Weighty family rock near Champion farm becomes local legend
In Mercer county at the old Champion home, a rock once tossed “ball fashion” by James Champion and his father John has grown to about 3200 pounds over generations. Elderly residents recall the stone’s growth since their infancy, with many confirming its origin at the old home site in Wilmore.
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James Champion
John Champion
Champion
Mercer County
Wilmore
Cal
Enterprise
Margit Slachta Elected First Hungarian Woman in Parliament
Sister Margit Slachta, former schoolteacher and longtime Catholic Social Mission member, elected to Hungary's parliament. At about 35 to 38, she organized Catholic women voters nationwide, boosting her party to a parliamentary majority and earning nationwide acclaim for service.
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Margit Slachta
Hungary
Catholic Social Mission Society
Sister’s Doll Confession Sparks Quiet Moment
Patricia, barred from touching Helen’s doll, is found with it in a closet. Helen scolds her, then Patricia leans close and explains she had to take the doll because it was crying. The tender remark reveals a child’s empathy behind a petty misdeed.
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Patricia
Helen
Wilmington News on Emcee Delays for Top Speaker
A Wilmington News remark notes the longer the master of ceremonies spends on introducing the best four speakers, the more time the speaker loses. The quote underscores event pacing and fairness in public addresses.
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Wilmington News
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Claims Genuine Medicine
An advertisement asserts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are genuine and safe, prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges customers to buy only unbroken Bayer packages with directions for relief of headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain, noting small tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists, and identifies the Bayer trademark as acetyl salicylic ester.
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Bayer
Could She Carry Them
An exchange reveals a boy asking if his mother can carry the seats for a circus visit as the narrator prepares to take him to the show. The brief vignette captures a child’s simple curiosity about the upcoming outing.
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Maiina
Shoes wear longer with Allen's Foot Ease powder
An ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes and the foot bath to make tight or new shoes feel dry. It claims wear comfort and the ability for ladies to wear shoes one size smaller by using the product each morning. Sold everywhere.
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Allen
Motto Shift Learns From Knock to Boost
A conversation hints at a change in attitude from criticizing to supporting. The speaker recalls a former motto of not knocking and considers adopting a stance that favors encouraging others.
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Glistering White Linens
Advertises Red Cross Ball Blue as a reliable laundry additive to brighten table linens. Claims to never disappoint and notes availability at all good grocers for five cents.
Khaki as Viewed by Youth
School writings from across the United States praise army life and enlistment. An Ohio girl notes enlistment frees one from bill collectors and "annoyance." A Montana boy cites constitutional rights and law respect. An Illinois pupil wishes teachers were soldiers. An Indiana girl extols enlistment as healthy for mind and body and a change for calloused feet to hands.
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Army and Recruiting Service
Ohio
Montana
America
Illinois
Indiana
Applicants Aplenty Birthday Gift Scene at School
A popular Indianapolis high school teacher celebrated a birthday with students planning gifts. A freshman boy delivered a large candy box and the teacher exclaimed she might kiss him. A larger, vocal junior followed with his own present offer.
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Indianapolis
Bob
Miss T
Bell Jeanne d Arc crashes in France transport mishap
The new 20 ton bell Jeanne d Arc destined for Rouen cathedral broke free from a 14 horse pull at Annecy after leaving the foundry. An axle gave way causing the bell to fall. traffic was blocked for hours and it took five days to lift the bell.
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Rouen
Annecy
France
Manseeking money without work stirs discussion
A reader asks if anyone has seen a person willing to earn money without working for it. The inquiry invites opinions on worth and effort in earning income.
Senate Probe Mirrors Crisis in Republican Leadership
William Allen White reports a Republican crisis as Senate campaign probe and fundraising scandals erode trust. Delegates fear Johnson's radicalism, while Hoover and Lowden wood concerns linger. Allen seen as potential dark horse amid stalled leadership and platform tensions.
