Saginaw Kid George Lavigne Not In Insane Asylum
A letter from George Lavigne of Highland Park Michigan to friends in California says a rumor he was sent to an insane asylum is false. He explains he was away two to three weeks and is recovering, expressing plans to visit California with his wife and sharing well wishes.
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George Lavene
Saginaw
Oaklani
Valifornia
PeatVigne
California
Heather
George Lavigne
Labelle Avenue
Highland Park
Michigan
Willis Lewis Praises Britton After Newark Incident
Willis Lewis praised Britton as a fearless champion who never avoids a challenge after Vier dack Binitor slapped Mareel Thomas in Newark and Lewis joined the press stand banter. He praised Britton's grit and noted his heavy fight schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vier Dack Binitor
Mareel Thomas
Newark
Willie Lewis
Britton
Canada Cal's Chirps and a Fragile Winter Outlook
Fragmentary clippings refer to coal deliveries for the Apes and Germany, warnings of a hard winter for the Allies, and assorted remarks on Shakespeare, politics, and public figures. The text mixes misquotes, social notes, and stray opinions without a clear single event or cohesive report.
Klub Kalandar Wednesday Adl Day At Glenwood Park
Local event notices outline a Wednesday gathering at Glenwood Park with performances by community groups and a contingent of attendees. The schedule includes talks and light entertainment at the Presbyterian church area nearby.
Smith & Hughes Garage Serves Jeffersonville Cars Day and Night
Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville offers round the clock auto repair for all makes. Master mechanics expertly adjust and service motors with speed and accuracy at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Hughes
Jeffersonville
Gienger & Co Advertises Farm Machinery and Supplies
Gienger and Co a Reliable Store for Farm Machinery promotes tools of tractor and wallis men with three teams claiming one third more bushels of corn wheat or oats. Jeffersonville’s largest supply house advertises agricultural gear and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gienger & Co
Wallis
Jeffersonville
Personal events and visits across towns
Miss Hazel McClelan of Louis Ville spent the week end with Miss Mildred McKinley of East Chestnut Street. Judah Waish has gone to Jaramore Mad to visit her mother. Mer Ray Dilger has returned from Rockport Indiana but his wife remained longer for a visit.
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Hazel McClelan
Loui~ Ville
Mildred McKinley
East Chestnut Street
Judah Waish
Jaramore
Mer
Ray Dilger
Rockport
Indiana
Automobiles Repair ing in Jeffersonville Proves Top Service
Mrs Ben Cahill and two children visit her mother Mrs Bowen. Adm Mary Ollie Kavanaugh recovers from illness. Mrs Albert Stamper and daughter Alberta along with Mrs Henry Beutel and daughters Helen and Josephine visited Mrs Ernest Creamer of Sellersburg and have returned home.
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Ben Cahill
Payton, Ohio
Bowen
Albert Stamper
Alberta
Henry Beutel
Helen
Josephine
Ernest Creamer
Sellersburg
Legion invites Allied leaders to Cleveland convention
Invitations have been extended to Marshal Foch of France and Admiral Beatty of England to attend the second annual American Legion convention in Cleveland from September 27 to 29. Leaders of the Veterans Organization of Australia the French Veterans of the Great War the Great War Veterans of Canada the Veterans Organization of Italy and the Belgian War Veterans Association are also invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
France
Admiral Beatty
England
American Legion
Cleveland
Veterans Organization of Australia
Great War Veterans
Dominion
Canada
Veterans’ Organization of Italy
Belgian War Veterans’ Association
Armistice Day to Host Elaborate Victory Medal Celebrations
American Legion posts nationwide plan Armistice Day events with thousands of Victory Medals to be distributed. About five million medals were produced with a multi step process including hydraulic pressure, sand blasting, and alcohol bath before final lacquer. Post commanders urge Legionnaires to apply for medals to be received at local posts for orientation on November 1. Charles A Learned Post Detroit reports chaplain Joseph W Coutan marries members of the post and funnels fees to start housekeeping. Paul Verne of the St. Louis Post holds a world record for Navy recruiting with 1600 pre draft recruits and 412 to the Army plus 400 to the Canadian Army. veteran of the Chinese relief expedition and Dewey era service aboard the McCullough.
