McAdoo Order and Indiana Railroads in Politics
The McAdoo order barring railroad workers from political activity echoes 1916 Indiana tactics where engineers and conductors were placed on 30 days leave to report to Republican HQ rooms in Indianapolis. The plan supported by state Republicans funded by railroads helped Hughes carry Indiana and boosted party finance, with further conferences planned to attack the President and frame the Bell-Derrot regime for upcoming campaigns.
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Sir Adco
Hughes
Indiana
Severin Hotel
Indianapolis
Republican Sta
Republican State Committee
Bestepublican
de Eituis
Republican Party
Dell
Eminent Jersey Bull’s Legacy Highlights and Descendants
The article extols Eminent, a celebrated Jersey bull, noting his show ring honors on the Island, record price at import, and progeny with high testing daughters and successful sons. It traces descendants like Eminent sired Raleigh, world champion Eminent’s Bess, and Rosebud’s Fern Lad, plus notable dams such as Silverine Lady and Albright Lady with strong butter and show records.
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Jersey
Bo Oen
Nou
Eminent
Bess
Rosebud
Fern
Raleigh
A. M. Bowman
Virginia
Silverine
R. M
Silverine Coomassie
Gettys
Albright Lady
Silverine Liay
Frso
the Islands
The Worst Kind of a Shacker Siphons War Savings Stamps
Post office statistics show some individuals cash War Savings Stamps for personal gain rather than patriotism. They deny widows or veterans cashing in and instead accuse others of secretly cashing in to fund private pleasures.
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Sam
Theo
Post Office
France
Post of
Iees
Dodiana
Wanted Good Separable Women and Couples for Work
Dr George Bliss Supt Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth Fort Wayne invites applications from capable women ages 18 to 60 and two married couples without children for positions in the institution.
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George 8. Bliss
Indiana Schol Fon
Minded Youth
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Red Cross Aids War Refugees and Convalescents in Europe
The American Red Cross funds aid for Armenian and German refugees, homeless families from Jerusalem, and wounded soldiers convalescing in France. A Berne tailor shop helps equip captured servicemembers. a 1000 wounded receive meals. The American Yearly Commission and the tuberculosis prevention bureau plan to lead October Children’s Month activities with French authorities.
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Red Cross
Berne
France
Americ Yeakcess Commission For
Hake Division
American F. C
Bureau of Itibdieity
Bale-A sow and pigs weigh forty pounds each
Fureka Phone John Frederick at Cordon Indiana reports a bale A sow and six pigs and eleven shoats each around forty pounds.
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John Frederick
Cordon
Ind
In Memory of Tittle Jesse Maurice
In memory of Jesse Maurice Miller a five months old son born February 22 1918 died July 22 1918 mourned by father Jesse Miller mother two brothers and two sisters and many relatives The verse laments the child's early death and expresses enduring love with faith in reunion in heaven
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Jesse Maurice
Jesse Miller
Little Allurice
Our Democratic Candidates in Harrison County Appeal
An Indiana county Democrats notice urges voters to register to vote by October 6 ahead of the November 5 election. It stresses support for a strong state ticket and district county and township nominees and calls on all Democrats to register promptly.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Asoe
For Sale Furnishings and Rooms to Rent by Dr Habermel
Good furniture two parlor lamps potted ferns new ienobator and a Ford Roadster offered for sale. Three rooms now to rent for light housekeeping by Dr. Clara Habermel.
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Clara Habermel
Red Cross Benefit Concert At Public School
A Wednesday evening program at the public school auditorium presented by the Woman’s Literary Club featured Corydon talent with Gertrude Springer of New York. The benefit raised forty two dollars, with admission 15 and 25 cents and proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
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Public School
Woman's Literary Club
Corydon
Gertrude Springer
New York
McGrains
Geo. W. Applegate
T. J. Hudson
May Frank
Ruth Keller
Mouilie Keller
Sky Blue
Yaqui
Bolton Gertrude Springer
Red Cross
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive Aims $400000 Quota For Harrison County
The Fourth Liberty Loan drive targets Harrison County to raise about 400000 with a 4.25 percent yearly return. Bonds are untaxed and a safe investment, yielding about 17000 annually if the quota is met. Citizens urged to contribute, supporting soldiers overseas and covering war costs. The piece notes some residents have not pitched in and promises investigation into non-participation.
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Harrison County
Harrison
Borat
Solders of Second Liberty Loan Bonds
Citizens urged to convert their bonds to draws of 41 cents per cent before November sixth. Application timing emphasized as advantageous, with blanks available at Corydon National Bank for bondholders seeking to switch.
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Blanka
Increased Wheat Acreage In Southeastern Indiana Weather Sparks More Sowed Wheat
H. A. Stevens notes Southeastern Indiana farmers will raise more wheat next year due to timely rains and a stable labor supply. Growers plan larger acreage, heavier fertilizer use, and better seed selection to boost yields and profits, especially on fertile soils reaching about 50 bushels of corn per acre.
