Local Fall Gatherings and Economic Notes
Local notices describe visits of Miss Ethel Carnes and many regional travelers from Kokomo to Winamac. Thanksgiving services are planned at the Christian church with Rev. Sidebottom delivering the sermon. The piece ends with industrial tariff critique and commentary on the Underwood tariff bill affecting hides and shoe production.
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The
Christian Church
J. E. Sidebottom
Christ C. Westphal
Farmers’ Produce Company
Brazil
Underwood
United States
A Light For Every Purpose From Surbers Hardware
A window display offers electric table lamps from 12.00 to 22.50 gas lamps at 10.00 large Rayo kerosene lamp 4.50 common wall lamp 1.50 flash lights 1.25 to 2.00 lanterns 1.40 to 1.65 Perfect for Xmas gifts and prewrapping.
Ed Gras Served as Official Timekeeper for 300 Mile Race
Edward Gras of this place acted as official timekeeper for a 300 mile endurance motorcycle race from its start to its finish at Logansport. Only six of the score or more entrants completed the course. Daniel J. Schlemmer of Wabash, 20, was killed seven miles north of Logansport while attempting to regain time, the accident caused by losing control after he let go of his handle bars.
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Edward Gras
Logansport
Daniel J. Schlemmer
Wabash
Congressmen Kraus Visits Pulaski County After Election
Congressman Milton Kraus and H P Loveland of Peru visited Winamac on Tuesday to meet friends for the first time since the election. Kraus’s county plurality neared 11,000 to 12,000 and he will depart for Washington next week for the December opening of Congress.
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Milton Kraus
H. P. Loveland
Peru
Winamac
Kraus
Washington
Congress
Pulaski County
Miss Florence Wagoner Dies After Operation
Miss Florence Wagoner aged 27 died Tuesday morning at 8 at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after the operation performed the prior Friday. She was the daughter of the late F M Wagoner of Gillam township and a Lafayette Business College graduate who had lived in Lafayette the past two years. Surviving are sister Mrs Omer Shobe of Colfax and brothers Francis of Colfax Virgil of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Lafayette Wednesday afternoon and the body was brought here for burial Thursday with services at the Christian church at 11.
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Florence Wagoner
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Miss Wagoner
F. M. Wagoner
Gillam Township
Lafayette Business College
Omer Shobe
Colfax
Francis
Virgil
Indianapolis
Christian Church
Tuberculosis Sunday designated by Indiana group
December 5 has been set as Tuberculosis Sunday by the Indiana Tuberculosis Association for the 1921 Christmas Seal Sale. The day will be observed across the United States as well. Secretary Murray A. Auerbach urged county chairmen to enlist ministers to discuss prevention Saturday and Sunday.
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Indiana Tuberculosis Association
United States
Murray A. Auerbach
Indiana Tariff Hearing: Shippers Challenge State Rail Rates
At Indianapolis a test hearing on Indiana rail rates drew objections from carriers and Kentucky Ohio shippers. Railroad officials argued Indiana rates undercut interstate ones by about 5.5 million dollars yearly while Indiana growers and Louisville dealers complained of discrimination favoring Evansville and Lawrenceburg. The hearing continues with defense from commercial groups and the public service commission.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Kentucky and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Public Service Commission
Federal Commission
Indiana Commission
Kentucky
Evansville
Louisville and Henderson
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Louisville
Evantsville
Lafayette
Public Service Commission
Voted Bonus Debate Echoes Across York District
Fragmentary notes show a debate over a bonus vote in York, with phrases about bonds and funds, citizen sacrifice, and the push to provide pay or benefits amid wartime needs. The piece references safety zones, protection efforts, and public profits, highlighting public sentiment on the issue.
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York
Hana Garment Factory Closes After Years of Operation
The Hana Garment Factory, long operated with about twenty women employed, quits business after years in operation. Officials cite lack of sufficient orders as the primary reason for closing the plant.
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Hana Garment Factory
Othe
Beers Preserved as Relics at Milwaukee Public Museum
Real beer is shown in a glass case at the Milwaukee public museum alongside pretzels to illustrate extinct customs. Two bottles, one dark and one light, are displayed for future generations to view as relics of bygone times.
