This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
6
Laws not enforced breed disdain for the law and burden lawmakers with guard against weakly applied rules. Monticello passes dimmer related ordinances but faces doubt over enforcement scope and penalties for noncompliance. Without decisive provisions, the rules may fail to improve behavior.
The county board faces a controversial petition to place necessary courthouse equipment on city grounds. Proponents argue for a site by the courthouse while opponents cite procedural delays and waste. The move has drawn a crowd and raised questions about proper procedure and public interest.
The plan aims to charge about two billion dollars of wartime shipping costs to the war effort while expanding a permanent merchant marine with around two ships. The total Otis constructed by or for the government since the outbreak of the war reaches over five billion dollars, including vessels and related equipment. Critics say the cost to taxpayers nears half a billion, yet the program could justify a lasting merchant fleet after the war.
A newspaper note questions the idea that farm product prices are solely set by supply and demand as a sharp price swing of wheat overnight seems unlikely. It mentions Cincinnati reports of a group formed to block class legislation, led by National Grain Dealers Association members, aiming to curb the rising United Grain Growers Inc. linked to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
A reader laments declining patriotism two years after the war. The Star Spangled Banner and the American flag once spurred demonstrations, but are now largely ignored in crowds and by bands. The writer questions whether wartime patriotism was fear driven or genuine and fears a current apathy.
Farmer Fording reports he has sown yet another crop of grass seed on the courthouse yard this summer but the growing conditions are poor and the ground remains barren despite many efforts. Local authorities keep guard over the area, hindering any substantial revival of the grass.
Farmers may take a small consolation if chinch bugs feed on their corn since the crop isn’t worth much. The insects could damage yield but value remains low, leaving limited financial impact.
A large crowd in Monon gathered Sunday for a double military funeral for Eugene Hughes and LeRoy Burks, men who died serving in France. The service, at 2:50 PM, was led by Eugene Hughes Post of the American Legion with Rev. Fred Longwell delivering the address. Both men, Monon residents, died in action in World War I. Burks served in South Dakota units and Hughes in the coast artillery before dying of wounds in 1918.
Local notice promotes advertising in the Herald highlighting large circulation in White County to attract businesses. The card emphasizes broad reach and regional visibility for advertisers seeking to engage residents.
Government bond quotas with accrued interest listed for Wednesday June 20 1921. The record shows multiple items with amounts and dates, including entries tied to various bonds, sums in pounds and figures like 1 980.40 570 and 48 700. Details reference quots and maturities across several bond lots with dates such as May June and April noted in fragmented form.
Mr and Mrs J S Minch recently moved from Chalmers to Monon and were guests of honor at a well attended Odd Fellows function at the I C O F hall hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert Horner. The event featured a piano and readings program, a cafeteria luncheon, and talks promoting sociability and friendship, with 125 guests in attendance.
A ten member Ladies Saxophone Band appears at Winona Lake on Monday July 4 with a 2 30 pm prelude and a grand evening concert. Feature soloist Mrs Edward F Mamim, a clarinetist, joins the musicians in varied selections. The ensemble, all saxophonists, also switches to other instruments for special numbers.
The Tdnville Home Economies Club will meet at Mrs. Levi Rhckenstaff home next Thursday evening July 7 instead of Friday evening as previously announced. Members should note the change in time.
An ad row lists TYPEWRITERS all makes bought sold rented and repaired with adding machines. Contact C F Ebershoff 513 Main St Lafayette Indiana. Also requests for a girl to do housework at 625 South Ninth Street Lafayette and a private home work opportunity for Mrs W J Clark R Ro Monticello with phone or writing details.
Native of Monticello JE L Harp learns of the death of his brother Charles A Harp at his Berkeley home on June 14 from a heart attack. Born 1869 in Monticello, he became a rail and trade expert, later a Southern Pacific official, and prominent in western business circles. Funeral held June 1% with burial in Berkeley. Survived by widow Nellie D Harp, a brother EF LE Harp of this city, and four sisters Della Nelson Florence Harper Alice Zorbe and Magcie Armstrong.
The statement reaffirms a steadfast commitment to maintaining Nash car quality. It emphasizes ongoing effort to uphold high standards in manufacturing and product reliability across the brand.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.