War Savings stamps drive thrift across Indiana counties
War Savings stamps sales were praised as good business for Indiana communities. State Director Robert E. Springsteen cited increased bank deposits in agrarian counties, noting Marion and Bartholomew counties' growth despite Liberty loan purchases. Jackson County reported about four million dollars in government securities and rising bank deposits, illustrating how thrift stamps bolster local business.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Robert E. Springsteen
Springsteen
Marion County
Jackson County
Columbus
Ledger
United States
Obasaks
Bartholomew County
Wise Spending Thrift Plan Promotes Economic Savvy
Charles I. Coffin of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce urges thrift as wise spending and intelligent savings. He argues merchants favor steady, future sales and governments' savings campaigns, expecting a wholesome reaction to thrift driven by responsible spending and credit.
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Charles I. Coffin
Indnapolis
Turitt
How the Money Grows
Bolton Hall explains that saving five dollars a week and investing at four percent yields 41 434 in five years with 40 cents left to celebrate. In twenty years the same plan compounds to 87 877, producing a yearly income of 318 dollars.
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Bolton Hall
Sane Spending Informs Wartime Efficiency
A quotation from Bolton Hall extols thrift as decisive for success. The industrious worker saves and plans, while the miser hoards. The message champions disciplined budgeting, consistent saving, and wise investing as paths to lasting wealth.
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Bolton Hall
Spasmodic Serrace and Milk Stockings Hint at Worth
Short, witty snippet from the Indianapolis Star notes women buy milk stockings to have something to show for their money, reflecting consumer humor and social mores of the era.
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Indianapolis Star
New Motor Ambulance Delivered by Brown & Son
Circle Ta Brown of the firm Brown & Son brought home a new motor ambulance purchased in Knightstown Ind. The vehicle arrived after a short drive with Mrs Brown accompanying from Indianapolis. The firm markets a up to date, large, well built ambulance improving their service.
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Circle Ta. Brown
QO. T. Brown & Son
Knighstown
Ind
Mr. Brown
Knightstown
Indianapolis
O. Ia. Brown & Son
Two Kinds of Men Civilized Road Attitude Test
An excerpt argues civilization is shown by how people treat road obstacles and rubbish. It contrasts diligent obstruction removal with neglect, noting road safety and communal welfare hinge on individuals who clear debris for strangers and prevent accidents.
Tent Meeting under Nazarene Church on Main Street
The Tent Meeting under the Nazarene Church attracts great crowds with sermons led by Rev. Williams of Montezuma and Rev. Ralph Gray of Olivet, DL, and singing by Prof. Foster of Olivet University. Visitors and helpers, including Rev. Russell Gray, plan to assist soon as three services were held Sunday.
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Aikman
Rev. Williams
Ralph Gray
Olivet, DL
Foster
Olivet University
Williams
Rev. Gray
Prof
Russell Gray
the River University
W. P. Knode
Knode
Indianapolis
Itezuma Town Books Audited for 1917 and 1918
State examiners audited the town of Itezuma books for 1917 and 1918. The process, though intended annually, was omitted last year after a previous audit. The clerk and treasurer Roy Baker is credited for keeping accurate records and efficient book management.
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Itezuma
Fontezuma
Roy Baker
Remarkable Streets Cited Across Cities in Historic Text
A description notes ari Avenue as the highest in Denver, Market Street as the widest in Philadelphia, and Rue Ble as the shortest in Paris, with a garbled final line referencing Poh an and Si G my.
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Denver
Ari Avenue
New York City
Market Street
Philadelphia
Rue Ble
Paris
Pohan
Unclear Urban Derby Noted Across Global Streets
A garbled list compares streets in cities worldwide with terms like cleanest, most aristocratic and lowest, citing Via Castle in Seville and Avenue des Arops in Paris as standout, while Via Sol in Zanna Cuba is described as the shortest with a length under forty-two units.
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Nankin
Castle
Seville
Ain
Yivenor Place
London
Avenue Des Arops Ekilysees
Paris
Sol
Zanna
Cuba
Montezuma Celebration Recall Includes Music and Readings
The fragment notes Montezuma's 40 year celebration with the Tscola Lt Glee Club providing music and Mus H A Noble reading the Declaration of Independence. The garbled text suggests a mid 19th or early 20th century school or civic event with local figures.
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C. Montezuma
Tscola
Lt.) Glee Club
Mus
H. A. Noble
Fire destroys Oxford Grain Co Elevator. $30,000 loss
A fire gutted the Elevator of the Oxford Grain Co on Thursday morning causing an estimated $30,000 in damage with grain valued at about $8,000 consumed. Insurance coverage is reported as only partial.
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Oxford Grain Co
Stand for You Special Sparks Community Debate
A fragmented notice discusses a community stand feature highlighting local oddities and the role of salt in discovery. It references torment and progress, hinting at a broader social or political point under the heading FOR YOU SPECIAL.
Community spirit defined by people and culture progress
A fragment emphasizes that a community is measured by its people and cultural ideals. It asserts advancement through pure thoughts and right living as the benchmark of a thriving society.
History of heavyweight boxing title bouts from 1882 to 1909
Chronology of major heavyweight bouts detailing John L Sullivan, James J Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, James Jeffries, Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Fights span 1882 to 1909 with locations including Mississippi City Carson City New Orleans San Francisco Los Angeles Colma and Sidney. Championships changed hands via knockouts and decisions ending with Jeffries and Burns careers in the early 1900s.
