Salvation Army to Distribute Coal to Sixty Poor Families
A benefactor funds a 30 ton coal car to aid sixty Indianapolis families in need of fuel this winter. Major Escott of the Salvation Army reports the coal will be distributed by local coal firms, with Salvation Army members identifying beneficiaries and overseeing delivery. The program mirrors last year's effort.
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Indianapolis
Salvation Army
Hohazys
Escott
Coal Companies of
Dyspepsia cure touted in tablet form
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for indigestion. It compares dyspepsia to rabies, claims rapid relief without nausea, and notes 40,000 physicians use the product. It offers a free trial by mailing name and address to Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Pasteur
Stuart
Ae Stuart Co
Stuad
Marshall
Mich
Coal for the needy and Christmas charity drive expands
Major Escott will coordinate wagons to deliver a carload of coal to homes in need as Salvation Army workers prepare for a full winter. The group will also fund a Big Christmas Tree at Tomlinson hall, 600 food baskets, 200 shoes for children, and numerous gifts, with kettles on downtown streets and donations sent to Major Escott in the Baldwin block.
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Major Escott
Salvation Army
Escott
Tomlinson Hall
Baldwin
Marion launches winter animal cruelty crackdown
In Marion Indiana authorities vow a large campaign against animal neglect as winter bites. Patrolman Guy Hayes reported a horse left in a exposed shed. the animal was moved to a stable, fed, and sheltered. Officers will seek owners to require shelter or face prosecution under state humane laws.
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Marion
Ind
Guy Hayes
Slayes
Fire threatens Marion home in freezing noon blaze
In Marion Indiana on December 15 a fire started in a kitchen sparking concern as a man and his son woke at 5:30 to save their home. They carried water barefoot through 0 degree air to douse the flames and prevent total loss, suffering about 100 dollars in damage.Mr Hillsamer and his son lived on the Salem pike three miles east of town.
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Marion
Ind
Siegel Hillsamer
Hillsamer
Salem Pike
Town
Sensible Christmas Gifts From Local Credit Clothier
A Timely Hint advises shopping at Menter & Rosenbloom Co. 120 North Pennsylvania for practical Christmas gifts. The firm offers clothing across men women and children with easy payments and charge options, touting guaranteed quality and convenient terms from a national chain of 77 stores.
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Menter & Rosenbloom Co
North
Pennsylvania Street
Farmers in Shelbyville favor small plots as cost of living rises
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 15, locals discuss high living costs and fluctuating wages. Many former country residents seek small farms of five to twenty acres, arguing land with careful work yields more crop per acre than heavy machinery and wages in town. An elderly farmer says ten acres now beat a city job at two dollars fifty per day.
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Shelbyville
Shelby County
Pittsburg Fight Canceled After McGovern No-Show
Pittsburg police canceled the permit for Phil McGovern to fight Young Ziringer here after McGovern failed to arrive 24 hours early for inspection. He sent word he would arrive near the deadline and was ordered not to come, forcing the bout’s cancellation.
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Pittsburg
Phil McGovern
Young Ziringer
McGovern
Virginia Judge Walter C. Kelly Tops Vaudeville Circuit
Walter C. Kelly known as The Virginia judge is hailed as the most entertaining monologist on vaudeville. He recently toured Britain, drawing record acclaim and a two year offer, but chose to return to America to perform on his circuit before heading to Australia. His act satirizes a Southern courthouse day under a roundly typical Southern judge.
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Walter C. Kelly
Virginia
America
Atlantic
Australia
Mr. Kelly
Recluse John H. Holmes Dies in Denver County Hospital
John H. Holmes a 73 year old recluse died at Denver County Hospital after being found unconscious at 923 Inca Street He suffered apoplexy No money was found though a bank book showed a substantial balance Holmes owned Denver real estate and his estate may exceed 3000 His wife died 30 years ago He lived in two bare rooms and left no visible fortune Funeral plans await arrival of his son and daughter from California
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Holmes
Inca Street
Denver
Pemding
California
York Motor Co. May Locate in Evansville Indiana
A three member committee reported favorably on York Motor Co of York Pennsylvania to establish a large factory in Evansville. The company president and secretary will visit sites, with 600 to 1,000 jobs expected at start. Details of business condition remain confidential while the committee weighs the deal against other offers.
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York Motor CO
Evansville
Ind
E. Williamson
M. H. Lockyear
Willis Copeland
York Motor Company
York
Hernly
Hayden
York Company
Pullman
Cincinnati
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