Putnam County Girls May Win Purdue University Scholarship
Putnam county will send one representative to the home economics school for girls at the Indiana State Fair August 28 to September 6. Eligibility is ages 16 to 25. selections depend on the number of members in the Putnam County Farmers' Association. The winning girl receives a cash scholarship at Purdue University.
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Putnam County Farmers’ Association
Putnam County
Home Economics
Indiana
State Board of Agriculture
Purdue University
Indiana Delegation in Congress Get Little Burden of Gossip
Washington dispatch recounts a project to spotlight Indiana’s congressional activity. It notes Senators New and Watson and House members Will Wood Milt Kraus Fairfield Elliott Parnell Vestal Merrill Moores, with a playful tone about Hoosier reputation and the difficulty of finding big achievements to report.
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Washington
Indiana
Congress
Hoosier
Turpie
Hendricks
Shively
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Senator New
Jim’ Watson
Will Wood
Milt Kraus
Fairfield
Elliott
Parnell
Vestal
Merrill Moores
Indianapolis
Indiana Delegation Described by Boss as Industry Ready
A boss imagines an Indiana delegation already on the job, noting names on House doors and their readiness. He contrasts active past figures with present House members and jokes about sending detectives to identify every Indiana congressman. The piece reflects skepticism toward legislative action and praise for prior leaders.
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Senate
New
Watson
League of Nations
House
Vilas
West
Massachusetts
Webster
Virginia
Jefferson
Bob Owens
First Baptist Church Plans Weekly Sunday Services
Arrangements set for regular Sunday morning services after Sunday school led by Dr Carswell. Services described as short and informal. Call to Baptists to unite and participate, inviting all to attend and bring others to do their part in the Lord's work.
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Carswell
Charles Hoagland Funeral Held This Afternoon
The funeral for Charles Hoagland who died Wednesday in Methodist hospital Indianapolis after appendicitis surgery was held at 5 pm at his East Anderson Street home. Dr Bilary A Gobin of DePauw University led the service and burial was in Forest Hill cemetery with pallbearers C T Broadstreet Justin Godwig Paul Cherry Paul Wright Sams arden and Ed Hamilton. Mrs Retter Kellar Hoaglnds mother from Indianapolis arrived for the graveside rites.
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Charles Hoagland
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
East Anderson Street
Bilary A. Gobin
DePauw University
Forest Hill Cemetery
C. T. Broadstreet
Justin Godwig
Paul Cherry
Paul Wright
Samarsden
Ed. Hamilton
Marret Kellar
Mr. Hoagland
Elder Named U S Revenues Appointment In Indiana
Close friend of Marshall to head the Indiana ward under a broad reorganization plan. Indianapolis and Terre Haute bureaus to be consolidated as part of the agency overhaul.
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Marshall
Indiana Ward
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Elder Named Internal Revenue Collector for Indiana
William L. Elder a prominent Indianapolis real estate dealer will become the internal revenue collector for Indiana. He will replace Isaac Strouse in Terre Haute and Peter Kruger in Indianapolis as part of a nationwide district consolidation effective August 1. Each man will be reassigned to new posts with reduced salaries.
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Washington
William L. Elder
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue
Indiana
Senate
Terre Haute
United States
Daniel C. Roper
Mr. Elder
Isaac Strouse
Peter Kruger
South Bend
Prepare Now to Sow Alfalfa in Putnam County
Alfalfa is a top forage crop in Putnam County offering high yields and multiple harvests. It builds soil, provides livestock protein, and requires a good seed bed with plowing harrowing dishing and draining. Sow about twenty pounds per acre and cover one inch with a harrow. lime and drainage improve sour ground. consult the county agent if unsure. Mr and Mrs A V O Daniels drove to Lafayette on business today.
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Putnam County
Nazarene Tent Meeting Opens Strong in Greencastle
District Superintendent A. E. Harding led a revival at the Nazarene tent in Greencastle drawing a large crowd. Two seekers came forward at the altar as evangelists Kenneth Wells and wife accompanied by C. W. Ruth and others prepare a Pacific coast convention tour. Rev. Harding to preach tonight with all day Sunday services inviting all to attend.
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Nazarene
Nazarenes
Greencastle
A. E. Harding
Christ
Kenneth Wells
Will Huff
Boston
Pacific Coast
Mr. Wells
Harding
Chautauqua Tickets Sell Fast in GreenCastle Sale
The Greencastle Chautauqua sale opened July 28 with many subscriptions. Ward chairmen Ernest Stoner and Fred Hixon recruited volunteers, while Frank Donner and Ralph Knoll led the other wards. Navy announces two year service term changes.
