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Newspaper

Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1922

Page

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Innocents to Starve in New York’s Bible Lands Crisis

A Near East Relief plea warns that thousands of refugee children in Bible lands face death by starvation within ninety days due to cuts in aid. The executive committee calls for increased funding, while telegrams from Jerusalem and other cities highlight escalating famine and urgent appeals.

Ity New York Indiana Near East Near Fast Relief Jerusalem Beirut Cilicia Constantinople Asia Minor Russian Caucasus Basas Bible Lands S.O S Near East Relief America

M E Church Sunday School and Worship Schedule

The M E Church publishes its weekly schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 A M each Sunday. Preaching on the second Sunday at 7 00 P M and the fourth Sunday at 11 00 A M and 7 00 P M. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 00 P M. Pastor Re J Co Whitson.

Re. J. CO. Whitson

Income tax rules for veterans in 1921 filings

Former service members must exclude war risk insurance and veterans benefits from gross income. Exemptions include $1,000 single or married filing separately, $2,500 for dual-income couples up to $35,000, and $2,000 for couples earning over $5,000. Filing thresholds: unmarried personnel with net income or gross income above $1,000 or $5,000 respectively. married with dependents must file at $2,000 net or $5,000 gross, or higher.

United States

March Arrival Brings Maple Harvest and Crocus Hints

The piece notes March's role in maple syrup production and the promise of spring with a crocus and a robin appearing. It cites the month as a marker of resilience, suggesting surviving March helps endure the year. It blends humor about calendars, weather, and hopeful signs of spring.

Caesar Vox Populi Marek Houthues Medicine Hat

State Motor Vehicle Police Warn on Plates and Titles

Orth Brown visiting last Thursday warned that all auto and motorcycle owners must display license plates or receipts showing an application. Certificates of title are required whether in use or not, and registration must be in the car. Unregistered owners can still obtain licenses at the Terre Haute House branch office.

Orth Brown Terre Haute House

Request to renew home newspaper subscription from Hammond reader

In a brief home news note a Hammond Illinois resident asks to renew the Montezuma Enterprise with a check for 3.00 covering one year for herself and a daughter. The message is dated February 27 1922 and addressed to Mrs Fred Thomas.

Hammond, Ill Montezuma Enterprise Indiana

For Sale Gray Willow Baby Buggy

A gray willow baby buggy in good condition offered for sale by Mrs Donald Reel.

Donald Reel

Auction Draws Large Crowd as Farmers Sell Goods

The auction sale led by bidders from town and surrounding areas drew a large crowd last Saturday. Auctioneers Rierdem and McCool presided as King Hotel equipment and store inventories were sold, with prizes awarded for notable purchases and farthest distance traveled. Purchases included a cabinet for $80 and a large pair of shoes, with eggs and butter also sold. Prizes will be paid Sunday afternoon at the prize office.

Rierdem McCool King Hotel Ice Wilburn W. Hi King Ralph Modesitt O. L. Bray & Son Hy!prise

Montezuma Defeats Bellm High in HSA District Play

Montezuma High School beat Bellm 23 to 15 as Montezuma built a second half lead with passing and inside shots. Billings and Thomas stood out for Montezuma while Forrest excelled at guard. Coach Reel’s team heads to Greencastle Friday for the district tournament.

Gooch Keel Keters Bellmore Monte Montezuma Billings Thomas Forrest Reel Greencastle

Bradfield Quits Rockville Business After 21 Years

A. H. Bradfield announces retirement from his 21 year furniture and undertaking business in Parke county after selling the operation to Hugh Montgomery, former partner. He commends Montgomery and urges public confidence in fair dealing.

Rockville Hugh Montgomery Parke County Montgomery Indiana

New Tailor Shop Opens at 92 Main Street

A new cleaning, repairing, fyeing, pressing and merchant tailoring shop has opened at 92 Main Street in the Pressler rooms formerly occupied by the Teamery. Mike the Tailor of Rockville leads the operation with Mr. Ralph Modesitt in charge. Up to date machines installed, community urged to patronize for prosperity.

Main Street Mike Ralph Modesitt Rockville Ashe Modesitt Fannie Miles

Storm Country Polly opens with intense emotion

Grace Mrl White returns with a new serial in Enterprise praised as intensely interesting from the start. The opening chapters set a tense emotional scene as Polly and her companions face gripping situations, with strong character portrayal and steady narrative pace.

Polly

Obituary Florence Fortner 1908 1922 Cayuga Indiana

Florence Oralee Fortner daughter of Reuben C and Clars Fortner was born January 25 1908 in Cayuga Indiana and died February 4 1922 at age 19. She attended Portertown and Fair View schools and left school in 1915 due to illness. She remained patient and loving through sickness and is mourned by her parents brothers uncles aunts and cousins. Her family recalls a beloved daughter and sister.

