Lydia Craven Reveals Hidden Father on Deck
On a ship, Lydia Craven reveals to Peter Traft that Thaddeus Craven is her father, startling Craven’s circle as Mrs. Merrilees plans to marry him. Lydia seeks understanding, candid about being the daughter kept secret and her need for friends.
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Craven
Thaddeus Craven
Lydia
Daddy
Mrs. Merrilees
Betty
Tad
Peter Traft
Miss Carteret
Tad Craven
Mr. Craven
Traft
New York
England
Peter
Martino
Mr. Tratt
Lucy Carteret
Lydia Craven
Serlous
Senward
London
Miss Craven
Lydia Craven Surprises Her Father On The Alsatia
Lydia Craven sails from Liverpool to New York aboard the Alsatia and learns her father Thaddeus Craven is in a compromising act with Mrs Merrilees. Onboard, Mrs Amelia Beggarstaff the wealthy widow discovers a museum necklace stolen long ago, prompting private detective Quoin to investigate.
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Liverpool
New York
Amelia Beggarstaff
Lucy Carteret
America
Igby
Quoin
Lucy
Thaddeus Craven
Questioning Thaddeus Craven's honesty and motives
The speaker ponders whether Thaddeus Craven is honest and if he might seek Lydia's removal to advance his projects, regardless of what those projects are. The inquiry raises suspicions about Craven's ethics and potential manipulation.
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Thaddeus Craven
Lydia
Portable Garage a Woman’s View in Suburban Tale
In a light anecdotal exchange a suburban resident confirms satisfaction with a portable garage. He notes its appeal for his wife who wanted it to look better from the street, since it had been relocated six times before. The vignette underscores street-facing aesthetics influencing home improvements.
Purdue Students Active in War Work Leads Nation
Purdue University reports 295 students in actual military service and 438 in state or national agricultural work. About 800 of the 1,600 male students are in patriotic service, with 300 more awaiting calls and 160 seeking ambulance duty. Ambulance units from Purdue and other colleges may go to France soon. Also, 75 acres of potatoes will be planted near Alexandria by the Alexandria Paper Company farm, with 49 Boy Scouts aiding and harvest sold to the U S Army at cost.
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Lafayette
Purdue University
Winthrop EH. Bi. Stone
Purdue
United States
University
Eleges
France
Europes
Oil Wall Extends Field In Washington Township
The oil well near the farm of Sheriff Edward Phillips in Washington township extends the field northward and is expected to yield fifty to seventy five barrels daily. The Washington township field signals a robust oil region in this part of the country. Gilber Corn, aged twenty, won $6,000 in the Pipe circuit court against Ingle Coal and Supply Company for a severely crushed foot while employed there. Mingle Olin W. Neanedy, editor of the Sacramento Star, named American vice consul at Tien-Tsin, China, led to his role as trust editor of the Mondta Morning Star and connected with several legal newspapers. Boy Scouts of Alexandria, fifty nine strong under Scoutmaster Edwards, will care for seventy five acres of potatoes on the Alexandria Paper Company farm south of the city. More than 100 grocers of Mullets and suburbs sign to close stores at noon each Wednesday in June, July, August. Indiana. Governor Goodrich Ren announced Will H. Haya of Butler County Republican state chairman named chairman of the new Indiana council of defense.
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Alexandria
Alexandria Paper Company
Boy Scouts of
United States Army
Princeton
Edward Phillips
Washington Township
Laws of Foot
Petersburg
Gilbert Corn
Jndgmeest
Pipe Circuit
Ingle Coal and Supply Company
Corn
Coal Company
Cos! Company
Indiana
Mingle Olin W. Neanedy
Sacramento
Cala Star
Tien-Tsin
China
Mondta Morning 9 Star
Indianapolis Sun
Boy Scouts
Edwards
Alexandria, Paper Company
Clon’ Meir
Oldman
Indiana State Parks Adopt Visitor Rules to Preserve Beauties
Indiana park commissioners adopted regulations for Turkey Run and McCormick's Creek Canyon to protect park scenery. Rules ban hunting and wild plant picking, limit car parking with 60 cent fees, forbid camp fires unless approved, and require cooperation with park superintendents for permitted localities. Planned water improvements and two bridges were under consideration to improve access. In France, Hartford chaplain Hollings reported food sent by family saved lives as soldiers faced scarce supplies.
