Local News Notes From Francesville Area
Local items list visitors, travels, and small events from Francesville and nearby towns. Notables include Miss Gladys Hudgens in Lafayette, Mrs. Henry Roberts visiting Fort Wayne, and a Chicago trip for Mrs. Zora Burger. An excursion by the United States Railroad Administration is announced for September 21 to Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Grocery
Charles Page
Lafyette
Nathan Steffen
Roanoke
Illinois
A. C. Mallon
Macatawa
Michigan
John Bierman
Monticello
Henry Roberts and Son
Fort Wayne
Henry Becker
Kansas City
Thomas Wise
Charles Hubbard
Chicago
Zora Burger
United States Railroad Administration
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Michigan City
Francesville
Calls for real changes in the League covenant
The piece argues against ratification without amendments, urging changes to avoid surrendering American rights and sovereignty. It cites public sentiment against entangling alliances, warns the covenant could subordinate the United States, and urges Senate action or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Europe
United States of America
Senate
War department expose inaction halts sale of Camp Holabird vehicles
Officers told a House subcommittee that about 11 000 motor vehicles sit at Camp Holabird Maryland with 1 000 there since the armistice. Weather exposure has devalued and damaged the fleet, many uncrated, while plans to repurpose trucks for postal service and highway work stalled without word from the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
House
War Department
Seager
Holabird
Maryland
Battin
House Committee
Post Office Department
State Highways Commissions
R. C. P. Evans
Motor Transport Corps
B. L. Crane
Department
Record Price for Benton County Farm
The sale marks likely the largest real estate transaction in the area as Mrs. W. C. Ditton sold twelve hundred acres of Benton county land to northern Iowa buyers for 400 dollars per acre totaling 400600. The property traced to Ed C. Sumner’s heirs through widowhood, with Mrs. Ditton disposing of her share as a granddaughter. Tenants have inspected nearby farms as new owners plan to operate the properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ditton
Benton County
Iowa
Ed C. Sumner
Rensselaer Men Buy Frankfort Newspaper
Col George H Healey and Prof Louis H Hamilton of Rensselaer have purchased the Frankfort Crescent News at Frankfort from Everett E and Charles Neal. The edition is an evening paper and among the oldest in the state. Healey, former editor of the Rensselaer Republican, served on the Mexican border and in World War I rising to colonel. Hamilton was formerly Jasper County schools superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Healey
Louis H. Hamilton
Rensselaer
Frankfort Crescent News
Frankfort
Everett E
Charles 5. Neal
Col. Healey
Rensselaer Republican
Hamilton
Jasper County
Local Grocery Ad and Fair Notes Lead Off
Pot, Carnation and Monarch milk lie. Apollo milk 13c or two for twenty five cents. Clark's Grocery. Lost pair of overalls size 14. Finder please leave at this office. The La Porte county fair showcased Shorthorn teamwork by the Laporte District Shorthorn Breeders Association. Northern Indiana Editorial Association to meet in Huntington on Sept 26 27 with sessions and a banquet. A lighthearted note on courting via gingham apron contrasts with kitchen dish clatter imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Clark’s Grocery
J. A. Hayworth
Laporte County
Laporte
Central States
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Huntington
Huntington Commercial Club
Wheat price gap sparks call to aid U S buyers
A letter argues wheat should fetch its true market value in Europe at 1.36 per bushel and urges the government to adjust prices to share relief with American consumers. It claims European purchases and Japan's imports show the need for market-driven pricing to cut flour and bread costs and ease living expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Australia
Japan
Aursia
Congress
Died at LaCrosse Charles C Williams Noted Capitalist
The death of Charles C Williams of Hoopeston Illinois occurred at LaCrosse last Friday afternoon from acute nephritis. He was en route to LaCrosse for real estate interests and died before family could reach him. Funeral held at Hoopeston with relatives planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Williams
Hoopeston
Illinois
LaCrosse
Mr. Williams
Leland
Indianapolis
Williams
Northwest
Seattle
B. C. McClellan
Charles C. Topp
August Nachtingall
Farmers Push for Shorter Hours and Fair Pay
The piece argues farmers should gain shorter hours and fair prices as producers face pressure from strikes elsewhere. It notes farmers form a large, loyalty-driven workforce, growing class consciousness, and warns against policies lowering food prices while raising other costs. It insists on fair play and shared production obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Indianapolis
Fall Campaign for Selecting Seed Corn Plans Laid
Purdue soils and crops specialists outlined a statewide fall seed corn selection campaign under the extension department. Prof. Christie Winancko Ostrander and Thomas led a conference to organize selection and storage demonstrations in nearly all counties with emphasis on selecting seed from standing stalks and ensuring thorough drying before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Agricultural Extension Department
G. I. Christie
A. T. Winancko
W. A. Ostrander
E. S. Thomas
