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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented newspaper note surveys rice cultivation methods and field routines with scattered references to labor, equipment, and irrigation. It mentions a comparison to daily routines and hints at broader agricultural practices and timing.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a centenarian resident of Jal and a priest in beregder context. It mentions long life, old age, and a retirement or end of service after fifty years, with unclear ownership or location details. Further readable names or exact dates are not present.
An Ohio man described as a World War veteran lived about two years in a cave near Chillicothe to avoid a firing squad after desertion. He fled from an army camp to see his wife and baby, surviving on scant food until persuaded he would not be shot and surrendered.
The article notes the marriage of James Bovard and Miss boagra dean in a morning ceremony at a local park. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jullies of North East Street, and the groom is a son of Mr Jatin Bovard of Purcoyatiut who works in the auto business on North Madison. Friends extend wishes for a long and happy voyage.
The Haag brothers of Indianapolis, noted druggists, were jailed after a Pearl Street indictment charging violation of Reed amendments and conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States. A pretrial jury in medieval court yesterday supported charges against Peas bo Phair and Wiltas A Pag, with the Tae Page Co. also implicated in the scheme. A separate wedding report from St Michael's Church recounts the ceremony of Miss Tre atier Gaertrade Waite Mero Woodaar Horutt.
A damaged excerpt recounts a grim scene where officers found and photographed occupants after a disruptive event in a house. The narrative touches on a tense night, with mentions of a cottage, beds, and photographs of those involved, reflecting a troubled aftermath.
The wedding of Miss Esther Paylor Dunn to Mr Lekoy Peck Dunn took place at 1 PM at the Gridess patients home, with Dr J Wo Turner of Trinity Church officiating. Attendants included Miss Paylor and Mr Deary Sampe. the couple left by afternoon train for a wedding trip north, with best wishes from Mrs Quieley and the Strong family.
A long serving veteran ends a 44 year stretch without taking a day off. The article pieced together from OCR shows fragmented phrases but confirms the remarkable absence of leave prior to the current day.
A probate hearing outlines the will of Mrs. Rose Baltivere, detailing bequests and life interests. An attorney general contest may challenge the will, with forty years old South Western Avenue referenced in the case and a provision granting a widow a portion of the estate.
Advocates urge repeal of tolls on American vessels arguing the Jones amendment targets foreign ships and years old rules favor foreign trade. The plan would apply to U S ships while past laws exempting American vessels were dropped after Britain protested. meanwhile Champaign firemen adopt overalls as uniforms due to high uniform costs.
Barbara and Harvey return from town with candy flowers and magazines promising happiness. The couple jokes about treating a young lady right while planning family life with their baby and home. Their quiet dignity and shared rewards echo a simple, hopeful domestic scene.
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