Indiana Republicans outline aggressive statewide 1920 campaign
Indianapolis special reports state Republican leaders plan an aggressive pre election drive. State chairman E M Wasmuth leads a broad program to secure victory for Harding Coolidge and James Watson, reelect thirteen congressmen, and sweep Warren T. McCray and county tickets to ensure unity across government departments.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Harding
Coolidge
James KE. Watson
Warren T. McCray
Wasmuth
South for Harding sentiment grows in the South report
John G. Bryson vice chairman of the Indians Republican State Committee and Fiji district leader returns from a southern trip saying sentiment for the Republican ticket is rising rapidly in the region. He notes voters supporting Harding in Kentucky may help elect the party and that southern GOP organizations are active with headquarters in major cities.
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G. PF
Yie
Mrsson
Diamond Pure Food Company Cereals Promoted
The Diamond Pure Food Company touts its finest health cereals and Diamond yuiap Flakes as the people’s choice sold in millions of homes and by first class retailers. The ad urges customers to request Diamond Pure Food products as the gold standard.
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Diamond Pure Food Company
Demands Probe of Democratic Campaign Funds
Iowa Congressman James W. Good requests a sweeping inquiry into Democratic fundraising among federal workers. He cites a letter asking a woman postmaster for 3 percent of her salary for party funds and claims a total assessment against federal employees could reach 27 million dollars. He calls for investigation by Civil Service and Senate committees.
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Chicago
James W. Good
Iowa
Good
Senate Committee
U.S Civil Service Commission
Hays Sees Near Certainty of Republican Victories
Chicago reports from Will H. Hays at Republican headquarters repeat optimism about party wins. He cites widespread interest in Republican success as essential for national welfare and urges continued cross party appeal amid a serious national moment.
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Chicago
Will H. Hays
National Committee
Hays
Coolidge Denounces Democratic Officials in Boston Speech
Governor Coolidge blasted Democratic mismanagement of national affairs over the past eight years calling it a chapter of accidents and a mirage of false hopes. He credited Republican principles with restoring realities and warned of naval demoralization and economic distress under the prior system.
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Boston
Coolidge
Steel workers pledge support for Harding in letter
Perry Reeves reports W. B. Burton, leader of the Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, will back Senator Harding. Burton states organized labor will align with the Republican ticket and opposes free trade and the league of nations as presented to the senate.
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Indianapolis
Perry Reeves
Order of Railway Conductors
Senator Harding
W. 4. Burton
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Harding
Burton
Kurton
First G O P Ticket Voter from Newcastle Hints at Clean White House
Telegraphs reveal Uncle Ephraim Leakey a Henry county Republican patriarch who voted the first Republican ticket and plans to “help clean the white house” with support from his three sons and many relatives. He has voted Republican since 1854, aiding Lincoln’s election and tallying sixteen presidential votes with eleven winners.
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Henry County
White House
Newcastle
Ind
Tnelephraim Leakey
Ephraim
Leakey
Abrahan Lincoln
Roosevelt Family Backs Harding Coolidge Nationwide
The national committee announced that Theodore Roosevelt’s entire family including Mrs Alice Wongworth is fully supporting the Republican ticket. The Hoovers and relatives are reportedly working in the Harding Coolidge campaign.
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Chicago
Theodore Hoosevelt
Harding
Coolidge
National Committee
Alice Wongworth
The Chocolate Shop Advertises Pure Candies and Treats
W. Strauch offers Chocolate Shop purest candies, chocolate creams and caramels. Ice cream and sodas with popular flavors. Quench your thirst with refreshing options. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
Soldier of Two Wars Nominated for Indiana Lieutenant Governor
Col Emmett F Branch of Martinsville a veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars and former Indiana House speaker was nominated by Indiana Republicans for lieutenant governor. Born 1874, he practiced law, served in the Mexican border patrol in 1916, and held state legislative roles including speaker in 1907 and 1908. He joins Knights of Pythias and Masons, Murat Shriners, and Indiana clubs.
