Local News Notes From Town and Surrounding Areas
Local items list a long string of visitors callers and travelers including C E Zinn Garden Grove Roy Abel Millerton K E Sallman Corydon Q P McKelvey and many more with residents visiting Des Moines Leon Chariton Osceola and Derby. Dentists students and families are noted including Fred Rinkler returning from the state university and Mrs Arthur L Thomas entering Highland Park college and moving to Des Moines near Camp Dodge.
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Roy Abel
Millerton
K. E. Sallman
Corydon
Fred Durham
Jesse
Leroy
Q. P. McKelvey
Roy Truilinger
Leon
M. V. Smith
B. F. Auxier
M. J. Evans
Perry
College of Dentistry
The
State University
W. E. Wilson
Derby
Margaret Berkey
Clearfield
J. R. Plummer
Lucinda Brattain
Sewal
Cari
Zime Brattain
L. Shecter
Danville
Peoria
J. G. Barnard
Burke Warren
Bill Poster
Arthur L. Thomas
Highland Park
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Be Cool This Summer at the Keds Store
The article notes white season demand for white Keds shoes and unusual preparation by C. L. Hart to showcase styles and sizes. It also mentions E. O. Parisho expanding his shop and offering first class shoe repair and Wear-A-Well shoes amid war price effects.
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C. L. Hart
Roemaker
E. O. Parisho
Parisha
A Lane Celebration Opens Fourth of July Plans
Humeston New Era and Corydon Times Republican report that citizens plan a large Fourth of July celebration in a thriving town. The event promises a safe and sane program with speakers music wholesome sports and no excessive fireworks expenses.
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Corydon
Bank Reorganized at Home State Bank of Humeston
Home State Bank of Humeston has been reorganized after its charter expired with Bert McCulloch elected cashier. Former Humeston citizen J A Courtright, recently out of the army, becomes assistant cashier and returns to the bank.
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Corydon
Humeston
Bert McCulloch
J. A. Courtright
County Attorney Flees Second Suit in Assault Case
County Attorney H F Garrett fled a second suit against W H Davis of Allerton for alleged assault on minor girls. A preliminary hearing before Justice J A Sinclair last Friday was closed to the public. The state presented no defense and the case was sent to the grand jury with bond set at 3000 dollars. The defendant is bound over for county jail.
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The
Corydon
Republican
H. F. Garrett
W. H. Davis
Allerton
J. A. Sinclair
Lence Arding Ofer
Fast hydrosulphite colors adopted for army uniforms
The article notes hydrosulphite dyes as among the fastest, used in government army uniforms after severe tests. It explains cotton yarn dyeing is simple with the Scotch tub system and favors vacuum dye machines that remove air and push dye liquor through stationary cotton.
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Ttig
A Yankee Dream in France
Private Charles Dennis of Company D 168th Infantry and a comrade write A Yankee's Dream in France a WWII era poem. They imagine America returning home amid the war in France recalling mothers liberty New York Broadway and Long Island Sound while dreaming of peace and victory.
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France
Charles Dennis
Co. D
168Th Infantry
G. H. Dennis
America
Mother
Liberty
New York Town
Broadway
Long Island Sound
White Star Pier
Buner
U.S. A
Man Bend
Porter of Centerville for Governor Again
Centerville’s democratic leader Claude R. Porter has been nominated for governor by his party for the third time without opposition. He previously faced A. B. Cummins and B. F. Carroll, each race shrinking the Republican plurality to around 20,000. Porter is in Chicago aiding in I. W. W. prosecutions, likely to continue for weeks.
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Centerville
Towegian
Claude R. Porter
A. B. Cummins
B. F. Carrroll
Porter Liy
Chicago
A Splendid Speech by Rev Campbell in Allerton
The Rev Campbell gave a remarkably eloquent and patriotic address last Thursday. The speech impressed listeners with its sympathy and ardor, praising the cause and urging support for preserving an independent government and true American ideals.
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Allerton News
Campbell
Had the Wrong Outlook on Greek Unity and Progress
The essay argues that Demosthenes, seen as a great patriot, stood for the old idea of independent Greek city states. While Philip pursued unification, Demosthenes opposed centralized power. For a century city-states fought among themselves, hindering progress, and Demosthenes looked backward rather than forward.
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Demosthenes
Macedon
Philip
Greece
Hair Rises When Fright Strikes A Hair Raising Fact
The article explains the familiar expression about hair standing on end. It details the hair follicles angle at forty five degrees and how a sudden startle causes a small muscle to contract, forcing the follicle upright.
Why We Fight by Clarence L Speed
Clarence L Speed argues that German war aims go beyond diplomacy, detailing covert influence in America through editors teachers and preachers. He cites Delbruck law, German organizations abroad, and Pan German networks as threats, urging decisive action before Germany completes its world conquest.
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Dewey
Mantle Bay
United States
Europe
Tin
Verein Fur Das Deutschtum Im
New York
San Francisco
Alldeutsche Blatter
America
Belgium
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Iraia
Orient
Kamerad
Tye
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