Davis Errand for American Children Urges Duty to Nation
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis argues that Americans must protect the next generation through stronger child welfare measures. He notes federal and state cooperation under the Shepherd-Tower act, with $1,240,000 allocated to save infant lives and support mothers via state plans for birth registration milk safety and medical care.
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James J. Davis
James
Davis
America
Republic
Ins
Shepherd-Tower
Children’s’ “Bureau
Department’ “Or
Federal Board of Maternity and Infant Hygiene
Iron Falls Man Injured by 150-Pound Beam
Cleo Murphy sustained a severe injury when 150 pound iron beam fell from a shed while he was retrieving tools. The impact broke bones in his left thumb and caused significant damage.
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Cleo Murphy
Advertising Clubs Meet in Marshall with 250 Attendees
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the Wabash Valley gathered in Marshall for their sixth quarterly meeting. Louis Blumenstock of Stix, Baer, & Fuller spoke on comparative price advertising. The Marshall Chamber of Commerce Band welcomed guests. Fred Keifer won window display prize and Albert Sockler second. Sullivan won attendance cup for club travel.
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Wabash Valley
Marshall
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Pythian Theatre
Arthur Poorthan
C. F. Olwin
Robinson
Fred’ Keifer
Albert Sockler
Sullivan
Louis Blumenstock
Stix, Baer, & Fuller
St. Louis
Baven
Boy Died From Bullet Wound At Blacksmith Shop
James Sanders, 17, employed at Walter Smith blacksmith shop, died after a forehead wound at Union Hospital Terre Haute. Found with left temple injury after being locked in a room Sunday night. Initial reports said possible self harm. after x rays showed no bullet, an inquest will determine cause.
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James Sanders
Walter Smith
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Clarence “Williams
C. Bradley
John. Shields
Gillis Undertaking
Terre ‘Haute
Sunday School Convention at Casey County
Clark County Sunday school groups attend the 56th annual county meeting at the Methodist church in Casey this Friday and Saturday. Provisions will allow overnight stays for distant attendees as county officials prepare reports expected to show progress after several years.
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Clark County
Methodist
Casey
Marshall Defeated by Casey in Uneven Baseball Tilt
Casey won 5 to 0 over Marshall on Sunday as financial strains loom. Marshall administrators warn no more games while Casey reportedly seeks to quit amid debt of about 300 for supplies. Batteries were Cotton and Bowman for Casey, Irwin and Whitman for Marshall.
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Marshall
Casey
Sha‘son
Cotton
Bowman
Irwin and
Whit
County Medical Association Holds Meeting
Clark County Medical Association met Thursday afternoon in the Masonic Hall at West Union. The program opened at noon with Dr. Roland Hazen of Paris presenting Surgical Interference in Obstetrics. Attending physicians included Marshall doctors Mitchell Weir and Bradley, and guest Dr. Victor Metzler of Atlantic City New Jersey. Watermelons were served after the program.
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Clark County
Masonic Heil
Avest Union
Roland Hazen
Paris
Dr. Bradley
Farm Bureau Picnic Draws 3 000 to 4 000 at Martinsville
The 3rd annual farm bureau picnic was held Wednesday at the Fair grounds in Martinsville drawing between 3000 and 4000 county residents. Speakers included J A Kettling president, E H Walworth and J W Robinson with Carlton Trimble delivering the main address. A house near Cooper Chapel owned by Fan Will Macke burned to the ground last evening.
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Farm Bureau
Fairgrounds
Martinsville
Farm Bureau Association
Will Macke
Cooper Chapel
Chautauqua at Marshall Draws Record Crowd
The Marshall Chautauqua this week attracted a larger audience than any in recent years. The Shepherd of the Hills was the leading feature performed Monday night and interest is strong enough to likely guarantee a next year event.
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Marshall
Mickie Seeks A Country Editor With Many Hats
Mickie asserts the editor of a country newspaper must be a literary man practical printer reporter pressman businessperson diplomat muster and fearless honest aggressive patient intelligent tactful and sincere He notes the job can push one to crack under tyranny and pressure.
Marriage Licenses Attendings Bilbert and Shumaker
Two marriage licenses issued for Bilbert E. Shumaker 24 of Marshall township to Nellie Pine 20 of Oliver and Herbert F. Frisby 28 of Sullivan Indiana to Clarice B. King 18 of Sullivan.
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Bilbert
E. Shumaker
Marshall Township
Nellie Pine
Oliver
Herbert F. Frisby
Sullivan
Ind
Clarice B. King
Clements Reunion Set for West York Grove
The eighth annual Clements family reunion will be held in Seigel Grove at West York tomorrow. Speakers include Rev. CE Pettit of Marshall and Rev. J S Clements of Rome Mississippi. Glen R Cléments serves as president.
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Clements
Seigel Grove
West York
CE. Pettit
Mershall
J. S. Clements
Rome
Glen R. Cléments
Babson Sees Labor Peace Generally but Foresees Strikes Ahead
Babson argues labor disputes are down from wartime highs and overall industrial activity remains close to normal. He warns future strikes will target wage cuts and union limits, urging open dealing and shared management to blunt a rising, sullen labor mood.
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Roger W. Babson
Babcon
Coal strike ends as miners and operators sign truce
In Cleveland a tentative agreement ends the nationwide coal strike that began April 1. Key terms include 1921 wage scale adoption, renewal of the checkoff system for union dues and company-store charges, and a January 3 wage scale draft by a scale committee. A public inquiry committee will report. Tonnage involved about 60 million tons.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Central
United Mine Workers ‘of America
Harding
Fox Hunters Hold Meet in Terre Haute This Saturday
Directors of the Wabash Fox Hunters Association met in Terre Haute Saturday. The 1922 meeting is planned. They visited the Meehling Grove near Marshall as a possible meeting site. True Booth reports Marshall likely to be next meeting site with about 1000 men expected.
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Wabash Fox Hunters Association
Terre Haute
Marshall
Meehling Grove
Booth
Cill
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Labor
Jamies. Davis
Nye
Chamber of Commerce
Xy Tribune, Inc
Association
Carlton Trimble
Kettrings
Walworth
Mickie
Clement
Babson
FOX Hunters
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