Completion of Four New Water Plants South of Court Avenue
Supt. Henry Strauss of the Water Works Company and his force completed a new plant along Spring Street from the river to Court avenue. They installed pipes at every water use point, using old pipes as drags to pull in new lead pipes under streetcar tracks without further digging. Lead pipes are said to last forever barring electrolysis from stray currents.
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Henry Strauss
Water Works Company
Court Avenue
Street Light Testing and Daytime Inspections
The Star reports why street lights burn during the day. Former nightly foot inspections were replaced by daily daytime lighting on a fixed line for an hour, saving time and proving more efficient for readiness at night.
Double time to the A L picnic
Announcement urges attendance at the annual A L picnic scheduled for August 10 with advance notice for participants and families.
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Host Evening at Local Grove
The Girl Scouts of Morton Memorial stage nightly entertainments at Phipps Grove near Dead Man's Hollow for visitors. The Boy Scouts plan a lawn fete on the church lawn tonight with camping expected to start around August 20.
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Girl Scouts of
Morton Memorial
Phipp’s Grove
Dead Man’s Hollow
Boy Scouts of
Driverless radio car astonishes Dayton crowd
In Dayton Ohio a driverless miniature car rolled past traffic signals without a driver. The vehicle, from McCook field, was controlled by a radio unit in a car 100 feet behind it and contained no wireless gear. Promoters say it is the first of its kind publicly shown by the radio air service. Interstate Corporation plans changes at its Court and Pearl streets building as barbers enter cars in business shifts.
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Dayton
McCook Field
Radio Air Service
Interstate Corporation
Court ‘Avenue
Pearl Streets
Sunday Worship Schedule with Sermons and Activities
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. attendance encouraged. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. Temptation in the sermon. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:40 a.m. Public invited. Morning service at 10:45 a.m. Vesper at 7:00 p.m. one hour. Epworth League leads first half hour. Miss Cora Godat shares a story in the second half.
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Pulic
Epworth League
Cora Godat
Preaching Service by Rev Nordeman in Louisville
A preaching service is scheduled for 10 30 a m with Rev B Nordeman of Louisville delivering the sermon. No evening service is planned.
Sabbath Services Announced with Evening Break
Sabbath school at 9 30 a m morning service at 12 30 preached by Rev J T Charlton no evening service scheduled.
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J. T. Charlton
Bethel Baptist Association Annual Meeting Notice
The Bethel Baptist Association covering Floyd Clark and Washington counties meets at Blue River Baptist Church near Salem on Wednesday and Thursday August 18 47 with Rev Sa Holmes Wood of New Albany as moderator. The association traces to Clark county and Silver Creek church near Speeds.
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Floyd, Clark and
Washington
Blue River Baptist Church
Salem
Sa. Holmes Wood
First Baptist Church
Clark County
Silver Creek
Speeds
Stony Point
Ivy
Legion Prenie Ady Tickets Attract Sudden Rush
The snippet hints at high demand for tickets to an event named Legion Prenie Ady with crowds pulling near a presumed sale or distribution. The readable fragment suggests urgency and strong interest.
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Legion Prenie
Ady
Boy Harry Beiling Receives Brain Concussion After Fall
In a wagon incident at 218 Watt Street, Harry Graham Beiling, son of a local druggist, fell from the rear of the vehicle and struck his head. Dr. Cohen treated him, and he regained full consciousness by 4 p.m. and is reported doing well today.
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Watt Street
Harry Graham Beiling
Harry Beiling
Dr. Cohen
Glenwood Event Promises A Hot Time
Advertisement proclaims a lively event at Glenwood on August 10 with a festive theme and local crowd likely attendance.
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Shere
Glenwood
First Baptist Church Sunday Service Schedule
Rev F M Tolbert will preach both morning and evening services at First Baptist Church Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m All are welcome.
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First Baptist Church
F. M. Tolbert
Bicycle Recovered After Theft Report at Hale Beach
John Ryan Jr. reported a bicycle missing at Hale Beach in Clarksville. Chief Summers located the bike today, with Miles Shepard noting the wheel hidden in his cornfield near the beach and believing a youth may have taken it.
