Army Leaders Draft Plans to Save Poland
Hythe England Aug 8 Great Britain and France press for military naval and economic aid to Poland amid Bolshevik threats. Plans are being drawn by Marshall Foch and Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson to save Poland as Lloyd George and Millerand weigh next steps following Russia’s rejection of a ten day truce. The allies vow fast aid without awaiting war declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lloyd George
M. Kameneff
M. Krassin
Russia
Poland
Goodrich Weighs Amendments After Special Session
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Goodrich plans to amend hasty laws from the recent special assembly. Senator Alfred Houston will introduce a bill at the next session to postpone the two platoon firemen measure to July 1, citing city finances and tax muddle as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Special Assembly
Alfred Houston
Marion
Warren T. McCray
Boy Scouts Hold Special Meeting Tonight at Legion Club
Special meeting called for 7:30 PM at American Legion Club rooms on the west side of the square. A. S. promises a good bargain for the B. S. H. signed by John A. Friend A. S. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Club
A. S
American Legion Officer Marries Irvington Girl
Miss Gertrude Louise Meisenhelder and L Russell Newgent wed at the bride’s Irvington home in a quiet double ring ceremony officiated by Rev F R Barnes. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside at 14 North Sheridan Avenue after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Louise Meisenhelder
Ida Meisenhelder
L. Russell Newgent
Irvington
F. R. Barnes
Duveryn Hat and Carried A Shower Bouquet of Bride's Roses. Mr. and Mrs. Newgent
North
Sheridan Avenue
Goldie Newgent
Greencastle
Mr. Newgent
American Legion
Indianapolis Star
Major Shute Ordered to Report to Ft. Bliss
Major Shute, longtime commandant of the DePauw R O T C, received an army order directing him to report for duty at Ft. Bliss Texas. The surprise move ends his year at DePauw where he planned to remain, and Greencastle residents hope he can be retained. He is seeking to appeal through the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
FT. Bliss
Texas
Shute
DePauw
Major Shute
Greencastle
War Department
Real Estate Transfers Cloverdale Lot Sold
Tomps McGuire transfers a Cloverdale lot to Frank Cochen for $750 in a recorded real estate transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomps McGuire
Frank Cochenour
Cloverdale
Marriage Notices From Indianapolis To Stilesville
Otis Rogers of Indianapolis to Miss May Sims of Stilesville. Lyle B. Crosby of Roachdale to Hes ter E. Barker of Roachdale.
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Otis Rogers
Indianapolis
May Sims
Stilesville
Lyle B. Crosby
Roachdale
Hester E. Barker
Greencastle Owned Art Displays At Indiana Institute
Displays at the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis include Greencastle loaned china from Mrs J R Weaver and fifty six paintings by American artists lent by George C Calvert of Indianapolis. Jeffersonville businessman Frank Jones visits relatives in the area for several days. Local church board to meet at Locust Street church at 730 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herron Art Institute
Indianapolis
J. R. Weaver
Greencastle
George C. Calvert
Frank Jones
Jeffersonville
Locust Street Church
Farmers Fight Taxation Plan In Indianapolis
Indianapolis August 9 Farmers led by Republican William Bosson announce a court challenge to the Kiper Tuthill tax measure. They accuse the state tax board of bad faith and seek relief from county boards of review, arguing the plan preserves tax increases and expands board power. The group says local boards will affirm the higher valuations to avoid confusion in county finances. The article notes Bosson’s long opposition and ties to agriculturists statewide, with the story closing amid ads.
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Indianapolis
Marion County
William Bosson
State Board of Tax
County Board of Review
Bosson
Goodrich
State Board
State Tax Board
Supreme Court
Boards of Review
Tax Board
Purdue poultry expert urges culling to save good layers
Indiana farmers learn to identify and keep high producing hens while discarding pale legged birds. Robert K. Kyle of Purdue explains body depth and vent softness as key signs, with demonstrations at the State Penal Farm in Warren Township drawing over fifty attendees. Nineteen of sixty three hens were culled from Talkington flock. Asbury Manuel is notified of his sister's death in Seymour, Indiana.
