Local residents active with travel and a hospital operation
Mrs Sarah F Bach receives a $30 monthly pension. Several residents depart for Indianapolis to meet specialists and attend conventions in clothing, autos, and dealers. George Distel heads to Galveston to train for baseball. Mrs Taylor Alexander is hospitalized for appendicitis after surgery by Dr George E Denny.
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Sarah F. Bach
Ira Gray, Sr
Indianapolis
J. Horton Barber
Clifford M. Selig
Castel Black
Points
Iowa
Alois Knoebel
Clothiers
Edward A. Lauer
Louisville
William Kessler
Ryker’s Ridge
Ida McCane
Clarence Stewart
Elizabeth Wolf
George Distel
Galveston
Texas
George
Taylor Alexander
First
Walnut Srs
King’s Daughters Hospital
Schnneider’s Ambulance
George E. Denny
Home Economic Club Formed At Dupont
An afternoon meeting of housewives in Dupont organized the Home Economics Club with 21 members. Officers elected include President Mrs George Wilhelm Vice President Mrs James Rector and Secretary Treasurer Mrs W M O Neal. Meetings will be held monthly and the next gathering will involve dress form making. The group aims to study home making problems as part of Indiana's Better Homes program.
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Dupont
Inez Richardson
Purdue University
George Wilhelm
James Rector
W. M. O'Neal
Wilhelm
Indiana
Homes For
County Commissioners Award Creosote Lumber Contract
The county commissioners awarded the creosoted lumber contract for the Kent bridge floor to W. H. Miller & Sons. Bids were also approved for county house groceries to F. W. Pform nen and flour to W. Trow Co. Road day drew farmer delegations as bids for Ditzler and Burdsal roads will be opened in April. The meeting adjourned. A British clergyman has read the Bible through seventy one times. Central Park in New York has more than thirty miles of walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Bridge
L. G. Wilkerson
Republic Creosote Co
Indianapolis
W. H. Miller & Sons
George S. Hammond
Louisville
Central Park
New York
Legislature closes after Lt Governor halts dance by band
Indianapolis March 8 The legislature ended at 1 45 am after House members tried to finish with a jazz theme but Lieutenant Governor Branch ordered the band to pack up. The total appropriations for the session were 10 175 925.
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Indianapolis
House
Branch
Allied forces occupy Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort
British French and Belgian troops advance on the Rhine and take three German industrial cities Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort without incident. Allied cavalry infantry and air forces participate while German resistance is limited to isolated sniping. A fleet of allied river craft patrols the Rhine before the cities. General Degoutte issues a proclamation that the act is not hostile.
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Paris
Rhine
Dusseldorf
Duisburg
Ruhrost
Cologne
United States
Ruhrort
Degoutte
Prohibition Lid on Beer with Kick Removed
The Department of Justice ruled that physicians may prescribe beer for sick or convalescent persons. The ruling, drafted before the administration change, bears Attorney General Palmer's signature in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Palmer
Germany Opposes Indemnity. Occupation Branded Breach
Berlin reports a two hour cabinet session ended with a firm stand against the allied indemnity decision. Germany will take a passive role for now while President Ebert brands the occupation an overt breach of the treaty.
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Ebert
Berlin
Germany
Location of Bleak House In St Alban Clarifies Historic Site
The city librarian of St Alban England writes to the London Times arguing there is no mystery about Bleak House. He identifies a real house at Catherine Street that matched the last century description and notes it was once called Phe Dattons or Spattan hese before known as Bleak House. The site lies near fields and can be seen from a nearby abbey.
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St. Alban
England
London Times
Bleakheuse
Dickens
Catherine Street
Tsay
Pickens
Hank
Flelds
Abtey Teaver
Grp
Teton Tran
Harding's Proffer for a World Peace Plan
President Harding outlines approximate disarmament as his proposed path to world peace after a conference with Republican leaders. He says he does not seek to be defenseless but opposes excessive armament.
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Washington
Harding
Packers Must Submit to 10 Federal Arbitration
Chicago March 8 labor leaders accuse packers of violating their government contract by ordering wage cuts. They threaten immediate strike action by about 200000 packing plant workers unless employers agree to federal arbitration. Armour and Swift announce wage cuts effective March 14: 8 cents an hour for hourly workers and 12.4 percent for piece workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armour and Swift Companies
Money Lost Or Destroyed In Currency Trade
A Nation's Business note states that many old trade dollars and other paper money are never redeemed. It estimates one percent of paper currency is lost or destroyed, with the government profiting from such losses.
