Salem Township Roads To Receive Increased Upkeep Funds
County Superintendent William Goble and County Commissioner Chapman met at the public library to hear residents’ grievances about road maintenance in Salem Township. Henry Pike chaired a well attended session, with hopeful talk that Salem will receive full apportionment for road repairs and ongoing grading and dragging as needed. Applicants for township superintendent include John Alkire, George Congram, George Ford, and Rupert Myers, with Myers favored in a preliminary vote though final appointment awaits the county superintendent’s list.
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Wiliam Goble
Beaver
Chapman
Public
Salem Township
Henry Pike
Salem
John Alkire
George Congram
George Ford
Rupert Myers
Myers
Man Commits Suicide Attempt By Fire On Chicago Bridge
Jim Smith a short order cook attempted suicide by tying a rope to a bridge in Chicago pouring gasoline over his clothes and lighting a fuse. A gun fired as his foot slipped but did not harm him. The flaming torch dropped into the river and was extinguished by the cold water. He swam ashore unharmed.
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Jim Smith
Chicago
Jim
Our Real Trouble Is Home Markets
The article argues that only about a seventh of commodities are exported and foreign trade accounts for about 15 percent of total commerce. It states hard times hinge on home markets and freight rates, not export markets, and that business depression would persist without adjusting to domestic consumption.
Local Notices and Business Moves Across Several Towns
Joseph Fox visits Logansport on business and Cooper Battery Service operates at the Francesville Garage with prompt service. County officials Chapman and Goble traveled on business to the area. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Doll of White Post township is reported improving. A D Wentz plans to move to Bremen next spring. The Agamac highway project connects White Post and Jefferson townships as recent road work continues.
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Clarence Doll
White Post Township
Melvin Guild
Medaryville
White Post and
Jefferson
Agamac
Fran
Clarence Riggs
Smith Furniture Opens in Francesville After Move
The Smith Furniture and Repair plant begins operations in Francesville occupying the community building on a five year lease. Electrical installation is pending while staff handle auto body repairs and related work. Harrison Smith is already moved in with E G and H E Smith to follow. locals J L Beesley A C Mallon E J Delamore and Marshall P Hill helped bring the plant.
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Smith Furniture and Reair
Smith Concern
Monticello
Harrison Smith
E. G
H. E. Smith
Francesille
Francesville
J. L. Beesley
A. C. Mallon
E. J. Delamore
Marshall P. Hill
Bankers and debt temptations in Arthur Brisbane tale
Arthur Brisbane tells of a silk merchant pleading for more money from a banker while near tears. The banker refuses, noting the debtor is already in deep, like being in silk piles. He observes many men are tied to a dozen businesses and wish they were not.
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Arthur Brisbane
Binker
Gooday
Francesville Independents Meet Buffalo Five Friday Night
Friday evening at 8 o'clock the Francesville Independents host the Buffalo five in the high school gym. With Wole and Guild in the lineup it promises fast play and real sport. Admission 25 cents.
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Francesville Independents
Buffalo Five
Wole and Guild
Stock for sale: eight milking cows with calves by side
Farm ad from Francesville lists about eight head of milking cows with calves by side for sale. Payment options include cash or bankable note. Contact Albert Boehning near White Post school house, Francesville, phone 1121.
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Albert Boehning
White Post School House
Francesville
Baby Chicks and Custom Hatching Notice
Those seeking custom hatching for March 1st should inquire for space and terms immediately. Contact W. R. Howatt in Francesville via phone LI4F.
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W. R. Howatt
Francesville
Five Musical Kayes to Play at Manon Theatre
In Francesville the Strand Theatre books the Five Musical Kayes for a concert Friday and Saturday nights. Local notices mention farm and lifestyle items including Buff Orpington cockerels for sale and various personal updates.
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The
Strand Theatre
Manon
Kayes
Monon
Electrical Men Meet at Monticello Dam Project Discussed
The Commercial club at Monticello hosts a discussion on a Tippecanoe river dam plan led by Indiana Electric Company executives and regional representatives. Key figures include Reid vice president Haynes and Deitrick investment head, with sites near Norway and a three million dollar estimated cost.
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Montcello
Indiana
H. Electric Company
Reid
Paul Haynes
Deitrick
Tager
Tment
Stewart
Derson G. Moore
Dopecanoe
Norway
Monticello
Tippecanoe
Mr. Burch
Interstate Public Service Commission
Fred Kellrogg
Francesville
Continental’ Utilities Company
Emory Powers
McCray
Fred. Zimmerman
Menon
Frank Humston
Collins
Pennsylvania Lines
Freeman
Redfield and Wilson
New York
Wolcott
Kentland
Idaville
Brookston
Chalmers
Reynolds
J. L. Beesley
A. C. Mallon
E. L. .Delamore
W. C. Richardson
Jae Hubbard
W. G. Burger
Ih. A. Myers
L. E. Burson
Francesville High Box Social and Local Notices
The Francesville High School Junior class plans a box social at the high school gym on Wednesday evening January 18. News includes births in the area, a public sale set for February 8 near Medaryville, and White County appointing F. M. Minch as road superintendent.
