Stolen Auto of Charles Vestal Recovered Near Noblesville
Two weeks after Charles Vestal reported his car stolen from Indianapolis, a vehicle matching the description was found by the roadside south of Noblesville. The car was in good condition though gasoline used and an extra tire missing. Likely thieves abandoned it after running out of fuel. No clue yet, Vestal retrieved his car and brought it home.
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Charles Vestal
Indianapolis
Noblesville
Vestal
Thelves
Mr. Vestal
Better Farming Notes At Rockville Chautauqua Exhibit
County Agent B B Adams plans new farming lessons at the Rockville Chautauqua. He tutored twelve boys who earned registered gifts to display their hog raising progress. Miss Havens will show Girls Canning Club exhibits from five county groups.
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Rockville Chautauqua
B. B. Adams
Adams
Chautauqua
Prizes Offered by Chautauqua for Boys Club Pig Show
Chautauqua management offers prizes to Mr Adams and the boys including two trips to the International at Chicago five trips to the Farmers Short Course at Purdue and three trips to the State Fair plus other rewards. Berguson Lumber Co dangles hog house judging prize and tankage for top groomed pig and best record in each class. County breeders back the Boys Club offering boars at free service to top pigs.
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Chautauqua
Adams
Chicago
Purdue
Berguson Lumber Co
Ubu
Vhm Bros
Boys’ Club
Corp John Gilmore Arrives in U S From Overseas
A message Friday states Corp John Gilmore has arrived in New York from overseas service. He has been in the service about two years and relatives and friends hope to see him home soon.
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Corp
John Gilmore
New York
Over Seas Corp
Gilmore
U.S
Thought for Today on democracy and self improvement
The passage urges enlarging our personal rooms to fit growing democracy and changing institutions without changing ourselves. It highlights altruism toward others while neglecting self, calling for greater personal truth bravery purity and faithfulness as the world improves through individuals not crowds. It ends mid thought about a woman who trusts others to her hired help.
Be True to Himself Hinges on Self Reform
The text argues that personal virtue and self-improvement are the path to broader good. If individuals reform themselves there would be no need for laws or government. True happiness lies within the heart and moral circles, guiding humane conduct.
Quiet wedding unites Mr. Paul Mankin and Miss Hyla Lakin
Mr. Paul Mankin of Montezuma and Miss Hyla Maree Lakin of W Terre Haute were quietly married Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational Parsonage with Rev. Hoag officiating. They were joined by Miss Edna Lakin and Clarence Fox as only witnesses and will reside in Montezuma after a short visit to the groom's parents. Mrs. Mankin, longtime local teacher, takes her husband as life partner.
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Paul Mankin
Montezuma
Hyla Maree Lakin
W. Terre Haute
Hoag
Edna Lakin
Clarence Fox
Local Clerk Celebrates Wedded Life Milestone
The notice praises a clerk at his father’s Soft Drink Establishment on Main Street and extends congratulations from Mr and Mrs Mankin for many happy prosperous years of marriage.
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Main Street
Tallest Smoke Stack at Tacoma Smelter Stands Tall
Joseph Taylor of Clay City Washington sends a clipping about a 571 foot tall smoke stack built at the Tacoma Smelter. It required 2 400 000 brick and is described as the tallest in the world. A picture and brief article are on display at the Enterprise Office inviting readers to view.
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Joseph Taylor
Clay City
Washington
Tacoma
Enterprise Office
Time To Think About Your Day Of Thoughtful Kindness
The passage urges nightly self assessment of kindness to spouse and others. It asks readers to note any act of love or help given to someone in need and warns that a day without such deeds is a lost day despite wealth.
You Have as Many Chances as You Make
The piece extols seizing opportunities and hard work. It compares chance to a swift, elusive foe and urges action to harness talents. It notes that success grows from failures and that neglecting gifts leads to stagnation in middle and old age.
Locomotive Power Parallels Human Drive and Speed
A comparison links steam to an engine with pressure on a piston to human effort. The passage argues that just as a locomotive moves and pulls heavy loads, determined effort from people yields speed and progress.
Harvest Ahead as Kansas Wheat Yield Tops Records
Kansas prepares to harvest a wheat crop of 218,500,000 bushels the largest on record. The Agriculture Department says Kansas will account for about a quarter of the national winter wheat. Nearly 11,000,000 acres are sown with a 98 percent condition last noted. About 200,000 workers are needed including 60,000 imported from outside the state. Growers agree on wages of 50 cents hourly for laborers 60 cents for stackers and 70 cents for teamsters with board and lodging.
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Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Ideal Citizen in Our Town Ad Reads and Buys Local
A town gentleman embodies the ideal citizen by earning and raising his family locally and choosing to spend after consulting the home paper advertisements. He plans to live and die in the community, reflecting a loyal consumer and resident mindset.
Ideal Cre: Patron Lenders Local Support to Home Merchants
The speaker praises a man who favors home merchants in every purchase and keeps money circulating locally. He sometimes buys from abroad only when needed, believing strongly in his hometown and intending to stay. The piece lauds him as an ideal citizen and urges more like him.
William Thomas Opens New Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor
William Thomas launches a new restaurant and ice cream parlor on Main Street just north of Murdock Drug Store. The prior season’s success is noted and well wishes are given for continued prosperity this year.
