14 Aug 1919
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
The piece suggests Speaker Gillette blocks House investigations into the high cost of living by denying recognition to Democrats offering proposals. Republicans favored adjournment to escape heat in Washington, while critics warn the public will press the GOP if Congress stalls.
Tax notice lists land and improvements valued at 1 231 660, personal property 1 059 655, mortgage exemption credit 48 025, yielding net taxable property 2 243 200. 231 polls noted. Signed by trustee John L. Sisson dated August 2 1919.
A reforming editorial argues readers should support production over disruption as President warns that strikes and price hikes threaten wartime supply. It urges labor to yield to sober judgment, warning government by junta and stressing duty to labor for the general welfare and world needs.
Mine workers in the eighth district gathered in Brazil on August 14 to discuss a wage scale to be set after the peace treaty is ratified by the U S Senate. It was likely that a seven dollar daily rate will be proposed.
Delegates from coal unions met today in this district to form a committee that will confer with operators when the time comes. The gathering followed a special call from President Join Romans of Carbon and Secretary Ira Stoner of Diamoud.
A passing generation yields a new one while the lasting value of advertising persists, carrying on the practice through changing times and voices. The sentiment emphasizes continuity of promotional craft despite shifts in leadership or era.
James H. Allen suffered long with rheumatism and developed a prescription he says dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles. He claims the remedy banishes rheumatic signs and offers it through Shop taugh's Pharmacy with newspaper advertising.
The First Methodist Church lists 68 names on its war honor roll with at least 44 at home. A public reception is planned for August 17 in the church auditorium to honor local soldier boys and all veterans, with speeches by Hon. A P Twineham, Major Rod erick Munford, Oscar Lamphar, and Dr. Crow. Musician features include Mrs. T McDonald leading an anthem and patriotic hymns.
Aug 14 Noblesville Indiana Mary association annual meeting draws visitors from central states. Miss Mary Bostwicks of the Indianapolis Star addresses the group on war work in France after a noon pitch in dinner.
Eddie Roush starred for Cincinnati in both games. He went 3 for 3 with a two base hit in the first 4 3 Reds win 4 3 and 2 for 4 with a run scored in the 2 1 victory. Sallee allowed three runs on scattered hits in relief for Cincinnati. Nehf started for New York and was hit hard before Dubuc relieved him.
An old advertisement touts Miro Pile remedy as curing long standing piles in 3 to 10 days with a few doses. It claims external applications fail to cure and that even severe bleeding cases are resolved, noting itching piles as a separate condition treated with Pile Ointment.
The First Baptist church choir will gather Friday at 7 45 PM and invites all members and helpers to attend. Each singer should bring a guest. Notice lists early peaches sold with no more shipments until September 1st to 10th. Wm Vanmeter Francisco Ind A12 a6t
The Union Township Trustee, Gib son County, sets forth proposed expenditures and levies for 1920. Totals include Township 1433.29 and 5c tax per hundred. Local Tuition 11466.34 and 40c. Special School Tax 14932.92 and 50c. Road Tax 5107.35 and 20c. Poor 772 and 3c. Total expenditures 33111.90 and total tax 118c per hundred. meeting September 2, 1919 at 9 am.
The trustee of Washington Township Gibson County calls an Advisory Board meeting on September 2 1919 at 10 o clock A M at the Trustee's office to consider yearly expenditures and tax levies for the coming year.
Gibson County auditor announces a bid letting for furnishing and constructing repairs and removals on bridges including Biel, Heironomous two, Stunkle, Stevens arch, Dame arch and Smith bridge over Johnson ditch. Plans and specs are on file in Princeton with bonds and affidavits required. bids open to lowest responsible bidder. right to reject any bid reserved.
Johnson Township Trustee Fred C. May announces at the September 2 1919 meeting at his office the yearly estimates. Expenditures total 17504.24 with taxes 73 cents per hundred. Taxable valuation lists land improvements at 1678225, property 7045 2 449070 mortgage exemption 38900 2410170. polls 197.
The Gibson County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals at the County Auditor’s office in Princeton for the James Carthers bridge in Washington township and the Beloat repair job in Columbus. Proposals are due by 10 a.m. on Monday September 1, 1919.
The trustee of Wabash township Gib son county proposes at the annual meeting to set expenditures and taxes for the year. Items include township expenditures 907.65 and 15 cents tax per hundred, local tuition 3267.56 and 34 cents tax, special school tax 3680.63 and 60 cents tax, road tax 1628.67 and 17 cents tax, library 60.51 and 1 cent tax, and poor expenditures 181.53 with 3 cents tax. Total expenditures 9076.55 and total tax 150 cents per hundred. Net taxable property 603,105 with mortgage exemptions credit 3,100 and net taxables 603,105.1 262,865. 160 polls. Signed W. F. Chappel, Trustee. 8-11-11
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.