22 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
Numerous items cover visits by Miss Thelma Beesley and others, road work by Theodore Reimschneider, religious and community events, and local weather damage from recent rains. Notable notes include a 15 year old Clinton Iowa student winning a national essay prize and a Mississippi tornado death toll.
Miss Anne Leonard of this community has been studying at the Chicago Musical College and earns a place in a recital with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall on Wednesday evening April 28 conducted by Frederick Stock. She sang Ah Perfido in the preliminary at the Ziegfield theatre and has trained under noted teachers while also pursuing composition and dance studies.
Archival quotation advocates a genuine democracy balancing capital and labor. The speaker rejects autocracy by either side and urges cooperation and a spirit of helpfulness in collective governance. The line reflects early 20th century reformist sentiment.
Henry A. Barnhart of Rochester, former Thirteenth district representative, signed a contract with Redpath bureau to tour Wisconsin Minnesota and keptac for 13 weeks delivering chautauqua addresses. He reportedly receives a high salary and recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Chicago on Experiences in Congress.
Editor Tribune reports a candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to the voters at the May primary. The filing signals intent to win the party nomination and then countywide election.
Leonard Woop voices a wartime era plea to restore the spirit of unity and cooperation to prioritize America first. He urges collective effort to win and advance national goals through strengthened collaboration.
Huntington county candidate Samuel E. Cook runs in the Democratic primary for congressman in the Eleventh district on May 4, 1920.
A candidate announces for the county treasurer nomination in the Republican party, subject to the May 4 primary election. The notice asks Republican voters to consider the candidate in the forthcoming primary.
The Morris Daily Herald copy handed in by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pyle praises Governor Frank O. Lowden claiming Illinois faced bankruptcy with 307000 debt and that he implemented a business system to reduce liabilities. It states taxes fell from 90 to 40 cents and claims Illinois was the only state to lower taxes while meeting war costs.
E L Detamore of Francesville urges buyers to act as wheat corn and oats rise and flour prices climb. Marvel Flour made from high priced Northern hard spring wheat would retail at 18.00 per barrel, with 50 barrels available at 15.00 and 25 barrels of Security Brand at 14.00.
A special train of thirty six cars carrying live stock was sent from Rensselaer to Chicago Sunday night. One car was from Pleasant Ridge. thirty five from here. The shipment value was about $100000. Freight halted earlier due to the switchmen strike, while high corn prices at $1.60 per bushel plus scarcity hinder feeders.
Advertises large yields with low production costs and very low taxes in Saskatchewan's prize wheat belt. Promotes a cheap Tuesday excursion rate for buyers, offering free maps and views. Kent Farm Agency. Lemcke Building, Indianapolis.
The marriage of Miss Anna Smith and Frank L Green took place in Winamac a week ago. The couple has since gone to Michigan City to reside. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Smith of Beaver township.
Our store advertises large inventories of bed room period furniture and claims to have foreseen shortages, allowing us to offer low prices. Credit is good and a visit to the shop is urged to verify availability and savings.
Spitler and Surber report a fresh shipment of Nisco spreaders with latest gearings protected by large shields. Units priced at 185 dollars, urging prompt call or inspection to save on cost as equipment advances.
A speaker argues that Americanism should be judged by loyalty to institutions not by residency length. The speech warns against allowing entry to those who threaten institutions and calls for stricter examination of immigrants to prevent deportation of perceived threats.
A local notice advertises a salt sale by telephone ordering for Koster's iStore in Francesville with barrels available.
The ad lists Lineleumne linoleum patterns at 12 inch width, prices from $5.25 to $5.75 per running yard. It announces another shipment of rugs with prices from $16.00 to $75.00, and mentions a good Ax indeter Rug for $57.50. Spitler and other text appears incomplete.
Purdue University officials report an alarming agricultural situation in Indiana as demand for luxuries draws labor from farming. Prof. G. J. Christie warns that high wages in cities reduce crop acreage and idle land grows, urging farmers to push best efforts despite conditions.
A public address emphasizes a square deal for labor and capital, asserting that most American workers seek fairness and straight handling in economic relations. The speaker stresses balance between labor unions and business interests to foster productive cooperation.
Robert Lansing, ex secretary of state, becomes honorary chair of a national interchurch board uniting 20 plus denominations to fight the red menace. Franklin K. Lane, A. Mitchell Palmer, and William B. Wilson join Lansing in backing plans. The alliance, covering about 70 percent of Protestant groups, pledges substantial funding to oppose red doctrines.
A quotation captures a call for unity across workers and diverse groups. It recalls wartime solidarity among laborers newcomers natives Jews and Gentiles in a shared national purpose. The message stresses equal duty and collective effort.
A nationalist message calls for prioritizing America first and a long‑range national plan, warning against loose internationalism as dangerous as death and urging a strong patriotic policy stance.
160 acres of good black land with buildings and tiling. Four miles southwest of Francesville. Owner will carry back 20000 dollars. balance on good terms. Price 300 dollars. Inquiries to J. L. Guingrich, Cissna Park, Illinois.
The Van Camp spokesman stated that advertising yields business while skipping it results in no business, and he plans to continue advertising.
Jacob Myers, aged 78, died Wednesday evening at his daughter’s home in Francesville. The funeral is set for Saturday at two o’clock at the residence.
The Junior class hosted an eight o'clock Friday evening reception in the school building with a living room setting and red and white color scheme. A seven-scene program titled Every Senior's Pipe Dream featured impersonations by Ralph Jentz, Jesse Kuns, Wayne Myers, Harold Trader, Beatrice Caster, and others, plus Mrs. Ralph Myers and Mrs. Hal Myers in dramatic roles.
The Overall idea spreads to public schools as students adopt King Overall patches. Rensselaer pupils wore the garments to class last Monday morning, marking the rapid spread of the movement in the area.
A 1919 era notice warns gamblers that winnings are taxable income even when earned in illegal games. It explains that profits on penny ante poker are taxable and that illegal losses are not deductible.
A statement to Pulaski County Republicans announces the author as a candidate for re nomination for County Recorder. The note requests support at the Primaries on May 4 1920.
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