Bibles for War Prisoners Sent From Britain
The British and Foreign Bible Society dispatched eleven tons of Testaments and Psalms for Russian prisoners of war. 54 cases held over 260 000 volumes printed in Polish German Hungarian and Bohemian. Earlier shipments exceeded 400 000 volumes to central powers prisoners.
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Great Britain
British and Foreign Bible Society
Russia
London Daily Chronicle
Gallipol
Malta
Egypt
Cyprus
Persian Gulf
Auto demand forecast to exceed supply in coming summer
John N. Willys of Willys Overland predicts a car shortage as the industry shifts to larger markets and economical models like the Overland Model 75. He cites rising prosperity, dealer reports, and a factory rate of over 500 cars daily as factors driving eager buyers to shop early.
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Toledo
Ohio
John N. Willys
West
Willys
Overland
Willis- Knight
Linterviewed
Biainess
Thei
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Montezuma Indiana
Parke Circuit Court orders public auction of lots 14 15 and north half of 16 in Hight 8 Montezuma addition plus lot 2 in original Montezuma plat. Sale June 10 1916 at 2 PM. Terms three installments with six percent interest, liens limited to taxes, sale subject to court approval. William E B Kemp administrator. Maxwell and McFaddin attorneys.
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Parke Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Anna Brady
Parke
Indiana
Towit
Montezuma Land and Improvement Company
Montezuma
William EB. Kemp
Fistate
Maxwell & McFaddin
Notice of Liquor License Renewal in Montezuma Indiana
David M. Scott a resident of Montezuma Reserve township Parke County Indiana announces his intent to apply to the Parke County Board of Commissioners at the June session 1916 for renewal of a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than five gallons with on premises consumption. He declares sole ownership and compliance with all governing laws.
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Montezuma Reserve Township
Parke County
Indiana
David M. Scott
Board of Commissioners
Montezuma
Reserve Township
Crawford Street
Montezuma Plans New Lunch Room in Town
Fred Shalley is fitting up the Quinlan room in the rear of Powell's Pharmacy to run a new lunch room. A competent man will be placed in charge to prevent hunger. The town already has eight lunch rooms and restaurants besides a first class hotel.
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Montezuma
Fred Shalley
Quinlan
Powell’s
More Men Than Women Have Appendicitis
Surgeons state men are slightly more subject to appendicitis than women. Montezuman people would know that buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerika mixed in one dose often relieve or prevent the condition. The instant action of Adler-ika is surprising. The Corner Drug Store ad.
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Advt
Potatoes Sent From Newby Tex Honor Friend Feed
A note thanks ee E Hvans of Newby Texas for a batch of new potatoes. Bob, on a break from his station agent duties, tends a fine garden and shares the harvest from his first digging.
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Ee E. Hvans
Newby
Tex
Bob
Walsh as Governor Plays Butler at Boston Reception
Ex Massachusetts governor Walsh, dining in Washington, amused guests by posing as a butler to young Archie Roosevelt. When asked for a napkin, he produced it with a grave smile and revealed his true identity, joking that the butler is often the best-looking man in Back Bay circles.
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Walsh
Massachusetts
Washington
Boston Post
Mabel Him
Boston
Archie Roosevelt
John
Governor Walsh
Roosevelt
Back Bay
Anonymous Letter Stirs Public Irritation
A citizen reacts to an anonymous letter claiming irritation. The patient notes annoyance would grow worse if the author were identified, highlighting frustration with unclear correspondence.
Third Week of Her Reign Reeled In by Suburban Clerk
A suburban dweller asks how long the cook has served. The reply notes she is in the third week of her reign, spoken by s. d. No. 2.
Farmer’s Ocean Plowing Quip Bridges Sea Talk
A farmer jokes about sea voyages and plowing the ocean, blending rural imagery with nautical craft in a witty line. The quip contrasts farming know how with seafaring tasks, highlighting apron terms and rural wit.
Dream Motif Turns to Coal Mine Wealth Question
A succinct dialogue contrasts wealth dreams with a late night vision of being in a coal mine. The exchange hints at aspirations and subterranean imagery without further context.
Mean Insinuation Puzzles Job Talk in Snippet
A brief local-item style exchange shows a speaker saying they accepted “a position which requires very good headwork” and another quipping if that means a barber job. The remark hints at a playful misinterpretation of headwork.
Too Brave. Knicker What is the matter with the omelet
A brief cartoon caption style joke centered on a pun about eggs and beating. Bocker delivers a quip noting the eggs did not know when they were beaten. No additional context provided.
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Frank Pressier
Montezuma, Ind
E Rank Lee
Indianapolis
Montezooma
L. B. Jay
TOGCK
Butler
Treasurer's Home
Cytons
Meontezauma
Ind
W. P. Montgomery Ite
Burchar Insurance
First National Bank
H.W. Doreston
Uciomobils
AY First National Bank
Rentezuma
MPRS
O. A
R. L. Dooley
Odd Fellows
Johnston Block
Reeder
Nes
Tma
B. F Hudson
Clare
Conneilly
Judson
McLaughlin
Nontezuma
James Frakes
A. S. Petty
Montezusia
J. W. Spencer
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