High School Notes on Campaign and Sweater Contest
The physiology department conducts exams this week covering height weight age lung tone sight and hearing. The Lyceum campaign features a sweater contest. Winners include Harl Keller 58 tickets Virgil Kennedy 43 and Helen Asbury 386. Keller to receive Spaulding sweater and Kennedy a prize book.
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Lyceum
Har! Keller
Virgil Kennedy
Helen Asbury
Earl Keller
Spaulding
Montezuma Bows To Bono In Hard Fought Basketball Match
Montezuma high school lost to Bono high school 10 to 26 after missing a regular player this month. The home team dominated the first half trailing 7 to 4, and the Montezuma lineup struggled to gel as five players needed. Several players showed individual effort but could not overcome the early deficit. A preliminary girls versus 7th year boys game ended with a girls victory as Miss Valentine continues intensive practice with the team.
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Montezuma High School
Bono High School
Montezuma
Bono
Monte
F. F. McM
F. Kennedy
C. Billings
G.T. McM
St'r
G. Forrest Bono
BE. Saxton
F. Lewis C. Potter
G. Horbert
G. Kerns
Miss Valentine
Bellmore Game Looms as Key Week Prep Behind Closed Doors
Bar Ketler notes Bellmore clash home game Friday with coach Reele drilling players intensively this week. The team anticipates one of the season’s strongest tests as they prepare in private gym sessions.
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Bellmore
Reele
Bar Ketler
Mgr
Quote on War and Violence From Toledo Blade
A historical Toledo Blade quotation laments wars and violence, suggesting cars do the killing, while a glass of water drowns more troubles than whiskey.
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Toledo Blade
Roast Pig Feed for Ex-Service Men at Morris-Long Post
Sergeant Johnnie Gilmore and the cooks of the Morris Long American Legion Post in Montezuma invite ex-service men to a free Roast Pig feed next Monday at 6 30 PM. The event aims to start an annual tradition and this notice serves as the invitation.
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Johnnie Gilmore
Morris-Long
American Legion
Montezuma
Serum Prevents Only Partial Hog Cholera Control
The article argues that serum use cannot eliminate hog cholera. USDA notes only a small share of hogs are treated yearly amid constant swine turnover. Each year about 500 million cubic centimeters of serum are used, treating roughly 10 million hogs, yet cholera would resume if serum use lapses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sera
Mike
Hessian fly threat to wheat growth forecast in report
A government study warns that the Hessian fly could devastate wheat crops unless natural enemies and weather hinder its spread. The report notes rapid population growth if conditions favor infestation and emphasizes monitoring by agricultural authorities.
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States Department of
Hessian Fly Outbreak Linked to Sudden Breeding Rise
R McConnell reports that rising Hessian fly breeding explains the rapid outbreak. The study notes the sudden population surge and provides a basis to predict approaching infestations more accurately for better control.
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Goores Bulletin
R. McConnell
Indiana Public Service Commission hearing notice 1921
Notice of hearing issued by the Indiana Public Service Commission on Amended Petition No 6163 presents the Indiana Electric Corporation seeking authority to acquire multiple utilities including Merchants Heat and Light Indiana Railways and Light Cayuga Electric and others and to issue securities for the acquisitions. The hearing is set for Wednesday December 14 1924 at 10 00 A M at the Commission offices.
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State of Indiana
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Indiana Electric Corporation
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Indiana Railways and Light Company
Elkhart Gas and Fuel Company
Valparaiso Lighting Company
Wabash Valley, Electric Company
Putman Electric Company
Cayuga Electric Company
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for 1922
Riverside Temple No. 370 of Montezuma held its annual election last Thursday. Officers were chosen for the year beginning Jan 1 1922. The temple, nearly two years old, reports a treasury of 100.36 dollars and plans to entertain Grand Chief Hattie Brown of Dana and District Deputy Pearl Boughton of Rockville in the near future. Gratitude was expressed to all for service and attendance during the past year.
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Riverside Temple
Pythian Sisters of
Montezuma
Hattie Brown
Dana
Pearl ‘Boughton
Rockville
Woodmen Meet Elects Officers at Camp 3675
Modern Woodmen of America Camp No. 3675 met December 5 1921 with strong attendance. Elected officers retained and new posts filled Frank Mathias adviser Fred Mathas watchman Cliff Farner entry C G Schulte treasurer John Machledt and Wm Morris as managers. An apple feast followed. next meeting January 2 1922 will initiate new officers and form a drill team to recruit members.
