Memorial Service Set for President Harding
A memorial service will be held tomorrow as the nation mourns the death of President Warren G. Harding. The late leader died suddenly, ending a short illness, with public sympathy pouring in from across the country. Harding’s career included service as Ohio legislator, lieutenant governor, U S senator, and president, noted for his modest bearing and friendship with old political allies.
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Lightning Briefly Ignores Straw Stack Fire Near Francesville
A Saturday night storm sparked a lightning strike that destroyed a straw stack owned by Jean Saltwell on the Charley Blad farm one mile west of Francesville. No other damage reported. Saltwell and Beesley affected, with local mentions of residents and visitors.
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McCormick Deering Tractors Boost Labor Power
A McCormick Deering tract of ten twenty or fifteen thirty tractors enables one man to perform two or three times as much work with the power. This reduces labor costs by fifty percent or more.
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Cor respondents Wanted for Local News Reach
The Tribune calls for correspondents from surrounding communities including Medaryville Gil lam Jefferson Beaver Hanging Grove. Send name and a promise to submit weekly news, and the paper will provide envelopes paper and stamps to mail in.
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Francesville Band Concert Draws Crowds
The Francesville band concert last night drew hundreds to the main street and received strong applause. The report notes ongoing free Wednesday concerts with high expected attendance next week and invites everyone to Francesville to attend.
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Postoffice Reorganizes Under New Postmaster Ebert Garrigus
Ebert Garrigus has taken charge of Uncle Sam's stamp store and is making significant interior changes. He moves lock boxes, expands front office space, and reorganizes the back office for staff convenience. Miss Hanah Byers remains as assistant.
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Christian Endeavor Varieties and Local News Items
The community page promotes a Christian Endeavor meeting with Keith Clarke presenting What Can be Done Towards Eliminating Poverty at 6 30 PM next Sunday. It lists visits and guests from Crawfordsville Battle Ground Vincennes Bluffton Francesville and Battle Ground, plus a birth and barber shop hours and local notices.
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Mrs Foster Improves After Major Abdominal Surgery
Mrs H W Foster of this place was seriously ill last week and underwent abdominal surgery in Rensselaer hospital to remove infected intestinal tissue. Doctors Lewis of Chicago R J Ives here and Kresster of Rensselaer assisted. Initial prognosis was grave but by Sunday she had a better than even chance to recover.
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Getting Ready For Chautauqua at Remington
Preparations are under way for the Chautauqua to be held in Remington Indiana from August 11 to 26. A splendid program has been arranged with celebrities from Francesville to participate and there will be a representation from the city during the Chautauqua term.
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Will Sell City To the World
A city feature notes Warrenton appoints Mrs Barrett as the first woman city manager in the United States. Her past triumph diverting Montana wheat to the Columbia River gateway is cited, and local leaders recall former woman mayor Miss Clara Munson. The piece also mentions various local visits, engagements, and a bread batch announcement.
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Its Wise to Buy at Home and Honor the President
A Francesville note urges residents to buy locally to strengthen the town economy and avoid traveling to distant cities for basic goods. The piece calls for community support and cites the national tribute to Warren G Harding with Friday services at the Christian Church featuring Rev Reisen and other speakers.
Race Horses Headed to Manchester Fair
Emmett Pullins of Jasper county travels from Francesville with two race horses bound for North Manchester. They rode an old track toward the fair where they will compete for prize money during the event.
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Christian Ladies Aid Quilt Group Seeks New York Home
The Christian church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. T. J. Tomlinson’s home for weekly quilting and planned another session Friday. They are finishing a quilt destined for a New York home. Visitors included Mrs. Mary Schafer and daughter Mary Jane of Crawford Indiana. locals Roy Johnson Lewis Horney and Lester Goble spent Sunday in Chicago.
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Return of Mr. O. Severance from Lafayette hospital
Mr. O Severance returned to Francesville Tuesday night after a gall stones operation at Lafayette hospital three weeks earlier. He reports feeling well and glad to be back in the good city.
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Community thanks for support after loss of wife and mother
The Swing family and Mrs Anna Bannart thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death. A storm caused minor damages and knocked down a large portion of a tree in the yard of the Daeske property in the eastern town area.
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Local Markets For the Week
Wheat arrivals were slow last week due to heavy rain delaying threshing but quality and yield look good with an estimated 25 bushels per acre. Prices remain steady with oats and immerge also showing steady market quotation.
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