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John Ryan, Jr
Hale Beach
Clarksville
Chief Summers
Miles Shepard
American Legion Pigkic Brings Dancing and Band
The American Legion hosts its first annual picnic with dancing, a concert by the Masonic band, a country store, and other attractions. Rosa Rapp Auxiliary serves luncheon. tickets are selling fast. Proceeds support burial expenses for overseas dead and aid for the sick and needy.
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American Legion
Masonic
Ladies of Rosa Rapp
Legion
Live Stock Sanitary Board to Appoint New Veterinarians
The new Live Stock Sanitary Board will replace all current district veterinarians. Sixteen districts are involved, including Clark County, with Dr. C. F. Pangburn among those to be let out.
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Live Stock Sanitary Board
Clark County
C. F. Pangburn
Chinese Ankles Sparking Market Debate in Hosiery Industry
The Kansas City Star reports on how Chinese ankle size challenges hosiery designers. It notes foot binding’s lasting effect on ankle shape, cites imperial and republican bans, and argues fashion and consumer demand may override law in global markets.
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Kansas City Star
Department of Ecommerce
China
Preacher Sermons At Port Fulton Tabernacle
Rev. L. D. Youngblood preached last night to a large audience at the Port Fulton tabernacle. Rev. J. M. Vawter to preach Sunday eve and Monday eve. Rev. H. G. Todd of Louisville will lead the next two weeks of services. Epworth League held a business meeting prior to the service.
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L. D. Youngblood
Port Fulton Tabernacle
Louisville
Epworth League
Peach Exhibit At County Bank Window Distinguishes Orchard
In the Clark County State bank window are fine peaches on exhibition. The display highlights Bailey Burtt as owner of the township's only large peach orchard.
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Clark County
Bailey Burtt
Debate over constitutional tax amendment stirs Indiana press discussion
An Indianapolis News excerpt argues the proposed amendment grants the legislature broad tax authority. critics claim excessive power but supporters say the legislature can improve taxation. The piece cites Kentucky reforms and defends trust in elected lawmakers to set tax policy.
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Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Durbin
Ralston Grearth
Indiana
Kentucky
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting Report
The Woman's Home Missionary society of Wall Street church held a meeting last night at the home of Mrs. H C Poindeötter on East Maple Street. The Queen Esthers led the program and Miss conducted the devotions.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of Wall Street
H.C. Poindeétter
Maple Street
Queen Esthers
Take a cat ride on beautiful Sil ver Greek
An ad fragment promotes a ride on the vessel Sil ver Greek dated August 10th promising a scenic experience.
Lightning strikes scare farmer near Memphis in sudden bolt
Jasper N. McClellan, a Union Township farmer and blacksmith, was shocked by a vivid lightning bolt during a near-miss storm. The bolt tore a locust tree apart and entered the ground on an old fence wire as McClellan recovered with help from his sons.
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Jasper N. McClellan
Union Township
Memphis
Jeck
McClellan
Harding Promises Reorganized War Risk Bureau Cleans Arrears
President Harding told Congress the War Risk Bureau would be updated by July 21 and fulfilled the pledge by that date. The bureau cleared over 100000 back claims after a April reorganization and now handles about 21000 monthly claims. The medical division arrearage of 56000 cases has been eliminated and remains on pace with daily demand.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Bureau of
War Risk
War Risk Bureau
Protecting the Pole Five Lives Lost in Road Turn Accident
A fragment describes danger from careless driving on a sharp turn between Chicago and Valparaiso. The note suggests multiple lives were lost in an automobile accident, highlighting grave risk to travelers and urging caution on the highway.
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Chicago
Valparaiso
Peragne
Onions Vanish Then Reappear on Straw Stack
Uncle Peter discovers a two horse wagon loaded with onions vanished from the barnyard overnight. Later a helper finds the wagon and load atop the straw stack, hidden by unseen intruders who slipped away into dawn. The scene blends farm labor pride with a puzzling mystery in Indiana.
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Peter
Indiana
Halifax
Uncle Peter
Cuppara
Matt
Harry
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Moreon Memorial
W. Munday
Wall Street
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B. Nordeman
Presbyterian Church
Bethel
The
Bethel Baptist Association
New Albany
John Ryan
Live Stock Board
Tabernacle
Women's Home Missionary
Risk Bureau
Cotn
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