Congressmen push medal proposal to honor war service
A Democrat congressman from Abacania proposes extending Congressional medals to governors, adjutants, generals, and regional boards, arguing the honor should reflect acts of supreme valor on the battlefield and distinguish those who served under difficult conditions from home-front contributors. The measure aims to align medals with actual military sacrifice and could redefine the value of wartime decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abacania
Wie
Congress
Iedal
Resus
War Department
Hedross
Bute
Cheine de Tasdal
Tax Board to Review Complaints on Equalization
Taxpayers petition the County Board of Review during listing period to adjust assessments alleged as improper. Complaints cite property values, with cases of alleged overvaluation such as a property listed at 1500 tax to be sold for 500. Next week the board will address corporate assessments with Philip Zoercher of the State Board present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkersonville
County Board of Review
Philip Zoereher
State Pax Board
Special session expels lawmakers and debates amendments
A battered report describes a special session where legislators debate ratifying amendments and addressing other business of importance. The piece notes potential actions, including expulsions, judiciary considerations, and movements to coordinate with other states while highlighting procedural steps and potential constraints on the session.
Financially Embarrassed show at Dream Theater features pills
George Nanvys offers reserve seats for a St. Luke's Brotherhood event titled Financially Embarrassed at Dream Theater on Monday night June 2. The notice touts White's Dream Vermifuge to treat worm infections in children and promote recovery, endorsed by B. Doolittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nanvys
St. Luke's Brotherhood
Dream Theater
White
B. Doolttle
Unclear OCR Item on Boarder Clothes Theft Case
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a man charged with stealing a boarder’s clothes and later saying he borrowed them. Numerous garbled names and places appear, with stray phrases about costs and a mayor, but the readable facts are limited to a theft charges mention and a borrowed clothing defense.
Emily Applegate Dies of Heart Disease at 54
Mrs. Emily Applegate, 54, wife of Frank Applegate, died at home on Market Street after long illness. Born Emily Casey in Scott County October 5, 1864, she married February 7, 1884. Survivors include husband, two daughters Estelle and Blanch, two brothers Robert and Riley Case, four sisters Mrs. James Grove, Mrs. John Grove, Mrs. Anna Lutha, and Mrs. Tiddie Dwinell, all of Louisville and Jeffersonville. She was lifelong member of Wall Street Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Applegate
Frank Applecate
West Mar Art Street
Scott Corn
Emily Casey
Frances Marion Applecate
Estelle Applegate
Wiss
Robert
Rileas
James Grove
John Grove
Jefferson- Wilie
Anna Lutha
Tiddie Dwinell
Louisville
Wall Street
Wee Footed Rooster at Rockland Stuns Viewers
Duke of Nonde- Bript, a semi convertible fowl owned by James Lawson Jr of Rockland Massachusetts, exhibits both rooster and duck traits. The bird crow s like a rooster and swims like a duck, baffling poultry experts as crowds watch. Lawson has refused offers to sell despite repeated high bids from show people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Mass
James Lawson
Mescal Buttons Warn Indians on Reservation
A U S government agent found mescal buttons with Indians near MayEtts and consulted detective Augustin Alba in Topeka. Alba described three uses of mescal from the century plant: fermented liquor, tea from chips, and smoking the buttons, with varying potency and dangers. Neither mescal nor loco are covered by the Harrison act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Mayetts
United States
Augustin Alba
Alba
Washbmeton
Mexico
Hawks Nursery Co Ad Promises Big Profits in Wauwatosa Area
An advertisement from Hawks Nursery Co of Wauwataca Wisconsin invites readers to sell trees fruits and roses with guaranteed earnings and high weekly commissions. The notice offers a free outfit and partial expenses for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwataca
Wis
Local Corporal Hutt Honored for Civil War era Phone Line Bravery
During heavy shelling Corporal Jacob S. Hutt and a private kept a vital telephone line in service near Luey Leboccage. They repaired cuts under fire, restoring communication between artillery and infantry while shells exploded nearby. The act earned medals and was highlighted in a Debra News dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmeresan
Jacobs. Hutt
Mao
Charlies Hutt
Villeese
Luey-Leboccage
Debra
Fannie Trumbo
Buey Herbert
Sedeteville
Oddie
Miss Herbert
Jeffersonville Township Farmers Association Meeting Planned
Jeffersonville Township Farmers Association secretary Raymond McCulloch issued notice of tonight’s meeting at Welock City Hall to discuss several questions, welcome new members, and review cooperative buying benefits including cheaper binder twine and pooled coal distribution among members. Every township in the county has recently organized to work on a cooperative basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McCulloch