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John L. Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Mississippi City
Miss
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
James J. Corbett
New Orleans
J. J. Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Jacksonville
Pla
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Carson City
James J. Jeffries
Coney Island
N. Y
Jeffries
Challenger
Thomas
Sharkey
San Francisco
Ane
Jack Munroe
Marion Hart
Jack Root
Reno
Nev
Fries
Bob
Tommy Burns
Start
Los Angeles
Cal
Burns
Jack O’brien
Bill Squires
Colma
Jack Johnson
Sidney
Australia
Johnson
Stapley Ketchel
Calma
Newport man visits Thomas couple on Sunday
F. K. Winsett of Newport called on Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Sunday, visiting for a short while.
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F. K. Winsett
Newport
William Thomas
Mrs Martha Trixon Struggles With Double Pneumonia
At her north town home Mrs Martha Trixon is gravely ill with double pneumonia. Attending physician Droid C Reeder and staff provide care while friends anxious for her recovery hope for improvement soon.
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Martha Trixon
Itill
Droid. C. Reeder
Prohibition Tide Sweeps Nation Says Danville Press
The Danville Press notes prohibition as a nationwide revolution with saloons outlawed and alcohol banned. It argues the amendment becomes supreme law in January and should be observed as protection and blessing, while praising people’s power to enact change.
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Congress
Danville Press
Shoot Him on the Spot Editor mocks flat earth claim
An Ohio editor recalls a city paper note claiming the earth could be flattened and seas would be two miles deep. He retorts with a comment that if anyone flattens the earth they should be shot on the spot, noting several in the state cannot swim.
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Ohio
New Numbering Machine to Handle Patron Jobs
The Enterprise Department buys a three movement numbering machine that numbers from 1 to 999 909. It performs tasks accurately and offers rapid service to patrons needing such work.
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Enterprise Job Department
Oakwood Man Beats City In Danville Tail Lamp Case
Fred Jones of Oakwood was arrested for a burnt out tail lamp, faced a jury trial, and beat the city in Danville. The correspondent comments authorities should focus more on speeders and intoxicated drivers than tail lamp issues.
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Danville
Fred Jones
Oakwood
Jones
Chrisman Coarler
Boxing milestones from early 20th century fights
The text records notable world title bouts and outcomes: Jeffries defending against an opponent in Reno during a 40 round effort. Johnson defeating Flynn in Las Vegas on July 4 1912 after a police stop and Sid Smith ruling Johnson the winner. Willard defeating Johnson over 26 rounds in Havana around 1915. Johnson defeated by Dempsey on July 4 1919 in Toledo Ohio.
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Reno
Nev
Jeffries
Ring 40
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Las Vegas
N. M
Sid Smith
Johnson
Jess Willard
Havana
Cuba
Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Ohio
Living in the Shadow of a Sinner’s Life
Attacked by critics for double standards the piece argues girls bear harsher judgment than boys. It condemns gossip and character assassination in society, urging fair treatment of women who face past mistakes.
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Gaesar
Attivca Ledger
Church Service Times Overview at Morning Worship
Morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday evening services at 8 03 are listed by the Church of Christ. The notice provides schedule details for weekly gatherings and times for worship.
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Church OF Christ
M. E. Church Announces Sunday Services and Seasonal Charge
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 A M and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 P M The Sunday evening preaching begins at 8 30 P M Rev Main from Connecticut will lead services on July 13 marking the pastor’s charge for the conference year
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Main
Conneticut
M. E. Church
Christian Church Cancel Sabbath Services This Sunday
Interior work at the Christian Church forces the suspension of Sunday Sabbath School and preaching. The Aid Society will hold a special call meeting at Mrs. W. E. Kemp's home this Thursday evening and urges members to attend.
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Christian Church
Aid Society of the Christian Church
W. E. Kemp
U B Church Midweek Prayer and Sunday Services
The U B Church announces a midweek prayer service Thursday at 8 00 p m Sunday School starts at 10 00 with preaching at 11 00 a m and 8 15 p m A song service also begins at 8 00 p m.
Mass Schedule on the Second and Fourth Sundays
The notice announces mass services on the second and fourth Sundays each month at the parish church, detailing times and any calendar exceptions for holiday weekends. It notes the church address and contact for further information.
LINEBARGER CHAPEL Sabbath School Schedule
The LINEBARGER CHAPEL holds Sabbath School every Sunday at 10 30 A M. Sessions cover Bible lessons and fellowship in a regular weekly program.
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Linebarger Chapel
Trains Schedule Details for East West and Brazil Lines
Train times listed for C I & W East and West routes with morning and afternoon departures. South North Brazil division shows additional daily departures and times.
Farm Deal Transfers Lewis Linebarger Farm
Mr. Otha Linebarger and Harry Brock Jones near Metcalf Illinois close a deal making Brock Jones the owner of the Lewis Linebarger farm northeast of here. John Marquand tenants the property. possession given January 1 with Brock Jones moving from Illinois.
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Otha Linebarger
Harry Brock Jones
Metcalf
Ill
Lewis Linebarger
Here
John Marquand
Brock—Jones
Illinois
Tangier and Bridgeton Clash In Tight Tie Game
Tangier and Bridgeton met for a tense after noon ball game that required extra innings to decide. Bridgeton won 13 to 9 after a hard fought contest with both teams undefeated before this match. Tangier plans another game in Bridgeton with Rockville tipped as possible tiebreak venue.
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Tangier
Bridgeton
Rockville
Dooley Couple Begin Extended Motor Trip
Dr and Mrs R L Dooley left Saturday for an extensive motor trip. Before returning they will visit friends in New York City Philadelphia Boston and Washington D C.
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R. L Dooley
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington, D. C
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