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American Legion
United States
Charles A
Detroit Mich
Joseph W. Couthan
Paul Verne
St. Louis Post
Navy
Army
Naval Veterans
Dewey
McCullough
Manila
Army rolling kitchens feed crowds at Honolulu Legion tournament
At the American Legion event in Honolulu army rolling kitchens served the crowd. Sixteen thousand ham and cheese sandwiches, 1500 pies, cups of coffee and beans were dispensed to attendees who rushed the chowling area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Honolulu
Historic veterans reunion at Mammoth Spring Arkansas
Forrests Stone Post Mamamoth Spring Arkansas held a week long reunion on ground made historic by year ly gatherings of Blue and Gray veterans. Tents provided by the State of Artaga sas were pitched beside the spring park. Aviators flew ahead of infantry in a sham battle by Groton Post and seven others in a celebration that netted 34200. The Norfolk Post has formed a committee to work with the local school board to introduce a course in Americanism into city schools.
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Forrests Stone Post
Mamamoth Spring
Ark
State of
Artagasas
Groton
A. D. Post
Norfolk, Va
Memorial certs presented in Mesa commemorating wwI offensive
France issued memorial certificates to the nearest relatives of Mesa Arizona soldiers. The ceremony marked the second anniversary of the first great American offensive and was held under the Mesa Post auspices at a large gathering.
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Republic of France
Mesa. Ariz
Mesa Post
Family of Serva tun Serves in War as Post Veterans
Four members of the same family are listed in the Pettis County Post of Sedalia. George H. Servatun, the father, served in the war at age fifty five and held the post quartermaster role at Is sur Tille, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel. His three sons also served in the ranks throughout the conflict.
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Pettis
Sedalia
George H. Servatun
Is-sur-Tille
Legion notes improvements at Oswego County sanitatorium
A report from the American Legion in Oswego County New York says full care for sick buddies is maintained. A visit by a Homer Russell Smith Post committee from Fulton helped address conditions to the satisfaction of soldier patients.
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The
Legion
Oswego County
W.Y
Homer Russell Smith Post
Fulton
Indiana registers largest child for age in state
In Berne Auge the birth bureau notes Laurese Meyers, 11 months old, weighs 40 pounds and stands 3 feet 6 inches, the heaviest recorded child for her age in Indiana. Parents Tony and Laurese Meyers say relatives span California Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Missouri Michigan Ohio and New York, with others in Germany Switzerland Austria Poland.
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Berne
Auge
Indiana
Laurese Mewers
Bureau of Birth Registration
Laurese
Tony Meyers
Californias
Lowas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Missouri
Michigan
Ohio
New Yeork
Germany
Switzerland
Hotland
Poland
Notable Speakers at Twelfth Annual Criminal Law Meeting
The Indianaapolis event features Croyver and James Goodricen among others speaking on the Uses and Abuses of State Power. The two-day program runs September 16 to 17 with sessions in the afternoon and evening at various venues.
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Wfe. Richarn
Blairton
Indiana
Re. Patrick TH. Weeds
Michigan City
Grocery list ad with prices and delivery offer
Local classified ad promotes groceries with items such as sugar pork and beans milk and cheese. The ad lists brands and prices per unit and notes delivery service by Allen Barnett at the corner of Spring and Court avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secourab
Poe
Illness and Travel Notes From Jeffersonville Folks
Mrs Walter Antz is ill at home on North Spring street. Mr Albert Stamper, once ill, can return to work. Mrs Vietor Stickier at St Edwards Hospital in New Albany improves and hopes to be brought home next Sunday. Captain Phelps and Mr Honiupr Hazharreh returned from a fishing trip near Chicago. Fall Salmon sale ads list various Mason jar goods and prices. Edward F Groher, wholesale and retail grocer, Chestnut and Spring streets Jeffersonville Indiana delivers orders over three dollars. Katherine and Doris Hassler visiting grandparents Mer and Mrs John Greaver have returned to Crescent Hill.