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Indiana
Uncle Sam
Binkley Winn Announces Birth of Daughter Briss Monzelia
Mrs. Anna E. Binkley announces the birth of her daughter Briss Monzelia to Mr. Geo. G. Winn of Oklahoma City. The birth occurred at Sapulpa Oklahoma on August 21, 1918. Mrs. Winn has resided in Oklahoma City the past year with her brother Jas G Binkley and family.
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Anna E. Binkley
Briss. Monzelia
Geo. G. Winn
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Sapulpa
Mrs. Winn
Jas. G. Binkley
Blanton Rubber Manufacturing Company
Indiana Gas Fields to be Investigated
Gas Inspector Larry M. Limbach departed yesterday to Harrison county Indiana to probe gas fields amid rumors an oil prospector offered supply to Louisvide Gas & Bleecting Co from local wells. The offer reportedly crossed the river from adjacent Kentucky counties and could affect regional supply.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Larry M. Limbach
Louisvide Gas & Bleecting Company
Aboade County
Kentucky
Ibarrisad
Courier Journal
Beginnings of War Relief Gifts Cited by Herald
Christian Herald laments low U S contributions to European aid while noting Canada gives over 14 per capita annually. It argues Americans should increase sacrifices and join fuller wartime relief efforts.
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United States
Canada
Europe
Christian Herald
Corydon to New Albany Car Service Announces Daily Trips
A local transport advertises two daily trips between Corydon and New Albany for passenger service. Depart Corydon 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, from Hoosier Dairy Lunch Restaurant New Albany 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM, with Sunday 4:30 PM trip and additional rounds as needed. Passengers may be picked up at way points. Contact Corydon Indiana via phone.
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Corydon
New Albany
Hoosier
Pearl Street
Ind
For Sale Eight Hoe Superior Wheat Drill
Efficient eight hoe Superior wheat drill offered by C. L. Beanblossom of Laconia Indiana Eureka telephone. Used condition. cheap.
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C. L. Beanblossom
Laconia
Ind
Death of Bud Thomas at 83 in New Albany
Thomas Bud Thomas aged 83 died at Dr. Frank Tyler’s home in New Albany after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Georgetown United Brethren church and burial followed in Wolfe cemetery. He spent most of his life in Franklin township and left four children William A. Thomas John Thomas Thomas Clements and Mrs. Charles Walker.
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Thomas Thomas
Bud
Frank Tyler
New Albany
Georgetown
Franklin Township
Tyler
William A. Thomas
John Thomas
Crandall
Thomas Clements
Charles Walker
Mary F E Judd obituary chronicles long life in Milltown
Mary FE Judd born March 18 1849 in Harrison County Indiana died September 2 1913 in Milltown Indiana aged 69 years 5 months 14 days She married George F Judd January 4 1883 and they had five children Albert Judd Fred Judd Lizzie Judd Mrs Willard Jones and Mrs Elimore Crecelius All survive with two brothers Issa Hammond J M Hammond and two sisters Mrs Jacob Moser and Mrs Julia Sappenfield She joined Lutheran Church early then moved to Presbyterian church June 22 1906 A devout Christian wife mother and member of White Rose Rebecca Lodge No 675 of Milltown Indiana she lived a faithful life and awaited her reward in Christ.
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Mary FE. Judd
Harrison County
Indiana
Milltown
Jacob Frammond
George F. Judd
Albert Judd
Fred Judd
Camp Jackson
S. C
Lizzie Judd
Willard Jones
Elimore Crecelius
Issa Hammond
Depauw
Ind
J. M. Hammond
In Memory of Jessie Kingsley
The Kingsley family mourns the loss of Jessie Kingsley daughter of Philip Kingsley. The lodge offers deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort and solace during their time of sorrow. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family and entered into the minutes.
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Jessie Kingsley
Dedication of Service Banner at St Peter’s Buena Vista
A dedication of a Service banner will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Buena Vista Harrison County Indiana on Sunday September 22 at 7 P M. The event marks a community recognition of service.
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
Buena Vista
Harrison County
Indiana
Tr M
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted in Local Ad
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine from J J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and related conditions. It claims to cure through the blood and mucous surfaces and offers a hundred dollar reward for failure to cure.
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Hall’s
J. J. Chane, & Jo
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Pruggists
Th. Fiall
Tion
For Sale Ford 1917 Touring Car with Extras
Antique 1917 Ford touring car for quick sale. Demountable rims extra tire Stromberg carburetor new $18 seat covers Yale lock and cut out. Motor in perfect condition. Asking $450. 2023 Spring New Albany iPhone Home 1696 b. a 437.
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Ford
Spring
New Albany
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