Madison area notes and court notices from October 1919
The Madison Herald records local society items from October 22 to October 30 1919. Visits and travel details include Bert Philips with Richmond ties, John Mitchell departing for Jacksonville, and Mary Morris returning from Richmond for family visits. Also noted are engagements, a marriage license filing, patients having tonsils removed, a home sale notice, and court actions involving estate administration and lawsuits in Carroll and Madison counties.
University of Cowal Offers Sugar Industry Education
The Colleges of Cowal becomes the University of oii and adds a new course in complete instruction in the sugar industry. Students will learn agriculture and plantation work with practical field training, joining the planters' experimental section. They receive 45 a month plus traveling expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowal
University of ' Oii
October meeting notes and community birthday gathering
The October meeting of John Paul Chapter D A R was held at Miss Drusilla Cravens hilltop home with a formal order and warm hospitality. Reports covered the State Conference at South Bend and local social remarks. a birthday event for Mrs Anna Wagner drew a large crowd with refreshments and lively chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Chapter
D. A.R
Drusilla Cravens
South Bend
Gaylord Crosser
Trow
Ooinchina O
Anna Wagner
China
Suny
Mas Barkley
Doe Barkley
John Barkley
John Spelt
Joni Kramer
Clarence Yancey
Peter Wagoner
Nng Wagner
Britain Housing Prospects Marked by Rural Urban Split
The article surveys housing in Britain noting a divided pattern between rural northern counties and the heavily urbanized south. It references prizes offered by a London agency, mentions tourism and standard of living topics, and hints at postwar social housing efforts amid enterprise activity.
Rainbow Circles the Sun Observed by Onlookers
Spectators reported a rainbow forming a complete circle around the sun this afternoon while Lieut McKenzie piloted nearby. The event drew many observers and sparked speculation about novel signs and future consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. McKenzie
Huns Give Up Works of Art in Peace Treaty
Belgians report Germany will surrender two artworks as part of the peace terms at Ghent. One painting by Dirk Bouts, Beert Sage, linked to the 15th century, is described as a finest work, while the other is a painting attributed to van Eyck. The article notes invasion damage and plans for return or restitution, with details on paths of looted art and ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteers
Belge
Ghent
Bude Coosa
Streved
St. Porvem
Brussels
Bertin Brosods
Madison notes in brief visits and life events
Madison area brief highlights report multiple visitors and social notices. People travel from Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton and Birmingham. Marriages licensed for Alvin King and Cora Dickey. Joseph Vansickle remains shipped for burial. Charles Moorehead to Boston to lead a vine manufacturing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin King
Anderson
Cora Dickey
Herman Kasper
Indianapolis
M. A. Kasper
William C. Roth
Cincinnati
Dayton
Annie Bryden
John W. Bishop
North Jefferson Street
Mary Wilson
Madison
St. Louis
Michael J. Leonard
Birmingham
Ala
M. A. Leonard
North West Street
O. V. Bell
Ohio
Charles Moorehead
Boson, Mass
Mr. Moorehead
Boston
Leopard and Elephant Duel in Indian Police Narrative
The scene describes a leopard charging a crowd as an elephant intervenes. Gouldsbury fires a warning shot and the elephant charges then shoots the leopard in the head, forcing a retreat into the jungle. The account notes rapid, irregular movements and tense moments as observers recount the event.
Female Shams and the 1770 Matrimony Law
A playful note recalls a parliament act from 1770 banning deception to wed, declaring any woman who uses cosmetics false hair or other aids to seduce a subject into marriage will face the current penalties and marriage deemed null upon conviction.
Wright and Harper Elected at Indiana Red Men Council
At the Great Council of Indiana Red Men held in Indianapolis yesterday James S. Wright of Vevay was elected Great Prophet and George F. Harper of this city chosen Great Representative. A glass horn is said to greatly improve the phonograph’s quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
Indiana Red Men
Indianapolis
James S. Wright
Vevay
Romance in Khaki
A compact serialized romance from 1918 follows a pair amid wartime duties and longing, revealing how devotion survives separation. The narrative contrasts duty with affection, showing personal bonds tested by distant fronts and shared hopes for home.
Promise of Love and Mystery in Small-Town Tale
In a sunlit home, Julia and Rod Taylor reunite after wartime separation as a prank by nephews leads to a dramatic reunion. Rod explains his three months of quarantine and a mock wedding, then declares love, presents a ring, and they vow happiness. A second strand follows Elsie Lane and Alvin Morse unmasking a bank robbery suspect and shaping a renewed future.