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Ameri
W. A. Skeeters
E. Vv. Dodge
Ideers
Buchers
Eethy
Frank Mathias
Fred Mathas
Cliff Farner
C. G. Schulte
John Machledt
Wm. Morris
Manuel
Soldier and teacher wed in Newport ceremony
Dennis M. Dwyer and Bertha Manwaring eloped to Newport last Saturday and were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Pengilly. Mrs. Dwyer teaches in local schools and Mr. Dwyer serves as a U. S. soldier stationed in Nebraska. Congratulations are extended.
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Dennis M. Dwyer
Bertha Manwaring
Newport
Pengilly
Dwyer
U. S
Nebraska
Christmas goods shine at Carty and Co
Revival services begin December 12 at Hillsdale U B church with all invited. Christian Sunday School had 73 attendees last Sunday and hopes for a larger turnout this Sabbath. Dr J Hurty supports the Christmas Seal Sale to fund tuberculosis fight and asks county health officers to cooperate. The Sheaff arrested Ide Simpson and Kari Todd Saturday night for selling white mule, with hopes to curb similar activity.
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Hillsdale U. B
Christian Sunday School
J Hurty
State Board of Health
Indiana
Sheaff
Ide Simpson
Kari Todd
Rockville
Santa Claus letter call to children to write gifts
Santa Claus invites boys and girls to drop letters at the Enterprise office for publication. He says letters help him prepare Christmas gifts and asks readers to send them promptly. The note is signed Santa Claws and mentions a “Christmas River” visit.
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Enterprise
Santa Claws
New physician and surgeon joins local practice
We announce Dr. Hamilton M. Southworth as a physician and surgeon locating over the First National Bank. He comes highly recommended and is expected to prove a skilled practitioner in his new location.
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Tee
Hamilton M. Southworth
National Bank
McCord and relatives visit Bloomington and Beardstown
R. S. McCord and his son Walter of Bloomington along with Frank from Beardstown spent the weekend with W. L. McCord and his wife. Dan Carter and Guy Harper couples traveled to Watseka Illinois for a two day visit with T. A. Harper and family.
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R. S. McCord
Attica
Walter
Bloomington
Frank
Beardstown
W. L. McCord
Dan Carter
Guy Harper
Watseka, Ill
T. A. Harper
M. E. Church Schedule for Sunday Services
The M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M each Sunday. Preaching at 10 30 A M and 7 P M on the first Sunday and at 7 P M on the third Sunday. Prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 P M.
The Tramp Seen Less Often in Town as Prices Rise
In Our Town a tramp is now rare due to high food costs and stricter policing. Villagers recall easier times when a panhandle yielded a meal and drink, followed by a lazy day by the water tank.
The Lone Star Ranger on Rex Theatre Screen
William Farnum stars in a Zane Grey tale The Lone Star Ranger a romance of the great southwest with Louise Lovely Chas Clary and Irene Rich in the cast Also shown a two reel comedy Some Mind Reader
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William Farnum
Louise Lovely
Chas. Clary
Irene Rich
Love Time in Paris and A Nation's Dream Reel
Saturday Shirley Mason stars in Love time a stirring romance of picturesque savvy set in gay Paris A Nation's Dream a two reel comedy accompanies it providing light entertainment and broad humor for the evening program
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Shirley Mason
Paris
Sunday at the Majestic with Marguerite Clark in Luck in Pawn
Marguerite Clark headlines a Paramount photo play Luck In Pawn packed with fun and romance. Loyd Hamilton stars in the two reel Mermaid comedy High and Dry at the same program.
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Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Loyd Hamililton
Wallace Reid Stars in Double Speed Film
Coming Sunday December 18 Wallace Reid headlines the feature. The program promotes the silent adventure with action and speed as its central theme.
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Wallace Reid
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Constance Talmadge
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Montezuma, Indiana
Pythian Sisters
Carty and Co
Armiesburg
Harry Underwood
Gilmore
M. E. Church Services
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Miracle Man
Hell’s Oasis
Tom Mix
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