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Wheeler Syndicate
Chicago
Batte
Republican Party
Ita
Roosevelt
Reform
Taft
Hughes
Senate
Nebkiles
London
Wood
Lowdon
Johnson
Hoover
Lowden
Allen
Ogden Milla
New York
Jim Watson
Mills
Vslue
Watson
Railroads to receive $300 million through new act funding
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a $300 million revolving fund created by the transportation act to aid railroads. Allocations include $125 million for equipment purchase, $73 million for additional equipment and improvements, $60 million to meet maturing obligations, and $19 million for short lines. Purchases cover 20,000 refrigerator cars plus switch and freight engines ahead of passenger engines.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Transportation Acte
Two Boys Killed in Clash in Ireland
In Cullyhanna a clash between crowd control and youths and police led to two boys dead and two officers gravely wounded. The incident occurred last night as photos were exchanged amid the confrontation, highlighting escalating violence in the area.
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Ireland
Dublin
Cullyhanna
Adams Re elected GOP Committeeman
Chicago June The town debates on caucus tonight elected the following for committee on credentials C E Pickett for committee on permanent organization Mrs Frank Dodson committee on rules and order of business D J Thompson resolutions F E A Burgess committee to notify president Dean F G Curtiss committee to notify vice president H D Alfree honorary vice president Colonel Claude Stanley national committeeman John T Adams It was planned to defer action on the national committeeman Tonight Dean Curtiss offered a motion to that effect This was beaten 12 to 12 and Mr Adams was then chosen unanimously.
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Chicago
C. E. Pickett
Frank Dodson
D. J. Thompson
E. A. Burgess
Dean
F. Curtiss
H. D. Alfree
Claude Stanley
John T. Adams
Dean Curtiss
Adams
Johnson Makes Dramatic Plea Before Delegates
Chicago June 4 Senator Hiram W Johnson of California captured a large audience as he urged delegates at the Republican convention to unite against radicals and profiteers. He warned of two radical strands and vowed to use state power to suppress violent overthrow and wealthy corruption undermining the republic.
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Chicago
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Conilict
Theodore Roosevelt
Johnson
Republican Party
America
League of Nations
Pnra
Ant
Repubic
Daniels Says Congress Wrong On Navy Action
Secretary Daniels accused Congress of failing to cut naval expenditures and instead posturing them until after the elections. He faulted the naval appropriation bill for neglecting Pacific coast development, naval aviation, new ships, and essential ship repairs.
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Washington
Daniels
Congress
Salcongrean
Pacific Coast
Women Endorse Nixon When Gerard Leaves
New York June Public Service Commissioner Legis Nixon was endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president at a Dolly Media breakfast of the New York Women’s Democratic League. James W. Gerard, a candidate, walked out after a caution against backing individuals, but later learned of the endorsement and was briefly introduced as the speaker before departing.
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New York
Public Service
Legis Nixon
The
United
Dolly Media
New York Women's Democratic League
James W. Gerart
Gerard
Nixon
Pit
Lowden Holds Best Changes At The Show Openg
Governor Lowden of Illinois leads the Republican show with strong organization and a potent delegate following. Wood holds most pledged delegates but faces questions about a first ballot victory, while a possible dark horse looms as a decisive factor in the contest.
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Robert J. Bender
United News
Chicago
Lowden
Hiinoia
Ulingia
Hiurer
Wood
Johnson
Ard
Penrose
Tilay
General Wood
Prea.ing
Man Dies In Auto Spill Near Bridgewater South Dakota
John Gross age 19 of Bridgewater died at a local hospital after his car rolled over three miles north of Bridgewater while he slowed for a rough spot. His cousin, who was riding with him, was uninjured. The crash occurred as the driver applied brakes at high speed.
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Sioux Falls
John Gross
Bridgewater
Gross
General Alvaredo Named Secretary of Treasury in Huerta Cabinet
General Alvaredo is slated to become secretary of the treasury in the new Mexican cabinet to be named by President Huerta.
