Teachers Institute to Meet at Lanier Memorial Museum
Wednesday sessions of the teachers institute will be held at the Lanier Memorial Museum with lectures on language education and the primary school story. Miss Colbert and Dr. Kinnaman led talks on questions guiding child learning and the structure of school as an institution.
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Teachers Institute
Bernice Maupin
Mary Lemon
Colbert
Dr. Kinnaman
Doddiidge
Father Guthneck
Miss Colbert
Miss Sauley
Doddridge
Lanier Memorial Museum
Accident injures Mr A W Ramsey at Dupont shop
Mr A W Ramsey suffered the loss of seven fingertips at the first joint while operating a planner in his blacksmith and wagon repair shop at Dupont yesterday afternoon. Dr Vincent Shepherd of Dupont treated the injuries. Friends in Madison express regret.
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Dupont
A. W. Ramsey
Vincent Shepherd
Ramsey
Madison
American Punitive Expedition Crosses Border in Pursuit
U S troops from the Eighth Cavalry crossed into Mexico near Can Daieria to pursue bandits who kidnapped Lieutenants Peterson and Davis, American aviators. Colonel Langhorne leads a potentially authorized raid with orders to attack bandit quarters and free or destroy the captives. Washington officials waver on confirmation while confirming the expedition’s authorization from the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Baker
Lansing
EL Paso
Mexico
Candaieria
Peterson
Davis
Eighth Cavalry
Washington
Langhorne
Fice
State Department
Southern Department
Captured Aviators Rescued From Mexican Bandits
American army aviators Lieutenants Peterson and Davis, seized by Mexican bandits and held for ransom, were rescued on the U S side. Davis was freed after a ransom paid by Captain Matlock of the Eighth Cavalry. Peterson’s release followed and both then escaped toward the border. They reported landing near Candelaria and wandering before reaching safety. Peterson contracted a fever and both were unarmed during the ordeal.
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Marfa
Texas
Peerson
Davis
United States
Peterson
Matlock
Eighth Cavalry
Aton
Candelaria
Ao Mexica
British Hit Bolsheviks in Gulf of Finland Losses
A Russian battleship cruiser transport and a guard ship were sunk by the British in a Gulf of Finland engagement Sunday. The British lost three motor boats. The dispatch notes the action as a Bolshevik clash with British forces.
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London
Gulf of Finland
Heisinfords
Stirling as a Viewpoint of Scotland’s River System
A passage notes Stirling as the northernmost spot where one can survey Scotland’s main rivers the Clyde Forth and Tay from a single glance. It emphasizes Stirling’s central role in Scotland’s political and economic history through the great central valley that extends to the North Sea and Atlantic.
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Tweed
Scotland
Stirling
Clyde
Forth
Tay
North Sea
Atlantic Ocean
William Elliot Grifin
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Madison and Saluda Townships
Elizabeth Holwager transfers Madison township real estate to Richard Heck for 600 dollars. Richard Heck sells to Fletcher Wright land for 800 dollars. Martha C Jones transfers Saluda township real estate to Hiram Turner. Peter Kimmel and wife deed 1 acre in Madison township to Fletcher Wright for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Holwager
Richard Heck
Madison Township
Fletcher Wright
Martha C. Jones
Hiram Turner
Saluda Township
Peter Kimmel
Mrs. Austin's Rat Pancake Flour Delights Cooks Favorably
A short item highlights Mrs. Austin's Rat Pancake Flour used to bake brown cakes admired for flavor and texture. The note praises the flour’s rich color and reliable rising quality for home bakers.
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Mrs. Austin
President urges Senate to ratify Versailles treaty now
President argues peace must be real to end unrest and presses immediate Senate ratification of the Versailles treaty. He warns against interpreting ratification text and says delay harms global markets, notes Monroe Doctrine safeguarded by league covenant, and cites need for German Assembly assent.
