20 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
1
Local residents visit relatives in Kouts Lafayette Monticello and Winamac. Business trips take Dr W C Richardson to Chicago and Mrs Harve Critten visits Monon. Gorden Players miss concert due to Winamac accident. Community meetings planned by Christian Workers and Woman's Missionary Society. The New York World endorses a naval balance view.
The piece attacks a proposed twenty million dollar appropriation to Colombia as compensation for alleged wrongs in Panama. It argues the U S acted to recognize Panama’s independence to support a vital isthmian waterway and condemns wasteful spending and anti American politics.
In the state corn show at Purdue this week Joseph C. Isley of Shelby county won the grand sweepstakes. Ivan Handley of Fair Oaks took eighth and George Clark of Morocco tenth for best ten ears of yellow corn. Glenn Smiley of Rochester first. Clark won fifth on best single ear and best ears. W B Henry of Winamac won first on best ten white ears. George J Saverman of Crown Point won first on wheat.
The Community's mill opens for business inviting inspection as it shows modern milling capabilities producing flour and feed. Local ads promote White Rose Flour and Pillsbury products while Gutwein Milling Co announces its operation. A high school play titled Assisted by Sadie is set for Friday night January 21. Francesville news notes property purchase by J. M. Ricks and Carmacks moving to Converse with new real estate plans.
The article explains head of family status under 1920 tax law, granting a $2,000 exemption plus a $200 dependent credit for each dependent under 18 or incapable of self support. It details when the head can claim exemptions, notes married persons’ limits, and clarifies how dependents affect credits if they live apart or are supported. It uses examples with fathers, mothers, and sons to illustrate eligibility and restrictions.
Official figures show Great Britain up by 100 billion dollars or 75 percent since the war, France 35 billion, Italy Belgium and Japan about one third or 50 percent for Japan, with the United States gaining 50 billion since 1914. The note argues these gains expose how influential propaganda can be in shaping views on tax policy and loan collection after Paris.
Revival services ongoing at the Christian Church will run nightly next week except Saturday. Each service starts at 7 30 PM instead of 7 00 PM.
In front of a large crowd Francesville high school beat Grass Creek 39 to 5. The Juniors opened with a sharp display of teamwork. Also advertised were farm items including Pillsbury flour and a Jersey cow for sale.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges every farmer to prepare an annual inventory of farm property. The plan aims to reveal net worth and year to year progress and to help place farm business on a secure foundation. Specialists offer complete directions for making a farm inventory on a business basis.
Dwight P. Surber of Francesville is named chairman of Pulaski county by county students at Indiana University to lead a program for greater public support of state educational institutions. Surber, a biology sophomore active in student affairs, says IU and other state schools seek a liberal levy to keep pace with regional higher education growth and retain top faculty.
E M Coffel's store was burglarized early Monday by breaking a side door and unlocking from inside. The burglars entered between 5 30 and 6 00 am, opened two cash registers, found only pennies, and left without taking goods, with no trace found.
Fair Oaks comes to the Community house next Tuesday to play the local high school team in a fast paced game. The locals hope to reclaim honors lost in a recent 16 to 8 defeat at Fair Oaks. A curtain raiser features seventh and eighth grade teams. The high school lineup includes Werner Haring Evernham Cords Gras with Leis and Kahler as substitutes.
Dr. R. J. Ives announces his office has moved to his residence located one house north of the former office. Visitors are asked to enter through the door marked office.
Pure strained honey advertised at 3 pounds for 90 cents. Customer urged to bring their own bucket. Sellers named Ross and Nolan listed in the notice.
Purdue University researcher L S Robertson reports at the Indiana Corn Growers annual meeting that top growers spent 49 cents to 1.32 per bushel, averaging 70 cents, with labor comprising about half the cost. Higher yields linked to efficient labor, heavier fertilizer, land care, and crop rotation with legumes.
Senator La Follette introduces a joint resolution asking the secretaries of state and treasury to delay action on Great Britain's indebtedness and interest payments to the United States until Congress approves the plan. The measure was sent to the finance committee.
Miss Atta Robinson and Glenn Mayhugh, popular locals, wed at four oclock this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. A five oclock dinner followed at the groom’s home, east of town, with both families named. The couple will reside on the Mayhugh farm east of Francesville.
Mrs. Minnie Davidson and William Lamar were married at the bride’s Delphi home last Wednesday afternoon. The couple returned to town and occupy the Lamar residence in the east part of town.
An advertisement from Universal Home Builders Supply Co invites readers to mail $1 to receive a beautiful home plan book and a one year Home Today Magazine. The offer targets home loving people and lists the address 1224 Garrick Building, Chicago Illinois.
Advertisements list items for sale including a base burner by Judson Fitzpatrick, baled hay via the Co operative Elevator Company, Aristos Flour, and a South Bend scalable cooking range at Mailon’s. Contact L A Stallnaker at phone 109H for quick bargain listings.
The American policy of protection is vital for national defense and prosperity. A free country with unemployment and investor fear risks invasion and decline. Keeping American producers employed justifies shielding markets from foreign imports to maintain wages, profits, and living standards for the American millions.
Supreme court rules public service commission may raise utility rates charged to municipalities beyond franchise caps. The decision, grounded in police powers, upholds the commission’s authority against city contracts. It preserves hydrant rental boosts from 38 to 55 dollars a year in Washington, Daviess County.
The Hornbeck Amusement Company of Lafayette which runs the Strand theatre in Monticello and whose active manager is Harley H. Hornbeck has purchased the Opera House block on South Main Street. The closing occurred yesterday afternoon with no announced consideration.
Dr. A. G. Catt relocates his optometry practice to a new office in a bank building in Rensselaer Indiana. The street entrance is described as first stairway west of the corner with the name above the door.
No. 3 can peaches and corn listed with prices 25 to 40 cents. Clark's advertises Peas and corn at 10, 12 1 2 and 15 cents. Pillsbury flour in large sacks $3.00 this week. Continental baby chicks available to order. Mrs J P Ambrecht offers phone orders. Coal delivery to Francesville towns at 50 cents per ton, large stock of Eastern and Indiana coal. Crabbs Reynolds Taylor Co.
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