Indiana Products Day Rally Aims to Promote Made in Indiana
Governors proclamation marks February 22 as Indiana Products Day with centennial banquets statewide to showcase resources and boost enthusiasm for the Indiana Centennial. Indiana Historical Commission and local commercial clubs urge towns to host dinner events featuring only Indiana grown or made products.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana Products Day
Washington
Town Board Roots for Deeper Well and Quiet Streets
The Town Board decided to drill the town well a few feet deeper to strike a better water vein, noting current water is undrinkable though abundant. They discussed graveling streets but took no action. January light plant finances show a strong income and a small credit balance.
Joint Institute Draws Large Attendance for Reserve and Wabash
The Farmers' Institute in Reserve and Wabash Townships drew a large audience. C. E. Benjamin of Crown Point urged cooperation for higher incomes and modern farming while Mrs. Flora Meeks spoke on women's roles and a doctor praised Nyals Cherry for cough relief.
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Church Directory Seeks Sabbath Schedules and Services
The page lists religious services for several denominations. Methodist Episcopal hosts Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by G Hirsbrunner with preaching at 7 00 p m and Epworth League at 6 00 p m The United Brethren shows Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Ed Smith with preaching at 3 00 p m every other Sabbath The Catholic Mass occurs on the 2nd and 4th Sundays with time to be announced Father A H Busald is pastor.
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G. Hirsbrunner
Epworth League
Beb T. Mines
Ed Smith
Christian Endeavor
W.E. Dye
A. H. Busald
Church of Christ Services Notice
Bible School at 9 30 a m and Social Service at 10 45 a m every second Sunday. Church of Christ meets in Baptist building preaching at 10 30 a m on the first and third Sundays at 7 00 p m led by Rev Chas T Cook.
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Electric Theater Weekend Showings and Listings
Saturday night prices set at 10 and 15 cents with a varied weekly film lineup. Next week features The Man From Argentine and The Creator of Fire among others, plus rumors of new chocolate offerings at Corner Drug Store and local mentions of Mont Watson and the St Clair family.
Peace Recessional Poem Invocation for War and Peace
A poetic plea invoking the Goddess of Peace to guide a nation through looming conflict. The verse warns against surrendering sacrifice for comfort and cautions against revering a golden calf over prudent choice as war looms and peace sails away.
Vincennes urged for state observance alongside Corydon and Indianapolis
The commission recommends marking Vincennes as part of the state observance, aligning it with Corydon and Indianapolis due to its historic importance. The proposal highlights Vincennes’ role in Indiana history and seeks formal recognition within the state's commemorative scheme.
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Vincennes
Corydon
Indianapolis
Mrs. Mariel Ellis Dies at 68 in 1916 Obituary
Mrs. Mariel Ellis died at her daughter Mrs. Frazier's home on February 2 1916 at age 68. She joined the church in youth and lived in faith, testifying to the peace of the Lord. Her eight children survive along with many relatives and friends. She is buried at Oakland Cemetery.
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Mariel Ellis
Frazier
Jesus
Oakland
Snowbound in Eatonville Benjamin McFerrin’s move and town sights
Special to the Enterprise from Eatonville Washington dated January 30 1916 details Fr Mrs Berniece McFerrin and family settling in a new four room house near mills with 500 workers Tacoma and Eastern R R and Great Northern expected. Town features electric lights water mains theater hospitals schools gymnasium and a bird filled landscape amid snow. Basketball game against Butler College drew crowds as residents offered harsh winter notes and local wildlife.
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Dead Town Boosters Depend on Local Newspaper
The piece argues a town’s vitality hinges on advertising and newspaper activity. In a dead town merchants sulk and pull back from ads while a lively town uses vibrant storefronts, sales notices, and local papers to attract spenders and boost the economy.
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Peopig
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Winners of Boys Corn Show
Readers learn the results of the boys corn show with white corn first prize going to Clifford Clerry and Paul Blackmore second for yellow corn. Best ear of corn awarded to Paul Blackmore. Robert Reeder and Glen Dean noted among winners. peanuts mentioned.
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Church Directory
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Cupid and the Scrub Lady
Mont Watson
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Rosegate
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Tony Jackson
Kipling
Goddess of Peace
Mt. Rainer
Berniece McFerrin
Butler College
B. C. Boys
Yours Truly
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