Mooresville youths win prizes at county fairs
Report highlights Mooresville boys active in 1917 agricultural contests. Winners gain Purdue Short Course trips. Gerald Reeves and William McCreary place in corn and pig contests. Carrie E. Scott praised for long Indiana library service and transition to Indianapolis role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville
Martinsville
Purdue
Gerald Reeves
Tia Mooresville
Wm. McCreary
Plansiip
Parners Institute Aseeration
Ai Econimmen Fund
Carrie E. Scott
Public Library Commission of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Schools Open Wednesday By Order Of Fuel Administrator
The secunda will remain closed until next Wednesday morning by order of the counts fuel administrator. the closure affects all activities and buildings under the school system awaiting remaining directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counts
Hadley sells Ford track. many local notices posted
Local column lists Harry Hadley selling a Ford track to Vestal and Walmer. Miss Ly Frost travels to Portland for the week. Several residents travel, visit, or attend events in Chicago Grand Rapids and Indianapolis. Coal, weather, and school disruptions noted along with shop ads and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hadley
Ai Ford
Vestal & Walmer
Miss Ly Frost
Portland
Timely Rooster Buy Suggestion From County Agent
County Agriculture Agent T C Cravens warns farmers to buy roosters now to ensure fertility for spring hatch. He cautions against waiting until late March when eggs should be hatched, noting potential winter egg shortages for pullets next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Cravens
County
Agr Agt
Public Auction At Rinker Farm Near Brooklyn
Frank Lowry conducts a public sale at the J. M. Rinker farm 33 miles southeast of Brooklyn at 10 30 a m Thursday February 7 offering horses mules cattle hay grain implements harness and other items Hadley Harvey auctioneers Am on Glispy clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowry
J. M. Rinker
Brooklyn
Hadley & Harvey
Amon Glispy
For Sale Lard and Supplies in Ohio and Nearby Areas
Classified listing noting lard and related supplies for sale with unclear location references in Ohio and nearby regions. Contact O. Grinebeo for details.
United States Agriculture Seek Reports of Big Yields
The Bureau of Crop Estimates asks for information on the largest yield per acre for wheat oats corn rye or potatoes in 1917 from any field or plot. Submitters should include their name and address for the bureau�s follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Crop Esimros
Tacit Cor
H. C. Scearce
Measles Impair Basketball Team in Feb 13 Postponement
M H S basketball squad suffers illness from measles outbreak delaying a game with New Augusta to February 13. Two players Rosie and Milner recover enough to play while guard Grigges misses action. Clayton leads 24 18 at half, final 40 26. Upcoming Jan 26 game against Central Academy at Plainfield, previously defeated 32 10. Clifford C Furnas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie
Milner
Grigges
Clayton
New Augusta
Central Academy
Plainfield
Clifford C. Furnas
New Trustee Elected in First Ward
At a special town board meeting Tuesday evening A. W. Rusie was elected trustee for the first ward to succeed Blake Nelson who resigned last week to become town marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Rusie
Blake Nelson
Marshal
Morgan County War Mothers Meet to Form Group
Mrs. G. M. Isenhour announces a meeting for Morgan County mothers of soldiers and sailors. The gathering at 140 West Harrison Street Martinsville on Saturday February 2 1918 aims to form a lastingWar Mother organization to support troops and reflect the mothers duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Mothers of
West
Harrison Street
Martinsville
Army
Navy
Indiana
G. M. Isenhower
Colder Than Nearly Any Year With Deep Snow
The region endured frigid conditions Friday night into midweek with temperatures 18 to 22 degrees below zero and heavy snowdrifts. Roads blocked, cars uncertain, churches and schools affected as coal shortages limited town life. Thirty four years ago similar cold forced low coal prices and ample dry wood despite fuel concerns now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Bill Bone Entertainment at Christian Church Jan 30
The fourth number of the entertainment course will be held one week from Wednesday evening January 30 at the Christian church. Poet entertainer Bill Bone will headline the program noted for sharp wit and keen humor with a deeper truth beneath the jokes. Remember the date January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bill Bone
Hog Housers Booklet Offered Free By Comer & Scearte Co
A limited run booklet on Hog Housers detailing portable and permanent housing plans is available free. Interested readers can request a copy by writing or telephoning Comer & Scearte Co in Mooresville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer & Scearte Co
Mooresville
Ind
Subscriptions Paid. L. L. Cunningham. Misa Mamie Roberta
Subscription payments recognized for L. L. Cunningham and Misa Mamie Roberta Anderson, as listed in the column. The brief note confirms paid status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cunningham
Misa Mamie Roberta
Anderson
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Clifford Anderson
Perevienis
Pines
Tomson
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Lund
Public Depository
J. L. Matthews
J. J. Reeve
W. F. Hadley
E. F. Hadley
Jc. L. White
Ass't Cashier
Hnoogahl Nanaws
Frank Marker
Chicago
Emmet
Wilson's Jewelry Store
Misa May Hadley
City
Triffie
Ben Cooper
John Heath Wu
J. A. Newman
Vincennes
Carl Fulton
Fall Creek Mf. Co
Grand Rapide
Mich
Wilson's
Taree
Poland
China
Lee Phimmer
Joppa
Edgar Tadley
Montrose
Col
A. L. Wheeler
Morvan
Nutter
San Watson
Othe Banner Mills
AL L. Wheeler
Geo Xyear
Times Office
Claude Utterback
J. W. Jackson. & Sons
Indianapoli
H. M. Dixon
O. G. Couch
Hug i
Josephine Pollitt
Bernita Burns
Marguerite Sage
O. R. Spiler
C. R. Wilson
W. H. Sase
Ira N M. Talley
Albert Ward
New City Lbrary
Joseph Taggart
California
Rose Poletechnic-DePauw
Milford Carlisle
DePauw
Carlisle
Rosa Poly
Misa Helen Robbins
Minnie Hadley
Edith
Carthage
East Washington Street
Frank Bryant
Plymouth Rock Roosters
D. B. Carpenter
Almira Hadley
Robert Long Hospital
David Harvey
Pittsboro
Harvey
Humphrey Iron
Sam Wade
Elureh
Sion
Atie
O. Grinebeo
Ohio
U. S
the Mothers OF Soldiers “of
K. J. T. Ekblaw
the Comer & Scearce CO
Mooresville, Ind
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