Indiana University hosts new American Legion Cootie Post
A university group formed by World War I veterans seeks a charter for a Coolie Post of the American Legion at Indiana University. Membership would be by invitation for those who served in major actions or were wounded, plus students and friends of the university. Readout lists about forty eligible members including Charles Thompson and Elmer Sherwood among others.
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Indiana University
France
American Legion
Germany
University
Charles F. Thompson
Bloomington
Elmer W. Sherwood
Linton
Kenneth V. Hughes
Anderson
Fred Conkle
Indianapolis
Willam T. Young
R. E. O'Brien
Wayne Schmidt
John Taylor
T. M. Isenhower
Converse
H. M. Barbour
Paul Sommers
Linn Kidd
Brazil
Dave Wylie
Lee H. Hottel
Salem
Lee M. Bowers
Huntington
Dan Kauffman
Kenneth Cline
Alter B. Ringo
William L. Sexton
Rushville
Sydney H. Smith
Martinsville
Andrew Hepburn
Eldon E. Smith
Vincennes
Raymond Davenport
Shortage of Teachers Plagues Indiana University
The Registrar’s list of applicants at Indiana University is exhausted by high demand for teachers. Many requests remain on file, with strongest need in science and mathematics, and unusual demand in Latin and Romance Languages after the German removal. The university cannot supply enough French instructors.
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Indiana University
Husband Delays Home With Telegraph Misprint
A suburb resident, at a smoker, misses the five thirty train and sends a telegram to his wife saying he will be late. At home, the wife confronts him, noting the message arrived at four twenty eight and asking for an explanation.
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Trial Court Humor Sparks Tennessee Cook Claim
A defendant in a remote Tennessee town on trial for life is asked if he has anything to say. He replies with a quip that if hanged, he would tang the best cook in Tennessee. The exchange highlights a sharp, defiant moment in court.
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Tennessee
Navy Trainees Learn Tinsmithing and Sailor Trades
Sailors at a Navy training school learn plain and fancy stovepipes as part of tinsmithing. The program aims to qualify men for rating aboard ships and offers extensive trade training, with options to return to civilian life or remain in service with reenlistment pay. Other schools cover carpentry, blacksmithing, plumbing, electricians, bakers, pharmacists, and more to prepare recruits for varied roles.
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U. S. Navy
Navy
A Coming Business Men Ma and Teddy Dialog
In a playful exchange Teddy bursts into the house claiming Mrs. Johnson offered a penny for his mother’s remark about her. His mother denies ever mentioning the subject but rewards him with an apple for his discretion while noting the penny’s value and his sharp memory.
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Teddy
Orphan Fund Story Tells of Courthouse Wit
At the annual meeting of the actors' orphanage fund Sir J Forbes Robertson recounted a tale of a sturdy youth who pressed Lady Bancroft with a long begging tale. She asked where the parents lived and the youth replied that they resided "Up this here court" with a quick quip in reply.
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Actors’ Orphanage Fund
J. Forbes Robertson
Lady Bancroft
Odd garden talk and peculiar banter about worms
A neighbor notes a poor garden and a wife explains her husband keeps finding worms while digging, reminding him of fishing tackle. The narrator adds odd remarks about a woman being odd and a playful mischief around the dialogue.
Twenty-Eight Children Enter Circus Tent
A crowd of small children gathered at a circus tent entrance. A man near the scene asked the ticket taker to admit them and count as they passed. After all had entered the gateman reported twenty-eight, a moment that earned the man a pleased remark about his guess.
Courtroom Exchange Over Admissibility of Conversation
A witness recalls asking if the defendant called the plaintiff and confirming the plaintiff’s reply. The defense attorney objected to admitting the conversation as evidence, prompting a half hour of argument before the judges adjourned to decide. They returned and allowed the question, but the plaintiff stated he was not at home.
Township Trustee's Report Listing Payments And Balances
The document lists payments to numerous individuals for teaching labor hauling and other services, plus cement and sheep kil requirements. It shows multiple transfers and expenses, with fund balances for Township, Road, Special School, Tuition, and Dog funds, concluding with final balances and outstanding warrants for December 31 1919. It names James T Beaman Omar L Nelson Ruth Hutcheson Esther McCullough Hallie Dreher and many others as payees.
