Mint crop boom and bust reshapes Indiana farming fortunes
South Bend reports peppermint once valued at nearly 30 dollars a pound has collapsed to around 2.50. Growers cite long contracts and sliding scales as buffers, while production remains limited by natural restrictions and weed contamination. Michigan and Indiana claim most acreage with Oregon Washington and California next.
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Crusader Ghost Reported at Portchester Castle Shores
A Portsmouth woman recounts sighting a crusader in Portchester castle on the Portsmouth harbour shore. The government has taken the ruin and is spending thousands to preserve it. She describes a tall knight kneeling on the stairs in the south chamber, leaving her spellbound. The castle custodian confirms similar tales.
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Portsmouth
England
Portchester Castle
Portsmouth Harbor
Ration Increase Lets Soldiers Eat Fresh Food
The Army reports a new ration hike enables fresh fish fowl vegetables fruit and milk for soldiers instead of canned varieties. Maj. Gen. Frank B. Cheatham notes the higher allowance reduces need for post exchange dividends and frees funds for soldier comfort. daily cost rises from 34.8 cents to about 50 cents.
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Marine Corps
Infant Death and Local Social at Miss Jarrett’s Home
The obituary notes the infant NONYAA David Winfred Headley born Sept 20 1927 died Jan 3 1928 at 3 months 14 days after a brief illness. A separate social at Miss Mary Jarrett’s home lists attendees including Alice Arnold Alice Binnion Georgia Lane Velma Payne Louise Betts Velvia Hathaway Mildred Morgan and Juanita Hathaway with dancing games and refreshments.
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David Andrew
Freda Eva Headley
Mary Jarrett
Alice Arnold
Alice Binnion
Georgia Lane
Velma Payne
Louise Betts
Velvia Hathaway
Mildred Morgan
Juanita Hathaway
Jessie Walton
Vernon
Gus Protz
Alma
Arnold
Floyd Arnold
Texas
Leo Landreth
John Betts
Eddie Gerkin
Kinney
Arnold Jarrett
U. S. Navy
California
Pacific Ocean
John Glispie
Helen Hathaway
Mary Jarretts
Delmar Freyer
Centralia
Fred Freyer
W. L. Grey
John Jones
Opal
Guy Jones
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Dean Merritt
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Willie Oatas
Haines Lys
Sorrel
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Charles
St. Louis
Andrew Peddicord
Molly Epps
Earl
Mary Epps
Charles Epps
St. E. Green
George Crothers
Decatur
Belle Thomas
Stringtown
Mattie Linton
Bear Creek
Philip Meador
Karra Meador
John Glisspie
Clara Benefit
Miss Maude
Whitehurst
Reva Crothers
Edna Grey
Gebe Whitehurst
Fred
Wes Lake
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Leland Peddicord
Normal
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Roy Cox
Tom Quayle
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Frank Rouse
Willie Lowe
Arnold Chapel
Sam Lowe
Cecil
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Jane
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Edna Lawrence
Frank Quayle
Caudle
Rey
Vernon Vernon: Illness and community notes in Vernon
Vernon area residents report Andrew Peddicord fell gravely ill Sunday evening with doctors from Patoka Vandalia and Greer Vandalia treating him. The paper records many visits births and local happenings including birthdays illness of relatives and community events in Vernon and nearby towns.
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Card of Thanks for Rachel Mason
We express sincere thanks to all who helped during the sickness and burial of our dear Mother Rachel Mason.
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Rachel Mason
Lesson Sermon Quotes from Science and Health Text
The lesson sermon features passages from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. It cites Divine Mind demanding man's full obedience affection and strength with no room for lesser loyalty.
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Scientist
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