Lavigne letter reassures fans amid old boxing tale
A misreported fate for "the Sacinaw Kid" George Lavigne is corrected by a June letter from California. Lavigne says he is well, recovering after illness, and hints at past hardships, noting his wife and brother Frank while expressing hope for a simple future in California. Willis Lewis praises Jack Britton and lauds a fighter who never dodges a challenge.
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West
George Lavine
Conpelberger
Oakland
California
Laveane
Cap
Tota
Tad
Saran Frise
Frank
Bea
Fragmented Readings Mix Literature and Politics in 19th Century Tone
Disjointed fragments reference Shakespeare Caesar Brutus Julius, Caesar, Bevan, and figures like Mare An. Mentions constitutional amendment, free printing, and dignitaries at a convention. Irony and garbled phrasing suggest a satirical or reflective column mixing poetry, politics, and cultural notes with unclear chronology.
Klubs and social events at Wood Park and district
Local clubs host a range of social gatherings with afternoon meetings led by Mrs Cin de Clapier and Mrs Webeter Lishmer at Iilenwood Park. A Thursday night program features entertainment and a charity fundraiser with Miss Gilossbrenner.
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Cin de Clapier
Seuia Clube
Webeter
Ltishmer
Smith and Hughes Garage Serves Jeffersonville Autos Day and Night
Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville bills itself as a modern, well equipped repair shop for all makes. Master mechanics perform quick accurate adjustments with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Hughes
Jeffersonville
J Gienger Co Promises More Bushels From Tools Ad
J Gienger Co the Reliable Store for Farm Machinery invites farmers to visit Jeffersonville largest supply house. The ad claims tools of tractors and Wallis teams do the work of three men promising one third more bushels of corn wheat or oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gienger & Co
Wallis
Jeffersonville
Personal Events From Local Social Notes
Miss Hazel Meclelan of Louis Ville spent the week end with Miss Mildred McAkInley of Fast Chestnut street. Mrs. Judah Walsh has gone to Baltimore Maryland to visit her mother. Mr. Ray Dilger has returned from Rockport Indiana but his wife remained for a longer visit.
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Hazel Meclelan
Louis Ville
Mildred McAkinley
Fast Chestnut Street
Judah Walsh
Baltimore
Mad
Ray Dilger
Rockport
Indiana
Mrs Hen Cahill Visits Mother in Dayton
Mrs Hen Cahill and her two children from Dayton Ohio are visiting her mother Mrs Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Cahill
Dayton, Ohio
Automobiles Repairing and Auto Bodies in Jeffersonville Ad
Mary Ollie Kavanaugh who was ill is able to be out again. Mrs Albert Stamper and daughter Alberta and Mrs Henry Beutel and daughters Helen and Josephine, who visited Mrs Ernest Creamer of Seliershire, have returned home.
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Everbody
Jeffersonville
Advi
Mary Ollie Kavanaugh
Albert Stamper
Alberta
Henry Beutel
Helen
Josephine
Ernest Creamer
Seliershire
American Legion invites international veterans to Cleveland convention
Invitations have been sent 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. Also invited are leaders from Australia Canada France Italy and Belgium veteran groups.
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Marshal Foch
France
Admi
Armistice Day to Feature Victory Medal Distributions
Indications point to elaborate Armistice Day celebrations by American Legion posts with thousands of Victory Medals distributed. Posts abroad and across the United States plan observances as nearly five million medals have been manufactured. The process involved attaching clasps and ribbons, with new machines needed to surmount the challenge. Each medal underwent hydraulic pressing, sand blasting, and an alcohol bath before final lacquer. Post commanders are sending in Legionnaire applications to receive the decorations for presentation on Nov. 14.
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American Legion
United States
Navy recruitment record holder Paul Werner noted
Charles A Learned Post Detroit lists chaplain Joseph W Coch rap who marries members and takes fees for housekeeping. Paul Werner of St Louis Post is recorded as the world Navy recruiting leader with 1600 recruits prior to the draft, plus 442 for the Army and 400 for the Canadian Army. He served in the Chinese relief expedition and on Dewey’s dispatch boat McCullough at Manila.
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Charles A. Learned
Detroit Mich
Joseph W. Cochrap
Paul Werner
St. Louis
Personnally
Navy
Army
Naval Veterans
Dewey
McCullough
Manila
Army Legion Honolulu tournament feeds crowd with crates of chow
Army rolling kitchens operated during the American Legion military tournament in Honolulu. Sixteen thousand ham and cheese sandwiches, 1500 pies, 5000 cups of coffee and beans were dispensed to the crowd at the chow hall.
