Red Cross Seeks 15000 Lake Division Members in Roll Call
Miami County Chapter aims for 15000 members in the Fourth Red Cross Roll Call from November 11 to 25. Lake Division quotas target 1500000 nationwide across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Hoovers message urges broad enrollment as churches plan Red Cross Sunday observances and a peace pageant titled The Red Cross of Peace will be shown in churches.
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Miami County
Red Cross
H. Dickson
Lake Division
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Herbert Hoover
American Red Cross
Red Cross of Peace
Birthday Surprise for Fairmount Man on 49th Birthday
Mrs. Tom Miller and daughter Zelpha hosted a complete birthday surprise at their Fairmount home for the husband and father, Mr. Miller. Denver guests included A C Miller and wife, Jesse Miller and family, Clyde Miller and family, Charley Wade, Phillip Miller, and Gayl Miller from near Chili.
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Tom Miller
Zelpha
Fairmount
Jesse Miller
Clyde Miller
Charley Wade
Phillip Miller
Ebenezer
Gayl Miller
Chili
Boswell Seeks Miami County Commissioner Seat
M. A. Boswell, Democratic candidate for Miami County second district, a Richland township farmer southeast of Chili, is described as prosperous and progressive. The column urges voters to support him in the November election, asserting he will be an efficient and active county commissioner.
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M. A. Boswell
Miami County
Boswell
Richland Township
Chili
Winter Heating Plant Installed at Denver Garage
Charles Grimes has installed a new steam heating plant in the Denver Garage Building after returning from Wisconsin. He built a large work room and furnace room at the rear and installed a large steam boiler to distribute heat through large pipes, meeting the State Fire Marshal's orders for safe garage heating.
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Wisconsin
Charles Grimes
Denver
Grimes
Apples of various kinds offered at fair prices
Local fruit market advertises apples of several varieties with prices pitched to suit shoppers. No specific varieties or price points are provided in the readable text.
Time Limits at Polls Law for Machines and Ballots
The article cites a law restricting time in the voting booth to one minute for machine voting and three minutes for printed ballots. It states voters who refuse to leave after the limit may be removed by the Election Board or sheriffs upon board order.
Mr Redmon Entertains At Peruvian Chicken Dinner
William C Redmon hosted about two hundred guests at the Labor Temple Peru for a chicken dinner celebrating his birthday anniversary. The event featured an address by Rev Harry Nyce, a community song led by Chester Cunningham, and dancing with music by the Wilson and Carpenter orchestra.
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William C. Redmon
Basket Factory
Labor Temple
Peru
Ladies' Aid Meeting Postponed to November 10
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church postpones its November meeting from November 3 to November 10. It will be held at Mrs. E. S. Waymire's home with assistance from Mrs. Curtis Stockdale Mrs. Rooda Rhineberger and Mrs. Paul Griswold. Meals for the election board on November 8 will be served by Section C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Methodist Church
E. S. Waymire
Curtis Stockdale
Rooda Rhineberger
Paul Griswold
Aid
Federation Meets Saturday At Miami County Farmers
All preparations are complete for the annual mass meeting of the Miami County Federation of Farmers on Saturday afternoon October 30 in the Superior Court Room Court House at 1 30 Delegates to the Indiana Federation of Farmers state convention will be chosen Officers for the coming year will be elected Annual reports will be presented President Charles Hanks urges full attendance.
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Miami County Federation of Farmers
Superior Court Room
Court House
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Charles Hanks
Miami County Federation
Teachers Attend State Association For Jefferson Township Schools
Jefferson township and nearly all county schools closed Thursday and Friday as teachers joined the State Teachers Association in Indianapolis. Delegates included Lyman L. Hann Jessie Hurd River Todd Esther Donaldson Bernice Palmer and Sappho Wright from the Denver school plus Mexico teachers and two at the Orphans Home. Some teachers remained in the capitol city until Sunday.
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Jefferson Township
County
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Lyman L. Hann
Jessie Hurd
Rive Todd
Esther Donaldson
Bernice Palmer
Sappho Wright
Denver
Mexico
Orphans’ Home
Association
Capitol City
Little Wizard washing tablets promise labor and savings
An advertisement touts Little Wizard washing tablets as a labor saver and money saver for households, selling through grocers. The copy claims they also save on soap and cloth usage.
Tuesday Election Day Sparks Women Voter Influence
The piece notes a historic Tuesday election on November 2 and the growing impact of women voters who may decide outcomes. In Jefferson township Denver the second precinct votes in the Directors room of Citizens State Bank with listed officials. Mexico hosts the first and third precincts. Voters are urged to vote quickly under the Australian system or machines, with strict time limits.
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Jefferson Township
Denver
Citizens State Bank
C. W. Long
E. S. Kline
Acel Dukes
Don Trent
F. D. Guinn
Myrtle Long
Lelia Grimes
Jesse Miller
Ben Bell
Mexico
Funeral Held For Charles Stancil At Rockfield
Mr and Mrs Clinton Fikenberry and young Herman attended the funeral of Charles Stancil at Rockfield Saturday afternoon. Stancil had been ill for weeks and died Thursday afternoon. Dr and Mrs J W Newell were in Oklahoma City when informed and left for Rockfield arriving Friday night.
