Indiana Colgate deal on reformatory delayed to next legislature
The sale of the Jeffersonville Reformatory site to Colgate & Co may wait for the Indiana General Assembly to revise the removal law. Governor McCray and Austen Colgate announced no truth to a pullback, but delays may push transfer into 1923 with no time limit on the contract if needed.
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State’ of
Indiana
Colgate & Co
Indiana Reformatory
McCray
Austen Colgate
State Farm
Putnam County
State
Reformatory
Relocation Commission
General Assembly
Colgate
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville Reformatory
State and Commission
Auster Colgate
Jeffersonville
Congressional Factional Struggles Over Tariff and Tax Policy
A description of Senate and House divisions among Republicans and Democrats over the tariff and tax legislation. It notes a split among Republicans over permanent tariff plans and a conflicting stance within both parties on the emergency tariff bill, with regional opposition and agricultural and labor groups pressing against the sales tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
House
Penrose
Watson
West
Otto B. Gibson Returns from Chicago
Otto B. Gibson of Port Fulton has come back from a trip to Chicago, reporting he completed business there and resumed local duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto B. Gibson
Port Fulton
Chicago
Knights to Ride Steamer Geo Rogers Clark to Bethlehem
The Steamer Geo Rogers Clark leaves Jeffersonville on Saturday July 2 1921 at 3 00 P M for Bethlehem Indiana to convey the Knights of Pythias to a county meeting that evening The fare is one dollar and promoters urge all Knights to attend promising a rousing meeting and good time.
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Geo. Rogers Clark
Jeffersonville
Bethlehem
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Fires Cause Vast Loss Across Nation Daily
Official data show about 2 million dollars in fire losses each day, chiefly from carelessness and faulty shingle roofs on homes. The accompanying death toll and conflagration statistics are equally grim.
Uncle Jeff Brendel invites beach outing on July fourth
John Wesley reportedly preached 45000 sermons across fifty four years as readers are urged to attend a Beach Grove gathering on July fourth with advance notice dated June 30.
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Jeff Brendel
Beach Grove
John Wesley
Miss Maggie Dugan Goes to Boston for Nursing Postgrad Course
Miss Maggie Dugan of East Front Street has traveled to Boston to pursue a postgraduate nursing course. The move marks her return to a broader clinical education after initial training.
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Maggie Dugan
East Front Street
Boston
Various Curiosities and Facts From Public Life in 19th Century News
A compilation of assorted notes covers boiling water purity, 15 000 movie supers in Los Angeles, woods stored for piano making, Greek and Roman shorthand secrecy, blue room decoration deterring flies, smuggling incidents with rocking-horses, oak roots lifting granite, churches showing moving pictures in America, Derby night waiter costumes in Louisville, tarred roads from bonfires, Juno month marriage link, Dr W R Brooks Geneva NY obituary noting comet discoveries, and women inspecting homes preferring kitchens in ninety nine of hundred cases.
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India
America
Louisville
Local residents and visitors listed for upcoming weekend plans
Mrs. Ross Payne and twins return from St. Edward's Hospital. Ed Evers of Parkersburg visits sister Mrs. N A Chapman. Curly Aigner improves. J L Gilbert of Louisville visits Mrs. George Dunham. Laura Cooper ill at home. Woman's Home Missionary Society to meet Friday. Allen family to attend reunion in Borden. Emerson Perry of Cincinnati to visit relatives. Lena Sullivan of Chicago visits Mrs. John Lyons then travels to Fort Garrison. Charles Stratton to Scottsburg for the Fourth. Spring Hill PTA rummage sale to fund playground equipment. Lorene Weisenbach vacationing with mother in Bennettsville. Bess Voit to Indianapolis for the Fourth. Effie Stratton to Akron to visit sister Mrs Charles Driver.
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Lena Sullivan
Chicago
John Lyons
Fort Garrison, Ky
Lida Roberts
Winfield Crooker Home From Purdue For Summer Visit
Mr. Winfield Crooker has returned home to spend the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Crooker after attending Purdue University.
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Mr. Winfield .Crooker
Purdue
Mrs
W. W. Crooker
Mrs. Joe Crandall Ill on East Maple Street
Local brief notes Mrs. Joe Crandall of East Maple Street is listed as ill. No further details provided.
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Joe Crandall
East Maple St
Evelyn Coleman Takes Post With National Casket Co
Evelyn Coleman has secured a position with the National Casket Company in Louisville, marking a new chapter in her professional career. The appointment places her within Louisville's business community, reflecting opportunities in the local workforce.
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Evelyn Coleman
The
National Casket Co
Louisville
Mrs Simon Smith Improves After Illness at East Maple St
Mrs Simon Smith of East Maple Street has shown notable recovery after a period of illness. Her health is improving and she is reported to be in better condition.
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Simon Smith
East Maple St
Bennetts to Take Ten Day Visit With Mrs Barbee
Mr and Mrs Clarence Bennett and their children plan to leave Saturday for a ten day visit to Mrs Beniknett s aunt Mrs John Barbee of Day
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Clarence ‘Bennett
Notice to Contractors for Clark County Highway Improvement
Clark county Indiana invites sealed bids for a 10 760 foot Monroe Township road known as the J W Stewart road. Bids due July 5 1921 at 10 00 A M. Project includes grading draining and macadam paving with bonds and affidavit of noncollusion required. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids and time for completion to be set after letting.
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Court House
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Lawys
Monroe Township
Clark County
J. W. Stewart
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissionery
Board of Commissioners of
Said County
Only Rich Man’s Son Dies Rich in U S Says Expert
A finance authority after extensive review finds that in the United States only one rich man’s son in seventeen dies rich. The study highlights wealth transmission and inheritance patterns among the economic elite.
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United States
Antidisestablishmentarianism Noted as Longest English Word
A claim that antidisestablishmentarianism is the longest English word circulates, with observers citing its 28 letters though some sources debate length versus compound variants and spelling history.
Sweden Has Longest Mile and China Shortest Yard Measured
A dated scale lists Sweden with the longest mile of 44 690 years and China with the shortest yard at 705 yards, reflecting an unusual unit comparison.
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Sweden
China
Sulphur Formula Claims Rapid Skin Relief
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for rough or red skin, eczema, rash, pimples and ringworm. The preparation is said to destroy germs, soothe irritation, and heal eruptions, with improvement appearing quickly. Obtain a small jar from a druggist.
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Comb. M
City
Dr. F. Davis
Hie
A. DO
Cicareres
Los Angeles
Juno
W. R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Geneva
N. Y
Pons
Ross Payne
St. Edward’s Hospital
Ed Evers
Parkersburg, W. Va
N. A. Chapman
Aigner
J. L. Gilbert
George Dunham
Laura Cooper
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
Wall St
Dav. Allen
Borden
Allen
Mrs. Emerson Perry
Cincinnati
Mrs. E. Perry
N. A. Gibson
Seymour
Chas. Stratton
Scottsburg
Parent-Teacher Association
Spring Hill
Murphy
Charles Williams
Lorene Weisenbach
Bennettsville
Bess Voit
Jonas, Bigelow
Mr. Bigelow
Effie Stratton
Akron
Charles Driver
John. R. Plott, Olb
Waite
Axminster
Wilton Welv
United Home Furnishing Co. Incorporated
Spring and Maple
Sellersburg
State of
Said
B. T.mccartin
Beck Bldg
Midway Stone & Monument Co
Midway
New
Alany. Adv
T.F
Keller
Mars
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