Rivalry of Lafayette and Attica in early Wabash town race
A reminiscence recounts 19th century Indiana river towns contesting trade leadership along the Wabash. It notes Crawfordsville's rise, Attica's decline, Williamsport's aid, and Lafayette's ultimate dominance, crowned as the Star City of the West.
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Lafayette
Fountain County
Covington
Portland
Bear Creek
Attica
Pine Creek
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Montezuma
Covington Portland
Attics
Wissamport
Lagrange
Wadaga
Keei
Paul Pry
Daniel Boone
William Tell
Fairy Queen
Fidelity
Science
Republican
Crawfordsville
Ind
Williamsport
Keep
Sloan
Beeind Lafayette
Fountain
Starve Out the Hessian Fly in Wheat Fields
Guidance for farmers on controlling the Hessian fly in wheat using burnings, disking, plowing before August 15, harrowing and rolling, destroying volunteer wheat, preparing seed beds, delaying sowing until after the fig free date around September 25, and rotating crops where possible.
Attica Tennis Tournament Set For August
Attica will host a four day tennis tournament at McDonald park courts on August 16 to 19. Residents of Fountain and Warren counties may enter singles or doubles with a per person fee. Entries must arrive by 6 p.m. August 13 and contestants will be notified on August 14 of reporting times for preliminaries. Cups will be awarded to winners. Committee includes RK B. Kramer Dr A. M. Sullivan Floyd Poston and Bruce Williams. Send entries to Bruce Williams Attica Ind.
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Attica
McDonald Park
Fountain
Warren
RK. B. Kramer
A. M. Sullivan
Floyd Poston
Bruce Williams
Attica Ind
We Lose Sport Shirt Sparks Editorial Attitude
A Covington Republican note and Indiana Daily Times item discuss a low-necked sport shirt bought by Brother Mc Millen’s wife and the paper’s lighthearted stance. The piece contrasts a wife’s purchase with a personal boast about independence and a disdain for immodest fashion trends.
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Theti
Covington Republican
Brother McMillen
Indiana Daily Times
Optimistic Thought on Fate and Utilization
Opinion piece argues fate cannot be abolished but can be used prudently. It urges readers to accept constraints while shaping actions within limits. The author emphasizes resilience and proactive living to navigate uncertain outcomes.
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Last Week
Transfers show A T Livengood comr to David S Ferguson and wife for 0 acres in Wabash township with 3800 dollars mortgage. Joseph Pearson to Attica B and L Assn for lot 8 Prospect add Attica at 1600. Central Trust Co to Morris Herzog 106 acres Troy township at 8500. Myr d Hershberger to Robert Hutchins part lot 319 G add Veedersburg at 300. Lucy S Fowler to Hub Savings and Loan Assn frac Sterling at 1000. Mary J Gebhart and husband to John H Gray et al 40 acres Richland at 7400. Briscoe Lutz to Bailey Green and wife lot 12 Towns add Attica at 800. C H Ratcliff to G L Cory frac Kingman at 100.
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A. T. Livengood
David S. Ferguson
Mary J. Gebhart & Husb
John H. Gray
Richland
Briscoe Lutz & Wife
Bailey Green & Wife
Attica
C. H. Ratcliff & Wife
G. L. Cory & Wife
Kingman
Civil Service Exam Set For Stone Bluff Postmaster Post
A civil service examination to fill the fourth class postmaster vacancy at Stone Bluff will be held in Attica on Saturday August 28. Applications and full information are available from the Stone Bluff postmaster.
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Stone Bluff
Attica
Editorial barbs shift after editor’s marriage
Quotations note how the Covington Republican’s sharp editorials aimed at women changed after the editor married. The Rockville and Indiana Daily Times bits imply a newly softened stance and a cynical jab at marital wisdom, with references to past editorial sharpness.
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Covington Republican
Rockville Republican
Indiana Daily Times
H.reave
Brother Times
Valecng Scorazo Timber Description Heaviest Ironwood
The passage describes Valecng Scorazo timber, the most valuable ironwood. It is extremely hard and darkens with age, sinks 12 water, and cannot be rafted. Outer shell is soft and worthless, while the inner wood is strong for tough practical uses.
Simon Snyder Seeks Divorce Amid Unruly Marriage Claims
Simon Snyder of Davis township files a divorce suit claiming neglect and secret correspondence with unknown men. He alleges cruel and inhuman treatment including curses threats with a revolver and a butcher knife, and says his wife married him for money. He seeks the divorce with legal costs and alimony.
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Simon Snyder
Davis Township
Simon
A. E. Yount
Attica
Snyder
Rain Postpones Crawfordsville Double Header at Home Grounds
A drenching rain began Sunday afternoon and continued most of the day, delaying the Crawfordsville double header. Covington remained close to the top as local fans awaited a win on their home field against the Indians.
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Uoon
Crawfordsville
Covingson
Te Top
Indians
Result of Warfare and Cultural Self Destruction
Reflection on war warns that attacking another nation harms our own culture and its core element, echoing Oscar Wilde. The quote emphasizes the moral cost and shared humanity involved in conflict.
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Oscar Wilde
To Unscrew Bottle Top
When the top resists unscrewing try placing the top between the door and jamb and pulling the door back. The hold will loosen the top so you can unscrew it with ease.
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