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Indiana
Robert K. Kyle
Purdue University
State
Warren Township
Chas. A. Jackson
Kyle
Talkington
Pension Granted to Mrs. Marinda A. Hays in Greencastle
The U S Pension Bureau announced a thirty dollar pension through a special act to Mrs. Marinda A Hays of Greencastle. Business Women's meetings have been postponed during August.
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The
U. S. Pension Bureau
Marinda A. Hays
Greencastle
Indiana Lines on Cox List
Ten immediate engagements for Governor Cox to carry the Democratic message were announced in Dayton Ohio. Campaign trips begin August 14 with stops in Wheeling Columbus South Bend Canton Evanville Pittsburgh New York and other cities as the itinerary expands toward September and a West coast tour. Senator Harrison of Mississippi and George White chaired the plan declaring Harding will be pushed from his front porch to respond to Cox.
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Dayton
Cox
Camp Perry
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Columbus
South Bend
Ind
Canton
Evanaville
Pittsburg
New York City
Pacific Coast
George White
Democratic Committee
Harison
Missisippi
Senator Harding
Senator Harrison
Harrison
Mr. Harding
Pig club invites Washington Township youth to join
Washington township youths aged ten to eighteen are invited to join a Pig club at a Walnut meeting on August 12. County Club Leader J B Oyler, Vocational Agriculture Teacher at Reelsville school, will oversee the program under the county superintendent of schools.
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Washington Township
Walnutay
J. B. Oyler
Reelsville
County Agent Champions Farm Club Work
The county agent notes that club work promotes good agricultural practice on farms and young people quickly adopt and test new ideas. Parents should encourage participation, as those not joining the Pig club may later join another club and compete with peers.
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Dseire
Cox Notification Meeting Draws Large Ohio Audience
Ott Webb county treasurer said the Dayton Cox notification event was great and Ohio voters favored Cox. Charley and Reese Buis attended. marchers filled two hours of parade past the judges stand where Cox and Roosevelt reviewed. The crowd praised songs banners jokes and enthusiastic speeches reflecting strong Cox support statewide.
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Ott Webb
Dayton
Charley Buis
Reese Buis
Ohio
Cox
Mr. Webb
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jimmy Cox
Ralston Leaves on Indianap lis for European Trip
Former Governor Samuel M. Ralston, a top Indiana Democrat, sails from New York to Liverpool and will be abroad for legal business in France and England. He expects to be away until mid or late September and plans to assist upon return despite an expected absence from campaign activities.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Samuel M. Ralston
Ralston
New York
Liverpool
England
France
United States
Shane
Middle West
Tax plan on hold as farmers oppose county assessment rise
Putnam County farmers from the Putnam County Farmers Association pressed the County Board of Equalization to reject the horizontal assessment increase ordered in 1919 by the State Tax Commission. George Hanna led the opposition, declaring a continued fight against the change as legislators debate a remedy. Meanwhile, the Art Needlework Club issued a picnic notice and visitors from Mobile, Alabama, arrive to visit the Conklins.
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Putnam County
Putnam County Farmer’s Association
County Board of Equalization
State Tax Commission
George Hanna
Farmer's Association
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indoor Floriculture Hygiene and Care Advice
Indoor floriculture tips emphasize keeping plants clean to prevent disease, avoid dust clogging leaf pores, and improve appearance. Strategies include shielding plants when sweeping, removing dry leaves and faded flowers, burning spent blooms, turning plants weekly for even light, pruning or pinching to promote balanced growth, and keeping soil well stirred to prevent crust and aid water intake.
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Sks
BOY Scouts Attention
John A. Friend
George Christie
W. O. Timmons
E. C Dodson
Dorothy
Crystal Coover
Nellie Browning
Mooresville
F. N. Jones
E. Kirkpatrick
Lake S‘’*, Ohio
E. R. Bartley
Minnie May
Frances
Caroline Foreum
Bethany Park
Charley Zeis
Lafayette
James L. Randel
Herald
Asbury Manuel
Seymour
Evansville
Reese Blis
Charley Bllis
European Mission
Art Needlework Club
Maplewood
M. L. Darnall
Park Street
Walter Potter
Mobile, Alabama
George Conklin
Potter
Mae Conklin
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