Legion Plans for Memorial Services
Cassel Post of the American Legion held a regular meeting with a good crowd amid bad roads and strong enthusiasm. The post aims to make Memorial Day memorable with broad citizen cooperation and asks every home and business to display a flag. A delegate to the State Convention at Vincennes, Indiana, June 28 29, was voted, with selections to be announced later. A special post meeting will be scheduled.
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Cassel Post
American Legion
Vincennes
Ind
Fairfield to Visit District in May for Speaking Engagements
Congressman Louis W. Fairfield will tour the 12th District from April 27 to May 9 for urgent business. He has several engagements including Pleasant Lake commencement on April 28 and Northwestern University address on April 30, plus Cromwell commencement on May 7. He favors the Soldiers' Bonus Bill and has arranged a pair if it comes to a vote before his return.
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Fairfield
Louis W. Fairfield
Pleasant Lake
Northwestern University
Evanston
Cromwell
Uniform cemetery care charges set for May 30 payment
James Ewing informs lot owners of a uniform fee for Old Cemetery care, $1.50 for full lots and 75 cents for half lots. Some owners have not paid last season and are urged to remit by mail or in person by May 30.
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James Ewing
Salvation Army adopts business tactics to serve communities
Theodore Roosevelt praised the Salvation Army as a valuable social asset. The Colonel notes recognition has spurred new methods, using more business-like tactics to draw closer to the communities it serves and expand its reach.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Missing Persons Bureau Aids 33 In March
The Salvation Army department of investigation and inquiry located 33 missing persons in March. The bureau handles over 3,000 cases annually in the United States, with London reporting 100,009 requests last year. The department offers free services, including reconciliations and financial transfers, funded by the Home Service Fund. A $10,000,000 Home Service appeal is planned for May 10 to 20 to support further efforts.
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New York
Department of Investigation and Inquiry
Salvation Army
War Cry
International Department
London
General Home Service Fund
Army
Salvation Army Doughnut Recipe for A E F Crullers
The Salvation Army shared its doughnut recipe used to feed the A E F soldiers in France. The mix includes flour sugar baking powder salt eggs milk and lard and instructs kneading cutting and dropping into boiling lard. Lasses serving the doughnuts say a smile boosts enjoyment.
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Salvation Army
France
Salvation Army meals aid highlighted in Eagle ad
The Salvation Army states its accounts are audited regularly and that every cent is spent on the needy. It reports supplying 3,699,000 meals free to penniless persons in the United States last year and notes feeding the hungry as one of its many activities. An Eagle advertisement urges readers to try an ad.
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Salvation Army
Army
United States
Class of Sixteen Graduate This Year
The High School Commencement will be held Thursday evening May 6. Rev Allen A Stockdale of Toledo Ohio will give the class address Miss Lena Elliott gives the valedictory and Miss Helen Mulcahey the salutatory. Tickets may be procured of any of the Seniors. Baccalaureate services will be Sunday evening May 2 Rev L W Kemper will preach the Baccalaureate sermon. The Senior Play will be the week after Commencement. A further announcement will be made concerning this.
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Allen A. Stockdale
Toledo
Ohio
Lena Elliott
Helen Mulcahey
L. W. Kemper
Two Jews and a Scotchman in Wartime Banter
A wartime dialogue features a lineman and a collector debating the war while light banter turns on wealth shortfalls and public patience. Lines touch on money, deception, and social satire as commentators joke about prices, unions, and the public.
Bathbin Beach Fashion Promises Bigger Surf Season
Bathbin beaches show potential for a record year with new surf wear styles. A local Miss models a silk suit cap and paracol in blue and white, paired with matching socks, belt, and jersey as the season’s trend. The ensemble signals growing interest in coordinated beach attire.
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Jersey
Steuben County voter seeks county treasurer post
Kam J. Henry Van Pelt of York Township announces candidacy for Steuben County treasurer. He highlights long local service, farming work, Civil War era lines of service, and prior roles from precinct committeeman to census taker. He states intent to serve the county faithfully if nominated May 4 and elected in November. The piece closes with a Salvation Army note on a free ice fund for infants.
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Steuben County
Ohio
Jas. G. Blaine
Co. H
Ind
York Township
Yee
Clear Lake
Kam J. Henry van Pelt
Republican Sheriff Nominations Begin in Steuben County
Several candidates announce for the Republican county sheriff nomination in the May 4, 1920 primary. George R. Heller and J Domer Cassel urge GOP voters to support their sheriff bids. Amos Junod and Vin W Pence also seek party backing for county offices in Steuben County.
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George R. Heller
J. Domer Cassel
Domer
Amos Junod
Pleasant Township
Jamestown Republican Candidate Seeks County Auditor Nomination
A R Cook of Jamestown township announces he will run as a Republican for the County Auditor nomination, subject to the primary on May 4.
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A. R. Cook
Jamestown Township
Waddell Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senate
Robert M. Waddell of LaGrange runs in the Republican nomination for state senator in a district including LaGrange Steuben and Noble counties, subject to Republican voters in the primary Tuesday May 4 1920.
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Robert M. Waddell
LaGrange
Steuben
Noble
Benton County Minnesota Offers Diversified Farm Opportunity
Come to Benton County Minnesota where diversified farming thrives. Suitable for all small grain crops potatoes root crops vegetables grasses and forage. Proximity to markets ensures strong demand for farm produce while good roads rural schools churches and telephones complete the county package. Benton County Real Estate Co. Sauk Rapids Minnesota.
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Benton County
Minnesota
Benton County Real Estate Co
Sauk Rapids
Minn
Representative Willis seeks renomination at May 4 1920 primary
Raymond E. Willis of Angola announces he will seek renomination on a new ticket at the primary election May 4 1920. The move positions Willis against other unnamed candidates in the Steuben and surrounding districts.
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Raymond E. Willis
Angola
Can
Wig Ne Ghar
Ein Regen
Rom
Range
Steuben Senta
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