Jeffersonville Township
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs in Children
Mrs Amanda Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured her little girl's tickling cough that lingered and left the child weak. Ad claims immediate relief from distressing coughing and notes use for colds croup and whooping cough. Ben Doolittle. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Flint
Route 4
New Philadelphia
Foley
Ben Doolittle
Adv
Thefts And Public Safety Inquiries In Pittsburgh District
Fragmented report details inquiries about thefts worth 3250 Liberty Bonds and a wife’s letter received by Chief Summers. It notes arrests, prison sentences, and public safety measures while discussing street cleaning and oil readiness after a Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
Summers
Evening Diploma Exercises Close School Term
Students at Stoo Asef parochial school prepare for a term ending program with diplomas and certificates for eighth grade completion. The event features songs, recitations, and a certificate ceremony with invited guests and staff presenting awards to named pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erette To
Renting Farms on Shares Contracts Fair to Tenant Landlord
The Department of Agriculture publishes Bulletin on Lease Contracts for renting farms on shares. It explains fair profit splits, equal capital, shared expenses and profits, and conditions for adjusting shares based on land productivity and labor input. It notes typical one year leases, March to March crop year, and record keeping. Prices per acre range from 7 to 10 dollars, averaging 34 to 36 dollars in the North Central States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin of the Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin Vou
Buurveeyftecords
Iliciudils Benerai
North Central States
Hays Endorses Nomination Bid for Governor
The article reports that Hays, Republican National Chairman, announced support for a gubernatorial nomination in Salem. It notes internal party sentiment, the chairman's stance on the campaign, and praise for his past leadership as presiding officer of the state Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lediata Dust Piet
Kivansville
Edorvace
Pexk Vene
Wall HU
Hays
Ornane Tfert
Dettes Trane
Haass
Thre Paarty
Viedalix
Mav Hlays
Sa Feta
Dias
Swall Blaze Touches Market Street Porch
Fire equipment responded to a blaze on Market Street where a child set fire to a pile of paper and rubbish under a porch near Louis Garipher’s premises. The fire caused little damage and was quickly controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratton
Edward Brandon
Steatiuis
Sinneers
Bearden
Thos Fetter
Louis Garipher
Market Street
Dream Monday Night Comedy at St Luke's George Nanz
Pont urges audiences not to miss the comedy night at Dream Monday June 23. St Luke's Brotherhood invites seating and reserves spaces with George Nanz hosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont
the Dream
St. Luke's Brotherhood
George Nanz
Would Be Bride Overtaken by Irate Father
Blanche Milton aged fourteen of Van Buren Anderson county Kansas was refused a marriage license. Her father overtook her in a city street, she fainted, and was taken to the city hospital after returning home with the parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Milton
van Pairen
Anderson County
Mrs Graham Joins Husband in Charlestown Assignment
Mrs Rey A Graham accompanied by her husband left for Charlestown where he is stationed in MAU. They visited her grandparents in Cedar Bough Phare before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Graham
Rey A. Graham
Vis
Irones Colins
New Albany
Charlestown
Brother Returns From Overseas Duty In Naval Service
Edgar Beuhler, who recently joined the United States Navy, arrived home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beuhler of Pearl Street Yodastley. A telegram confirmed that Theodore Beuhler, overseas a year in the Motor Transportation Corps, has arrived at Camp Mills NY and expects to be home in a week. Both brothers enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Beuhler
United States Navy
Efo
Jeenstown
Ome
Mro
Charles Beuhler
Pearl Street
Yodastley
Somperet
Pheadore Beuhler
Motor Transportation Corp
Camp Mills
Marriage at Bedford Unites Miss Tithe May Danz and Henry Herschelsears
Miss Tithe May Danz daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lanz of Charlestown wed Henry Herschelsears of Akron at her Bedford home on June 2. A vocalist, she sang in a Bedford church choir. The couple will live in Dayton Ohio. Charles Lanz, her father, long ran a bakery and confectionery business and was a recent Republican state treasurer candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tithe May Danz
Meo
Charles Lanz
Charlestown
Henry Herschelsears
Akron
Bedford
Une
Ben
Dayton
Ohio
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