Crossing dangers prompt calls for railroad safety upgrades
The Robbins accident at Michigan Avenue highlights persistent crossing risks and the need for slower train speeds or an overhead or underpass. Proposals include gates with warning signals and the return of Poplar Street under the railroad to Michigan Avenue, aiming to reduce danger at two crossings.
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Robbina
Publc
Wro
Michigan Avenue
Robbins
Poplare Street
Vine Street
Indiana's Fame in National Corn Show Ties to Clore and Overstreet
Indiana exhibitors dominate the Omaha World Herald report of December 11. Clore from Franklin wins a $1,000 gold trophy a $1,000 silver trophy and an auto valued at about $1,500 for champion ear of corn. Overstreet also from Franklin claims about $1,500 in prizes including a $920 shredder and a $150 spreader. Ludianae tops crop club prizes with $1,750 in premiums.
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Omaha
Neb
World Herald
Tarkington
Clore
Lee Smith & Son
Sutu
Nebraska
Clore Bimeesis
Franklin
Ind
Overstreet
Franklin Ind
Ludienaale
Jehpeon County Corn Club
Indefatizaine Clare
Quote misquotes mix in Abe-era joke notes
The text parrots a misattributed remark about New York Chicago and Indiana, recalling George Ade and his fame for wry lines. It mentions a Chicago banquet and a sale of "hose and girls" books priced at 25 cents at Batterton's, noting lively but unclear context.
Owensville Citizen Seeks Legislation on Rat Control
An Owensville Indiana resident proposes a bill to annual rat extermination, arguing eradication would reduce fear among women and raise farm productivity. The plan hints at penalties or rewards affecting farmers, claiming yearly rat destruction could cover farm taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Indiana
Batterton's Sells Holly Crepe Paper and David Harum
Batterton's carries holly crepe paper and features David Harum priced at 50 cents. Local shoppers visit the shop for seasonal supplies and the popular item line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Crepe
Batterton’s
David Harum
Neighbor’s Honors Highlight Village Efforts in Poultry Show
Yj R Fisher shipped 28 White Plymouth Rock chickens to Miss Helens Gould at Irvington New York for a summer home visit. Marshal Voglers of Hope, assistant superintendent at the National Can show in Omaha, reports Vogler and Son won second prize for bunker against the world and second on a five or ten fara club. Vogler’s White Dent toecorn exhibited. The firm’s prizes included a $110 road Wapon and a $100 pair of five tonecales plus money prizes.
Young Brazilian Man Faces Theft and Forced Marriage Case
A Brazilian youth aged about 80 allegedly stole a woman’s semit and coerced her into marriage with a man who showed sympathy for her plight. An officer intervened and sought justice to protect the couple from disruption.
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Brasil
Lve
Gil
Boston Store advert and Westport visit noted
Miss E ta Boicourt of Westport visited the John Kisk family over Sunday, while the notice also mentions that three price points are not charged at The Boston Store.
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Boston
E+ta Boicourt
Westport
John Kisk
Cumberland Fortree remedies and Pep sin cure ad
An old Tennessee notice touts Fenbee of Cumberland Fortree and Mrs Fenbee as using Pep sin syrup to treat indigestion and stomach issues. It promises relief through Go Pills or Pep sin products sold at Caldwell Building and local drug stores, asserting improved health after use.
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Fenbes
Cumberland Fortree
Eufe
Busis
Ceinpir Bette
Popsin Syrup Co
Caldwell
Tertou's
Buc Apa Sia Bitte
Notice to Non-Residents in Decatur Court Case
Notice is given to Estle Brooks in Decatur County Indiana that he must appear on the first Monday of January 19 9 at the Decatur Circuit Court in Greensburg to answer the complaint filed by Anna Brooks and represented by attorney George W. Bruce. If he fails to respond the court will hear the case in his absence after due inquiry into residence.
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State of
Indiana
Decatur County
Anna Brooks
Vreyneburg
Sid
Greensburg
Notice For Proposals For Deposit of Public Funds
The Washington Board of Finance in Decatur County Indiana invites written proposals for deposits of public funds. Proposals due January 11, 1969, at the township trustee’s office in Grensburg. Bonds and security requirements apply. bid forms provided. Walter B. Plesk, President. Isaac Keddington, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Board of Finance
Grensburg
County of Decatur
State of Cana
Eneral Assembil
Ui Indana Nttlep
Chayter
Washington Township
Ec Uty
Theshington Board of Finance
Decatur County
Walter B. Plesk
Isaac Keddington
Notice for Deposits of Public Funds in Clay Township
Clay township Board of Finance Decatur county Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive public funds deposits under Indiana law. Proposals must be sealed and include bonds or collateral, with execution per statute revisions. J. P. McGee, Secretary.
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Clay Township Board of Finance
Clay Township
Decatur County
Decatur
Indiana
Stat of
United States
General Assembly of
Boards of Finance
Clahy Civic
Cla
Said
J. P. McGee
Notice For Proposals for Depos it of Public Funds Greensburg
Notice by the Greensburg Board of Finance in Decatur County Indiana to receive written proposals from banks and trust companies for the receipt and safekeeping of public funds. Proposals due January 9 at 7:30 p m with bonds and forms as required by Indiana law. Signed by President Frank M Thompson Secretary Bert Morgan and W J Grant.
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Board of Finance
Greensburg
Decatur County
Indiana
United States
General Assembly of
Boards of Finance
Decatur
City of
Greensamburg
Frank M. Shompson
Bert Morgan
Nell McCone Featured on Sunday Cover
Mies Nell McCone held a prominent spot on the Sunday cover. Mrs. Frank Keerx and Mrs. Ora Koouse arrived from Burney Monday for social and business duties. Xmas booklets at Batterton’s priced from 60 to 200, Roashidar Hed Gate now 5c at Batteron’s.
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Mies Nell McCone
Intianecpolie
Frank Keerx
Ora Koouse
Burney
Batterton
Roashidar Hed Gate
Bater
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Ofice
Iuliana
Natier
Pulis Independent
Postoffice Department
Washington
Yegu
Man of the Hour
Berger, Ryder and
Jones
The
Daily Graphic
Franklin, Ted
Arthur Brooke
Cincinnati
Henry Carte
Aoe
Ieee
Beara
Coca Tata
1. &C. Traction Co
Greensburg Express
Bielbyville
Hoesser
Price
George Ade
New York
Chica
Muck Rakere
Ade
Chicago
Hose
Hope
Heaven
Sen
Mrs. Fenbee
Tennessee
yren C_Jerkins
Decatur Circuit Court
of Public Funds
W. J. Grant
Miltora
Castoria
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