Monon Handling 2400 Cars Daily
Freight traffic on the Monon railroad remains very heavy with an average of 1,400 loaded and 1,000 empty cars handled daily last week. The heaviest day saw 1,813 loaded and 67 empties, and Monday’s totals rose to 1,709 loaded cars, up from 726 the previous year. Extra crews will be added to keep pace with the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Baseball tournament at Francesville fair features clubs
Forty years ago from the Winamac Journal dated September 13 1879 several crack clubs will take part in the Francesville fair baseball tournament. The Tigers of Goodland the Kenwanna club the Mossbacks of Medaryville and the Bully Beaver Boys will compete with the Vigus club of Francesville for the prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac Journal
Francesville Fair
Tigers
Goodland
Kenwanna
Mossbacks
Medaryville
Bully Beaver Boys
Vigus” Club
Francesville
For Sale Angus Bull in Indiana by W R Howatt
For sale one full blood Angus five years old from Worth's Farm Francesville Indiana finder please leave at Tribune office Purdue University reports August poultry culling demonstrations with positive testimonials. Prof A G Phillips supervises operations aided by county agents in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Howatt
Francesville
Indiana
J. A. Hayworth
Tribune Office
Purdue University
A. G. Phillips
Farmers urged to sow normal wheat acreage statewide
Indiana citizens urged to plant normal wheat and rye acreages this fall to avoid worsening world food shortages. Purdue soil specialists advise seed treatment to prevent smut, thorough seed bed prep, and seed cleaning to improve next year’s yield amid a hot, poor-quality crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Committee On Food Production and Conservation
Purdue University
Strike by U S Steel Workers Hanging Fire
A proposed steel strike in the industry may be deferred after President Wilson’s industrial conference in Washington. The action hinges on the national committee for organizing iron and steel workers meeting in Pittsburg, with labor leaders unsure if President Isen’s postponement wishes will be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
National Committee For Organizing Iron and Steel Workers
Pittsburg
Isen
Shortage of School Teachers in State
E. B. Weatherow, state high school inspector, said Indiana faces a shortage of Latin and manual training teachers. Schools are hiring substitutes while the state office manages a clearing house to match teachers with schools in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Weatherow
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
Wireless Phone Aids Forest Fire Control
Portland engineer C. M. Allen of the forest service reports wireless telephone tests showing clear conversations at eight miles. He says wireless voices rival those on ordinary wires in helping prevent dangerous fires that frequently destroy government preserves in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
C. M. Allen
Forest Service
Portland
Oregon
Mint Growers Realize High Prices Across Indiana
County Agent Bird and crop estimator J W Beers report from Monday that St Joseph County is the world's largest mint producer and Indiana accounts for two thirds of U S mint production with growers earning from 250 to 300 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
J. W. Beers
St. Joseph County
Indiana
United States
Swope Seeks One Year Pay Bill for War Service
Congress member Swope of Kentucky introduces a bill granting one year of pay at 30 dollars monthly to all veterans with over one year’s service in the army navy or marine corps. Those serving more than two months receive 30 dollars per month per counted month, with a maximum payout of 360 dollars per man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Representative Swope
Kentucky
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
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Gladys Hudgens
W. E. Tennell
Winamac
Mabel Werner
Jacksonville
Illinois Women's College
E. L. Delamere
J. H. Edward
Converse
C. B. Judy
Ray E. Geyer
Star City
Lydia Hauppli
Bristow
Ohio
Albert Boehning
Malissa Hayworth
James Hayworth
John Molitor
Gus Culp
Near Convoy
John Lowery
Carey
N. B. Green
Hendricks
Frankfurt
Peer
Emma Swing
Lenton Harbor
Frank Bechdell
Joseph Gant
Roberts
H. A. Foster
Ladoga
Hi. W. Foster
D. W. Brundage
Peru
Mrs. L. G. Hullinger
Mary Parer
Blanche
Jackson,Tenn
Warren S. Goodell
Loda
Ilinois
H. A. Ames Loan and Real Estate Agency
William White
Hammond
Calumet District
W. R. Jones
Knox
John Co. Jones
Orin Severns
Ida
Foster Morgan
J. H. Pyle
W. C. Myers
Eva
Willard
Clarence Geyer
Judson Fitzpatrick
Doris Petra
Ida Huppert
Genevieve Webb
Will Webb
Cillam
E. L. Sharrer
Benton Harbor
J. C. Sharrer
Harold Mayhugh
Ottawa
Pillsbury
Kansas
Chief
Clark’s
E. L. Delamore
Ira J. Howe
Albert Shirtz
E. H. Byrd
Logansport
Vernon Stinson
Charles Reish
Margaret Lee
Odell
Will Fitzpatrick
Ashford Critten
Ella
Harve
L. G. Hullinger
Delia Nelson
Valparaiso
Lincoln Highway Garage Company
Francesville Lumber Co
W. S. Baugh
Jefferson Township
W. J. Huff
Walter
Ross Nelson
Ben Markley
Crown Point
James E. Watson
Poland
China
Oxford
L. A. Leach
Bert Bullis
Seibert Chapin
Brook
Virgil Graffis
Robert West
H. H. Friedley
C. C. Williams
W. Ji. Grove
O. D. Engle
Mary Allee
William F. Koebcke
M. E. Parsonage
J. J. Rankin
James Allee
Chris Koebcke
Beaver Township
Federal Board For Vocational Educaton
U.S. Steel
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