Face of Liberty on U S Coins and Change Proposals
The article outlines coin designs and their history in the United States, noting Washington’s removal, the rule of liberty emblems, and Roosevelt’s plan to refresh gold coin artistry. It discusses denominations from gold to cents, with portraits avoided on live figures, and mentions Sarah Longacre Keen as the face on the cent.
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Edward
Queen Victoria
The
United States
Liberty
Sarah Longacre Keen
Philadelphia
Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Trustees Duty in Selecting County Superintendent
The trustees must choose a capable and honest county superintendent for four years, prioritizing the public schools and the teaching profession, while avoiding politicizing the office. The first duty of township trustees is to select this officer with care and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Elks Plan Ambitious Fourth of July Celebration
The Elks club in Washington plans a major Fourth of July event featuring a horse show, a speaker, visiting show companies, a band concert, and fireworks at the old fair ground. A public report is due next week as committees map activities and secure a merit-worthy orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorougly
the Elks
Jane
Eks
Washington
Washigton Democrat
Returning From Philippines
Jimery W. Montgomery has completed three and a half years of pedagogical work in the Philippines and is en route home. He left Manila April 2 and is expected to arrive about May 13 via Vancouver and Chicago. Montgomery plans to remain in America and may reenter Indiana University.
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Jimery W. Montgomery
Phillipines
Manila
Vancouver
Canada
Chicago
Mr. Montgomery
America
Indiana University
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Nancy Stout in Elnora
A dinner honoring Mrs. Nancy Stout of Elnora marked her sixtieth birthday Sunday. Twenty-nine relatives and friends attended and John Stout and family joined from this locality, presenting a large array of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Stout
Elnora
John Stout
Dress Fire Injures Woman in Washington Home
Miss Leota Moore of Elnora suffered a painful burn to her left arm from shoulder to elbow when her dress sleeve caught fire while lighting a chafing dish at Mrs. Brann’s Washington home. The injury was not serious, though the incident caused distress.
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Leota Moore
Elnora
Command to Men: Domineering Rules Promote Male Domination
A fragment urges men to neglect housework and finances, warning wives to be ready while men rest. It advocates giving money grudgingly, buying cigars, and spending evenings in town arguing politics. It also tells men to silence wives from gossip while spinning stories themselves.
Sound Doctrine on Home Trading Retains Townspeople
An exchange argues that home trading sustains local industries and keeps residents in town. It warns that robbing home merchants stalls the town’s progress and urges keeping money at home to boost local commerce and vitality.
China famine relief appeal amid dire conditions
The famine in China worsens as relief appeals grow. Governments and faith groups unite to aid. American contributions total over 4 000 009 with foreign sources near half a million, while Shanghai receives supplies. Desperate scenes include mass starvation, rioting, and cannibalism. relief seeks 3 million dollars in three weeks.
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Shanghai
America
Saloons Sought in Elnora by Two Applicants
Arch Yatel and William L. Padgett will seek county commission approval at the May meeting to open saloons in Elnora. The blanket remonstrance that closed Elnora saloons years ago will expire next month.
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Arch Yatel
William L. Padgett
Elnora
Eilnora
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Frederic J. Haskin
United
Federal Court
George Washington
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Tom
Rency
England
Most Mon
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President Roosevelt
Washington Democrat
Washington Lodge of Elks Will
Club of Elks
Bration
Philippines
Journal
Sults
First National Bank
R. F. Myers
China
Word
M. B. Fisher
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