The Harvest Hand Fades From the Wheat Belt
A Kansas City Star correspondent recalls the famed harvest hand as a roaming, sunburnt worker who traced a long route from Oklahoma through Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas into Canada. Once a vital hireling, he faced dust heat illness and theft but maintained a hardy spirit. Now farm machinery and hired motor-car hands largely replace him, with government bureaus handling remaining labor needs.
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Wheat Belt
Kansas City
Oregon primary costs rise with many stickers and votes
The Oregon primary cost taxpayers more than 10 000 dollars with 250 candidates on stickers and 160 000 votes cast, illustrating high expense for a primary election.
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Oregon
Congress Speakers Benefit From Free Oration Excursion
Wayne Wheeler comments on Congressmen eager to speak for a cause free of charge. The French republic fostered cabinet making as a leading industry in its 56 years. President favors early adjournment. An excursion to Chicago offers a $4.20 round trip, leaving Linton at 8 10 P M and returning Chicago at 10 30 P M June 27. Further details from Illinois Central Agent. Padgett
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Wayne . Wheeler
French Republic
Chicago
Linton
Chicafgo
Miinois
King Tut Embalming Through Ages and New Standards
The article recalls how ancient Egypt preserved King Tutankhamen with costly long lasting embalming then contrasts with modern methods. It emphasizes skill in every funeral step and argues Welch service offers superior care without higher prices for patrons.
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Tut
Egypt
Welch Establishment
It Was a Good Turn It Was a Good Turn
Jessamy plans to marry Jimmy Dawson despite his flaws while Delos Duval wins her affections. A feud brews over Indian peaches as the Kings demand payment for fruit from Duval’s estate. Jessamy confronts Delos and Jimmy about theft and insult, then confronts Delos with a bold accusation as they part at the road bend.
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Jessamy
James Dawson
Los Duval
Delos Duval
Berrybrook
Jimmy Dawson
Jimmy
Delogs
Delos
Ash Lea
Sweet Brier
Jessamine
Gay Bush
Jessmy
Une’ Solomon
Duval
Dangon
Asa
Rustling for Cupid at the Grand with Anita Stewart
Anita Stewart and George O'Brien star in Rustling for Cupid a tale of love hate and justice in the cattle country A misunderstanding kept them apart but a stampede brings them together He risks his life to save her from trampling hooves An added attraction is the Aesop Fable June Bride at the Grand.
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Anita Stewart
George O’brien
Cupid
Hogs and Cattle Prices From Indianapolis Market Report
United Press Dispatch notes Indianapolis market activity on June 25 with 7500 hog receipts down 15 cents. Heavies fetch 14.36 to 14.46, mediums 14.45 to 14.65, common to choice 14.85 to 15.10, bulk 14.55 to 14.86. Cattle receipts 800 steady with steers 8.00 to 10.25, cows and heifers 5.00 to 10.00. Sheep receipts 600 weaker top lambs 7.00 to 14.50, with high at 14.50.
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Indianapolis
Two Burglaries Reported in Greene County
Two burglaries occurred last Saturday night in Greene county. The Newberry railroad depot was robbed and only Agent Ephramin’s revolver was taken. At Worthington the Miller filling station was robbed of a revolver and $25.
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Greene County
Newberry
Ephramin
Worthington
Miller
Bloomfield
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NEW Union Lumber Company
Moa Vy
siGanyne
ISA
Meer Fastory
Linton Daily Citizen
Turner & BR. Yan
Citizen
South Main
Society
Hinton
Ind
Act of Congress
Indiana
Congress
Harry Welch
Welch Constructive Advertising
Grand Theater Tonight
United Press Dispatch
Glendora Egg Coal
Jump Coal
Linton Faultless ‘Coke Co
Crete
E. Fisher
Odon
Oak Dresser
Singer Shop
North Main
Essex Couch
Ford
Jack Spice
Vincennes Street
Jersey Cow
Warren ‘Davis
Wright
Jwads Hatchery
Inova
Bob Patterson
Ford Bolton
Dodge Brothers
Goodyear and
Ajax
Humphreys
Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Becker
First Street
Terre Haute
Coutry Place
Joe E. Beasley Agency
E. J. Ecker & Son
Chrysler
North Main Street
Bayer Blower Garden
R. Franem
Daily Citizen
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