Big Rise in Autos Across the Hoosier State This Year
Indiana autoland records show 67,614 auto licenses issued in the first six months, up from 50,509 a year earlier. Officials note the surge comes despite business depression and attribute it to rising demand for rapid transit and lower auto prices. The state plans new registration forms for 1920, office rearrangements, and study into permanent plates to reduce yearly waste.
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Font Peri Press
Indianapolis
Thdiana
Avery” Yeak
Traveier
Cwarm
Han Jast
Auto License Department
Secretay of State
State House
Frederick Schortemieier
Secretary of State
S. S. S. 8 8 8 skin remedy claims health restore
An advertisement-style piece extols S. S. S. 8 8 8 as a blood purifying remedy. It links eczema pimples and rheumatism to impure blood and alleges the product creates red blood cells, boosts vitality, and safely treats skin diseases through vegetable ingredients. It urges readers to start using it for peaceful restful nights.
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Nature
Hoosier farmers switch from wheat to high value crops
United Press Dispatch reports over 100 farmers in western Bartholomew and eastern Brown counties abandoned grain due to unsuitable land. They now grow tomatoes sweet corn peas pumpkins and other vegetables and small fruits. Home canning machines process much of the harvest and farmers say earnings range from 100 to 200 dollars per acre versus 5 to 10 dollars prior when growing grain.
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Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County
Brown County
Prominent Attorney Dies During Operation at Vincennes
Dudgre John Downey of Vincennes, a leading Knox county lawyer and former Daviess county circuit court judge, died yesterday in Indianapolis at St. Vincent's hospital during an operation. He had suffered bowel trouble for two years. Surviving are his widow two sons three brothers and three sisters. Dr L J Downey of Vincennes, a brother, attended the operation.
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Vincennes
Ind
Dudgre John Downey
Knox County
Indianapolis
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Daviess County
L. J. Downey
Doctor solves piles with Hem-Roid prescription
Dr. Leonhardt identifies the cause of piles as internal and prescribes Hem-Roid for quick lasting relief. Hamilton's Drug Store offers the medicine with a money-back guarantee.
Haney and wife clash over sister-in-law stay
In Munci Indiana Fred Haney refused to allow his sister-in-law to remain at his home. His wife insisted and Haney was arrested on an assault and battery charge. The judge assessed a fifteen dollar fine. In Elwood Indiana police staffing remains unchanged with a vacancy cited as not needing immediate action. Bloomington reports that Ralph Goller bought a ceremonial gavel carved from Solomon’s quarry on a world trip.
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Fred Haney
Haney
Bloomington
Masonic Lodge
King Solomon
Ralph Goller
Attica horseshoe champ auctions trophy rooster
Charley Forrest earned a rooster prize after a single match at Attica and plans to auction the fowl trophy in Frankfort on August 4. Local sports note highlights a quirky victory and upcoming sale.
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Frankfort
Charley
Forrest
Attica
Calf Born With No Tail and Rear Legs Shaped Like Sleigh Runners
Portland on August 4 reports a calf born on Gus Rickner’s farm with a tail-less hind section and rear legs shaped like sleet runners though the head and front portion are normal.
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Portland
Gus Rickner
Here
Monroe county grants twelve marriage licenses in July
Bloomington reports Cupid paused after June fitness, as Monroe county issued only twelve marriage licenses in July according to the county clerk.
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Bloomington
Cupid
Monroe County
Something to Sell Sell 1 Through a Citizen Want Ad
A brief want ad item appears in the newspaper indicating a citizen seeks to sell or trade goods. The notice lists basic contact information and a concise description of the item or service available, inviting interested buyers to respond.
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First National Bank
Linton, Indiana
Greene
CiCde
Greene County Loan Company
Indiany Industrial Lenders Association
Filbert
Chrysler
Cker & Son
Fair Hoosier State
MP weMber
Phew
Coln
Nfmte
Borivontall
Ireland
Europegni River
Mountalagi of
Russi
Pacific Coast
Stoshone
Westerh. Newspaper Union
United Press Dispatch
Hodenbeck Bros
North Main St
Ford
Linton
TUDOR
Paul Fry
Vincennes Street
Indiana. News
Elwood
Parson
Stromberg
Burton Batter Station
Ily
O’haver
T. II
N. W
A. M
T.1
Tiackhawk Lewis
Blackhe P.M
Hymera Shelburn
Coalmont
Jasonville
Vic and Lewis
Tinton Midland
Hymera
Lewis Shelburn
Blackhawk
Terre Haute
Lewis and Blackhawk
Hall
Cheney
Toledo
Jack Spice
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