Saloonless in the Next Five Years Assertion Gains Steam
An Indiana Anti-Saloon League worker predicts saloon closures within five years across the state except Indianapolis. He cites successful league activity in multiple counties, with towns like Washington and Harrison townships temporarily dry and Montpelier ward saloons eliminated. Critics warn prohibition could shift drinking to other towns or surreptitious venues, while saloonkeepers fret over poor trade at Hartford City.
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Blackford
Washington
Harrison
Montpelier
Antiasiann League
Howeser
Indianow
Ft. Warr
South Bend
Terre Tviite
Weaceville
Htven
Ainaasiv
Maine
Kansas
Indiana
Hartford Ciy
Anti-saloon League
Tradt
H. C. News
Impostor Woman Beating Prompts Citywide Warning
A deceitful woman wearing black and a fake sob story preyed on local donors from Kentucky to Michigan, luring quarters and dimes it spurred J B Morrical to follow as she entered a rig with a man and driven toward the cemetery. Morrical intervened and the couple fled, while Morrical recovered his money and warned others to beware.
Delinquent Tax Collection Preparations Underway
Deputy County Treasurer John Henry Stewart works on delinquent tax registers while Treasurer Laurent plans a July 1 collection drive. Notices went out last year with limited success. this year a collector will visit taxpayers in person. Land may be sold at delinquent tax sale if personal property assessments remain unpaid, with Great Western Oil and Hoosier involved in the unsettled accounts.
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John Henry Stewart
Laurent
Great Western Oil Company
Washington
The
Hoosier
Trade at home argument in catalog shopping lessons
A letter discusses buyers fooled by catalogs selling leather shoes and hats at inflated prices. It notes people pay more than home markets and warning against mail order schemes. It cites a Chicago straw hat purchase and a man who mailed a dollar to a wordless writing firm, illustrating deceptive advertising.
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Cnenuyn
Seling
Chicago
Murat
Maiic
Morror Torade
Munele Herali
Cotton Charged With Perjury in Bluffion Case
Proa cutor A G Emshwiller visited Bluffion to pursue Frank Cotton son of George Cotton in a perjury case. Cotton allegedly gave false statements to the Wells county grand jury. The trial moves to Friday in the lay circuit court after a venue change. A related case recalls John Wilson convicted for a similar charge in Decatur.
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A.G. Emshwiller
Bluffion
Frank (Atton
George
Cotton
Weil
Welle County
John Wilson
Decatur
Atton
Young idlers and street youths in moral crackdown
A courthouse critique cites juvenile loafing and disrespectful behavior among young people. The speaker attacks casual delinquency and chides parents for lax supervision, calling for stricter parental authority over sons and daughters.
Board raises Harrison township personal property assessment
The board of equalization increased Harrison township personal property assessment by 10 percent raising the total over 26 000. The assessor’s work showed a $10 000 drop from last year and the 791 list was reviewed to ensure accuracy. After due consideration the decision to raise the entire amount 10 percent was reached with taxes to be adjusted for those affected. The assessor cited $260 220 for prisoners and the process completed with notices mailed to taxpayers with changing assessments. Saturday the board heard Licking township personal assessments, with only a few responding to notices.
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Board of Qualization
Harrison Township
Th. Co
Licking Township
Unclear OCR fragment records arrest and charges
An OCR fragment mentions an arrest of a named individual with charges including concealed weapons. It references Reynolds and Huddleston and a fine amount, noting a Saturday event and a court proceeding in Michigan. The text is garbled with multiple broken phrases and lacks complete details.
Kunkel Acquires North Edge Oil Property
Kunkel purchased the North Edge oil property including three leases totaling 167 acres near Say No.6 between Poneto and Neystone. The deal transfers from J. B. Willing of Chicago to W. A. Knopke of Illinois, with operations by Cicero Oil and Gas Company continuing on site.
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Cicero O] and Gas Company
Willipy
Manever
Bain Couple Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John D Bain entertained about twenty five guests at their country home west of the city to mark their first wedding anniversary. The gathering included members of the Methodist church young married people class, with Mr Bain teaching the class. An evening of games and conversation ended with a fine lunch prepared by Mrs Baur.
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John D. Bain
Methodist Church
Bain
Baur
Not Used Right Says He Over Perturbed With Event
A fragmentary report notes a man upset by how he was treated at a church or city event. He claims others were aware of his distress and that despite his efforts, his teens did not receive appropriate consideration. The source mentions fear and reactions but lacks clear names or places.
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Promises Revival
An advertisement touts Fo ley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims strengthens the whole system and guarantees sound kidneys. Pioneer Drug Store, Bonge & Maddox, promotes the product.
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Foley
Pioneer Drug Store
Bonge & Maddox
Toulton Leads Sothsiders In Weekend Games At Munci
Toulton took two games from the Sothsiders at Munci Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday score was a thumping margin. Ku Haoraban, who has been in Lima for a few days visiting relatives, returned Sunday evening. His sister Miss Kate accompanied him and will stay longer. Fart Thompson spent Sunday with friends. Wayne, healthy and able to work, has much to be thankful for. J C Reavers of Franchtone writes he cannot work or even tie his shoes. Six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure made a believer of him. Pioneer Drug Store promotes Foley's as a remedy. Advertising continue for the Bridgeport opening on Saturday June 29 with 403 wells in operation and a Nebraska Indians baseball game planned.
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Re Toulton
Munci
Kamptou
Ku Haoraban
Lima
Eelusives
Miss Kate
J. C. Reavers
Franchtone
I.a
Foley
Pioneer Drug Store
Bonge & Maddox
Dave
Aguivisary
Bridgeport O
Cid
Saburday
Bridgeport
Nebraska Indians
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Trndiana Anti-Sa
Loon League
J. H. Morrical
Kentucky
Michigan
Morrical
Ana
Morricul
Louis
FT. Wayne
Elmer Huddleston
Wien
New Weir
Huddleston
Kunkel
North Edge Oil
Erty
Sae
Biaview News
Roth Edge
We.'s County
Abe
Veuerdi
Ulie
von Levin
Cooper
Men’s Union
Notrep
Otal Wells
Amd
Online No
Poerts
Coata Ly
Gwardul
Omniine
Furtvesne
Carrie Criti
Tova
Pocahoutas
Vocahontas Roy Nov Ti
Vom Rolfe Nun SH
Redback
Pacer
George Bell Oy
Lady Bo
Rhine i
Montpeter
Bastline
Colt Rarties
Watt Dome
Pennville
Ind
Elby Roser
Erpresa
Apa
Iggie
Emshwiller Drug CO
East High Street
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