Coffing Brothers Grow a Vast Fruit Empire in Fulton Township
A county farm near West Fulton, owned by John D. and Homer J. Coffing, has expanded over thirteen years to about 210 acres with a major apple orchard, raspberry beds, and peach plantings. The operation includes a 36 by 100 foot cold storage building, capacity for 18 20 thousand bushels, and intensive labor from four constant workers plus seasonal help. The Coffings report strong past crops, rising raspberry sales at eight dollars a crate, and apples around $1.50 per bushel, with ongoing spray routines and pest control to sustain production.
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Fulton Township
John D
Homer J. Coffins
James Coffins
Marinda Coffing
Danville
Brazil
Hillsboro Couple Wed in Indianapolis Ceremony
Fred C Wyand of Newcastle formerly Hillsboro and Miss Marie Nelson of Newcastle quietly married in Indianapolis at 12 o clock Saturday at the home of Rev H C Weston with the officiating clergyman. News notes of social events and a political note about H J Starnes attending an Indiana Republican Editorial Association meeting at Turkey Run.
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Fred C. Wyand
Newcastle
Hillsboro
Marie Nelson
Indianapolis
H. C. Weston
Weston
V. A. Long
George Birge
Fred Graves
Birthday Club
H. J. Starnes
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Turkey Run
Starmies
Hillsboro Herald
Indianapolis State Journal
Indiana
Distribution of Victory Medals Delayed by Slow Applications
War Department notes slow uptake since June distribution began with 50936 applications received out of a potential 85 000 medals daily. At current rates it would take years to issue all entitled. guidance explains in person or mail application via nearest Army post or recruiting office with original discharge papers to determine medal class and clasps.
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War Department
Quartermaster Corps
Philadelphia
Penn
Republicans to Start Campaign at Hoopeston Chautauqua
Major Jackson Morris will open the Republican campaign at Hoopeston on Thursday August 5 at 2 30 p m This will be a great day at the Hoopeston chautauqua The republican committee invites you to attend
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Jackson Morris
Hoopeston
Hoopeston Chautauqua
Republican Committee
Don’t delay orders for building materials this season
Don’t delay orders for building materials this season. If you need any kind of material, place your order now while supplies last as yards are short and likely to stay that way after harvest. Trade is bound to increase and you should act to secure desired items from D. J. Young & Co. Covington Indiana.
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D. J. Young & Co
Fptf
Covington
Indiana
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Coffing Bros’ Interests
Coffing Brothers
West Fulton Township
Coffing
Mr. Coffing
Mabel Graves
Warren Graves
Here
Davidson
Otto Davidson
West of Mellott
John de Haven
Mabel Parker
Mrs
Geo. Parker
Hazel Pitman
Chicago
Charles Frazier
Helen
J. T. Claman
Marion McBrocon
Red Grenadiers
Wil Appar
MR. Herzog
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