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Sach
Alice Davis
Jule
Rod Taylor
Julian
Julia
Jimmie
Rob
Sam
Terra Fring
Jimn
Rod
Tawrver Barton
Estite Nram
PS Coonskin
Tate
Elsie
Morse
Dpi
Miss Lane
Mr. Barton
Tosi
Damon
Alvin Morse
Elsie Lane
Benard
Letter praising Private Zwald for saving lives at Mulheim depot
Inspector general urged General Liggett to write high praise for Private Oscar Zwald of Fort Dodge for rushing into a burning freight car with live shells and putting out the fire. His act saved many lives and potentially a million dollars in munition stores near Koblenz. Col Arthur Woods leads wartime reemployment efforts as tens of thousands of veterans return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AC. Read
General Liggett
Oscar Zwald
Fort Dodge
Town
Uncle Sam
Mulhelm
Coblensz
DID. S.C
Col
Arthur Woods
Secretary of War
War Department
Dad
Commentary on White Rule in North America
A Detroit Freeress column argues Indians remain numerous only in Canada and Yaqui lands, where colonial powers employed land control and absolute rule. It contrasts fur north tribes prospering under limited land seizure with Yaqui resistance, noting traders safety and Mexican authorities' harsh measures.
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America
Canada
Rio Grande
Detroit
Freeress
Bunny Fur Fables Spark Market Grins in Europe
A 19th century note reports Belgian hares yielding fine furs and notes a public show in England where a hat and detested rabbit skins were worn as ersatz ermine. It cites 88,000 rabbit skins yearly transformed into faux fur across Europe and hints American breeders may follow this profitable, controversial hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
United States
Ameron
Troper
Disabled officers settle on Yorkshire moor for rural work
A small group of former British officers, many with disabilities, settle on Quauth land in Yorkshire moorland. They run a garden, orchard, and poultry unit, weaving and beekeeping projects, with plans for fruit growing and basket making. They aim to apply battlefield leadership to rural reconstruction efforts in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qauathland
Yorkshire
Bavi
Clement
Uni
St. Dunstan's
England
More money than means a worthy hospital need
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues that rich men should donate to hospital needs, noting crowded city hospitals and the potential to fund a new wing if several wealthy individuals pool resources. The piece urges directing surplus wealth toward worthy causes rather than letting it sit idle.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Doughboy and Elderly Lady Share Wartime Banter
A returning doughboy chats with a strict church member about his time in Coblenz. He says Americans got along well with the Germans and enjoyed ample German beer, prompting her to call it more propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
Germany
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Herald Company
Ciption
Matiaon
Lea
Bert Philips
Richmond
Mr and
George Stanley
John Mitchell
Jacksonville
Hitz
George F
William Adkins
Marvot Clyments
Joseph Ash
Treehr Mitchell
Atorwood
Fla
Ory
Mitchell Soo
Karam Ross
Wood Dunn
Minnie Tharp
Cort Gartman
Anna Tharp
Carrollay
Dren
K W. Cochran
Leo Prenatt
Marre Hhoanse
George Whiefory
Josephine Turner
Thes County
Desse Langstal
Jen Hie “Ompkins
Carroll County
Ivy
Marreyloy Teo. Joow. Moody
Huis Residenes
West Minn Street
du O
Ceca
Yeard
Ford
Wii Fe
Housefield
Henry Wo Heause
Hanover
Court News
Andrew J. Davis
Anthony Hook
Triad
Williams & Selitosser
Iipolis
Sulzer On Bear
Oyed
E. Bear
S.educatine Porto Ricans
Soderal
Rica
Raentor
Porto Alca Dias
Hawaii's University
John Paul
Wrigeysie
Rose Wagner
Mar. Wagner
Sopha Wagner
Fmma Bennett
Cecil Housefield
Jane Carson
Iste Housefield
Verda Carson
Mari (Orison
Prod Wagner
Geneve Carson
Mae Trousehiedd
Mane Bithley
Messi
Nie Warner
Andy Bennett
Russell Carson
Charles Yancey
Joseph Barkley
Everett Carson
Bernier Speltz
Norwood Yancey
Henry A. Martin
Harvey Hanne
Singena
Cleveland Thomas Colbert
Clyde Phillips
Waite
Saluda
Mary Faught
Sylvester Yunker
Madason
John A
Mary Horner
Cecil Kk. Gardner
Xeres
Graham Township
Great Britain
Sinas
London
Epg
Pie Bald Truth
Brees
Mir
Willie
Salt Lake City
Pa Ing Department
Belohry
W. P. Brown
Agnes Graham
Jefferson Street
Albert Corbin
Anna Corbin
Harry Lemen
William Johnson
C. C. Davidson
Eb Gouldsburs
Hfe
Gouldstury
Sored
Variinee
Law On Vampires
Mary Broderick
McClure
Western Newenboper Union
Veton
Reuben Lane
Eiste
Mr. Lane
Drowendyo
Cloud
Oscar Dwal
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