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John Edwin Nevin Washington
Senate
White House
Assembly
Cie
United States
Europe
Paris
League
Wanted My Wife
Brandenburg Kentucky August 18 Arvin Lamkin a 23 year old farmer was shot twice in the lungs at his home six miles south of Brandenburg and died this morning. County officers seek Logan Lamkin and Arvin Lamkin s wife who fled in a buggy after the shooting. In a written statement to officials Arvin Lamkin accuses his brother of the shooting to clear the way for Logan to run off with his wife.
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Brandenburg
Arvin Lankin
Logan Lamkin
Arvin Lamkin
5. L. Morgan
W. H. Gray
Logan
Mrs Roberts Visits Hanover Home for Potential Purchase
Mrs. F. E. Roberts of Fairview Missouri arrived by last night’s train and was met by her brother-in-law L. W. Roberts of Lexington Indiana. The visit centers on viewing a parcel of land just outside Hanover for possible purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Roberts
Fairview
L. W. Roberts
Lexington
Ind
Hanover
Mrs Minerva Wainscott Dies at 70 in Canaan
Mrs. Minerva Wainscott aged 70 of Canaan died at home from heart disease after a 19 year struggle. Born in Milton township she was a devoted homemaker with nine children and 53 grandchildren plus five great grandchildren. Survived by husband William who died earlier this year. funeral planned for two o clock tomorrow evening at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Hall’s Ridge pending arrival of distant relatives.
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Minerva Wainscott
Canaan
Wainacott
Milton Township
Wainscott
Mt. Pleasant
Capitola Brown
John
Shelby Township
Columbus
Milroy
Ransom
Frank
Indianapolis
Missouri Guide
Newcastle
Ind
Charles
Hall's Ridge
Span of Life Lengthened Through Medical Advances
The article argues that life expectancy has increased due to medical progress. It notes older estimates suggesting shorter lifespans, then cites studies from the Seattle Post and other sources showing longer average lives in recent periods. It discusses public health gains, disease prevention, and medical care reducing deaths after infection or illness.
Funeral for Mrs. Ella Mosser Held at Sister's Home
The funeral for Mrs. Ella Mosser was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon from her sister Mrs. Martha Sherman's home on West Second Street. Rev. J H Barnard led a short service with scripture selections. The cement casket bore white velvet decorations and numerous floral offerings. A service by Rev. Harry Graham followed at the Mosser home in Indianapolis at 4 p m Sunday. Burial was in Springdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mosser
Martha Sherman
West Second Street
J. H. Barnard
Indianapolis
Harry Graham
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mossers
Mosser
Springdale Cemetery
Etiquette Notes and Local Social News
A curious piece on Chinese tea etiquette contrasts politeness with possible social penalties. The column then reports several local visitors and travel notes, including Mrs. Payne of Lincoln visiting in Baltimore and Mr. Hemphill’s family trip to Chicago and Texas, plus Mr. and Mrs. Chapman from Keokuk visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogley Hemphill
M. F. Cogley
Chicago
Texas
John Chapman
Keokuk
Iowa
37th Annual Reunion at Liberty Church Park
The 37th annual reunion will be held at Liberty Church Park on Thursday August 28. Speakers include Samuel Wells Rev red R Davies J W Lanham and S Read McAlpin with William Stout of Indianapolis praised as a top Chautauqua speaker. Readings music solos and a basket meal are planned. The oldest attendee who has not yet received a chair will receive one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Church Park
Samuel Wells
Scottsburg
Ind
J. W. Lanham
Manville
S. Read McAlpin
Madison
William Stout
Indianapolis
Stout
United States
Monroe Township
Liberty Church
Nodler
Edna Lanham
Ladies Aid Society
Henry Kohl
Harvey Denny
Burial of Mrs Myrtle Pierce in Cragmont
The remains of 43 year old Mrs Myrtle Pierce, who died at Cragmont Saturday, were buried in Rest Hill cemetery Cragmont today. Committed from Mitchell Indiana no relatives located despite efforts. Undertaker had charge of the burial.
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Myrtle Pierce
Cragmont
Rest Hill Cemetery
Mitchell
Ind
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St Mary's Parochial School
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Petra
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Republic
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Lincoln, Neb
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Red R. Davies
Charlestown
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K. W. Cochran
New York City
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