Christmas Candies and Local Shop News in Francesville
The Francesville newspaper highlights Christmas shopping at Clark's Mallon’s and J. E. Tillett’s with offers on hats dresses corsets and gifts. It notes local visits from Mrs. H. L. Sevrene and others and reports on upcoming Purdue University fruit show plans and dairy talks. A death and grain market updates close the issue with civic notices and public interests.
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Clark’e
H. L
Misa Ida Severne
Base Lake
Clark’s
Tillett
Walter Kessinger
Maud Call
Methodist
Francesville
W. C. Appleby
White Post Township
Pulaski County
Purdue University
State Horticultural Department
Christmas Services Planned by Salem and St Johns Churches
The Salem Evangelical church schedules Christmas Eve exercises at 6 45 pm on December 24 and a German service at 10 30 am Christmas Day. Sylvester midnight service begins 11 15 pm English. New Year’s German service 10 30 am. St John Evangelical White Post reads Christmas Eve event December 25 at 7 pm and German service December 26 at 10 am. Pastor E Gehle invites all German and English speakers. IK R Burget appears as sale clerk in this issue.
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James Culp
Medaryville
E. F. Rees
Tribune
Greedfield
Indiana
Larkin Koste
Salem Township
Mallons
Martha Paria White
Francesville
Cedarville
Ohio
New Carlisle
John White
Mamie
Harry
Frank
Methodist Church
Salem Evangelical Church
Sylvester
St. John’s Evangelical Church of
White Post
E. Gehle
Advice to Francesville patrons on mail route cuts
In light of possible reductions to three deliveries weekly from Francesville, residents are urged to use daily free delivery by routing all mail through the carrier. Register mail, buy money orders and stamps, and have neighbors install mailboxes to demonstrate demand for routes, as carrier reports influence post office decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesville
P. O. Department
Good Citizens League seeks Sunday law enforcement in Francesville
The Good Citizens League of Francesville Indiana petitions the Town Council to direct the Town Marshal to enforce the Sunday law for all business and pledges full support to law enforcement and other violations all week. It endorses Prosecuting Attorney Reed’s actions against liquor law violations and pledges ongoing support, signed by Ab. Whitaker president and H. W. Bledsoe assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizens
Effect of Cigarettes on Boys by Judge Stubbs
Indianapolis juvenile court judge George W. Stubbs laments cigarette addiction among boys, saying manliness and reform are unlikely once a youth becomes a cigarette fiend. He compares the craving to an appetite that resists moral suasion and can lead to crime.
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George W. Stubbs
Indianapolis
Health board official proposes pension for disease free sixty
Dr. J N Harty supports paying a pension to anyone reaching sixty who has not contracted a preventable disease to encourage adherence to health measures. He argues that compliance would save state costs. Miss Claire Hubbell just returned from North Judson after five weeks caring for a convalescing patient.
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J. N. Harty
State Board of Health
Claire Hubbell
North Judson
New Ten Dollar Gold Pieces Draw Criticism in Francesville
In Francesville, holders of the new ten dollar gold pieces express strong dislike of the coin design. Critics note the absence of In God We Trust, a drooping eagle, excess blank space, and raised stars on the edge instead of milled edges. Still, familiarity may breed acceptance if value remains stable.
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Francesville
Quail Sale Rules Tighten Possession and Shipment
The article outlines strict laws on buying or selling quail, requiring lawful possession proof and prohibiting interstate shipment except by the shooter. Vendors must issue a license tag with purchase time and details before an express company accepts birds. A promotion advertises a red box giveaway and a key with each $2 cash purchase on Friday and Saturday, December 20–21.
Christmas gifts in 10 cent articles in Tillett's window
A reader notes small priced items on display in Tillett's storefront window for Christmas. The items, advertised as 10 cent pieces, invite shoppers to browse affordable gift options.
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Tillett
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