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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
9
Slices of small town life with names like Dukes Co Burgbacher and Yoder. Mentions travel to Denver, shop listings like wall paper cleaner varnish remover and Fixall, and notices of visits, moves, and health. Advertisements blend with social notes and farm updates reflecting a city country weekly.
A 1918 petition from Macy Indiana endorses William McElwee for Miami County sheriff on the Republican ticket. The list cites McElwee’s character and notes Allen township’s Christmas majority history and long-awaiting county official. The signers include local officials and residents such as E B Sutton J W Bookwalter A A Stifer W E Sowers and many others.
Misses Helen Benedict and Bernice Stockdale were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Yoder. W T Lee and daughter Loren were also guests. Mr and Mrs Victor Long and Lois Irene joined by the Longs and Russel Longs at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Hart. Mrs Samantha Brower of Peru visited relatives and will return to Denver in spring.
Milton Kraus announces that due to a short seed supply, garden seed requests must be sent by postcard to M C Room 445 House Office Building Washington D C. Include name and address only and await varieties supplied by the Department. No mail after April 1.
Advertisement urging immediate listing of dwelling or farm property to attract buyers. Claims no cost unless a sale proceeds and notes a pool of prospective purchasers. Mentions reasonable rates and includes DICE & CO as the listing agency for rent, estate, and fire insurance services.
Bible study at 9 30 p m led by Superintendent Omer Flora. Midweek service Thursday at 7 30 p m with prayer meeting and choir rehearsal. A hearty welcome awaits all attendees.
Next Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m and B Y P U at 6 30 p m Teachers Training is Wednesday at 7 20 p m All are welcome Wm Melton pastor
M E Ghurch announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Epworth League at 6 00 p m The public is cordially invited to all services Alvin F White pastor.
Information on sale dates and details available at our office. Rufus Kinz ie acts as auctioneer and agent for Standard Live Stock Insurance with contact in Varna and payment address in Mexico Indiana Denver phone listed.
W. E. Burke advertises as the oldest established chiropractic practitioner in Miam County. He offers adjustments for all diseases with electricity massage and Swedish movements. Free consultation and T examination. Lady attendant. Hours 9 to 11:30 am 2 to 5 and 7 to pm. 594 North Broadway opposite McCaffrey's Store. Phone 1342 Residence 1286.
The article notes April 3 1918 as the final day under federal law to file income tax returns. It warns penalties for late or false returns, detailing fines up to 100 percent of tax due and possible imprisonment. It explains extensions up to 80 days with proper requests to the district collector and longer relief only with commissioner approval.
Commissioner D C Roper urges Americans to file 1917 income tax returns timely. He explains exemptions for families and widows, and notes the tax targets both moderate and large incomes as part of the national effort to fund the war and support the energy of every citizen.
A Power magazine note reports a large oil company finding ben zol outperforms gasoline as a motor fuel when used straight and proves benefits from mixing equal parts ben zol and gasoline. The hybrid reportedly yields over 16 percent higher value than straight gasoline, while alcohol faces practical issues from hydrogen content.
Report from the London Globe notes refugees sheltered in East London police stations stole a snow broom, enameled mugs, a clock, two pairs of boots, provisions, and damaged uniforms. One town hall precinct saw Bible pilfering and a public library lost several volumes as crowds overflowed into police court areas.
A traveler seeks reading on a train while a talkative man across the car irritates. After brief replies the pleasant stranger remarks on grass changing from blue and red hues recently, noting the green of the countryside as a contrast.
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