Indiana Blue Sky Protection Cited By Illinois Official
J W Davis of the Illinois Blue Sky Commission says seventy million dollars in worthless stocks were kept out of Illinois since January and notes 56 million of those were floated in Indiana. He warns losses far exceed gains with protection gaps. Steuben County farmers also invested thousands in questionable stocks this year.
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Illinois
J. W. Davis
Ilinois Blue Sky Commission
Indiana
Smallpox Cases Reported in Pioneer Ohio Area
Pioneer Ohio experiences multiple smallpox cases while nearby towns report events including hotel expansion, a large apple harvest estimate, and new dance hall licensing. Other items note a Lima department store fire, a Whittemore bank robbery, transit fare increase, a church reunion, military enlistment, and local birthday visit.
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Pioneer
Ohio
Rodeheaver & Trotter
Winona
Widney
St. Joe
Ind
Owosso
Michigan
Lima
Interesting Ball Game at Coldwater Last Thursday
Coldwater defeated Quincy 7 to 3 in a spirited game at Coldwater last Thursday. Doin Barry, Fremont pitcher, starred for Coldwater and the Coldwater Reporter praised his play. The winning team kept all the gate receipts. Barry had pitched for Quincy earlier in the season.
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Coldwater
Quincy
Doin Barry
Fremont
Federation Service Redefines Value of Membership for Farmers
Discussion marks Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations founded March 25 1919 and its shift from faith to results oriented, asserting farmers seek concrete returns. It cites Nolan Bill with 1 percent tax on land over 10 000 dollars and a 28 state referendum where farmers opposed the measure, illustrating dues as protection against higher taxes.
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Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Indiana
United States
Ford Announces Big Cut in Price of Cars
Henry Ford declares all Ford models reduced to near pre war levels. He cites material shortages delaying production and notes 146,000 unfilled orders as a factor. Prices listed include touring car 440 dollars, with starter 510. runabout 395 or 465 with starter. tractors 790. Library fund subscribers urged to settle payments soon to finish building purchase.
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Henry Ford
Ford Company
Ford
Centenary Conservation Convention Program Details
The Centenary Conservation Convention plans a two session program at the Methodist church next Sunday with Methodist preachers from the county. Devotions, home and literature, United Methodism in Indiana, stewardship, children’s hour, and centenary achievements will be discussed by Rev. Burk Uphoff Zekiel Nysewander Morrison Jacobs and others. Morning service led by Rev. L. W. Kemper.
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Burk
Uphoff
Indiana
Zekiel
Jacobs
Fremont
L. W. Kemper
Republicans Save Eight Hundred Million in 1920 Budget
The piece argues the 1919 Republican Congress reduced Democratic appropriations by eight hundred million dollars for 1920. It notes the Democratic Congress failed to pass spending bills, the President’s absence in Europe delayed session, and claims Republicans saved the nation by cutting the budget. It urges voters to remember these facts in the campaign.
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Congress
Europe
Republican Congress
Democratic Congress
Cox
House
Senate
Ladies Choir Formed for Methodist Church Services
A ladies choir is formed to lead singing and provide special numbers for Sunday morning services at the Methodist church. Debut is planned for Sunday morning October 3.
Guy Fobs Laughs at Life in Tiny Notes
A humorous column by Jim Dash collects witty quips on elevators, drinking, light wine, newlyweds, and aging. It riffs on common sayings and observations about marriage, peace, and human foibles with playful jabs and social whimsy.
Garage Changes Hands Fremont Garage Firm Forms
In a deal made the first of the week Burl Pifer and Harold Huf nagle became the new owners of the Fremont Garage. The firm includes experienced members who have recently worked at the Ford Garage, and well wishers extend success to the new venture.
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Burl Pifer
Harold Hufnagle
Fremont
Pee
Harry Taylorr
Ford
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Jack Swift
Lansing
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L. M. Rogers
Camden Advance
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Greece
Southern Michigan National Bank
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Jim Dash
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Geezer
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Win Mertz
Straw & Sidel’s
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Elton
Mique
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Rik A Gal
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