Alma Norris Dead in Los Angeles
Denver mourns Alma Norris who died Thursday afternoon March 18 in Los Angeles where funeral services are to be held. Former Denver resident and sister of Ed Norris of Chili and Floyd Norris of Chicago, she was 59.
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Denver
Los Angeles
California
Alma Norris
Foster Long
Enst Harrison Street
Joseph Norris
Alma
John Huber
Ed Norris
Chili
Floyd Norris
Chicago
Medals From Captured German Cannons Planned for Victory Drive Workers
Washington announces medals made from captured German cannon will be awarded to all workers in the Victory Liberty Loan campaign. The half dollar sized medal bears the Treasury building on one side and a loan participation certificate on the other with space for engraving. Charles H. Schweppe praises the incentive and expects higher sales and more workers for the Seventh Federal Reserve District.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Ben F. McCutchen
Liberty Loan Organization
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Treasury
Victory Liberty Loan
Charles H. Schweppe
Supreme Endeavor
Women’s Baptist Missionary Society Meeting
The Women’s Baptist Missionary Society meets with Mrs Maggie Dunningham on Wednesday April at 8 20 p m for a gathering described in local notices.
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The
Women’s Baptist Missionary Society
Wilk
Maggie Dunningham
Wednoddey
Local Social Notes Include Peru Family Highlight
Fragmentary social item mentions Mr and Mrs Henry Eckelber with one daughter and Mrs Earl Mey of Peru, suggesting a family or household reference in society notes.
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Henry ‘Eckelber
Earl -Mey
Peru
Rivers at Flood Stage Cut Through Indiana Lowlands
Heavy rains sent rivers in central Indiana past flood stage. Eel River peaked Monday noon two feet below 1913 level. Wabash caused extensive flood damage from Saturday night, inundating South Peru and canalside areas. Rescue boats operated Sunday and Monday as towns along the Wabash reported worsening conditions. By Monday evening the water level fell slightly near the Broadway bridge as floodwaters receded.
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Indiana
Eel River
Wabash
Peru
Canal Street
Loganaport
Broadway Bridge
Size of loaf bread regulated by new bill
Governor Goodrich signed a 1919 act setting bread loaf weights at three fourths, one and a half, or two pounds. The law, effective upon promulgation, requires weight labeling and baker name, plus sanitary standards. aimed to curb short-weight loaves common under existing practice.
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Goodrich
H. E. Barnard
The Eagle Poem by Virgil Fite
The poem depicts an eagle in high places watching the hare and weasel, a great mother nursing seven eaglets, and a father king of birds. It references fishing bones, a meadow ark, and a sharp scream echoing across canyons and streams.
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Canon
Virgil
Red Cross Urges Clothing Drive for European Relief
The American Red Cross calls for a last week March collection of used garments for all ages and sexes to aid European relief. Items not needed include hats, umbrellas, clocks, foodstuffs and many fragile or unrelated goods. other usable clothing should be gathered at community points with Flying Squads assisting.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
European Relief Administration
Europe
Moving Picture Houses
How to Clean a Chimney Soot Removal Tips
The United States Fuel Administration recommends a cheap chimney cleaning method using common salt on the fuel bed, scaled to furnace size. Commercial soot removers exist but roof dryness poses a fire risk, so Indianapolis Chief Loucks suggests wetting the roof with a garden hose before cleaning the flue.
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United States Fuel Administration
Loucks
Indianapolis Fire Department
GROWING MOVE TO FORM A DENVER BOYS BAND
Denver men and boys push for a town band with early organization meetings planned. Citizens are urged to boost support and funds so the group can start concerts by summer, drawing crowds in weekly shows. An organizing meeting is set for Thursday evening March 20 in the former Baber Store room.
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Denver
Baber
Farmers Elevator Company Incorporation Planned at Mexico
The Farmers Elevator Company of Mexico in Miami County is being incorporated with $18,000 capital stock, 180 shareholders each holding $100. Directors elected are Charles Bond, Walter Bond, Dee Hood, Roy Graft, Levi Eikenberry, Delbert Harter, and Rev. Frank Fisher. Attorney Guy R. York prepared papers. auditor of state to review. Directors will elect officers. plan to buy Reese Morgan’s Mexico elevator if price is satisfactory.
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Farmers’ Elevator Company, of
Mexico
Miami County
Bank In
Charles Bond
Walter Bond
Dee Hood
Roy Graft
Levi Eikenberry
Delbert Harter
Frank Fisher
Guy R. York
Auditor of State
Reese Morgan
Peru
Short Period Allowed for Filing Returns in Revenue Act
Indianapolis March 17 1919 Taxpayers urged to file now under the 1918 Revenue Act with penalty waived for immediate returns. Field men will assist. inventories of cigars cigarettes tobacco and snuff taxed. no exemptions. Returns due March 26 1919 with payment by draft or money order. Peter J Kruyer Collector.
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Department
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Peter J. Kruyer
Big Doins at the K of P Hall Friday Night
Big event advertised at the Knights of Pythias Hall on Friday evening March 21 with special music and all members urged to attend.
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The
K. of P. Hall
State Federation Meeting Call Goes Out From Indiana
W F Franklin state organizer of the Farmers Federation urges all counties to send representation to the Indiana state meeting in Indianapolis on March 25. Chas Hanks is chosen as county delegate. Franklin asks at least 25 other farmers to attend, with other counties aiming for about 100 attendees. Farmers should sign with the county agent so a suitable room can be arranged.
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W. F. Franklin
Farmers’ Federation
Indianapolis
Chas. Hanks
Franklin
Farmers of
Indiana
Miami County
Wake Up Denver See Lights and Industry Rise
Denver is a small town urged to wake up and improve by installing lights, boosting factories, and enhancing the fire department. Citizens and retired farmers are asked to join in backing progress to ensure Denver stays competitive with nearby towns.
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Denver
Oil Inspector Appointed in Miami County
Omer Holman editor of the Peru Republican received commission as oil inspector for Miami County under the new law. Appointed at Goodrich administration start, he was displaced earlier. He expects to be paid for his work, a sum that did not appear previously. The post lasts until October when the oil department merges into the food and drug administration.
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Omer Holman
Peru Republican
Miami County
Holman
Goodrich
Omer
Oil Department
Food and Drug Administration
Curtis Stockdale Band Organizing in Denver Area
Boys assist Curtis Stockdale to form a band for Denver events. For sale ad lists 26 acre farm with a five room house and outbuildings. Inquiries to Mrs Ida Herrell, R Rei, Deedsville Indiana.
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Curtis Stockdale
Denver
Ida.Herrell
R. Rei
Deedsville
Ind
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State Federation Meeting
Jamestown
S County Oil Inspector
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