German Delegates Return From Indemnity Conference
German delegates departed for home this afternoon after attending the indemnity conference in London. All wore civilian clothes except General Von Seecki who appeared in full dress with sword. Dr Simons expressed confidence the conference would be reopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
von Seecki
Simons
Repulse of Antibolsheviks at Petrograd and Moscow
Official dispatches from Paris dated March 8 confirm that Soviet troops repulsed anti-Bolshevik forces at Petrograd and Moscow. The bombardment of Petrograd is described as very severe with hundreds killed at Moscow works and headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antibolshevik
Petrograd
Moscow
Paris
Louisville Convent Receives Local Ward Of Jefferson County
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Schuler returned from Louisville with Charlotte Payne a colored ward of Jefferson County Court. The child formerly at Indianapolis orphanage was transferred to the Good Shepherd Convent in Louisville where she will be maintained at no county cost. The Sisters merit praise for their charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Schuler
Madison Eyes New City Government Plan
City of Madison discussion centers on Indiana House bill 104 creating a city manager form with five commissioners who select a manager. The manager hires staff, is removed by the commission, and runs city operations to improve efficiency and economy. Supporters see potential progress and several groups study adopting the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Madison
Death of Charles B. Robertson of Graham Township
Charles B. Robertson, a well known Graham township resident, died at his Deputy home at 3 30 yesterday after a long stomach cancer illness. He was 56, survived by son Nathan aged 11 and brothers Dr D W Robertson and C E Robertson. Funeral services at Pisgah Church at 2 tomorrow afternoon with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Robertson
Graham Township
Deputy
Mr. Robertson
Indiana probe opens into Porter wreck. 42 dead
The Indiana Public Service Commission began an inquiry into the Porter wreck on March 8. As with the Hagenback-Wallace circus disaster, the public and press were barred. Chairman Lewis said the aim was to prevent future wrecks, not assign blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Indiana Public Service
Lewis
Commission
Annual Graduation Examinations Set Across Jefferson County
Annual examinations for graduation from Jefferson County common schools will be held on the third Saturdays of March April and May. The first on March 19 at Saluda Graham Hanover Dupont Madison Monroe Baxter Home Republican Kent Canaan Smyrna Volga. Prizes attract attention with Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company offering $50, Marks Benson Co. giving a suit to the top boy and Daily Roth Co. presenting a suit to the top girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Saluda Township
Saluda High School
Graham Township
Deputy
Hanover Township
Hanover Consolidated School
Lancaster Township
Dupont
Madison Township
Madison High School
Monroe Township
Baxter School
Milton Township
Home School
Republican Township
Kent School
Shelby Township
Canaan
Smyrna
Volga
Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Marks & Benson Co
Daily & Roth Company
Concentrate Your Mind Disciplines Thinking
A quote stresses the value of focused mental discipline over the pursuit of any specific subject. It emphasizes the practice of concentrating as the key to improving thought processes.
Is It Ever Right For A Man To Pay Attention
A brief witty remark discusses whether a man should notice a married woman, concluding humorously that it is acceptable if she is his wife.
Featherweight Fighter Quip Turns Rooster Joke
A humorous exchange defines featherweight as a term for a chicken in a playful taunt. The speaker insists the phrase refers to a rooster in a lighthearted joke about boxing weight classes.
Cabinet and President Meet for First Time in Washington
President Harding and his Cabinet met today marking their first formal gathering in Washington. Vice President Coolidge sat at the end of the table opposite the President with Cabinet members lined up beside them. Poland is noted as having the largest Jewish population of any country in the world.
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Washington
Harding
Coolidge
Poland
Movement to extend electric service to Milton Kentucky
A drive to bring Madison Light & Railway electricity to Milton via a cable across the Ohio River gathers pace. The Cumberland Telephone Co. cable at this point spans 106 feet, suggesting a similar length for power. Milton leaders report estimates around 1100 dollars, with most funds pledged, and supporters say service would radiate outward within miles.
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Madison Light & Railway Company
Milton
Ohio River
Cumberland Telephone Co
Columbus Dominates Tourney Runwith Weekfinal Scores
Official basketball scores from Columbus on Saturday show Columbus defeating Madison 39 to 18 and Columbus beating North Vernon 56 to 14. Other results include Milan 10 over Sanborn 6 in overtime and Madison 14 over Versailles 12, with Columbus 15 over Aurora 8 and North Vernon 17 over Milan 9.
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Columbus
Madison
Milan
Sanborn
Versailles
Aurora
North Vernon
Married After Death Ceremony in Atani Japan
Report of a double suicide by two lovers in Atani Japan who cast themselves into the sea for a hoped afterlife marriage. Their bodies were recovered and cremated in Buddhist rites. The article notes ancient use of metal screws since 236 B.C.
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Atani
Japan
Indiana vs Frank Stephanus Not Guilty Verdict Delivered
The case of State of Indiana v. Frank Stephanus for surety of the peace was tried today in Squire Chapman’s court. After a day of trial the jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Stephanus. Attorneys for the defense were Harry Lemen and Joseph M. Cooper, with Byron F. Mouser presenting the state.
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State of Indiana
Frank Stephanus
Earl Perry
Squire Chapman
Harry Lemen
Joseph M. Cooper
Byron F. Mouser
Stephanus
Real Estate Transfers Involving Otto House and Mikesell
Real estate transfers list two deeds: Otto House and wife transfer property on east Second Street to Richard B Brushfield for private consideration. Jasper Mikesell and wife transfer property on east Third Street to Edward Furnish for private consideration.
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Otto House
Richard B. Brushfield
East Second Street
Consideration
Jasper Mikesell
Edward Furnish
East [Third Street
Purdue and USDA Lead County Sire Replacement Campaign
Purdue University and the United States Department of Agriculture launched a county campaign in Jefferson to replace scrub sires with pure bred Jersey sires. Local dairy leaders including W. H L. Senour R. D. Canan and Ben Doddridge spoke at the Dupont meeting praising efficiency and fair prices while promoting higher producing cows through pure bred sires. A countywide series of meetings is planned for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
United States Department of Agriculture
Jefferson County
W. H L. Senour
Franklin County
American Jersey Cattle of America
R. D. Canan
Dairy Extension Department
Ben Doddridge
Dupont
Senour
Canan
Tobacco sale halts at Reynolds due to executive death
At Peoples warehouse 91 100 pounds of tobacco sold at 11 20 on average. A crop of Ford Handson graded unusually well averaged 45 390. Sale ended at noon today for the death of Walter R. Reynolds VP of R J Reynolds Co Richmond VA. O L Head is local Reynolds buyer. Sales resume tomorrow at Farmers' warehouse.
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Peoples Warehouse
Ford Handson
Walter R. Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds Co
Richmond
O. L. Head
Reynolds Company
Farmers’ Warehouse
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