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American Legion
Honolulu
Historic Blue and Gray reunion at Mammoth SpringArk
Ground marked by year ly gatherings of veterans hosted a seven post reunion. Forrest-stone Post of Mammoth Spring Arkansas provided tents in the park. Aviators led a sham battle with Groton Ss D Post and others. Celebration netted 400 dollars and a 100 percent post membership.
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Forrest-stone “Post
Mammoth Spring
Ark
State of Arkansas
Groton
Ss. D. Post
Post
Norfolk Post forms panel on introducing Americanism course
The Norfolk Virginia Post has appointed a committee to confer with the local school board to introduce a course on Americanism in the city schools.
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Norfolk, Va
Memorial certificates presented in Mesa commemoration
Memorial certificates issued by France were presented to the nearest relatives of Mesa Arizona soldiers during a large gathering marking the second anniversary of the first great American offensive. The ceremony was held under the Mesa Post auspices.
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Republic of France
Mesa
Ariz
Mesa Post
Scruton Family Noted for War Service in Post Rolls
Four members of the Scruton family appear on the Pettis County Post of Sedalia rolls. George H. Scruton, the father, joined the war at fifty five and served as post quartermaster at Is-sur-Tille, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His three sons served as enlisted men through the conflict.
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Pettis County
Sedalia
George H. Scrutun
Is-sur-Tille
Legion in Oswego County Improves Sanatorium Conditions
A report from the American Legion in Oswego County New York notes success as a Homer Russell Smith Post committee from Fulton visits a sanatorium and arranges improvements to satisfy soldier patients. The group claims full commitment to caring for the sick and their buddies.
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The
Legion
Oswego County
N.Y
Homer Russell Smith Post
Fulton
Berne Notable Big Baby Laurese Meyers Claims Indiana Record
In Berne a baby named Laurese Meyers, under a year old and weighing forty pounds, is described as the largest child of her age ever recorded in Indiana. Parents Mr and Mrs Pony Meyers note relatives across multiple states and countries.
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Berne
Indiana
Laurese Meyers
Sine
Bureau of Birth Registration
Laurese
Aind
Pony Meyers
Say Deaurese
Alitornia
Lowai
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Missouri
Michigan
Ohio
New York
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Polanal
Indiana Governor Goodrich to Speak at Criminallaw Meeting
Governor James B. Goodrich will address the twelfth annual meeting of the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure on uses and abuses of the pardon power. Speakers include Chicago resident Jade Huge Pain and former Gov. Samuel Ratston with sessions listed for September dates.
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Indianaqoplis
Aue
James B. Goodrich
Institute of Criminal Law
Ree Patrick Exceeds
Michivan Cify
Grocery Ad Lists Brand Names and Prices
A local newspaper advertisement lists various grocery items including sugar, cake mix, pork and beans, starch, cleaner, milk, ham, cheese, and Jello with prices and product brands. The ad also provides delivery details for Allen Barnett at the corner of Spring and Court Ave.
Newsy Notes From Jeffersonville and Nearby
Mrs Walter Antz rests at home on North Spring street Mr Albert Stamper back at work Mrs Victor Stickler improves at St haiwards Hospital New Adbany hopes to return to Eiuers's Crossing next Sunday Capt Phelps and Mr Hamer Hazzard return from pan aura and fishing near Chicago Local grocer ad lists canned goods Mason jars sugar and prices Orders of 3 or more delivered by Edward F Grober Katherine and Doris Hassler visit to Crescent Hill returned to Louisville Anna Robinson returns from Geneva Yeisla Miss Mav Becker leaves for Cincinnati Daughters of Rebekah Todge No8 plan three initiation nights
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Victor Stickler
St. Haiwards Hospital
New Adbany
Eiuers’s Crossing
Edward F. Grober
Chestnut and
Spring Street
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Blanche Returns from Kokomo Indiana
Mr W. Blanche has returned from Kokomo Indiana where he traveled for unspecified reasons and plans to resume ordinary activities.
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Mr. ©. W. Blanche
Kokomo, Indiana
Mrs Mary Ryan Visits Cousin in Ohio Avenue
Mrs. Mary Ryan of Cloverport Kentucky arrives today to visit her cousin Mrs. M H Davidson of Ohio avenue.
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Mary -Ryan
Cloverport
Kentucky
M. H. Davidson
Ohio Avenue
Visit to sister ends as Mr Meenheimer returns home
Mr. John MeEnheimer who has been visiting his sister Mrs. W. R. Thornley and relatives at Lexington Kentucky for three weeks has returned to his home in Dayton, Ohio.