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Katherine
Doris Hassler
Mer
Mrs
John Greaver
Crescent Hill
Miss Anna Robinson Returns Home After Visit
Miss Anna Robinson, who spent a week with Miss Geneva Yeisla, has returned to her home in Louisville. The Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No. 8 plans initiation for candidates over the next three meeting nights.
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Anna Robinson
Geneva Yeisla
Loiisville
Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No.8
Miss Mav Becker Departs for Cincinnati After Visit
Miss Mav Becker, who spent a few days with Miss Olive Brenner, has departed for her home in Cincinnati.
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Mav Becker
Olive Brenner
Cincinnati
Mr. W Blanche Returns from Kokomo Trip
Mr. W. Blanche has returned from Kokomo Indiana where he visited friends and assisted with local business matters during his stay.
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Mr. ©. W. Blanche
Kokomo, Indiana
Cloverport Visitor Mary Ryan Arrives for Ohio Avenue Visit
Mrs Mary Ryan of Cloverport Kentucky arrives today to visit her cousin Mrs M H Davidson of Ohio Avenue Mr John McEnheimer returning home to Mayion Ohio after three weeks with his sister Mrs W R Thornley and relatives in Lexington Kentucky
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Mary -Ryan
Cloverport
Kentucky
M. H. Davidson
Ohio Avenue
John MecEnheimer
W. RB. Thornley
Lexington Kentucky
Tmayion
Gillespie and Son Master Plumbers Ad
Gillespie and Son, master plumbers, install complete plumbing supplies in Jeffersonville homes. All work meets hearty approval of the people with the belief no home is complete without modern sanitary plumbing and bath equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie & Son
Jeffersonville
Local Visitors Take Short Tours Across Cities
Min Wolhman Derry and daughter Katherine plan a brief Washington town sightseeing trip. Henry Vollmer and family of Midway travel by motor to French Lick Springs. Mrs Harry Thacker and her daughter from Trouisville visited friends in Pert Fuitan on Monday.
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Min Wolhman Derry
Katherine Derry
Washington, Town
Chicago
Henrys Vollmer
Midway
French Lick Springs
Harry Thacker
Trouisville
Hoosier Meat Market Ad and Local Social Notes
An ad for Hoosier Meat Market promotes beef pork and mutton and cheap lard with a claim of wide customer base. The clippings note Maude Seward and three children returning from Port Fulton after visiting sister in Columbus, and several social visits in Indiana and Lafayette. Hazel Weir and Marjorie Homer are traveling guests in Indianapolis and Lafayette area. Mrs Addie Weir visited Memphis relatives and Rachel Denton recovers at home after hospital treatment.
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Hoosier Defersonvite
F. J. Beam 5 10 and 23c Store Ad Bargains
The ad touts savings of 25 to 50 percent on home goods with a complete line of kitchenware, tinware, granite ware, crockery, lamps, and other items for the home at genuine bargain prices.
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F. J. Beam
For Sale Notices Include Sewing Machine and Phonograph
Classified ad fragment lists a Singer sewing machine for sale and a Pathe phonograph cheap if taken immediately. The owner is leaving the city and asks to apply at 931 Mechanic. Date July 18 appears with other numbers and weekly Dolly Varden Flour advertisement also noted.
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Pathe
Dolly Varden
Official Board Meeting Yields Election of Officers
At Wall Street venue the Official Board elected Hares Poindexter as chairman and George Rescha as secretary. The Fourth Quarterly Conference adjourned and will reconvene Wednesday night in September for organization reports. Board meetings also set monthly second Tuesday meetings.
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Wall Street
Hares Poindexter
George Rescha
Boates
Widow of Isaac Langford Dies at Home of Daughter in Sellersburg
Widow Isaac Langford, aged 87, died this afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Mire, in Sellersburg. She is survived by three children Mrs Earl Perkins Jack Langford and Mrs Walter Phipp. sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for a later time.
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Isaac Thaingford
Mire
Martha TF. Langford
Issac Langvard
Oelock
Mes
Fi Perkins
Sellersburg
Fli Perkins
Jack Langford
Mies
Walter Phipp
Vlave Flour Ad Claims Quality and Home Use
The Clark County Milling Co advertises Vlave Flour as the finest flour for light bread cakes biscuits and rolls used in top homes. The copy urges readers to ask for Vlave Flour and notes it pays to patronize local industry.
