George J Port Seeks Fountain County Recorder Nomination
George J Port, 35, lifetime Fountain County resident and Democrat, seeks the county recorder post. He served in World War I, was a Troy township precinct committeeman, and is a member of the American Legion Witbur Fulton Post in Covington. He asks for voters’ support and pledges to uphold integrity and work for the public good.
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Tdamassiry
Mounty Recorder
Tam
Mani Oath
Fountain County
Prarty
I. E. Schoonover
Iit
Troy Township
Amor
Witbur Fulton Post
Covington, Indiana
Who Do You Say It Is The Picture Represents
A blurred featureless notice asks readers to identify Cov enton's leading professional or business man from about 30 years ago. The item invites readers to cut out the article, fill it in, and return. The prompt does not provide a name.
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Cov“eten
Attica Tribune Editor Faces Name Change Demands
The letter from Zel Tracy of Southern Illinois accuses the Attica Tribune of bias and defends the editor Zel Tracey. The dispute centers on prior criticism of Uncle Joe Cannon and the Gann organ of the county. Local response labels Tracey’s remarks as a high minded defense of Attica’s dignity.
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Zel Tracy
Ilinois
Attica Tribune
Gann
Black Road
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Margarette Bodine-Blakely
The Blakely family thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness during the long illness and after the death of Mrs. Margarette Bodine-Blakely. Special thanks go to Oliver D. Blakely, Avis Crim, Hie Neal, and Frances Lowe for aid and sympathy.
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Margarette Bodine-Blakely
Oliver D. Blakely
Avis Crim
Hie Neal
Frances Lowe
Irregular Local Notice and Update From Danville
Fragmentary OCR notice reports Danville business Saturday and upcoming release of THE SCRAPPER with Herbert Rawlinson. It mentions Simeon Damwright returning home from Lake View hospital after six weeks ill and on the road to full recovery.
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Danville
Herbert Rawlinson
Simeon Damwright
Lake View Hospital
Reevery
Poulth Sen
New Predicts 75,000 Plus Vote in Indiana Primary
Fred J. King reports strong Indiana support for Senator Harry S. New, predicting a minimum 75,000 to 76,000 majority in the May 2 Republican primary. He attacks Beveridge’s campaign as ineffective and notes New’s record of achievement and support for Harding administration policies.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry S. New
Fred J. King
Mainuser
Senator New
Harding
Mr. Kina
Beveridge
Republican Party
Washington
Landslide Expected for New as Beveridge Campaign Wanes
Political observers in Indiana say Beveridge has abandoned the race after closing costly quarters in Indianapolis. They predict the state favors New with growing sentiment over three weeks and report local supporters switching to New.
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Beveridge
Knightstown Banner
Albert J. Beveridge
Claypool
Indianapolis
Senator New
New
Menstor
Condi
Papuan Temple of Alligators A Strange Inland Shrine
In the interior of Papua once British Guiana I encounter a vast temple complex dedicated to the alligator deity. The Dabu houses war shields pig jaws alligator skulls and human remains while wicker idols act as oracles for hunting luck.
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Papua
British Guiana
Temple Manning
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Debu
Invention: Telephone Without Mouthpiece Debuts
A new British origin throat microphone transmits and receives like a standard telephone, using a small microphone against the throat connected to the receiver by a Jenith bar. The design omits a hanging ring on the receiver and relies on a throat based transmitter used by the Royal Air Force during the war.
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Reynair
Canine Population Decline in France During War
Le Journal reports a drop in France’s dogs from 3 555 320 in 1914 to 2 657 380 in 1920. Pets total 575 000, watch dogs 2 082 389, with 1 197 940 disappeared mainly due to projectiles. Despite losses, lending breeds’ standards remained unchanged.
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le Journal
France
Profits of Production From a Pig Named in Jest
After church two farmers discuss a pig sale. One asks if the pig sold. the other says thirteen dollars. They itemize costs including three dollars for the shoot five for lumber and five for feed, noting no big profit yet claiming use of the pig all summer.
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Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Whose cash in the uneasy engagement talk
A couple discusses marriage and debt as the man pledges to pay cash. She questions the source of the money, fearing hidden obligations and a potential hidden debt in their plans. The dialogue hints at trust issues and financial scrutiny in a budding relationship.
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Sissons
Director of Sports Near Topeka Woman Earns Nickname
A Yates Center woman known as the Director of Sports balances a sporting son a gambling husband and a painted daughter. Neighbors in Topeka Kansas refer to her by this colorful title.
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Yates Center
Dick ‘Frueblood
Topeka
Capital
Wabash Railway Stockholders Meet May 15 1922 Fort Wayne
notice to stockholders states annual meeting to elect directors and approve acts of the board since last meeting. meeting at Leonard Rose Zollars office Fort Wayne Indiana on May 15 1922 10 a m. transfer books closed April 15 to May 16 1922. William H Williams chairman John C Otteson secretary.
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Wabash Railway Company
Leonard, Rose and Zollars
People’s Trust
Fort Wayne
Allen County
State of
Indiana
Board of Directors
Polts
William H. Wileliams
Republican Candidate Jas C Claypool Sr Seeks Primary Support
A Fountain County Republican candidate for State Representative outlines pro fair tax and limited government views. He emphasizes equal justice, opposition to overcentralization, and commitment to prudent legislation for Indiana's benefit ahead of the May 2 primary.
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Fountain County
Indiana
Commonwealth
Jas. C. Claypool! Sr
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