Florence Oralee Fortner Reuben C Clars Fortner Cayuga Ind Florence Portertown School Eugene Township Clinton Town Ship Fair View

We Need News Early or We Will Mail Saturday Papers

The editor laments late copy arrivals now six weeks and urges readers to send or phone in news by Monday noon or Tuesday morning. Delays cause clogged forms and skipped prints, and a local figure’s demand for extra printing nearly triggered an outburst.

Much Mater

Sign your name to news before publication

Public notices urge readers to sign articles before submission to prevent anonymous material. Editors warn that unsigned pieces will be rejected and discarded, stressing accountability and the long-standing policy of newspapers to require identifiable authors.

Miles Cancel Restaurant Sale In Hoosier State

Mr F D Miles and wife call off the sale of their restaurant and will continue running it with Mrs Lockie Anderson and her son Ted, both experienced in the trade. They arrived Tuesday evening in the Hoosier State.

F. D. Miles Lockie Anderson Ted Hoosier State

Barred Rock eggs for sale from fine strain

Egg sale notice offers Barred Rock eggs for hatching from a large, fine strain at 3500 per 100 and 31.00 for 15. Contact Mrs. Martin Mitchell, R. F. D., phone Q7-8. A truck license plate No. 16150- ’22 is noted with the street contact on a Saturday.

A. J. Miles Martin Mitchell

Auction sale of Jersey cows at Montezuma corner

Walter Rierden puts Jersey milk cows up for auction in Montezuma on the corner by the Grag stores at 2 o clock on Saturday afternoon.

Walter Rierden Jersey Montezuima Grag

Not a Candidate Withdraws in County Auditor Race

Mr. Charles A. Garrard has decided not to be a candidate for county Auditor, withdrawing his announcement after a visit to the Enterprise office Tuesday evening. J. H. Be. Marks of Rockville announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket next in line.

Charles A. Garrard County Auditor Enterprise J. H. BE. Marks Rockville

Bizzy Guy Races Around Town Ignoring Laws

Local columnist satirizes a character dubbed the Bizzy Guy who dashes through town with head down and feet flying, claiming to be a serious businessman while neglecting prudent pace and safety. The piece contrasts him with real professionals who work smart, not merely fast.

Hillsdale man dies suddenly at 65

Joseph F. James of Hillsdale died of heart failure after a sudden illness Saturday morning. He was 65, survived by his wife, one son Paul, four daughters, a sister in Florida, and three brothers in Vermillion county. Funeral Monday at Hillsdale U B Church with burial in Helt's Prairie cemetery.

Joseph F. James Hillsdale White A. B B. Church 1.C.C. F. Lodge Paul Frank Kuntz Bono Vern Hilton Edna Walker Clinton Harry Welch Florida Vermillion County Hillsdale U. B Brandenburg Helt’s Prairie Cemetery TO. O. FL Q. B. Brown & Son

Notable Names Among the Sick Listed

The sick listed include Mrs. Sal lie Mytes Mrs. Barney Davey Mrs. Mary Goodsell Mr and Mrs James Naylor James Morris S B Blancock and Miss Mattie Brown in a local health update.

Sallie Mytes Barney Davey Mary Goodsell James Naylor James Morris S. B. Blancock Mattie Brown

Holmes couple purchase Woodard building for new rooms and meals

Mr and Mrs O A Holmes buy the Woodard building in the south part of town and will move in this week, operating rooming with meals. The community regrets their departure from the present location and wishes them abundant success in larger, better business.

O. A. Holmes Woodard Holmes

Trains Schedule Fragments C1 W East West South North

Partial railway timetable shows C1 and W trains at 8 08 am and 4 09 pm East line 8 09 am 6 02 pm South line 1 46 pm North 4 01 pm. Readable segments lack clear endpoints or routes.

W. East South — A North

The Rex Celebrates Paramount's Tenth Anniversary

The Rex invites patrons to join a celebration marking Paramount's 10th anniversary with specials and festive events throughout the week. Local managers encourage support and feature limited time offers.

Tom Mix in The Rough Diamond at the cinema

Saturday program features Tom Mix in The Rough Diamond a romance of modern chivalry revealing him as a comedian of marked talent Harold Lloyd adds a second comedy Admission ten and twenty cents.

Tom Mix Tom Harold Lloyd

The Affairs of Anatol at Sunday Premiere

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production with Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Bebe Daniels Monte Blue Wanda Hawley Theo Roberts Agnes Ayres Theodore Kosloff Polly Moran Raymond Hatton Julia Faye. 12 Stars 12 Added attraction. Harold Admission 15 and 30c.

Jesse L. Lasky Cecil DeMille Anatol Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Bebe Daniels Monte Blue Wanda Hawley Theodore Roberts Agnes Ayres Theodore Kosloff Polly Moran Raymond Hatton Julia Faye Harold Lloyd

Monday Bargain Night at the Douglas MacLean Show

The notice advertises a Monday bargain night with 10 cent admission featuring Douglas MacLean in Chickens described as the funkiest thing ever seen.

Douglas MacLean

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