04 May 1922
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
1
The primary election in Reserve township produced nominees Aikaiza Republican and Dun lap Democrat for Trustee. Other county offices faced no opposition. Samuel M. Ralston won the U.S. Senate race and David B. Hostetter led the contest for Representative in the 5th District.
Voter notices list Beveridge as a Republican U S Senator candidate with reference to the 1908 county elections. The brief entry notes ballot context and party designation tied to the statewide contest.
Indiana farmers are urged to set aside ground this spring for life saving grain to feed hungry children in Bible Lands. The Near East Relief committee notes 107000 bushels of corn were donated in a recent appeal and asks agriculturists to join the project and report gardens to Relief headquarters in Indianapolis.
The manager promises a good game of baseball when the New port team visits on Sunday May 7 for the home debut at 2 30. Admission will be 5 cents as carpenters work on the grand stand and the new diamond is prepared. The manager urges fans to attend and boost the team to a winning start.
A new stone fence runs along the east side of Oakland cemetery changing its appearance with a sturdy yet ornamental look. The measure enhances the city of the dead, adding beauty and mass.
J W Spencer sold his grocery stock to Walter Rierden last Saturday and Rierden assumed charge Monday morning. The Spencers built a respected business with friendly service and hearty welcomes. Mrs Spencer assisted. new owners expected to foster a flourishing trade and meet customer needs.
H S Cornwell buys a new auto truck. Sprouls barber shop freshened interior. Town residents urged to clean up rubbish to improve appearance. For sale a 1921 Ford sedan and a piano with phone contact. Found auto license plates and rug cleaning ad. R T Bailey continues street cleaning efforts and urges business cooperation for cleaner streets.
Photographers abandon urging subjects to look pleasant after years of little success. Analysts note a single failure may reflect near term progress, not final defeat. The shift signals a new approach to portrait sessions and client expectations.
The Attica Ledger-Tribune releases a twenty four page Hiidge Souvenir edition with half tone art and six column layout. Businessmen sponsor the edition and praise the paper as one of the state’s best printed organs, reflecting town pride.
In this Woman's World piece the author urges readers to abandon basements and grow gardens. Turning the first sod brings health through sun and exercise, with fresh vegetables and lower living costs as secondary benefits. The era demands emancipation from indoors to outdoors.
A candidate courted voters with broad promises before the election and now weighs how to implement them. Observers note the candidate may backtrack on pledges, while supporters praise dynamic handling and critics warn of overpromising.
Witty Charley Bliss predicts a stubborn last of Old Winter in March and early April. The piece notes delayed blooming, wet fields, and political tempests but ends with hopeful guidance to plant cow peas and corn and thank God for being in the USA.
David I Dunlap thanks friends for loyal support in the primary and asks continued backing in November to uphold the confidence placed in him as Trustee.
Notige it have purchased Clare Con ley's Reduction Plant at Judson. Will call and remove dead ani mals free of charge. Call the Reduction Plant Judson Charles Armstrong.
The Judge of the Circuit Court of Parke County Indiana appoints Joseph E. Hancock as administrator of the estate of Henry A. Chambers deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Dated April 24 1922.
The Rex Theatre ends operations under the management of Miss Dortha Clark who led for two years. Patrons enjoyed modern, affordable pictures she presented, and her departure is seen as a loss though she is praised for her integrity and future endeavors.
S Q 8 club members plus Miss Helen Schulte and Bonnie Jones as chaperones spent Wednesday at Ves tal Woods east of town for a day of picnicking. A shower interrupted the noon hour but sun returned and the group reported a very merry time with Irene Weller Esther Hann Mary Schulte Agnes Mathas Grace Bartlow Velma Jones and Gladys Gritton among the attendees.
The article ranks states by automobile counts led by California New York and Ohio with Illinois and Pennsylvania also high. Indiana records 400 842 automobiles and sits ninth overall.
The Nashville Southern Lumberman notes that while new income tax blanks are simpler than the old ones, filling out checks to the AC company remains difficult.
Fragmentary OCR shows train times and routes for CLT and W lines with East West segments. Dates and exact connections unclear.
A 2 reel comedy matinee is listed for Saturday with a 10c to 20c admission. An evening show is priced 15 and 2ic.
Sunday showing starring May McAvoy in Morais directed by Wm VD Taylor marks the final film from his regime with a 2 reel comedy and admission priced at 10 or 20 cents.
Wednesday May 10 features William Collier in The Servant Question and signals Selznick News and Movie Chats.
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