Indiana Council of Defense Probes Fertilizer Profiteering
The Indiana State Council of Defense will investigate alleged fertilizer profiteering after Purdue official O. S. Roberts cited a retailer marking up by 14 per ton. Governor Goodrich sent McCardle and Reynolds to Washington to seek results to relieve a wheat crop transport shortage and avert elevator closures. The council backs laws protecting women and children in industry and plans to channel war fund drives through the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It also favors increased wheat acreage per Food Administration guidance.
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Indiana State Council of Defense
O. S. Roberts
Purdue University
Roberts
James P. Goodrich
John W. McCardle
Public Service Commission
A. F E. Reynolds
State Council of Defence
Washington
Indiana
Mexico News Roundup Reflects Local Travel and Storm Damage
Sidney Fuller conducted business calls in Chili on Wednesday while visiting Harrison Griffith and family. Harley Fisher also called in Mexico Wednesday morning. Multiple residents travelled to Peru on Tuesday afternoon. A Thursday shopping spree touched Mrs Wibel Ruth and Lyman Brechhiel and others. The recent storm caused damage around Mexico, Indiana, with various locals visiting relatives and shops amid travel activity.
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Sidney Fuller
Chili
Harrison Griffith
Wibel
Ruth
Lyman Brechhiel
Peru
Ethel
Rose
Harley Myers
Deedsville Social News Highlights Local Travels
Mr and Mrs Wilie Brown and baby of Fort Wayne visited with Grant Brown’s family. Gladys Han returned from South Bend after two weeks with Mildred in college. Dee Brower visited Indianapolis with Ivan and wife. Anna Gerard stayed with Nannie Robins near Ebenezer while Robins and son Ellis toured Ohio. Waymire family traveled to Peru for an afternoon. Norris families shopped in Peru. Merrit Robins bought a Buick Six at Carson Garage in Peru. Elijah Han family visited Macy. Elmer McCoy and Martha Han hosted relatives near Pleasant Hill. Dewald grandparents hosted children Sunday. Dr E S Waymire and wife from Denver bid farewell before leaving for Fort Riley.
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Anna Gerard
Nannie Robins
Ebenezer
Mr. Robins
Ellis
Ohio
Marie McLean
Clifford and
Myron
Finley
E. S. Waymire
Denver
Deedsville
Kathrine Waymire
Sherman
Charles
Ft. Riley
Mianaas
C. B. Lockwood
Vevie
Roscoe Miller
Ervin Bush
Ind
Joe Bosh
Ivan Dewald
Calvin Yoder
Madge Yoder
Lake Manitou
Rollie Bacon
Roda
Rochester
Mexico Residents Share Weekend News and Visits
Week around Mexico notes Sidney Fuller assisted Arthur Allman hauling hay to Mexico Monday afternoon. Roy Graft Gerald Howell and George Martin were callers in Peru Saturday. Thelma Irene, a baby girl, born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cress. The Rush daughter broke her arm last Sunday. Elmer Confer visited Peru Monday forenoon. Allman plowed corn Monday. Cox and Ditch toured Peru last week. Ethel Arthurhultz and Rose Fuller called in Mexico Tuesday. Sam Rush and daughter visited Mexico Friday evening. George Allman and Sidney Fuller motor to Denver Friday. Mrs. Arthur Allman called on Mrs. Sidney Fuller Monday.
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Eli McMillen
Virgil
Logansport
Joe McMillen
Denver
Sidney Fuler
Ethel
Rose
Harve Jones
Kenneth Cecil
Peru
Roy Quinn
Near
Mexico
Sidney Fuller
Arthur Allman
Roy Graft
Gerald Howell
George Martin
Sam Rush
Elmer Confer
Frank Cox
Ethel Ditch
Ethel Arthurhultz
Rose Fuller
George Allman
Yoder Family Enjoys Fishing Trip to North Mud Lake
Perrysburg report notes Mrs. Omer Yoder and her two children Gordon and Hazel visiting Mrs. Daniel Sunday in Denver last Thursday. John Gary, Rollie Bacon, Omer Yoder and Tom Cunningham went fishing at North Mud Lake Friday, returning with over fifty fish.
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Omer Yoder
Gordon
Hazel
John Gary
Rollie Bacon
Tom Cunningham
North Mud Lake
Baptist Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Truman Knauff
The report lists numerous local families visiting relatives and touring nearby lakes and towns. Attendees include the Knauff, Yoder, Bayless, Miller, Warner, Raber, Teel, and Yoder families, with trips to Tipton County, Lake Manitou, Rochester, Peru, and a business trip to South Dakota.