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James T. Beamen
Omar L- Nelson
Ruth Hutcheson
Esther McCullough
Ruth McCullough
Hallie Dreher
Ethel McCullough
Eula Parrish
Helen Strain
Cora Girten
Grace Pickett
May Pickett
Grace Pollom
Imogene Hendrix
Edward Chew
Fred A. Shannon
Ollie M Skelton
Rissler & Finley
Ira Raab
W. D. Dreher
Joe H.note
John Donald
Henry McCullough
Clark McCormick
Wm. Boone
Carrie Logan
Helen Swain
Ud Luther McCullough
Grace, Pickett
Oilie M. Skelton
Si O Hallie Dreher
Omer L. Nelson
May Piczkett
J. O. Mullinix
Grace Pallom
P. C Hoppingarner
Andy Frester
W. M. Long
Fred, Masten
Tre
Theo. Raab
Ollie M. Skelton
Wm. Liner
Fred
A. Shannon
James Rogers
Kate Rees
Mack Rollings
Omer Nelson
Cora Girton
P. C. Hoopengame
David Pollom
John Mace
Oscar Hutcheson
Noah L. Roberts
J. O. Rissier
John A. Evans
Minnie Matkins
Janstor
Loyd Fellows
J. H. Bannum
Ae D. Reel
O. Mullinix
John Hossler
H. L Custis
John D
Oscar Phillips
Letha Logan
Ester McCullough
Jan Oe
Minnie McCullough
Lemuel Skelton
Fred Ulmer
James Rollings
John Hinote
L. W. Kennedy
Goldie F. Evans
Roscoe Zarng
Sutton
John Rightsell
Antie ‘Feifry
Hallie Dreaer
J- O
Mullinix
John H. Lanais
W. Erk
Philip Huccaesun
Wansp
Harley A. Javer
Nelson McCulough
Albert Harris
Cathe McCullough
Frank Miller
Imogene Henarix
Central Nation
J. O. Mulinix
Chas
Sendmeyer
P- Keller
G. O. Wh.taker
W. E. Gowen
W. Bred Hares
F. C. Daggy
Labor
Luther Neese
Elmer McCullouga
A. Huhneson
Ed. Rogers
da Jora Garwa
Stsv
Jan Jay James Ft. Beaman
Iavor
Uu Grace Fickett
Dora Hunter
Iaor
Mwoss Harris
C. D.aughingbaugh
J.ou
U- G. Lyons
Graves
David Skelleon
Lavor
Tneo
Kaab
Kate Reel
Koy A. M.ajor
Turkey
J. O. Mullimix
Fred Udmer
Russ Albright
Lee Elliott
Ross Kingman
Walter Lucas
James Kollings
Mack Hollings
B. Kollings
iMinnie Matkins
Hula Parrisa
Carre Logan
J. R. McCullough
J. A. Hutcheson
Marie Hutcheson
Glendon
Clark McCorsfick
Ges
Lancaster
Dennis Diel
David Poliom
Frank Grose
Valley McKamey
Kay Evans
Elmer McCullough
Glenn C. Skelton
J. O. Mull.nix
A. H. Hendrix
W. D. Burk
Mary Burk
Hallie L. Dreher
Glendon Rigatsell
Oral Hutcheson
D. R. McCullough
Slakey Miller
Everly Parrish
Bruce Osborne
May Wickett
McCullough
Lewis Roberts
A. A. Moassett
Ruben Rogers
John McElroy
J. Fred Harris
Joseph Hutcheson
Gravel
W. D. Fisher
Nelson Pattrick
J. C. Mullinix
Glendon Rightsell
J. F. Gillespie & Co
Flossie Bunyan
Altaight
Tebor Sas
A. J. Hendrix
W. D Burk
Wallie McKamey
Ray A. Evans
J. R McCullough
Senameyer
Chas J. Benitiel
Joe Hinote
Joe C. Hinote
Geo W. Young
Geo Hoskins
Geo. Hoskins
Boone
Walter Thomas
D. H. Goble Prig Co
D. H. Goble Pty. Co
J. F. Harris
Flossie Runyan
Ellis & Co
Fred. A. Williams
James Aker
John D. White
C. McCullough
Mines Sweeper No 39 receives large New York welcome
The 59 destroyers cleared the North Sea of 55000 mines with Mines Sweeper No 39 among the flotilla. After long patrols of up to twenty five days amid rough seas the fleet returned to the United States to a grand reception in New York City. The U S Navy accomplished the task previously deemed impossible by other navies, marking a notable achievement.
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North Sea
New York City
United States
Constitation Relief Ad Sparks Cited Tablet Remedy
An advertisement promotes Chamberis' Tablets as the cure for constipation. It claims the proper dose feels natural and that the medicine effect is subtle, suggesting it aids digestion without obvious side effects. The copy emphasizes effective relief and ease of use.
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