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Greencastle Chautauqua
Charlies McGauchey
Ernest Stoner
Fred Hixon
Frank Donner
Ralph Knoll
Chautauqua
Wilson Holds Conferences With Senators on Versailles Peace
President Wilson meets with Senators MeNary Capper KielLogg and Kenyon at the White House to discuss Versailles negotiations phases of the peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant. The talks focus on Senate engagement and ratification considerations.
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Menary
Capper
Kiellogg
Kenyon
White House
Versailles
Wilson
Senate
United States
Wilson pursues talks with Senate on peace treaty and league
President Wilson resumes conferences with Senate Republicans about the Versailles peace treaty and the league of nations. He plans to meet nearly all Republican lawmakers, arguing the pact remains a contract whose reservations require assent from all signatories. Mrs Harris of Baldwin City Kansas and her daughter visit the Shags.
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T. L. Harris
Mary Catherine
Baldwin City, Kansas
100000 Men Idle If Strike Is Not Ended
Chicago July 18 More than 100000 men in Chicago building trades could be idle unless higher pay strikes end. An ultimatum to return to work was issued by the Building Construction Employers Association. About 50 million dollars in work may halt, with 75 million more deferred. Carpenters and sympathizers likely to ignore the order.
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Chicago
Building Construction Employers’ Association
D. J. Ryan
Joint Arbitration Board
Carpenters’ District Council
Edward N. Nockels
Chicago Federation of Labor
Greencastle Band Prepares Summer Concert Tonight
The Greencastle band debuts a weekly summer concert tonight at 8 on the south side of the courthouse. Director Henry Werneke selects a lively program including On the Square, Avecadia, Beautiful Ohio, St Julien, Moonlight on the Nile, Smiles, American Home Songs, and Stars and Stripes. Large crowds from surrounding areas are expected.
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Greencastle
Court House
Henry Werneke
Likera
Arbiaca
Mary Earl
St. Julien
A. W. Hughes
Government Insurance Emphasized by Red Cross Leader
Miss Elizabeth F. Parrish of the American Red Cross spoke with Dr. W. M. McGaughey in Green Castle, urging soldiers to keep government life insurance. She noted disabled troops may attend vocational schools and that government policies cost about 30 percent less than private plans.
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Elizabeth F. Parrish
American Red Cross
W. M. McGaughey
Putnam County Red Cross Organization
Miss Parrish
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Miss Perrish
McGaughey
East Washington Street
Hog Receipts Rise as Prices Up in Indianapolis Market
Hog receipts reach 5,000 with prices up 10 to 20 cents in early trading in Indianapolis. About 1,300 hogs held over from the prior day offered, with local packers purchasing around 4,000 and 2,000 sold to outside buyers. General sales ranged about 22.25 to 22.50, with one fancy lot at 22.50. Cattle were also noted.
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Indianapolis
Prohibition Forces Defeat Attempts to Weaken Enforcement Bill
Washington reports the House voted down all efforts to curb the general enforcement bill’s drastic provisions amid chaotic debate. A roll call for a quorum stretched into the evening with 68 members present and the vote defeat at 68 to 57 on striking the minimum fine for war-time violators. Volstead's amendment adding manufacture to prohibited acts was adopted without debate.
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Washington
Prohibition
Reavis
Nebraska
Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Alabama Senate votes against woman suffrage amendment
The Alabama state Senate rejected ratifying the Federal woman suffrage amendment by a 19 to 13 vote after a three hour debate. A message from President Wilson endorsing the amendment was read during the session in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama State Senate
Wilson
Notice of Enumeration of Voters in Putnam County Indiana
Auditor announces township by township return of white male inhabitants over 21. Public invited to inspect and correct errors. Aggregates listed for Jackson Franklin Burg Monroe Greencastle Washington Worthington Cloverdale Mill Creek townships with county total.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Jackson
Franklin
Twy
Greencastle
Washington
Warten
Asser Cnies
Semereen
Cloverdale
Mill Creek
County Auditor Note Counts for Joe M Ali
The county auditor records total figures citing Joe M Ali in Putnam County with a total of 5 941 across accounts.
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Putnam
Joe M. Ali
Boy Hurt When Wagon Wheels Run Over Leg
Clifford Frazier, son of H L Frazier, on South Indiana street, was injured when he fell from a Vandevier grocery wagon Thursday morning. The two wheels passed over his legs but no bones were broken. Dr. C C Tucker treated him at the scene near Chestnut and Indiana streets.
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Clifford Frazier
H. L. Frazier
Indiana Street
Vandevier
C. C. Tucker
Chestnut and
Frazier
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U. S. Revenues
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Oregon
Kansas
Kellogge
Minnesota
Iowa
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Coll
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