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William Thomas
Main Street
Murdock
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Saving versus spending a budget minded approach
The War Savings organization in Indiana promotes a shift from spending what we save to spending what we don t save. The treasury department defines wise spending as thoughtful budgeting balancing present and future needs, avoiding overconsumption, and saving for a rainy day while maintaining liquidity for emergencies and opportunities.
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War Savings Organization For
Indiana
Treasury Department
Will Hamilton News Reaches New York Homecoming Hopes
A message said Will Hamilton, recently overseas, landed in New York to joy among friends, then another message stated he was ordered to Mexico. He did not delay and entered the service.
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Will Hamilton
New York
Mexico
Mr. Milton
Thrift and Freedom Through Saving Stamps
A column argues that true freedom comes from thrift not greed. It asserts thrift grants independence, urges sane saving and wise purchasing, and praises government programs selling Thrift Stamps and War Savings stamps to build nationwide financial security.
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Elkhart
Famous Racer in Town at Montezuma Monday Night
Harry McGee the Indianapolis speed king visits Montezuma with Mercer McGee United Shows to present Jesse James the King of Bandits in a big canvas theater performance. A big street parade and a unique motor locomotive are advertised for the event.
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Harry McGee
Mack
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Express
Mr. McGee
Mercer McGee
Children Day Entertainment at M H Church
A children day entertainment will be given at the M Hi Church on Sunday evening June 29 1919 beginning at 8 oclock. A splendid program is in preparation with special music. Come everybody and encourage the children as they speak and sing.
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M. Hi
Franklin as W. S. S. salesman speech by Stutz
Harry C. Stutz lauds Ben Franklin's thrift message and urges Young America to buy War Savings stamps. He calls thrift stamps a secure, profitable investment for laborers, youth, and moderate means, and says they demonstrate saving potential.
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Harry C. Stutz
Ben Franklin
Harriman death and a fortune uplift story
A story recounts E. H. Harriman who died with an estate of 75 million dollars and credits him with recovering a steel letter clip dropped by a careless worker. He allegedly wished to gain as his annual income the value of material discarded yearly by indifferent workers, predicting he could become the richest man in time.
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E. H. Harriman
Car Collision Near Office Affects Two Ford Drivers
Vernon Anderson and another unknown party collided head on in front of the office on Wednesday. The accident damaged a radiator on one car. Both vehicles were Ford models. Several local youths attended Clinton street carnival last week.
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Vernon
Anderson
Ford
Clinton
Tent Meetings Near Clinton Ended After Series Concludes
The Church of Christ held morning worship at 10 30 and evening services at 8 00 with Rev Cline leading the tent meetings. The tent was pitched in a village south of Clinton and a series of meetings concluded Sunday night with the final gathering.
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Church OF Christ
Cline
Clinton
M. E. Church Announces Pulpit Change and Meetings
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 A M and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00. After July 18 Rev Main from Conneticut will occupy the parsonage and bring a bride. Sunday service at 8:00 P M features a splendid program and music. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2:30 P M for quilting and chores.
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M. E
Rev
Main
Conneticut
Christian Church Preaching Schedule
The Christian Church announces preaching on the second Sunday at 11:00 A M and a 7:30 P M service each month with the times listed for attendee planning.
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Christian Church
Midweek Prayer Service Announced for Thursday Evening
A midweek prayer service is scheduled for Thursday at 8 00 pm. The notice mentions a Sunday service following but details are unclear and fragmented.
Why Should We be Sanctified Why I Left the Methodist Church
A church discussion contrasts sanctification with personal faith in a morning talk and a Sunday evening address. The speaker outlines reasons for leaving the Methodist Church and reflects on spiritual identity and belonging. The notes cite sermon titles and thematic contrasts in religious discourse.
Catholic Church Schedules Mass on 2nd and 4th Sundays
A Catholic Church announces masses on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, inviting parishioners to attend regular services at the church.
Train Schedules for Lines and Times
The schedule lists train times for several routes including East West South and North lines with morning and afternoon departures. Times range from early morning 6:07 A M to evening 6:26 P M and include Sunday listings for East and West lines.
Lebert Blue Accepts Post at Westinghouse Plant
Lebert Blue son of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Blue left Saturday for Pittsburg Penn to take charge of a position in the Electrical Department at the Westinghouse plant. He recently graduated from Purdue University and will finish his course while gaining experience. Success to you Lebert is the wish of the Enterprise.
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Lebert Blue
Wilbert Blue
Pittsburg
Penn
Westinghouse
Lebert
Purdue University
Pretty Flowers Through Highland Gardens
A Sunday viewing revealed two striking flower gardens on the north edge of Highland and along the ocean to ocean highway. The displays featured roses yucca poppies daisies carnations hollyhocks and lilies among others. The writer urges local cultivation to fill town plots with hardy varieties that thrive in common soil.
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Highland
Ocean
Ocean Highway
Locusts and Chiggers Described in Papers
Five kinds of locusts are named in papers with a note that the chigger is a lowcuss too and does his own describing.
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Indiana War Savings Organization
Childrens
M. E. Church
Ladies Aid of
THE
U. B. Church
Brazil
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