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The
Baptist Ladies Aid
Truman Knauff
Claude Yoder
Maude Yoder
North Mud Lake
Charles Knauff
Charles Bayless
Tipton County
Charles Wright
Roy Mills
L. O. Warner
O. S. Warner
Myrea Wilson
Lake Manitou
Basket meeting at Skinner's woods inspires Twelve Mile crowd
Last Sunday attendees gathered in Skinner's woods for a Basket meeting. The visitor from overseas delivered two talks on learning English, earning $15. Rev. A. L. Thomas gave a noble war speech. Dinner pleased locals as Rev. Walker’s term neared completion. William Obenchain provided treats for children.
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Skinner’s Woods
Used Cars For Sale At Broadway Auto Exchange Peru IN
The Broadway Auto Exchange offers a large selection of used cars in Peru Indiana. Inventory includes Chevrolet Ford Roadsters Ford Touring cars Studebakers Overlands Maxwells with many Ford roadster bodies. Located at 109 111 S Broadway Contact Main 950 open evenings.
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Indiana
Chevrolet
Broadway Auto Exchange
S. Broadway
Peru
Wanted Farm Tracts Near Denver Indiana
Real estate agent L H Dice seeks to list 50 to 80 acre farm tracts near Denver Indiana. Prospective buyers for farms of this size exist and sellers are urged to list land at once. Contact L H Dice for fire insurance and real estate services.
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Denver
L. H. Dice
Real Estate and Fire Insurance
Indiana
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offering Reward
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a universal cure by cleansing the blood. It promises a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and claims thirty five years of reliable use with testimonials available upon request. The copy urges immediate use and lists Toledo, Ohio makers F J Cheney and Co and mentions nationwide druggists selling the remedy.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Is this the Woodbrook accommodation?
A brief, fragmentary line describes a man rushing for an accommodation train, asking about Woodbrook and speaking in hurried, clipped terms amid a tense pursuit.
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Woodbrook
Faraday Pleads for Nellie on Twilight Train
On a late afternoon train Miss Martingham Nellice and Mr Faraday collide over a key decision. He urges her to hold out for his speech at a meeting tonight while he races to reach the station and secure a fair chance, hoping she will give him her support.
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Martingham
Woodbrook
Mr. Faraday
Dick Thompson
Dover
Faraday
Unica
Optimistic Thought on Death and Future Happiness
A reflective line asserts death as life’s surest prospect while praising good men for pondering future happiness and solace in thought.
Norwegian patent on side barb fish hook surprise
A Norwegian inventor claims a fish hook design keeps fish more securely by placing the barb on one side of the shank inside the barb stake. The summary notes the patent as a unique side barb concept.
Jones No 6 Ignition Burgess Dry Cells and Mowers
Jones advertises complete stock and court quality service with fair prices. It promotes Burgess dry cells at 34c each and Federal and Liberty mowers priced at 5.25 and 6.00, urging buyers to act on these low prices and invest now.
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Jones
Federal
Liberty
Floor Wax Gold Medal Wax Sale Ad
Gold Medal Wax proves quality for floors and furniture at a strong price. Highly recommended for its lasting shine and value per pound.
Trench Mirror Lighted Attachment for Flashlights
An electric trench mirror with a light bulb attachment to fit standard flashlights is offered as a practical aid for servicemen. The item promises a useful blessing to those in the service and is priced at $1.50 each.
Seed Sow Instructions for Carbon Remover Turnip Variety
The note describes sowing tips for a turnip seed named Carbon Remover Early Purple. It mentions a white globe purple topped leafy trait and asks how to plant. Provide concise seed sowing guidance including spacing depth and timing.
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Dice & Dice, Editors and Publishers
Industrial Board
County Council of Defence
State Council
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Committee On
G. J. Christie
Food Productions and Conservation Committee
Council
Food Administration
Harley Fisher
Jess Gillengate and
Marvin
Ellis Robins
Bernice Martin
Mrs
Deedsville News
Wilie Brown
Babe
Ft. Wayne
Grant Brown
Gladys Han
South Bend
Mildred
Dee Brower
Indianapolis
Son
Ivan
Charles Waymire
Harve Norris
Jacob Norris Jr
Merrit Robins
Carson Garage
Elijah Han
Harry Owens
Macy
Elmer McCoy
Near Pleasant Will
Martha Han
Victor
Nosh Lockwood
Sam Dewald
Frank Cress
Thelma Irene
Perrysburg
Frank Raber
Dee
Chester Raber
Skinner’s
William Teel
Roann
Guy Raber
South Dakota
Elias Killian
Johnson
Niardwaré
Home Savings & Loan
North Broadway
G.H. Ream
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