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John MeEnheimer
W. RB. Thornley
Lexington Kentucky
Dayton
Gillespie & Son Plumbing Expands in Jeffersonville Homes
Gillespie and Son, Master Plumbers, install complete plumbing supplies in many Jeffersonville homes. Work meets with hearty approval as every progressive home needs modern plumbing and sanitary facilities. Mr William Derry and daughter Katherine Jverrs travel to Washington, Iowa to visit relatives after brief stops in Chicago.
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Gillespie & Son
Jeffersonville
Mr Wolliamd Derry
Katherine Jverrs
Tanisht
Wasiington
Towa
Uhicaga
Vollmer Family Takes Motor Trip to French Lick Springs
Mr. Henry Vollmer and family of Midway have left for French Lick Springs on a motor trip to enjoy the resort area and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vollmer
Midway
French Lick Springs
Troy
Mrs. Thracker and Daughter Visit Friends in Louisville
Mrs. Harry Thracker and her daughter from Louisville called on friends in Bort Fulton Monday.
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Harry Thracker
True Daughter
Louisville
Bort Fulton
Hoosier Jeffersonville's Leading Meat Market Ad
The Hoosier Jeffersonville's Leading Meat Market furnishes the best meats of all kinds Beef pork and mutton and the purest lard You can save money on every purchase at the Hoosier Meat Market where the greatest number of people buy their meat.
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Hoosier Jeffersonville’s
Hoosiers
Mrs Maude Seward and Family Return Home
Mrs Maude Seward and her three children have returned home to Port Fulton after visiting Mrs Seward's sister in Columbus, Pridistuia. The family was away briefly and resumed daily routines.
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Maude Seward
Tai
Port Fullon
Seward
Columbuis
Pridistuia
Local Social Notes on Travel and Health Recoveries
Miss Hazel Weir returns from a two week visit to her aunt Mas Jara Rodgers of Befavette. Miss Marjorie Homer appears in Indianapolis as a theatr eist friend. Mrs Adie Weir has returned from Memphis where she visited daughter Mrs. Clayton Carter. Miss Rachel Denton, six weeks after a hospital operation, is home and able to move about but not yet sit up.
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Adie Weir
Addie Weir
Clayton Carter
Memphis
Rachel Denton
Store Ad Promises 25 to 50 Percent Home Savings
Braun 5, 10 and 25e Store advertises large discounts on home articles. It offers a complete line of kitchenette supplies tinware chrome ware crockery lamps and other items for the home at bargain prices.
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Braun
For Sale Items In City Classified Ad
For sale two household items including a Singer sewing machine and a Pathe phonograph. Originating note mentions government work and eager buyer, with contact at 931 Mechanic. Advertisement dates listed July 14 to July 17 and weekly. Dolly Varden Flour advertised for bread quality.
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Pathe
Dolly Varden
Official Board meeting at Wall Street Church records
Me Harrys Poindexter was elected vice chairman and Mr George Resch was elected secretary. The adjourned session of the Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held Wednesday night in September when reports of all church organizations will be given. The board also deeded to meet second Tuesday night each month.
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Wall Street Church
Harrys Poindexter
George Resch
For Sale A Reading Standard Motorcycles with Side Car
Classified ad lists a Reading Standard motorcycle with side car for sale at $250. Contact phone 1217, advertisement date August 12 to 18, 2006.
Notice of Sale in Jeffersonville Auction
We have this day sold to C. A. Wessels our stock of and fixtures. Situated at Clark and Stansfer avenue Jeffersonville Tid Hollowell Bros Adv D 203 Aug. 12 1926.
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C. A. Wessels
Clark and Stansfer Avenue
Jeffersonville
Tid
Hollowell Bros
Renn Tire Service Advertises Goodrich Auto Tires
The ad touts Renn Tire Service as the gold standard of service offering Goodrich Fabric and Card Tires. Claims 6000 to 8000 miles and best long term value with no extra cost compared to interior brands. Urges insisting on Goodrich Tires for satisfaction.
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Renn Tire Service
Goodrich
Interioor
Goodrich Auto
Widow of Isaac Langford Dies at 87 in Sellershune Home
The widow Martha Laneford age 87 dies this afternoon at her daughter Mire Perkins home in Sellershune. She leaves three children Mes Perkins Jack Langford and Mrs Walter Phipp sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Martha To. Laneford
Issac Laneford
Mies
Pdr Perkins
Sellershune
Fii Perkins
Jack Langford
Walter Phipp
Clark County Milling Co Flour Ad Promotes Finest Flour
The Clark County Milling Co advertises The Flave flour as the finest for bread cakes and biscuits. It claims lightest and whitest results and promotes usage in top homes in Letfersonville. Readers are urged to ask for lave Flour.