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Republicans of
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Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
Col. Branch
Indiana University
Morgan County
Indiana Guard
Border Patrol
Iis County
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Murat Temple, Shriners
Marion
Columbia
Indianapolis
Beta Theta Pi College
Harding Advocates Farm Protectors and Co operative Marketing
Chicago special reports Warren G. Harding Republican candidate for president advocates strict protection for American farmers against cheap foreign products and supports farmer organized cooperatives for marketing. He cites 30 to 50 cent corn losses from Argentine competition and warns imports like New Zealand lamb and Danish butter threaten U.S. agriculture.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Harding
New Zealand
United States
Roosevelt Urges Honest Common Sense in Bangor Speech
Theodore Roosevelt appeals to Americans to face politics with clear eyes and steady hands in Bangor. He urges return to representative government and accuses Democrats of moving toward executive dictatorship while Republicans vow to restore Congress and Senate powers.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Congress
Senate
Flavo Flour Promoted by Clark County Milling Co
The Clark County Milling Co sells Flavo flour praised as the finest for lightest whitest bread cakes and biscuits. Used in the best homes in Jeffersonville. Always ask for Flavo Flour and patronize Home Industry. Ad. 7
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Clark County Milling Co
Jeffersonville
Union Cemetery Cake Pie Auction for Local Candidates
A listing of prizes and items donated for an auction supporting county candidates including J. W. Fortune for Judge and M. Bennett for Commissioner. The notice names numerous items and bidders such as fruit, vegetables, dishware, and flowers. Bidding details allow one cent per additional vote with prizes for first and second choices. Proceeds support campaign efforts.
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Wilmer Daily
Prather
Indiana
Tofersonville Printing Co
Jeffersonville
H. F. Dilger
James Bottorff
Joseph Morrow
The Little Show at Betty Kane's Shop
I wait for a telegram in a small town telegraph office then visit Betty Kane's shop a cheerful room with a fire, chintz seating and a perfumed teacart. The child resident promises to deliver a message and the narrator contemplates a restored calm after a nervous collapse.
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Mother Graham
Thad
Betty Kane
Madge
Cme
Meeting a Courageous Woman in a Wheelchair
The narrator describes approaching Betty Kane, a cheerful disabled woman in a white blouse and gray skirt, aided by a caretaker. He admires her dignity and strength, noting the contrast with expectations and declaring instant affection. The scene centers on resilience and a strong first impression.
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Betty Kane
Harding Is Told His Ohio Support Grows
In Marion Ohio lobby reports say supporters back Senator Harding spread from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. R K Hynka, Ohio national committeeman, relayed favorable tidings amid broad disgust with the Democratic administration. Representative Nicholas Longworth, Cincinnati, shifts to aid the ticket elsewhere.
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Harding
R. K. Hynka
Ohio
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Coolidge An Apostle Of The Homely Virtues
An Ohio State Journal editorial lauds Governor Calvin Coolidge as an apostle of homely virtues and notes his rise to national prominence through plain-spoken advocacy. The piece compares his nomination appeal to Theodore Roosevelt’s and cites Maine’s 66,087 vote Republican margin.
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Calvin Coolidge
Ohio State Journal
Theodore Roosevelt
Journal
For Sale Baby Buggy In First-Din Condition
Classified note offers a baby buggy for sale in first dine condition with contact at 367 W jdady and a phone reference 280 Sept 2122. The legibility is limited but conveys a basic sale item and contact.
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W. Jdady
Washingtons Farewell Address on Loyalty and Americanization
The piece argues that Washington treated native and naturalized citizens alike in loyalty to the country. It condemns those who undermine allegiance, warning that enemies are not necessarily outsiders but may be individuals born here or naturalized. It urges Americans to recognize and overcome such threats to national unity.
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Eorge Washington
Washington
America
Chas L Combe Laundry Ad Praises Cleaning Service
Patronized by the best people in Jeffersonville the laundry advertises shirt color and underwear cleaning and pressing with careful handling and superior service claiming no better anywhere at any price.
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Chas. L. Combe Laundry
Jeffersonville
Gorth
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