Showalters Celebrate Golden Wedding Day
Mr. and Mrs. John Showalter marked their fiftieth anniversary at home on October 13 with children grandchildren and friends in attendance. The program featured music singing speaking devotional remarks by Pastor G Raduchat and a bountiful dinner. Guests presented a purse of gold and other valuables as a token of appreciation. All wished the couple well as they sang God be with You till We Meet Again.
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John Showalter
Order of the
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G. Raduchat
Bought At Home Patriotism Essay Promotes Local Purchases
An editorial urges readers to buy American goods from local merchants to keep money circulating in the country. It emphasizes supporting home merchants as the truest form of patriotism and asks readers to practice this stance in daily shopping.
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America
Fremont Township Prohibition Ticket Listing
Fremont Township slate lists Trustee Sidney Young Assessor Chauncey Young Justices A F Belote W Hathbun and Constables Harry Strunk Janes Ewing Advisory Board A C G Cooper L Hall C J Shatenberger Road Supervisors J W Schneller Corydon Lewis Thomas Vainter adv i346
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Sidney Young
Chauncey Young
Justices of the Peace
A. F. Belote
Wo. Hathbun
Harry Strunk
Janes Ewing
A. CG. Cooper
Bk. L. Hall
C. J. Shatenberger
J. W. Schneller
Corydon Lewis
Thomas Vainter
Adv
Beer Tax Help Finances War Revenue, Say Brewers
Brewers of St. Louis approve a $50 million annual beer tax as part of wartime revenue. They note the industry already pays $165 million in internal revenue, with other taxes on negotiable instruments deeds and tickets expected to yield $50 million. The remainder will come from tobacco patents medicines perfumes tickets and amusements.
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St. Louis
Farm Facts on Cooperation and Market Access
A dated agricultural column urges farmers to unite and organize to improve the economic distribution of farm products. It argues transportation acts as dray carts for agriculture, scolds the middleman, and warns bumper crops suffer without market facilities, risking farmers' finances.
Republican Speech at Star Theatre Draws Crowd
An enthusiastic crowd welcomed Clyde Carlin and John G Yeagley at the Star theatre last Friday evening. A vocalist and a paisar and mandolin provided music while A E Kinsey introduced the speakers. County chairman Rowley and other An gola attendees were present as the campaign opened in Fremont and Archibald M Hall of Indianapolis was announced to speak Thursday October 22.
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Clyde Carlin
John G. Yeagley
Star Theatre
A. E. Kinsey
Rowley
Angola
Fremont
Archibald M.hall
Indianapolis
Wedding Bells for Clarissa Powers and Warren Goodwin
On Saturday October 17 at 1 pm the wedding of Clarissa Louise Powers and Warren Goodwin took place at the Powers home in Toledo. Rev. Jd. O. Rose officiated with only close relatives present. After a dinner the couple visited Chicago then plan to set up housekeeping in the Kinsey house on West Toledo street with furnishings already arranged.
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E.R. Powers
Clarissa Louise
Warren ©. Goodwin
Fremont
Jd. O. Rose
Chicago
Kinsey
Toledo Street
Rood Win
Northeastern Lodge VF and AM to Meet October 28
Regular meeting of Northeastern Lodge VF and AM announced for Wednesday evening October 28 at 7 30. Warker 1). Wells W M Cary Jordan secretary also notes local sewer tile work on east side of Wayne street from Tillotson corner to the light plant. Harry Brown and wife relocate to a farm near Lake Gage with Arch McCleary and wife moving into the Brown residence.
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Northeastern
Lodge VF. & A. M
Warker
Wells
W. MM
Cary T. Jordan
Sec’y
Wayne Street
Tillot- Bon Corner
Harry Brown
Lake Gage
Arch McCleary
Mr. Brown
Fremont Station Box Car Obstacle Draws Criticism
Citizens accuse the L and M S Railroad of forcing passengers to climb between box cars to board trains at Fremont station. They urge action to improve safety and access and demand an upgrade to current station practices.
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Fremont
Illiteracy among Indiana rural residents highlighted
A census report shows 2.7 percent illiteracy in rural Indiana and 1.2 percent in cities. Indiana has 66,213 illiterates, 37,728 of whom live on farms, including 20,832 men and 16,896 women unable to read or write.
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Indiana
The Michigan W C T U and Its Work Across States
The article outlines the Michigan Woman's Christian Temperance Union aims and achievements. It highlights education of public sentiment, law advocacy, and abstinence. It cites laws secured, literature distribution, public meetings, and support for constitutional prohibition. It urges readership to join and support the W C T U.
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Michigan W. C. T. Us
Industrial Home For
Adrian
Mary T. Lathrop
Michigan
W. GC
Michigan W. C. T. U
Senate
Loyal Temperance Legion
Anti-Saloon League
Michigan Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Berlin in War Times Through a Dutch Traveler’s Eyes
Dr. H J Poutsma describes Berlin at war with crowd enthusiasm and a stern emperor. Refugees from eastern Prussia, food price controls, Zeppelin patrols, and women tram conductors show daily life amid mobilization and belief in swift victory.
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Herbert Temple
London
H. J. Poutema
South Africa
Berlin
Doctor Poutsma
England
Holland
Germany
Kaiser’s Palace
Great Britain
Polee
Kaiserin
Potsdam
Prussia
Iife
Belgium
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Ray, Ind
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J. C. Brown
Real Estate and Insurance
Coldwater, Mich
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Taylor
Ango Ind Farmers
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L. E. Penner
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William Hills
First State Bank
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Chicago Veterinary College
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