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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
1
Public school teachers show strong interest in the new wage law effective next August. It bases pay on percentage averages tied to licenses and experience, with starting and veteran scales detailed. The changes aim to incentivize higher exam performance and longer teaching tenure across districts.
A Sunday visit to the Providence church near Fargo Orange County notes a singing class taught by Prof. Edward Walls from 9 to 10 am with children ages up to 12. The gathering includes many named locals and ends with a sermon by George Mayfield and a social meal at Joel McMahel’s home.
The Southern Railway reduces coal rates 20 percent from New Albany to points west of Louisville via the Louisville St. Louis division after a two year dispute. Capt E T Slicer led coal dealer objections, with the Indiana State Railroad Commission and appellate courts upholding the reduction. New rates: 35 cents to Parkwood and Georgetown, 75 cents to Huntingburg and Lincoln City, 85 cents to Oakland City Boonville and Rockport.
Mrs Nan Dodds of English Indiana invites the public to a spring millinery opening on April 9. An entirely new stock of hats and accessories will be shown and shoppers are urged to view the collection before buying elsewhere.
An elderly voice urges independence and steadfastness against shifting opinions. The piece extols staying true to personal color, praises Indiana's mix of beans and brains and opportunity, and touts the practical value of the telephone for farmers and families.
We announce John A Wright as a candidate for trustee of Ohio township subject to the Republican primary. We announce Daniel H Fields as a candidate for trustee of Johnson township subject to the Republican primary.
The notice advertises Hankins Jewelers offering repairs and services with up-to-date work at fair prices. It also items a 20 horse power portable saw mill and five horses at Temple Indiana with contact for C M Sheldon and Fisher Chair Co. It describes sixty acres of cleared land plus timber, fruit trees, grapes, and wheat and clover with location details near West Fork and Belpher. Crawford County Real Estate Co. handles the land sale.
Thos. 8. Austin offers prompt notarial work at the News office. Contact for affidavits and certifications.
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