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Francesville High School
Francesville Considers Free Show For Year Round Entertainment
Francesville business men discuss starting a weekly free picture show this year to replace summer band concerts. They estimate about fifty two entertainments could be offered for the cost of maintaining the band, weather permitting. The local theater seats over five hundred and could host multiple shows to accommodate crowds. The plan would involve an improvised orchestra drawn from band members. The Tribune will report further details later.
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Frances“villé
Picture House
Francesville
the Tribune
Production big profits in poultry records summarized
The White family of White Post township reports 369 hens laid 51 972 eggs at 33 cents, total egg receipts 1 292 11, stock sold and home use 212 67, feed 422 14, interest 6 percent on 1 660, depreciation 10 percent, total receipts over 2 000, indicating continued poultry profit with good care and feeding. next week will cover young stock and final records.
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White
White Post Town
Mathews
Farmers Institute Towns and Dates Listed
Medaryville January 19 20 Star City January 24 25 Winamac January 27 28 Monterey February 2 3 Coffel to hold stock sale February 23 near Monon 200 head for sale 26 head shoats over 60 pounds each contact A D Reno Francesville phone 1100 Also items for sale a hot blast heater and Round Oak range gas station update missing artist model search and local page notices include Mrs J P Ambrecht and Mr Mrs M F Heneghan news notes and program details for Francesville Indiana January 17 18 1920s farm institute lectures and county agent remarks with Purdue Prof Hall and Etta Guilliams present.
Francesville Whs Loses Narrowly to North Manchester
Francesville high school basketball lost at North Manchester 24 to 19 after leading 14 to 7 at halftime. Report says overconfidence in the final period allowed the hosts to rally, despite Francesville players' fast and aggressive play.
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Francesville Whs
N. Manchester
Francesville
North Manchester
Two Lively Basketball Games At Francesville Gym
Two spirited matches at the Francesville gym last Friday night featured the Fair Oaks Independents versus Francesville Independents with Francesville winning 32 to 7. In the second game Medaryville High School defeated Fair Oaks High School 22 to 12.
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Francesville Gymnasium
Fair Oaks Independents
Francesville Independents
Fair Oaks High School
Medaryville High Schol Quintets
Medaryville
Battery Service at Frances ville Garage
Quick service advertised for battery work at Frances ville Garage with rebuilt repaired and tested components. The Pioneer notes a club meeting at Mrs H W Foster's home and family visits by Mrs William C Myers and W R Jones. A birth announced for A J Henéghan and Julia Hubbard’s family in Chicago. Tanlac promoted for stomach disorders and nerves with City Drug Store. Corner Store owned by H H Pea f remains fragmentary.
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Francesville
Tanlac
City Drug Store
H. H. Pea
Puzzled the Drunk Bishop Wise Recites Clock Tale
A drunken man jokes about an old man carrying a grandfather clock to a repair shop before Prohibition. He quips why not carry a watch, reflecting a humorous aside from Bishop Wise’s storytelling.
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Bishop Wise
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Gurd Lurber
Winamac
G. P. Ford, Jr
M. H. Rice
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Bremen
Lake of the
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Fayette
the Smith Furniture
Otto Hooker
New, Indiana
New York City
Ring
Tribune
Dick Ward
LaFayette
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Neb
Pulaski County
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B. F. Slenker
White County
F. M. Minch
Audrey Sparks
Wilfred Lesler
Orie Haymond
Craft
Christian Workers of the Christian Church
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Eom Brandt
Francesville’ Consid
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OF Farmers’ Institute
Medaryvillé
Star City
Monterey
Coffel
A. D. Reno
Cole
Round Oak
J.P. Ambrecht
Red Crown
M. F. Heneghan
Francis. Henry
Heneghan
Josephine Hubbard
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Ty Pday
Lunthi
Sthoo
Evensig
cLaiiThodipsony
Samesstul Farmer
Indiala Farmer Federation
Avill
Etta-M.guilliamss
Montgomery County
E. Sidebottom
H. S. Chorus
Shipping Association
H. H. Busch
Howard E. Nyhart
J. J. Mathews
Marjory Gump
R. L. Thompson
Topeka
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Etta
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William C. Myers
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Red Key
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