Farmers' Course Opens in Princeton Exposition
The Farm Engineering Course opened to the public with visitors inspecting exhibits and farmers tuning up tractor equipment under judge farmers. Mayor E E Noble welcomed attendees noting farming success mirrors community prosperity and government crop goals. Dr W E Taylor of Moline will discuss Better Farming Methods while a diet of demonstrations and discussions follows to boost modern tool care and operation.
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Princeton
Marshall
W. E. Taylor
Moline
Ilinois
Illinois
National Defense Council
Princeton Faces Tough District Tournament Schedule
Local basketball team tightens practice for Vincennes district tourney set Friday and Saturday. Princeton must win early games starting Friday at 7 30 pm against Carlisle to reach semifinals and final with Evansville Freelandsville winners.
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Carlisle _quintette
Prince‘ton
Evansville
Freelandsville
Sugar Reduction Advice For American Diets
Food Administration urges reduced sugar intake with a goal of less than three pounds per person per month. It promotes using honey maple and corn syrup instead of sugar, serving cakes without frosting, and cutting candy and sweet drinks. An ounce saved per person daily could aid soldiers and Allies.
Censors Curtain Signals Prep Talks on Far East Move
Washington reports Japan moves toward Siberia with armed force as censorship shields eastern developments. Entente likely to approve while American sanction could be withheld. Vladivostok supplies and Siberian railway protection appear the focus amid uncertain effect on Russians.
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Japan
Vladivostok
Siberian
May Open Quarry in the County to Secure Rock
County commissioners weigh opening two rock quarries to supply road repair rock. A local crusher may be purchased and installed, enabling long term rock supply at lower costs. Oiling roads is discussed but unlikely this year due to high oil prices.
Stereopticon Talk on Home Missions at First M E Church
The pastor will present a stereopticon address on Home Missions and Public Welfare at the First M E Church tomorrow evening. Sixty slides will illustrate the breadth of Home Mission effort. Members and friends are urged to attend this service.
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M. E
Princetonians Return From Goodyear Post
Arvil L. Gibeon has returned from Akron Ohio where he was employed for months at the Goodyear rubber plant and has resumed his former job at the Tevi clothing firm in Princeton.
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Akron
Goodyear Rubber
Princeton
US would protest any Japanese expeditionary move into Russia
Washington officials and Senator James Hamilton Lewis warned that the United States will not tolerate Japan sending an expeditionary force into Russia without U S approval and will protest if democratic principles or American safety are threatened during President Wilson s administration.
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D. C
Japan
Russia
United States
Wilson
James Hamilton Lewis
Senate
Lewis
America
Wilson seeks authority to seize German ship piers
President Wilson asked Congress for power to take over and sell the Hamburg American and North German Lloyd piers in the United States. The move signals a push to Americanize enemy property and hints at a postwar boycott on German trade if terms are not met.
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Congress
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Martin
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Lloyd Lines
Germany
Salvation Army Captain Garnered Praise for War Fund Drive
Capt. O. A. Schnaar of the Salvation Army received a congratulatory letter from Adj. Kimball of Detroit praising Gibson county for the war fund drive. He sent a check to the department and continues aiding surrounding counties. At Winslow on Monday night a crowded meeting raised 178.53 dollars. Pike county’s quota of 500 dollars is nearly met as Sergt. McBernie also spoke.
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Salvation Army
Adj. Kimball
Army
Detroit
Gibson County
Schnaar
Winslow
Pikee County
Sergt. McBernie
Fire Damages Alvis Home on Mulberry Street
A fire at 225 West Mulberry Street damaged the residence of W. E. Alvis early this morning. The blaze started from a defective flue at 2245, causing about $200 in damages. Household goods were moved out but sustained some loss. the home was insured.
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W. E. Alvis
West Mulberry Street
Whitman and Bolii Visit Terre Haute on Miner’s Group Business
Wimer Whitman and Frank Bolii traveled to Terre Haute Monday afternoon to pursue matters for the miners’ organization.
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Wimer Whitman
Frank ‘Boliis
Terre Haute
The Eagle's Eye at The Noble Tonight
A brief notice announces The Eagle's Eye screening at The Noble tonight with a promotional sen advertisement and event details for audience attendance.
City Council to Inspect Town in Bid for Safer Streets
Monday night council laid groundwork for street oiling, curb repairs, and a dog and chicken ordinance while preparing to tour the city for observations. Officials discussed lights, burglar protection, tree removal, corner gatherings, and speeding with police enforcement and license issues.
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Riggs
Clergy Attend District Conference Planning Meeting
The Rev. J. S. Ward district superintendent of Evansville Rev. R. Shake of Oakland City and Rev. Golderi A. Smith of Ft. Branch visited Emerson Street First Methodist church to finalize plans for a district conference scheduled for Oakland City in May.
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J. S. Ward
Evansville
R. Shake
Oakland City
Golderi A .Smith
Ft. Branch
First Methodist Church
West Emerson Street
W. M Whitsitt
The Eagles Eye at The Noble Tonight
Advertisement notes The Eagles Eye show at The Noble tonight with a single act scheduled. No further details or dates provided.
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