Alleged Girl Forger Returned To Linton In Custody
Terre Haute police detained Miss Ora Mondell after suspected fraud with bad checks. Local officers and businessmen identified Mondell as the same person who passed worthless checks in Linton. Items bought with the checks were recovered, including a wrist watch, bracelet, and cloak. Mondell to face preliminary hearing. Anna Simms case postponed pending this development.
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Mr. Barnes
Bert Farthing
Mr. Wolford
Wolford
Terre Haute
Anna Simms
Justice Meurer
Governor Branch Endorses Christmas Seal Campaign in Indiana
Indiana Governor Emmett F. Branch endorsed the tuberculosis Christmas seals sale conducted by local groups under the Indiana Tuberculosis Association in 92 counties. He urged clergy to observe December 7 as Tuberculosis Sunday and highlighted the need to reduce the disease death rate, urging churches to support prevention efforts on that day.
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Indianapolis
Emmett F. Branch
Indiana
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Murray A. Auerbach
State Association
United States
Power in Thinking Truth by Errors of Self Thinking
A concise reflection on the value of independent thought over passive acceptance of others opinions. It asserts that personal study and preparation empower truth more than merely adopting beliefs due to unexamined conformity.
The Careful Man Lars Jiffsson
A fragment describes instruction on labeling bottles for an old wontmin and a cow. A character named Po worries about the cow and demands plain writing to prevent harm. The text conveys concern and practical guidance in a rustic setting.
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Lars Jiffsson
Meester
In Praise of Heresy by George Moore
Quote highlights that heresy fuels religion by allowing individual thought on life and death and the quest for answers. Moore argues thinking for oneself drives belief and inquiry.
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George Moore
Spoons and forks seen as medicine in humor at hotel
Tenison's Weekly notes a hotel manager lamenting diners who treat spoons and forks as medicine after meals. The piece mocks guests who rely on utensils for health, reflecting social habits of the era.
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Tenison
Moths Fear a Range of Deterrents
A moth’s pet aversions include camphor tobacco pepper cedar chips and DEWSPAPERS, noted as effective repellents. The list highlights common household substances used to deter moths from fabrics and stored goods.
Mrs Frank Pemberton Dies in California Stroke Claims Life
News reaches Linton of the death of Mrs Frank Pemberton at her Los Angeles home after a stroke of paralysis last week. She was about sixty eight, moved from Linton years ago, and was highly regarded by local residents. Her son Thomas Pemberton serves with Illinois Central in Bloomington.
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Frank Pemberton
Los Angeles
Cal
Floyd Keith
First Streets
Oscar Fitzpatrick
Thomas Pemberton
Illinois Central
Bloomington
Linton
Restaurant Donation Promises Sunday Proceeds To Hospital
At the city hospital board meeting the American restaurant managers offered to turn over all receipts from Sunday lunch hours between 12 noon and 2 pm on December 14. The board accepted the offer with thanks.
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City Hospital Board
American Restaurant
Two Drunk Pleas in Front of Mayor Inman
Joseph Benham and Corolin Dover faced Mayor Inman this morning on intoxication charges. Both pleaded guilty. fines were set at five dollars plus costs. Benham paid the fine while Dover was returned to jail.
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Joseph Benham
Corolin Dover
Inman
Benham
Dover
Fleece Weights Rise Nationally and in Oregon
The document notes the nation’s average fleece weight rising from 1.85 pounds to a range near 7 to beyond 9 pounds. Oregon reports an average of 9 pounds with many flocks around 10 pounds.
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Oregon
Forest Ranger Aid Describes Humidity Tool Use
Forest rangers use a sting psychrometer to measure air humidity and assess forest fire risk. The device helps determine when conditions favor ignition and spread, guiding fire prevention and response efforts.
Pest of Sage Rats Ravages Hawaiian Coffee Crop
Coffee growers in the Nona district face a sage rat infestation that raids ripe berries and destroys large quantities of harvests each year, threatening the local coffee industry.
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Nona
Hawaiian Islands
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H. & F. Jewelers
Rainbow Gardens
Main and Vincennes Streets
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Indiana Rainbow Orchestra
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Billy McCoy
ALL Aces
Viola Dana
Monte Blue
Lew Cody
Marjorie Day
Frank Carrier
Edward Connelly
Mabel Wagnalls
Capital Theatre
New York
Lon Chaney
Norman Shearer
John Gilbert
Tully Marshall
Victor Seastrom
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Harry Carey
Nicklo
Stan Laurel
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