Italians quit Elkhart exodus slows local labor scene
A wave of Italian laborers plan to leave Elkhart with tickets sold yesterday and today amid rumors of more departures. The exodus reflects a broader trend as factories and railroads push out illiterate foreigners and seek native workers, with at least one car carrying forty Portuguese sent from Chicago toward New York for departure.
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Elkhart
Italy
Lake Shore
Chicago
New York City
First Year Men Ex amination Conducted by A M Bickel
A M Bickel conducts an examination of first year men for trial roles. Seven students are in the class.
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A. M. Bickel
Tax Limit Updated to May 20 for City Taxes
The common council adopted a resolution extending the tax payment limit from May 1 to May 20 without penalty to aid railroad workers. City Attorney Turner noted possible irregularities but no serious objections. the treasurer is expected to implement the mandate. Also approved was a $2,500 cemetery retaining wall project along the Tikhar t river, referred to the improvement committee.
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Common Council
Brubaker
Perry JL. Turner
Board of Works
Tikhart
Prairie Street
Troliana Avenue
Lusher Avenue
Green
Bell
Campbell
Gift to Teacher Ends Quest in Small Town
A district schoolteacher, beloved by her pupils, receives a heartfelt parting gift after the term. Local boys and girls on a committee scoured town for the perfect token, visiting many stores until at last they found a gift they deemed worthy, and presented it with pride.
Battleship Plan Debate Highlights Congressional Split
In the House yesterday, Tawney and Foss faced criticism over naval spending as Hobson exposed a confidential letter. Longworth urged backing the president, while Cochran urged four new ships. A two fleet collier provision and yard-built ships were approved, totaling 107 million with two ships cut to navy yards.
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Phese
Tawney
Foss
House
Hobson
Alabama
Cannon
Hobsom
Longworth
Ohio
Congress
Cochran
New York
City in Brief: Overland piano trip and tax book notice
Wilbur Templin traveled to Jimtown with a piano this morning. Tax books for the county and state will be left at Simpson abstract office on Main street next Saturday and stay there until May first. Last night Harry Harrington Arthur Books and Earl Eller were arrested and held on old commitments. Books paid his fine this morning and was released.
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Wilbur Templin
Jimtown
Simpson Abstract
Main Street
Harry Harrington
Arthur Books
Earl Eller
Books
Offender Charged With Intoxication Appears Before Judge
A lone offender charged with in toxication was arraigned this morning before Judge Hughes in the police court. He was assessed the usual fine and in default of payment was committed.
Mrs C J Winebrenner Visits Jackson Michigan
Mrs. C. J. Winebrenner has traveled to Jackson Michigan for a brief visit.
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C. J. Winebrenner
Jackson,Mich
Br Menschein Seeks Treatment in Ann Arbor
Br Menschein traveled to Ann Arbor this morning for treatment of a long standing illness complication.
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Ann Arbor
Candy for a Kiss Provokes Earnest Offer
A Killeen old woman runs a candy shop where a pretty boy eyeing sweets prompts a sentimental gesture. She offers candy in exchange for a kiss, and the boy hesitates before finally giving in to the request and receiving a stick of candy.
Tragedy Ties Spotlight To South Bend Woman
The snippet describes Miss Graham, a South Bend beauty linked to a deadly tragedy. She denies visits by Morgan or Metzger the night of the murder while claiming illness confined her at home. She notes receiving letters and a claim of love confessions, asserting the affair is hers alone.
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Berner
Morgan
Graham
South
Bend
Qustions
Kesler Family Welcomes Grandchild Born April Tenth
Mr and Mrs John Kesler of Etthart area announce a son born April 10 to their daughter and her husband Charles Cranblet of Muskegon Michigan.
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John Kesler
Etthart
Charles Cranblet
Muskegon
Mich
Jumping Off Place Patient Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his cough and weak lungs after a speech in which he states consumption nearly overtook him. He reports improvement began with one bottle and continued after a dozen bottles left him well and happy. The remedy is advertised as effective for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention and is sold by Houseworth Bros druggists with a trial bottle free.
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Houseworth Bros
Streetcar Conductor’s Lost Punch Hint Found
A streetcar conductor’s punch from between Marion Street and Lake Shore tracks was reported missing and is to be left at the streetcar ticket office for safekeeping. The note adds the item was found or requested for return on a specific date.
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Marion Street
Lake Shore
Feathered leather goods at Mennonite Book Store
A display of feather hand bags and leather items lines a Mennonite Book Store. The message notes items for sale and highlights the shop’s distinctive stock with a historic tone.
Our Best People Aristocrats or Not
A Cleveland Leader essay argues that true aristocracy rests on intellect, service, goodness, and humanitarian spirit rather than wealth. It distinguishes genuine elite qualities from moneyed pretenders who imitate nobility with ostentatious displays.
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Cleveland
Deaths of Drukker and Abraham Bollinger
Drukker of Nappanee died at Fort Lincoln three miles from Bismarck South Dakota at 11 30 oclock Monday forenoon after an operation for removal of a cranial mastoid two weeks ago. Abraham Bollinger longtime Elkhart county farmer died at 8 oclock Wednesday morning at his son's home near Millersburg after a week's illness from grip. He resided in the county 50 years, survived by wife, and children Melvin Rudolph Mrs Oscar Jay Mrs Charles Michaels and E Bollinger. Funeral at Reformed church Millersburg at 10 Friday morning with friends meeting at 9.
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Unitoa ‘States’ Army
Benjamin
Abraham Bollinger
Elkhart
Oscar Jay
Gishen
Rudolph Bollinger
Millersburg
Clinton Township
Lancaster
Lutheran Church
Benton
Melvin
Toone
Mirs
Oscar
Jay
Goshen
Charles Michaels
Waterford
E. Bollinger
Sullivan
Ind
Funeral Notices for Mary Randolph William Grant Levia Taska
Funeral services scheduled for Mary Randolph at St. Pauls Church with interment in White Pigeon Michigan. William F. Grants remains sent to Connersville Indiana for burial after services at the Grant residence. Levia Taska funeral at Baptist church with graveside at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Residences listed for viewing at 108 Coruna Street and 1300 Main Street.
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William F. Grant
Connersville
Ind
Ayers
Grant
Main Street
Louis
Hall
Levia Taska
Baptist Church
Spear
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Coruna Street
Victor Talking Machines at Neds The Happy Family Circle
A fragmented note describes a broadcast or home scene titled The Happy Family Circle with a family interior setting. It hints at intimate affairs and general domestic topics including health issues like constipation and bowel concerns becoming common topics at home.
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Victor
Neds
Easter Dinner and Bazaar at Local Church
Hotel Buckien to serve Special Easter Dinner from 12 30 to 23 75 per plate. Spilman String Orchestra to provide music. The C Society of the First Christian Church will host an Easter bazar and supper at the church corner Fifth and Lexington Avenue on Saturday evening April 1917.
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Hotel Buckien
Spilman
C. E.society of the First Christian” Church
Fifth and
Lexington Avenue
For Sale Cement Block Machine
Auction notice lists a cement block making machine unused for sale at Cotton's Real Estate office with two phone numbers for contact.
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Cotton's
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St. Paul’s Church
Brightmire
White Pigeon
Mudge
Anne
Bae
Bluchers
Ane
Isa
the Lady
Maryland
Gibson
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