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Indianapolis
Turkey Run
McCormick's Creek Canyon
State Park Commissioners
Ia N
Commission
Comminsaton
Turkey Run Canyon
Rocky Hollow
Valley shooter’s accidental wound in target practice
Valparaiso man James Stanson, age twenty, was accidentally shot in the left leg by a 22 caliber rifle in a target shooting session. Isadore Beifield held the weapon. the bullet cut an artery and grazed bone, and it was feared he would bleed to death.
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Valparaiso
James Stanson
Isadore Beifield
Tansom
Flower shortage prep by Vernon-Warren Huckleberry
Vernon-Warren Huckleberry reports strong demand for flowers and rents an acre for cultivation. Half the plot will grow dahlias and the other half gladiolas, with expected yields of 10,000 dahlias and 15,000 gladiolas on the acre.
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Vernon—Warren Huckleberry
Storm Rips Through Hebron Village Cars and Homes Destroyed
A fierce storm devastated the village of Portering in Porter County, cutting off communication with a population of about 100. The area suffered heavy property losses and four lives were reported, as the county gears up for recovery efforts.
Foreign Plarts for Hoosiers in Florida and Georgia
Elwood Frazer Packing Company purchases 3,000 tomato plants in Florida and Georgia to aid local farmers after widespread frost damage. Doctors to Increase Call Price set city fees at $2 daytime and $3 nighttime, up 60 cents.
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Brazil
Clay County Medical Society
City
Calla
Whl
Evansville Seeks City Food Inspector Position
An ordinance has been prepared and presented to the city council providing for a food inspector for Evansville who will devote all this time to the work.
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Evansville
Comnes
Hoosier Notes Sparks Local Affairs Across Indiana
Tipton Jasper Brown of Sharpaville aged sixty four has gone to the county farm to spend life there. Kokomo area articles for incorporation filed backed by Indianapolis and Kokomo interests to manufacture and sell tractors. Lafayette contract for erection of Purdue university arctory awarded to Leslie Colin and company of Anderson for 164 seo. Hicknell Dr Wallace C Sachrest commissioned first lieutenant in dental reserve corps. Hilleburn two injured in car crash at 80 mph. Hammond Red Grass day observed with thousands in attendance. Gary large dogs destroying gardens lead to martial law death sentences for over 100 canines. Bluffton Clem T Kain auditor appoints P S New house trustee of Union township to replace Franck Allen. Rushville post office acts as clearing house for farm laborers placing farmers with workers.
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Tipton
Jasper Brown
Sharpavitle
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Hicknell
Wallace C. Sachrest
Leutenant Jy
Dental Reserve Corps
Hilleburg
Hammond
Clef
Gary
Biufftton Clem T. Kain
Newhouse
Union Township
Franck Allen
Rushville
Bait Casting Lines and Care for Braided Line
Practical tips for bait casting emphasize protecting the first feet of line from wear, testing and trimming frayed sections, and choosing braided silk lines. Recommends No. 5 for general casting and No. 6 or H for lighter lures, warns against heavy lines, and advises drying after use and waterproofing with vaseline and oil.
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the Lone Faith
Uncle Sam
Huntington J. Bo Wiliams
Wan
Company C
Guard
Goodrich Wren
Will H. Haya
Buttivao
Indiana Council of Defense
Hartford
Chapple Hollingshead
Hoosier Notes
Lafayetta
Lesila Colin and Company
Anderson
Seo
Buck
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