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Clark County Milling Co
Rre
Defersonville
Tome
Notice of Sale and Motorcycle Ad
For sale a Reading Standard motorcycle with sidecar listed with phone 121%. Adv. D 200 C Aug. 12-18. Notice of Sale states we sold to C A Vessels stock and fixtures at Clark and Stansfer Avenue Jeffersonville Ind. Holowell Bros. Adv. D 203 P Aug. 12-19 26.
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Reeding
C. A
Clark and
Stansfer Avenue
Jeffersonville
Ind
Holowell Bros. Adv
Annual Old Settlers Reunion at Glen Helen Park
The annual reunion of old settlers Clark Clarity Tradiana will be Thursday at Glen Helen Park, ten miles north of the city, with attendees from Melersbore expected.
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Clark
Tradiana
Glen Helen Park
Mrs Merritt Norris Called to Indianapolis for Grandmother’s Death
Mrs Merritt Norris travels to Indianapolis on account of the death of her grandmother, Miss Moree Bruce.
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Merritt Norris
Idianapolis
Mys
Meoree Bruce
Renn Tire Service Ad Signals Goodrich Tires
The ad touts Renn Tire Service offering Goodrich Fabric and Cord Tires claiming long life of six to eight thousand miles and best value. It emphasizes assurance of satisfaction and affordability compared to interior prices.
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Renn Tire Service
Goodrich
Interioor
Will J Morris Offers Kryptoks Eye Glasses For Comfort
Optometrist W J Morris advertises Kryptoks as perfect eyeglasses that improve vision and reduce eye fatigue. Near and far vision are combined in one pair, promising clearer reading and lasting comfort for readers.
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Will J. .Morris
Morris
Baylor of Plainfield Visits Brother in City
O W Baylor of Plainfield spends a week in the city as guest of his brother Mr. O W Baylor and wife.
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OW. Baylor
Plainfield
O. W. Bavyitor
Real Estate Listings by Coots Bros and Gill
Real estate agents Coots Bros and Gill advertise city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky as strong investments. Rev Oscar Lee Black plans return to join First Presbyterian Church bow scouts for a trip to Juartis Farm on Silver Creek on August 23 for a week outing.
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Coots Bros. & Gill
Clark County State Bank
Indiana
Kentucky
Oscar Lee Black
Bow Scouts
First Presbyterian Church
Juartis Farm
Silver Creek
Hardy Lloyd Stars in Captain Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre
Advertisement notes Hardy Lloyd in Captain Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre presented Sunday and Monday. The run runs August 18 to 21 with ads listed as 206.
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Hardy Lloyd
Captain Kidd
Ogden Promises Shoe Savings and Comfort
Geo C Ogden, leading shoe repairer, offers half soles and rubber heels to cut shoe costs and improve comfort in every step. The ad highlights savings and enjoyment from durable repairs.
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Geo. C. Ogden
Adv
Christian Citizenship Institute Opens Sixthteen Annual Convention
Wenona Lake hosts the sixteenth annual convention of the Christian Citizenship Institute under the National Reform Association. The three day event features speakers Billie Sunday Reverend James S. Martin general superintendent of the National Reform Association Dr James McCraw secretary of the association and Clinton N Howard of Rochester New York. Mormonism topics are on the slate with Senators Cannon and Mrs Tr Vu Shepard noted as speakers from Utah.
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Wenona Lake
Chhristian Citizenship Institute
National Reform Association
Billie
James 5. Martin
Pittsboro
James McCraw
Clintoen N. Howard
Rochester
John Barleycorn
Senator Cannon
Tr. Vu. Shepard
Utah
Trained nurse praises Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy
A nurse testimonial extols Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach and liver troubles. The author, formerly in Marine hospitals, urges others to try the simple preparation, claiming relief and money back guarantee. Sold by Ben Doolittle and druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
Marine
Ben Doolittle
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Chestnut and Springstreet Telephone
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