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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
4
An OCR corrupted political brief discusses upcoming state and national campaigns. It mentions Congressman from the Moongressional District Will R. Wood and references President Coolidge, Harding and Wilson. It notes no division in Ohio this year and emphasizes a straight fight in the electorate.
Senator Elordiso spoke on deer pest issues and potential delays in related policies. He urged coordination with state agencies and advised timely action to mitigate impacts on wildlife and farming communities.
A fragmented report notes opposition to Cox within a house committee as votes and procedural steps unfold. It mentions named groups and typical legislative dynamics, with references to subcommittees and stakeholders engaging in tentative timetables and preliminary positions.
Delegation toured Nebraska to Wyoming inspecting irrigation works and heard political chatter. Rep Wood cited Bryan criticizing Cox and the Democrats while at Madras Oregon, noting Bryan would not support the Democratic ticket and praising the Republican stance observed at Chicago.
Special from Fairview reports Rev. I. M. Fross will close the Zion Bethel church year with a sermon next Sunday evening. The conference runs August 21 to August 30 at Zion Bethel church with a varied program including ordinations, sermons, and missionary themes led by Rev. Fife and Rev. Holladay among others. public invited.
The company purchases the Wolcott show formerly known as Shorntown. The deal includes the Stengeborg theater and involves several executives from Vintenne Koefle and Mirt Pormbeek. The acquisition signals a new era for the touring production and its management.
A survey of Indiana Republican dailies and weeklies shows wide editorial unanimity in backing Warren G. Harding as the GOP presidential candidate. Editors cite his virile Americanism, Senate experience, and unity of the party, noting Cox’s alignment with Wilson harms Democratic prospects and praising Harding across multiple papers and unions.
Indianapolis specials report Frank Feeny’s congratulatory letter to Harding is answered by a Labor friendly reply. The Republican nominee emphasizes wage earners, understanding of workers, and a careful approach to the railroad issue. He pledges to listen to labor grievances and address transportation impacts on American workers.
A distorted OCR fragment reports a vast proliferation of mesquite trees across Hawaiian terrain. It mentions hundreds of thousands of foreign ice and ocean context, claiming acres of barren land once worthless are now covered by the trees.
The passage notes collaboration between Mr. Feeny and Senator Harding in 1916 in support of Charles Evans. It suggests efforts aimed at achieving understanding viewed as essential to national industrial stability.
Huntington Ind M F Wasmuth Indiana Republican State Committee chair says Indiana will back Harding Coolidge Watson and McCray in November. He cites Coolidge support for law and order and labor, Harding leadership since McKinley era, and a strong statewide Republican majority.
Harry G. Hogan of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Republican State Committee member and Twelfth district chair, says the GOP faces a bright path to victory this fall. He praises the ticket and platform as unifying amid Democratic dissension and Wilsey administration criticism.
The excerpt reflects on how youth and age alike seek a deeper meaning beyond daily aims. It notes that some individuals devote years of their effort to a grand ambition, with life feeling diminished if that goal is not reached, as suggested by Robert Carroll.
Census figures released reveal White County populace fell by 251 since 1910. The 1920 total stands at 17 351, down from 17 602 in 1910 and 19 433 in 1900, with township counts and incorporated towns listed.
The article notes the marriage of a son of the late Joseph Coon, previously divorced in 1920, to a second spouse from the Harris/Hammond circle. Both parties are listed as actor and actress, with details on prior relationships and family status in the community.
Announcement lists the July 28 Tacoma wedding of Miss Alice Elaine Baker to Paul Bowman Hanawalt. Hanawalt is son of Francis W. Hanawalt and his wife of Tacoma and nephew of Alva Hanawalt. His father was a longtime mathematics teacher at DePauw University and now with Tacoma University, with roots in Monticello.
The article notes the Cornish tin miners governed by stannary courts dating to the 13th century. It also describes Colorado Springs' Garden of the Gods with red and white sandstones, features like Cathedral Spires and Balanced Rock, and a gateway formed by two 80 foot high rocks.
Redeemed Early Failure recounts Thomas Chambers and Isaac Barrow as learners. Chambers, a famed missionary and preacher, troubled his school, while Barrow’s slowness and quarrelsome nature labeled him a disgrace to the classroom.
Local Cross headquarters report inquiries about distribution of Victory Medals. Emma Holladay assists eligible soldiers with medal applications and pickup. The notice lists campaigns and battles including Somme Lys Aisne Marne and Argonne as referenced service sites.
Weekly revision lists Ford sedan touring roadsters and Monroe roadsters with electric and starter equipment indicated. The notes reference models 6 and 8 and include timing for a voting registration period from September to October.
Public notice urges voters to register by September 4 for November elections and advertises the Herald. It references children and Fletcher's Castoria in a classic ad style.
The Trustees of Round Grove Township in White County schedule their annual meeting on September 7 1826 at 3 PM to set yearly expenditures and tax levies. Totals include township expenditures 1056 22 dollars and 4 cents tax per hundred. local tuition and tax 1 4 cents per hundred. special school tax 118 85 dollars and 5 tenths per hundred. road tax 407 07 with 10 cents per hundred. net taxable property listed as AATS LTC. Signed TOF BURDGE Trustee dated August 7 1820.
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