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Milwaukee Public Museum
Sunday Evening Program At Methodist Episcopal Church
The Woman's Home Missionary Society holds its annual Thank offering at the M E church Sunday evening at 7 30. The program includes Congregational song, orchestra, vocal duet Hellene Whitaker and Bessie Rhinehart, scripture by Mrs Whitaker, prayers by several ladies, more congregational singing, and an address by Mrs Martha Mellinger of Logansport followed by benediction by Rev Sidebottom.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. E
Hellene Whitaker
Bessie Rhinehart
Whitaker
Judy
Bechdelt
Sidebottom
Martha Mellinger
Logansport
Indiana corn crop in splendid shape report says
The weekly agricultural report from Indiana says corn husking is general and the crop is in excellent condition for cribbing. George Bryant, government agricultural statistician, notes ample farm labor but prices remain high for the lowered market. Winter wheat is in good condition despite cold weather.
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Indiana
George Bryant
Notice on Parcel Post Returns and Contents
The Post Office Department issues a regulation requiring all parcel post packages to carry a return address and a wrapper statement describing the contents and indicating if they are perishable.
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The
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Card of Thanks for Florence Wagoner Funeral
The sister and brothers thank friends for kindness, flowers, and singers who assisted during the bereavement and funeral service for Florence Wagoner.
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Florence Wagoner
Leibing announces birth of Albert Jr in Detroit couple
Cards received by Mrs. Marion Rotruck and others announce the arrival of Albert Jr on November 12. Mrs. Leibing was formerly Miss Johanna Schubert of this place.
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Marion Rotruck
Albert Leibing
Detroit
Albert, Jr
Leibing
Johanna Schubert
Musical Recital at Rensselaer Postponed to December 2
The Leonard Cleveland recital at the Presbyterian church in Rensselaer has been postponed to Thursday evening December 2 due to a home talent play that was advertised for the original date.
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Presbyterian Church
Rensselaer
Local syrup and store ad promotes December specials
The notice highlights price cuts on White Karo syrup from 1.10 to 0.85 and Dark Karo from 1.00 to 0.75 at Clark's. It invites readers to watch for next week’s ad from Blue Front Drug Store and Surber's Hardware and Furniture Store with December specials.
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Clark’s
Surber’s Hardware and Furniture
Surber’s Hardware and Furniture Store
Blue Front Drug Store
Page fragment notes at Indiana Purdue game in Lafayette
The clipping mentions Warren Morgan and his son Paul attending the Indiana Purdue game in Lafayette on Saturday. It also contains garbled lines about gifts and a barber, with partial reference to R. M. Lowry family in Jefferson township and an incident with a coffee pot causing a scare.
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Warren Morgan
Paul
Lafayette
Hullinger
R. M. Lowry
Jefferson Township
What We Don't Know About Each Other's Business
A general column argues both farmers and merchants misjudge each other’s costs and profits. It stresses hidden expenses like rent, heat, taxes, and labor, and notes price swings affect all sides. The piece urges everyone to focus on their own work and adopt efficient methods to endure the crisis.
Brothers claim stake in Williams estate land dispute
Frank Williams files cross complaint seeking a nine twenty fourth and thirteen thirty second interest in 1616 acres of the Williams land in Pulaski County with rental value of at least ten thousand dollars a year. He demands an accounting from Anna Williams as administratrix and cites alleged mismanagement by Charles Williams and Thomas Williams’s estate.
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Pulaski County
Charles C. Williams
White Post
Williams
Anna S. Williams
Leland
Frank H. Williams
Charles
Frank
Thomas Williams
Sloopeston
Walter
Alnna Williams
Thomas
Shave Guidance Advertises Hullinger's Barber Shop
A brief ad urges readers to shave with a good razor and directs them to Hullinger's Barber Shop for services.
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Gall
Hullinger’s
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Monon
J. P. Ambrecht
Kokomo
Clar Michigan
K’s
Quince Richardson
Joseph Lemann
Eureka
Inl
Atty. John Spangler
A. C. Mallon
Margaret Hill
Miss Alice
Christian Workers of the Christian Church
Alice Hill
Vivian Judy
North Manchester College
Harry Overman
Camp Grant
Mrs
Bert Overman
Dwight Surber
Indiana University
Gurd Surber
Thomas Watson
Thomas Possee
Clara Wilson
Leland Williams
Wuathiams
John Cover
Reynolds
Fawn Gilfender
Charles T. Thompson
Irwin, Ohio
Frank Grafton
Charles Herschman
Valparaiso
Cynthia. Garrigues
C. A. Nelson
John Hellman
Howard Spence
Ruth Anderson
Plymouth
Frank Spence
Francesville
Surbers Hardware
ED. Gras
Congressman Kraus
Methodist Episcopal Church
BRO
Williams Estate
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