Local News Roundup From Indianapolis Residents and Nearby Towns
John Wade of Indianapolis visited his sister north of the city yesterday and will depart Tuesday for Virginia to visit relatives. Alfred Evans of Lafay ette named general attorney for Monon railroads, seen as a notable honor for a 45 year old. Coatesville defeats Danville 22 to 12 in a baseball game at Danville. Several residents, including Miss Nona Lear, Nora Pfahler, Albert Sage, and Charles Sage, traveled to Crawfordsville and Green Castle for leisure. Funeral held for Fred Storm in Marion township after horse related injuries. Oil strikes excite Clay county landowner Alfred Hirt as field development progresses. Will White, alias “Will is black,” jailed for running away from the state farm. John E. Whitlock, Franklin, also sentenced to 2 to 5 years after逃.
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Alfred Evans
Lafayette
Nonon
Monon
Clay County
Alfred Hirt
Hirt
Will White
Will
White
Hughes
Indianapolis
Putnamville
State Reformatory
John E. Whitlock
Franklin
Indiana
Whitlock
John Cherry Drives New Scripps Booth Touring Car
John Cherry is driving a newly purchased Scripps Booth touring car bought from Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co.
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John Cherry
Scripps Booth
Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co
Local Visitor From Kansas Calls On Friends
J. W. Falls, a longtime former Putnam County resident who left 52 years ago for Wilson County Kansas, is visiting Jim Fisk, Mrs. Starra, and other relatives and friends.
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J. W. Falls
Putnam County
Wilson County
Kansas
Jim Fisk
Mrs. Starra
Greencastle Notices On Local Residents Movements
George S Harney returns from Twin Falls Idaho to continue directing Greencastle Chamber of Commerce. Green Parker, long time local contractor, will move to Ohio to live with his daughter in Hilliard. Mrs Paul Cook and daughter plan a Wheatland visit to relatives. Mrs Cook heads home after a collision injures her grandmother and aunt near Vincennes.
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George S. Harney
Greencastle
Green Parker
Ohio
Paul Wood
Mr. Wood
Hilliard
Paul Cook
Helen Marie
Wheatland
Mrs. Cook
Vincennes
RAT SNAP Advertises Rat Elimination Method
Mrs Joanny recalls a dead rat found in her cellar after using RAT SNAP. The product is sold in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 by local vendors John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins with a guarantee.
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Joanny
John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski & Co
R. P. Mullins
Classified Ads for Sale Items by Henry Ostrom
Genuine leather covered sanitary davenport writing tables cheap bedsteads and chairs. Henry Ostrom 718 Seminary St.
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Henry Ostrom
Seminary St
RAT SNAP: rat poison saves hog price in rural ad
James McGuire endorses RAT SNAP for farmers troubled by rats. The cake bait is sold in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 by local merchants. A testimonial from a farm owner claims 17 rats killed and others scared away, with guarantees and local distributors listed. Also short classifieds and notices accompany the ad.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski
Doughboy Has A Grievance On Pronunciation
In Troyes the tale of a prof who mangles French and English vowels is recounted in a humorous clash of language. The piece mocks mispronunciation including whether, vexed vowels, and the refrain vay zair re as readers laugh at Babel like spellings.
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Troyes
Burg
Tip Bliss
American Legion Weekly
Twa
le Bon Dieu
F. P
Denmark May Become Republic After War Strife
Dispatches from Copenhagen discuss a possible republic in Denmark, once a monarchy since 400 A D under King Healfdene. The nation, now a limited monarchy led by King Christian, suffered wartime damage to dairying and merchant shipping, with many ships sunk by U boats and cattle herds killed for food. It has 2 500 000 people in 14 829 square miles, densely populated with 165 per square mile on the mainland and 275 on coastal islands. Copenhagen sits on Zeeland Island where island folk work in shipping and fisheries while farmers occupy the mainland.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Healfdene
Christian
Europe
Maryland
Zeeland
Iceberg Acrobat Impresses Sailors Near Titanic Sighting
The steamship Munatres reported sighting 14 icebergs near the site of the Titanic sinking in April 1912. Captain Fleming described a berg tumbling and rolling in the waves as it shed underwater weight and shed top sections, creating a dramatic sequence observed on a recent voyage.
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Munatres
Fleming
Edinburgh Scotsman
Japanese Domination of Manchurian Cotton Thread Market
The article notes Manchuria imports about 2 million dollars worth of cotton thread annually, mostly from Japan. Japanese manufacturers enjoy government support and market advantages, while few rivals study market needs. Goods entered on consignment, were heavily advertised, and now sell on liberal credit, signaling how American makers must compete on quality and aggressive marketing.
