Indiana Contractors Balk at Big Jobs as Prices Rise
Indiana building notes show contractors largely decline large next year projects due to high bids and labor price uncertainty. Many contracts expire March 31 and only small quick jobs are bid, with major firms avoiding long extensions into fall next year.
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Indianapolis
Indinanapolis
Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Automobile Licensing Department
Sullivan
Frank M. Daniels
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Sullivan County
Marion County
Theboard
Utica
State Conservation Commission
Henryville
Clark County
Richard Lieber
Conservation Department
Elwaad
Carpenters’ Union
South Bend
Indiana
Gilmer
Wabash
Evansville
Goshen
Elkhart County
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Frank Cast
Oscola Township
State Board of Health
Goodrich
Labor unions unite to fight railroad return and anti strike laws
American Federation of Labor and four railroad brotherhoods join in a war like program to extend government control of railroads for two years and block penalties against workers who strike or cease work. The conference chaired by Samuel Gompers included Frank Morrison and 19 officials. Daniel Willard surprised attendees by visiting AFL headquarters and meeting Gompers.
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Lafayette
W. H. Baker
Greene County
House of Representatives
King of
Indiana
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
R. 8. Thomas
Purdue
Fred W. Hartine
Farmers’ Retreat
Dearborn County
Logan Holmes
Bloomfield
Indianapolis
Jegersonville
Goodrich
George A. H. Shideler
Legislative
Indiana Livestock Farmers
Louis Taylor
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Farmers’ Associations
I. L. Miller
Food and Drug Commissioner
Goshen
Charles H. Crowell
William H.charnley
Ele Stansbury
Secretary of State
State Board of Health
Muncie
Hoosier
Indiana Department of the American Legion
Russell Newegent
L. N. Hines
Indiana University
Coun- Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Lafontaine
Auburn
Portland
South Bend
Gary
Warsaw
Tippecanoe
Marshall County
Kosciusko Circuit
N. Stevens
Plymouth
Kosciusko County
Whitley County
Washington
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Federation
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Willard
Gompers
United States
Pullman Company
Pentecost Day Explains Peter Sermon and Conversion
A summary of Acts 2 focusing on Pentecost the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples and the sermon by Peter. It covers the meaning of Pentecost the signs of the Spirit the first converts three thousand baptized and the early Christian life of teaching fellowship and prayer.
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Joel
Peter
Jesus
Jerusalem
Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus Christ
Army Honor Medal Refused by Librarian of Congress
Washington reports that only one of 7200 army medals declined the honor. Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, directed wartime library services and book distribution, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Secretary Baker but declined, saying credit belongs to the library staff.
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Washington
Daniels
Herbert Putnam
Congress
Baker
Putnam
Library Service
U S Army Transport Logan Returns from Siberia
The U S Army transport Logan departed Vladivostok on December 11 bringing 842 soldiers home to the United States. Fifty three drafted men remain in Siberia.
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U. S
Siberia
Vladivostok
United States Army
Logan
United States
French and Arabians Clash at Balbeg Syria
Cairo dispatch reports severe clashes between Arabian volunteers and French detachments at Balbeg Syria near Paris dated December 31. Both sides suffered heavy losses in the fighting.
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Paris
Balbeg
Syria
Cairo
A Prayer Sequence of Faith and Supplication
A devotional plea asking Almighty God for mercy faith and protection. The prayer seeks grace to resist sin guard against worldly corruption and remain diligent patient and trusting through trials in Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Birthday Light Brightens Night Visit
A conversation notes a birthday celebration at a house with lights and candles. Relatives arrive to celebrate the birthday, while a guest mentions seeing the illuminated house and candles on the cake.
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Mr. Leftout
California Fig Syrup Adpromoting Child Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the California label and promises easy dosing with a fruity taste, claiming it cleanses stomach, liver, and bowels.
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California
Adv
Diamond Dyes Advertises Fadeless Color for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes promising a new rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It claims guidance in the Directions Book and a Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material.
Nothing but toothache stalls sympathy for troubles
Mr. Groucher quips that people lack genuine sympathy for others when they suffer their own pain. The line captures a sharp social observation about self interest in distress.
Andy Votes by Peroxide in Lodge Meeting
The New York World notes a Broadway porter named Andy who missed a lodge meeting about changing rooms but says he voted by peroxide. The item reflects on social circles and quick, casual participation in union decisions amid changing standards.
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Andy
de Meetin
New York World
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Labor Combats
Daniel Willard Cailson
BP. B. Pitzwater
LD. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Western
Canada
Department of Emigration
Ottawa
J.M. MacLachlan
Traction Terminal Blq
Ind
Tam
Peterson
Gus Hauft
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Peterson Ointment Co. Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Berry’o Breekis
Gac
C.H. Berry
Michigan Avenuea
Chicago
J. D. Foster & Co
Terre Haute
Owen Marchbanks
Ennis
Texas
Clarks Pub. Co
New York City
Haynes-Langenberg Mfg. Co
Forest Park Blvd
St. Louis
ST. Louis, MO
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