Gulf Coast Lumberman reports Albert Deutsch of San Antonio Texas, president of the Sabine River Lumber & Logging Co., was elected president of the Southwestern Hardwood Lumberman's Club at Alexandria on November 17 1917. His address warns against deception in grades, urges fair dealing and conservation of forests, and urges collective action to prevent waste.
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Gulf Coast Lumberman
Houston
Texas
Albert Deutsch
San Antonio
Southwestern Hardwood Manufacture’s Club
Alexandria
Louisiana
Sabine River Lumber & Logging Co
Oakdale
Southwestern Hardwood Lumberman’s Club
Deutsch
Corydon
Lake Charles
Pastor Resigns Amid Racial Tensions at African Methodist Church
A dispute with the Ladies' Aid Society leads Reverend Eber kyer Johnson of an African Methodist church to resign. His farewell sermon includes a coded critique and unique Christmas imagery as he departs, signaling deep division within the congregation.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Eberkyer Johnson
African Methodist Church
Bredern and Sistern
Savings and Loan Association Reports Strong Year
The Savings and Loan Association closes another year with assets of 131889.95 and pays five percent dividends to all stockholders. The 27 year old institution invites youth to start saving, noting Indiana law allows children to hold savings accounts. Installment shares cost 1.90 and begin earning immediately, with paid up shares at 100.00 each.
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Fhe Savings and Loan Association
Corydon
Will J. Bullett
Lew M. O’bannon
The
Savings and Loan Association
Indiana
Savings and Loan Associations
Fire destroys Jennie DePauw Memorial Church in New Albany
A Sunday morning blaze gutted the Jennie DePauw Memorial M E Church in New Albany. Firemen waited as hydrants froze and the interior burned before any measures could stop the flames. Loss estimated at 12000 dollars with 5000 dollars insured.
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New Albany
Burgas
Jennie DePauw
M. E
Dee
Good Winter Layers From Corydon Grocer Report
Ben F. Smith recalls a local tale from Corydon about Peter Burgess of Spencer Township delivering 200 dozen eggs in two weeks at 50 cents a dozen. All eggs came from December-laying hens. Burgess also shared how converting two acres of his peach orchard into a poultry yard yielded abundant peaches, suggesting a beneficial effect from the fowls.
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Ben F. Smith
Corydon
Peter Burgess
Apencer Township
Mr. Smith
Burgess
Farm for Sale Near Town and Schools
Four fifty acre farms described as well located with a five room house a large barn and outbuildings. Property lies on a public highway near Protestant and Catholic schools and churches with various fruit trees ample water and full fencing. Inquire at the office. Mr and Mrs Otto Smith of near Tris spent time in DeWitt Arkansas growing rice with 100 acres yielding 5000 bushels and own 240 acres rented this year. Cost heaters stoves and ranges offered with prices from Geo B Waht.
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Woolen Woods
Otto Smith
Tris
DeWitt
Arkansas
Mr. Smith
Primary Election Date Changes and McAdoo Note
The 1918 legislature changed the primary to May on the last Tuesday after the first Monday. May 7 is the first Tuesday after the first Monday this year. The piece also highlights William G. McAdoo as a notable Treasury Secretary with potential presidential timber, per James B. Brown's city article.
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Lsat
BEC. 5
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
American Railroada
James B. Brown
National Bank of Commerce
Brown
McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
America
Louisville Evening Post
Library December 1917 Librarian Report Summary
December 1917 library activity shows total volumes 1822 with mixed adult and juvenile fiction non fiction counts. The report lists daily circulation and visitor metrics including new borrowers and totals for adult and juvenile visitors signed by Librarian Georgia Stockslager.
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Georgia Stockslager
Local Agents Advertise Unusually Low 1918 Prices
The notice quotes multiple newspapers including The Louisville Herald and The Courier-Journal advertising the lowest rates of 1918. It lists agents such as Christley and W. H. Bulteit & Sons Inc seeking buyers for pole and field beans and sugar corn.
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W. H. Bulteit & Sons, Inc
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Mike
Casco
Fin
Goslow
Geo B. Wahl
Corydon, Indiana
Institution
Ergal
Wilt J. Bullett
Hez ' ‘Sett
Amos Lemmon
Rose Keller
Hez Luckett
Will J. Bulleit
Vey
R. O. Pearson
Orwell
Alford
Pike County
Hkalpheargon
Harrison County
Mauckport
Otwell
Mr. McAdoo
Louisville Herald
Evening Post
Evening Times
Courier-Journal
Wee
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis Star
Will Chriatley
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