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Clinton Fikenberry
Herman
Rockfield
Charles Stancil
Stancil
J. W. Newell
Oklahoma City
Okla
Clifford Newell
Bockfield
Dr. Newell
Denver
Jefferson Township Farmers Meet At Mexico School
The Jefferson Township Federation of Farmers will hold an important meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Mexico School building. Officers for the coming year will be elected and County Agent Lawrence R. Thorn will speak on hog production. President Harry L. Miller urges full attendance.
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Jefferson Township Federation of Farmers
Mexico
Lawrence RE. Thorn
Harry L. Miller
Jefferson To. Federation
Missionary Meeting Planned by Brethren Church Group
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Brethren Church schedules an all day meeting on Thursday November 4. In the forenoon they may gather at the church if warm enough or move to Mrs Gus Maus home to quilt. Afternoon devotional led by Mrs Ida Ege with Mrs Richard Gilbert guiding. Strong attendance urged.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Brethren Church
Gus Maus
Ida Ege
Richard Gilbert
Woman's Baptist Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Cooper's
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Society will convene with Mrs. Mary Cooper on Thursday November 4 with Mrs Bessie Staller as leader. The group reports their fruit barrel for the Orphans Home arrived in good condition.
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Woman’s Baptist Missionary Society
Mary Cooper
Bessie Staller
Big Democratic Rally in Denver Saturday Night
A big Democratic Rally will be held in Denver on Saturday night October 30 1920. Hear Six-Congressman George W Rauch of Marion discuss vital campaign issues at the corner of Harrison and Payson streets. Clyde B Stockdale Democratic candidate joint Representative Fulton and Miami Counties to explain tax problems and state administration.
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Denver
George W. Rauch
Marion
Harrison and
Payson
Clyde B. Stockdale
Fulton
Miami
Masquerade Social Brings Profit for Mexico School
A school Masquerade Social at the Mexico school building drew a large crowd despite rain. Attendees paid 10 cents to enter and 5 to 10 cents per booth with fortune telling fish pond curiosities and snacks. Net proceeds totaled about $30.00.
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Mexico School
Lane Family Leaves Kokomo for Florida Winter Visit
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lane and their daughters Charlotte and Mrs. Brown with husband and baby of Kokomo departed by their machine for Orlando Florida to spend the winter. The Lanes spent last winter in Florida for Mr. Lane's health and were greatly benefited and planned a return.
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George B. Lane
Charlotte
Mrs. Brown
Kokomo
Orlando
Florida
Lanes
Mr. Lane
Revival at Skillman Church Opens Weekly Meetings
Special revival meetings began Tuesday evening at the Skillman M. E. church southeast of Denver on the Chili pike. Rev. Oliver Lyon of New Waverly assists Pastor Rev. A. J. Duryee. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Skillman M. KE
Denver
Oliver Lyon
New Waverly
A. J. Duryee
Local Anglers Net Eight Bass in Eel River Feat
F. D. Guinn Claude Haines and James Staller earned top honors Sunday by catching eight bass in Eel river weighing within two ounces of eighteen pounds. Three fish topped three pounds each and all were impressive in size.
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F. D. Guinn
Claude Haines
James Staller
Eel River
Masquerade Social at Perrysburg This Friday
A masquerade social will be held in Rannell's ball at Perrysburg on Friday night. Everyone is invited to attend and join in the masked event for a good time.
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Perrysburg
Rannell
For Sale Items Including Sand Potatoes and Pears
Burton Green advertises a ready stock sale offering sand potatoes and pears with pricing by scale for immediate purchase. The brief notice emphasizes quick sale and availability.
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Burton Green
Prohibition Stance Highlighted by Milton Kraus Endorsements
In a public appeal Kraus cites endorsements from Mrs. Culla J. Wayhinger and William Jennings Bryan. He vows to uphold dry legislation including the Volstead Act, citing past support and a pro prohibition letter from Bryan in the American Issue. He argues his four year record proves steadfast to Prohibition goals.
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Milton Kraus
Oulla J. Wayhinger
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
Lincoln
Prohibition Party
Bryan
House of Representatives
Indiana
Culla J. Wayhinger
Prohibition
Indianapolis Star
Opal Joy Golden Born to Charles F and Family
A daughter Opal Joy weighing eight and a quarter pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Golden on Friday morning October 22 at one o clock. She is the third child, with grandparents and relatives expressing pride. Mrs. Arnold of Macy tends to the mother and baby.
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Charles F. Golden
Opal Joy
Golden
Mrs. Golden
Mrs. Arnold
Macy
Local Tire Shop Markets Double Fabric Tire and Auto Goods
Harry L. Hagee promotes the Double Fabric tire as the best tire and offers a range of auto robes and blankets with competitive pricing. The notice emphasizes a broad line of auto products and affordable terms.
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Harry L. Hagee
Mrs Onis Case Visits Denver To Help Brother
Mrs. Onis Case of Macy assisted her sick brother M M Dulles in Denver for several weeks. She returned home Saturday evening.
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Mrs. Onis Case
Macy
Denver
M. M. Dulles
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MR. Redmon
Ladies’ Aid
Federation
Missionary Meeting
Big Democratic Rally
Skillman
Tribune
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