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Treasury
General Alvaredo
Huerta
Expense Probers Move to Chicago for July Hearings
The Senate subcommittee on campaign expenditures will resume July 7 in Chicago instead of Washington. It will extend its inquiry to national ticket campaigns and the 35 Senate contests this fall. The panel will question campaign managers and contributors about money and promises. Chairman Kenyon and several members plan to spend the summer in Europe.
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Washington
Senate
Chicago
United States Senate
Aecross
Kenyon
Iowa
Pomerene
Ohio
Reed and
Spencer
Missouri
Edge
New Jersey
Europe
Newspapers Raise Street Price in Springfield
The Springfield State Journal and the M. nols State Register announce an increase in street sale price from 3 to 6 cents due to higher paper costs. Morning and afternoon papers will be affected.
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Springfield
Springfield State Journal
M. Nols State Register
Two Flyers Killed At Kelly Field Spin Crash
San Antonio reports aviation cadets Roy W. Ellington of McCroy Arkansas and Harold Crowley of Mildred Montana were instantly killed when their airplane dived into a tall spin, fell 2000 feet, and burst into flames upon impact. They had recently arrived from Ruckwell Field California.
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San Antonio
Tex
Roy W. Ellington
Mc.Croy, Ark
Harold Crowley
Mildred
Mont
Kelly Field
Earth
Ruckwell Field
Cal
Atlanta Chosen For 1921 International Advertisers’ Meet
Indianapolis declares Atlanta the 1921 convention city after a lively contest. The selection was announced last night following a spirited vote among association members.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Atlanta
International Advertisers’ Association
Killed on Honeymoon Automobile Journey
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 4 H C Osterman vice president and field secretary of the Lincoln Highway association on his honeymoon trip from Detroit to the county was killed six miles west of Tama when his automobile overturned pinning him beneath it Mrs Osterman escaped injuries The body will be shipped to Detroit for burial.
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Osterman
Feld
Lincoln Highway Association
Detroit
Tama
Mra
Grain Elevator in Northville Destroyed by Fire
The Van Chusen elevator at Northville was destroyed by fire at 8 oclock this morning. Three hundred seventy two bushels of wheat were also destroyed. The origin of the blaze is unknown. The elevator was valued at five thousand dollars.
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Aberdeen
Northville
Telephone firm declares 11.16 dividend per share in Fremont
The Bemat Telephone Company of Dodge County, Fremont Nebraska, declares a dividend of 11.16 dollars for each share valued at 100 dollars. The payout reflects earnings and will be distributed to stockholders of record.
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Fremont
Neb
Bemat Telephons Company
Dodge County
Postal Pay Increases Promised for 275000 Workers
Washington reports the 275000 postal employees will receive annual salary raises averaging 130 dollars under a bill before Congress. Immediate hikes begin July 1 and total increases reach 4.7 million annually for three years, with major boosts for city letter carriers and clerks and new postmaster classifications. Several job grades are consolidated from nineteen to six, and rural carriers see notable gains as the package advances through committee and toward final passage.
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Washington
Postal Service
Congress
Cre
Canadian luxury tax slows price rise in Canada
Ottawa reports the threat of new luxury taxes lowers living costs as shoppers shift away from luxury goods. Firms cancel orders worth hundreds of thousands while budget provisions face committee review and repatriation debates among manufacturers.
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Ottawa
Gete
T Lo
Moonshine Plant Raided in Colorado Mountains
Denver reports a moonshine operation raided by airplane near Idaho Springs in the Rockies. Colorado state constabulary officials Clifton Wilder and Walter Byron located a plant with 104 gallons daily capacity after approaching in disguise as firemen and photographing the site. They recovered supplies and paraphernalia in a nighttime operation. plant owners escaped.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado State Constabulary
Idaho Springs
Mount Evans
Clifton Wilder
Constabulary
Walter Byron
Italians Plan Boycott to Lower Prices
Rome reports a planned consumer boycott aimed at reducing prices amid a U S and U K decline. The effort targets wearing apparel and household goods, urging reduced consumption to force merchants to cut costs. Citizens are urged to join a consumer league organizing nationwide support and pledges to refrain from purchasing many items for a full season.
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Rome
United States
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Resulus
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