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Clark County Milling Co
Tee
Letfersonville
Reunion of Old Settlers Near Hy Buena Near Glen Helen Park
Thevannmi and Tnidiana reunions bring Counts to Glen Helen Park Hy Buena a few miles north of this city on Thursday for a community gathering of longtime residents.
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Glen Helen Park
Hy Buena
Death Notice of Mrs Neoreze Bruedt in Indianapolis
Mrs Merritt Norris was summoned to Indianapolis on Monday due to the death of her grandmother Mrs Neoreze Bruedt. The notice records the family link and the timing of the call.
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Merritt Norris
Indianapolis
Neoreze Bruedt
Kryptoks Eye Glasses Promised by Dr Morris
Will Morris optometrist and optician furnish Kryptoks the perfect eye glasses. Kryptoks make your eyes feel better and reading a great pleasure. Near and far vision all in one pair. See W. Jd. Morris Adv23.
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Will
Morris
W. Jd. Morris
Plainfield Visitor Spends Week with Brother in City
W. Baylor of Plainfield is spending a week in this city as the guest of his brother O. W. Bayler and his wife.
Real estate opportunities with Coots Bros and Gill
Coots Bros and Gill advertise city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky near Clark County State Bank. They tout profitable investments in farms or city property and promote a timely purchase. Rev. Oscar Lee Black, on vacation, will return to join the First Presbyterian Church Boy Scouts for a Curtis Farm outing on Silver Creek starting August 23 for one week.
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Coots Bros. & Gill
Clark County State Bank
Indiana
Kentucky
Oscar Lee Black
Boy Scouts of the First Presbyterian Chuarch
Curtis Farm
Silver Creek
Don't Miss Haroqg Liloyd in Captain Kidd's Kids
CAPTAIN KIDD'S KIDS at LeRose Theatre promises Haroqg Liloyd in a Sunday and Monday engagement with advance ads running August 18 to 24.
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Haroqg Liloyd
Captain Kidd
Ogden’s Leading Shoe Repairer Promises Big Savings
Ogden based service offers half soles and rubber heels to cut shoe costs while boosting comfort and daily walking ease. The advertisement promises substantial money saved and more enjoyable steps.
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Geo
Ogden
Hfe
Adv
Capistian Citizenship Institute Opens Sixthteen Annual Convention
The sixteenth annual Capistian Citizenship Institute convention begins at Wrona Lake under the National Reform Association. Three day event features speakers Bille Sunday, Dr James McGraw, Clinton N Howard, and National Reform leaders from Pittsboro and Rochester. Senator Cannon and Mrs T Z Shepard of Utah scheduled to discuss Mormonism.
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Wrona Lake
Capistian Citizenship Institute
National Reform Association
Bille
James 5. Martin
Pittsboro
James McGraw
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N.Y
John Barleycorn
Senator Cannon
T. Z. Shepard
Utah
Trained Nurse Praises Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy
A former nurse from Marine and other hospitals endorses Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach and liver troubles. The ad claims digestive relief and recommends it to sufferers, with Ben Doolittle and druggists selling the product.
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Mayr
Marine
May
Ben Doolittle
Ady
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Rf Lal
International News Service
Kid Lavigne
U. K
George Lavigne
Labelle Avenue
Highland Park
Willis
Lewis
Jack Britton
Veter
Marcel Thomas
Newark
Willie Lewis
Heritfon
Fen
Canada
Bevan
Coronel Bresan
Julius
Brute
Wood
Sotevai Sehurberts
Gidmt
Wien
Delegwattes
KLUB
Kalandar
Aden
Iilenwood Park
Pfau
Pope
Anioot Park
Charen
Creami
Pie
Aiothe
Miss Dlostene Gilossbrenner
Clancy
Percy L. Crosby
Henny
American Legion. News
Allen Barnett
Court Ave
Newsy
Walter Antz
North Spring Street
Captain Phelps
Mr. Hamer Hazzard
Chicago
Katherine and
Doris Hassler
Mrs
John Denver
Crescent Hill
Anna Robinson
Geneva Yeisla
Rebekah Todge Noo
Mav Becker
Olive Brenner
Cincinnati
Marjorie Homer
Theatress of Friends
Ry “Nite
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Mexico
Orgenigau
Standard Oi Company
Standard Oil Company
S. Michigan Ave
iWidow
Isaac Hangford
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