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Manchuria
Japan
New York Times
Twins of Ninety Five Live Long Quiet in In verkip
James and William Ford twins aged ninety five live in the Scotch village of In verkip. Neither has had a day of illness and James has never spent a night away from the house where he was born.
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Inverkip
James
William Ford
Strain prompts Jud Tunkins on summer boarder limits
Jud Tunkins states he will not allow any summer boarder to stay longer than a week. He argues it is too laborious to learn new stories to entertain the same crowd.
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Jud Tunkins
Good Signs and Warnings From a Boston Shoe Retailer
A Boston shoe retailer touts practical signage with safety reminders. The signs include "Safety First! Watch your step" and "Watch your shoes" highlighting footwear care and public safety.
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Boston
Miss Flossie Allen Named Church Organist Next Year
Miss Flossie Allen will serve as organist for Locust Street M E Church next year She plans postgraduate study at DePauw School of Music and previously held the organist post as a DePauw student.
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Flossie Allen
Dissolution Sale At Moffett Farm Near Mt Meridian
A partnership dissolution sale is announced with a public auction planned on the Moffett farm located one mile west of Mt. Meridian and seven miles southeast of Greencastle on the National road.
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Moffett Farm
Mt. Meridian
Greencastle
Hogs Headline Sale Showcases DU ROCS and Joe Orion Line
Asa Bower presents a livestock sale featuring DU ROCS registered herd boars including Fashion Joe Orion No 129467 and Pal's Success Col 171877. The offering lists 4 yearlings 4 spring pigs sowis bred and open sows 20 gilts and 16 spring gilts with Joe Orion and Pal's Success bloodlines. Pedigrees available sale day.
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Asa Bower
Fashion
Joe Orion
Indiana
Pal’ Success
Cherry King
Pal
Jersey cows and stock from Putnam herd sale notice
Sixty one Jersey cows of which thirty are registered and high grade Jersey stock. The lot includes fresh and springing cows from southern Indiana herds with many strong offspring. From Putnam’s best producers there is also one pure bred Shorthorn bull months old.
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Indiana
Putnam
Livestock and farm gear sale listing at Mt Meridian
An auction ad lists 14 horses and mules including six year old heavy mares and a six year old mare plus breeding stock along with three teams of mules and a suckling mare mule. The sale features 26 tons timothy hay 4 tons straw 500 to 1000 bushels corn and various farm implements. Dinner will be served by Mt Meridian M E Ladies. Clerks listed as D W Moffett Hurst Sherrill Ree Gill.
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Sound
Two Rats Breeding Shocks Government Figures
Department of Agriculture cites astonishing rats produced by two breeding pairs over three years. Advertisement promotes RAT SNAP exterminator as fast acting and odor free. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Son and other local suppliers.
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John Cook & Son
J. Sudwanski
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Virginia
S. R. Hostetter
Filmore
Hostetter
G. D. O'Rear
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Danville
Nestor Danville
Edith Harlan
Harry Quigg
Crawfordsville
Sherman Murphy
Bainbridge
Edgar Prevo
Prevo
Chicago
Edwin Post
Ruth
Bay View
Michigan
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Decatur
Ills
William Pollard
Frank Girton
Nelda Werneke
J. O. Cammack
Fred Storm
Marion Township
Bethel Cemetery
Crescent Club
Fay Hamilton
Voter’s Meeting
Court House
Greencastle, Indiana
Julia Landers
Democratic National Committee
Women Voters
Miss Landers
John Cannon
Herald Office
Carpenter & Stringer
Central National Bank
Bloomington & Seminary Streets
Brown & Moffett
W. H. Evans
Dobbs & Vestal
Nat's Bank
John Eitel & Son
Max Smulyan
Apply Herald Office
Mrs. Keach
Rat
Snap
Republic
Eagle “Mikado
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Locust Street
M. E
DePauw
Jersey
McCormick
McCcormick
Henman
Ladies’ of Mt. Meridian M. E
D. W. Moffett
D. R. Hurst
Cols. Sherrill and
Ree
W. E Gill
Clerk
Dept. of Agriculture
THE
First National Bank
Manent
Indiana Portland Cement Co
Putnam County Overland Company
Putnam Overland Company
Sherrill & Sherrill
Clyde Walls
Mgr
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