29 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
1
Classified item notes three unfurnished toons for rent at 418 North Race Street with a contact phone in Indiana. The ad mentions December 20 and a nearby Alabama roads milestone unrelated to the rental listing.
The council considers replacing 50 candle power brackets with 250 candle lights under a company plan. It would cut costs by about 1380 annually, while maintaining corner brackets and center street swinging lights. The decision hinges on next Monday’s regular meeting.
The event at the First M B Church in Princeton drew a large audience despite bad weather. J P Prigg of Daleville delivered an engaging talk on soil fertility, followed by Purdue University Dean J H Skinner on permanent profitable agriculture. A. W. McKnead spoke on home industry, with more sessions by Wistites day speakers including Dr W A Millis and Charles N Jordan.
The United States published a protest note outlining maritime rights and demanding that Britain avoid interference with neutral trade. President Wilson edited the document with care. Britain promises to consider the protest and avoid aiding Germany or Austria, while unsure about any damages payment or policy changes.
Berlin and Paris dispatches describe conflicting claims of victories amid action near Nieuport Ypres and Monthold and renewed fighting along the Roye Amiens corridor. German reports say gains and repulsed French attacks while Paris notes major Allied gains in Belgium and continued heavy combat across the Western front with emphasis on trenches and flanking maneuvers around Cracow and Warsaw in the eastern theater.
The Walsh Decorating Company expresses appreciation for public patronage over the past year and announces new stock and ideas to serve customers in the coming season. Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, the firm remains The Exclusive Paint and Wall Paper Store.
Illinois couple Bert Michely and Matilda Pettigrew wed in Princeton under newly elected Justice A D Green who offered the ceremony free to the first ten couples. The groom had earlier been refused licenses in Albion and Henderson due to age and absence of consent. The couple returned after Pap Green arrived and registered his consent.
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