Hogs Trucked to Indianapolis Yards Sets Record
United Press Dispatch reports the Indianapolis Livestock Exchange runs the largest hog trucking division in the nation. Dealers say trucking enables earlier market access and reduced shrinkage, with a December 8 1924 record of over 8 900 hogs delivered by truck, illustrating Indiana farmers’ progressiveness.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
United States
Exchange
Indiana
Highway Commission weighs 1926 road program plan
State highway commission today began consideration of its 1926 road building program at a conference of commission members, district engineers and maintenance superintendents. Most roads under consideration will be stone and gravel construction.
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Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Linton Teams Bus to Jasonville for Dual Games Tonight
A large crowd is expected as the Linton Junior High team faces Jasonville High at 7 PM, followed by a high school boys game at 8 PM. Excitement is high for what promises to be a good matchup between local rivals.
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Linton
Jasonville
Jasonville High School
Small house burns in Glen burn blocks
A three roomed house in the Glen burn blocks, said to be occupied by Clyde Miller, burned this morning about 7:30 o'clock. Miller, who lived alone, was not at home, having gone to Westphalia.
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Glenburn
Clyde Miller
Mr. Miller
Westphalia
Family affair: woman lashes husband not a court matter
Indianapolis judge dismissed charges against Nettie Taylor after she whipped her husband Alex Taylor with a blacksnake whip for infidelity. Judge Trimble ruled that a wife beating a spouse is a family matter and should not draw legal interference.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Trimble
Nettie Taylor
Alex Taylor
Sheriff Returns Robber After Ad Boost
In Charles City on December 18 Sheriff Custer, after criticizing a paper for naming a wanted man who was not yet arrested, welcomed the same suspect into the jail hours later, saying he saw the newspaper’s adage that it pays to advertise.
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Charles City
Custer
How Fish Travel by Ward Reveals Salmon Guide
Professor Henry B. Ward of the University of Illinois argues that salmon follow a path of branching rivers toward their spawning grounds guided by water temperature. The study links riverine thermal cues to migratory routes.
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Henry B. Ward
University of Ihnois
Ancient Hebrew Book Jasher Sings Heroic National Songs
The Book of Jasher is described as a lost Hebrew national songbook celebrating heroes. It allegedly contains two Old Testament passages: the standing still of the sun and David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan.
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Jasher
David
Saul
Jonathan
Knows His Business Wanted Ad in Lahore Tribune
Widower seeks a suitable Sikh young man for companionship or assistance. Professional background noted. Strict confidence assured. Advertisement appeared in the 2010 Lahore Tribune.
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the Tribune
Lahore
Lahore Tribune
Wisdom in the lips of the discerning
A proverb quotes wisdom as found in understanding lips and warns that a rod awaits the back of the unwise. The saying contrasts prudent speech with the consequences awaiting foolishness, reflecting the value of discernment in conduct.
Conditional Ward knocks are good for a man inless he
A brief item notes that conditional ward knocking benefits a man only when he is the one doing the knocking, implying a self-applied advantage in this context. The sentence reflects a compact, somewhat cryptic observation likely from a local column or advice snippet.
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Ward
Peggy the doughnut girl at Health and Food Show
Peggy, known as the doughnut girl, demonstrated her art using an automatic baker at the Health and Food Show in New York, passing out samples to attendees. The event showcased innovative baking machinery and consumer-ready techniques.
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Peggy. Farmer
New York
Man Sentenced to 15 Years Marries Before Prison
Kansas City report says Roscoe F. Warren, convicted of murder for fatally shooting John C. Deskin, now free on a $20,000 appeal bond, wed Dorothy DeCrof on December 7. DeCrof is daughter of Emil W. DeCro fals? a state representative with Royal Insurance. Warren faced jail amid alleged misuse of club funds. he has two prior marriages and two sons.
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Roscoe F. Warren
John C. Deskin
Dorothy DeCrof
Flora Avenue
DeCrof
Emil W. DeCrof
Royal Insurance Company, Ltd
Warren
Deskin
Mutual Rock Mountain Club
Indianapolis markets round up steady to higher prices
United Press Dispatch reports Dec 18 in Indianapolis market results. Hogs receipts 8,000, best heavies $11, medium to mixed $11.25-$11.40, common to choice $11.50, bulk $11-$11.50. Cattle receipts 800, steers $6-$9.50, cows and heifers $5-$10.50. Sheep receipts 400, top $8, lambs $15.50. Calves receipts 100, top $14.25, bulk $13.50-$14. Butter and eggs show firm prices. eggs 40c delivered, poultry varied with hens 22-24c, turkeys 37-38c, butter prints 4-5c.
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Indianapolis
Buffalo meat lands on Hoosier market first time in decades
John Kuhn of Kuhn Packing won a wager by placing buffalo meat on the Indianapolis market after more than forty years. Police accuse Lew Seifert, Kuhn truck driver, of violating city advertising law for a banner touting buffalo meat on the truck. Hartford City reports a "Scrooge" stealing the community Christmas tree light.
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Indianapolis
John Kuhn
Kuhn Packing Company
John $Els
Lew Seifert
Kuhn
Seifert
Osborn named prelate of Knights Templar in Valparossa
VALPADASSO December 18 Jonathan Osborn 94 has been named prelate of the local Knights Templar commandery for the twenty ninth time. He is described as the oldest active Mason in the United States. ELWOOD December 18 Thomas Froeter appeals to police chief for permission to carry a revolver. Thomas fears an attack by Phil Gragé after his car struck Phil's pet dog recently.
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Valpadasso
Jonathan Osborn
Knights Templar
United States
Elwood
Thomas Froeter
Chief of Police
Herey
Medicine Instruction Teaser from Old Text
A fragment advises a medicine should be placed in the mouth for two minutes before taking to lessen its unpleasant taste, describing pardanage and pleasant sensations in the old period voice.
Keen Observation on a Mixed Couple Car Scene
A wry saying notes that when two men ride in front and two women in back, the group is married. The remark reflects social humor about seating and relationships.
Such a Girl Rutgers Chanticleer Opinion
A Rutgers Chanticleer snippet portrays a flirtatious dilemma about dating. The speaker muses on whether to guide a suitor toward a date or let him maintain his belief of her being the nicest person he met.
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Rutgers Chanticleer
Local Masons Reach 60,000 Building Fund Milestone
Huntington residents report the local Masons have reached a 60 000 dollar building fund milestone as plans advance for a new temple in the community. The drive reflects strong fraternal support and ongoing fundraising efforts.
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Huntington
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