Odon Town Comoprise Cider Pride and Prohibition Talk
In Daviess County near Washington lies Odon known for the best cider and a temperance town with no saloon for years. Citizens note drug stores stocked liquor but claim they do not sell it for drinking. A pump in front of two stores sparked humor when locals tested its water after prohibition laws passed. The Indiana House vote against a high license bill drew sharp criticism of factory district interests over schools and teachers.
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Frank Simms
Gentle spring longing voiced by Hillsboro News
The Hillsboro News laments a long wait for spring and its farm life imagery. The piece contrasts winter decay with hopes for renewal, reflecting on farming tasks and household duties tied to the season.
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Lincoln
Washington
Fue
Iovelerna Swein
Ternkornetss
Hillsboro News
Missionary Tea Program at Mrs Jolliff Home
A Missionary Tea is planned for the first Tuesday in March at Mrs Jolliff’s home. Devotions led by Mrs James. Roll Call will cite Bible verses. Reading sections and remarks assignations include Mrs Caughey Mrs Torphy Mrs Gantz Mrs Dunlap Mrs Love and others with Pastor remarks.
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James
Torphy
Gantz
Dunlap
Finish Chayter
Love
Dell Breden
Saluting Ladies Shifts To Army Style In Newport
A new salute trend spreads from Newport replacing the old head bow with a military gesture. The fad, started at McNeely's, shows women and men raising fingers to the hat brim as a respectful greeting.
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Newport
Indiana Representatives Fraternal Ties and Church By Type
Indiana House member Marion Towar reports social affiliations among lawmakers. Secret orders include 40 Masons 33 Knights of Pythias 19 Odd Fellows and 19 Wiks. 32 nonmembers. Churches show 22 Methodists 12 Christian 7 Presbyterian 7 Lutherans 4 Friends 4 United Brethren 2 Episcopal 1 Baptist 1 Christian Science 32 unaffiliated. 11 bachelors. 31 neither smoke nor chew. 14 chew only. 40 abstain from liquor. 37 drink socially. Ages range 24 to 69, average 44. heaviest at 225 pounds.
Bowman and Holt Tie in Simple Sunday Wedding
Sunday afternoon at four o clock at the bride s parents residence northeast of Burns City a wedding joined Mr John Bowman and Miss Julia E B Holt in matrimony Eld C H Buchanan officiated The bride is the daughter of Emerson and Mrs Holt The groom is son of Mark Bowman of Brown township They will reside at Blankeno ship
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Burns City
John Bowman
Julia EB. Holt
Mark Bowman
Brown Ownship
Blankeno
John Kelsey
van Buren Township
Clark Lamb
Lamb and Kelsey wedding at bride’s home this Sunday
Walter C. Lamb and Minnie Kelsey, popular locals, wed Sunday at the bride’s home five miles south of town. Rev. Denbo officiated in front of many friends. refreshments followed. The couple will reside in Terre Haute after an infare dinner at the groom’s father's home.
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Bride
Terre Haute
Burglars Rob James Churchman Home in North Lawton Street
Thieves forced a rear window while the family was away on Friday night and stole clothing including Mrs. Churchman's dresses and a little girl’s hat as well as the washing and Jim's underwear. Police have no suspects.
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North Lawton Street
James Churchaan
School Book Bill Aims to Standardize Indiana Texts
Senator Moss pushes a bill to create a uniform high school text book system in Indiana. He argues it will lower costs and raise book quality in smaller commissioned schools, while teachers fear loss of selection rights. The bill passed the Senate and moves to the House.
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School Book Trust
Moss
Senate
House
M.s
Ohio
Indiana
Interurban Assured Bond Financing Near Completion
Attorney 4 J Padgett reports Vin cennes Washington and Eastern Rail way bonds signed by London bankers. President W H Schott of Chicago confirms final financing steps. Engineers to review route soon. rights of way to follow. construction expected in early spring.
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J. Padgett
Vincennes, Washington and Eastern Railway Company
W. H. Schott
Chicago
Washington Democrat
Sankey's Double Header Resounds Through Blackwood Canyon
The narrative follows Sankey and Georgie Sinclair guiding a line of four massive engines through treacherous snow in the Blackwood gorge. They push the double header to burst through icy cuts, signaling victory as the crew conquers the canyon with bold, relentless teamwork and the promise of more to come.
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Neeta
Ram
Georgie Sinclair
Sankey
Bluffs
Sinclair
Burns
Cameron
Kennedy
Georgie
Santiago
Canyon of the Blackwood
Blackwood Gorge
Trade at Home to Build a Better Town
A local call urges residents to support their town by buying locally and investing money at home. It argues that pulling resources here keeps young people and dollars from leaving for distant cities and strengthens the community.
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Home Merchant
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Blodgett
Daviess County
Odon
Harrison Browning
The
Graat
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Uthhey
McNeely’s
Marion
Towar
House of Representatives
Masons
Odd Fellows
Wiks
A. R
Court of Honor
Knights of Columbus
Amethodis
12 Members Christian Church
Catholic
Presbyterian
United Brethren
Episcopal
Baptist
Bowman—Holt
Lamb— Kelsey
Walter C. Lamb
Miss Minnie
Kelsey
Mr. Denbo
Eaglesville
Who
Jas
Mr. Churchman
Jim
Jasonville L der
State Board of Education
Sioned
Interurban
First National Bank
Pickett & Morrison
TBR
New York
St. Louis
San Francisco
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