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Newspaper

Princeton Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

2

We Have Just Commenced to Fight in Indiana Press

A compact editorial style piece argues that the current Republican Congress fails to function, blames Indiana politics, and mocks prominent leaders like Hoover and Pershing. It notes tensions with the League of Nations, Cuba weather talk, tax pains, and Republican infighting, citing local papers and state affairs.

Admiral Sims Republican Congress Herbert. Hoover Admiral Simms Admiral Mayo Acros Windenberg Department Atlantic Congress

Political tensions and enforcement discuss in Princeton editorial

A Princeton paper critiques Hoover’s shifting affiliations and progs reform stance, notes clothing price pressure on manufacturers, praises Ouster’s enforcement speech in Evansville, urges census participation, warns on prohibition risks, and questions Congress rail policy and WWI naval command history.

What’s the Matter with the World in Lincoln’s Walnut Tale

An Indiana Daily Times column recalls Lincoln in Springfield with his two sons and a parable of three walnuts and two each. It uses the story to illustrate ongoing tension between capital and labor and the public’s dilemma over fair shares.

Indiana Daily Times Abraham Lincoln Springfield Lil Lenine Roland Diller Lincoln

County Officials Attend Road School In Lafayette

County Commissioner W L Wood and County Road Superintendent Oscar Saugherty will travel to Lafayette for a three day road school as part of the short course. Wood regrets missing the road course at Oakland City College.

W. L. 5. Wood Oscar S‘augherty Lafayette Wood Oakland City College

Evansville Iron Worker Watterson Weds Phoebe Meiser

Evansville born Harry Watterson aged 82 an iron worker married Phoebe Meiser 28 in Evansville. The pairing appears in the Evansville Courier noting Oakland City Evansville links.

Harry Watterson Evansville Phoebe Meiser Oakland City

Unclear Health News and Local Visit Notes

Mrs Samt Clark remains in critical condition at her east home and Misa Helen Caniff is seriously ill nearby. Revival services continue at the G B church with cottage meetings in the afternoon. Adela Blackburn and son Horace travel from Wichita to visit relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Hoyt Pugh welcomed a fine boy this morning.

Samt Clark Here Misa Helén Caniff G. B Russel McDowell Sterling, Col Hoyt Pugh

Hazelton News Roundup of Tuesday Visitors

Hazelton area reports a steady stream of Monday and Tuesday callers and visitors. Residents from Vincennes Evansville Princeton and Bicknell were noted at homes businesses and county seat events with several returning from trips over seas and reporting local social visits.

Bertie Cornett Bicknell R. M. Cornett William Rohrscheib Princeton Beulah West Albert McNeece Little Son Harry Wolfe Ernest Vincennes W. R. McNeal Opal Strode Baby G. F. Jones F. Thomas Evansville Fd. Jones

Real Estate Transfers In Oakland City And Nearby Areas

Mary J. Jenkins transfers property to Arvel Steel in Oakland City for 1500 dollars. Mabel C. Oliphant sells to R. C. Baltzell Trust, parts nw1-2 s w 1-4 for 6092.50 dollars. Ford Garrett sells to Laura J. Brazelton Princeton Clarksville 40 acres for 4000 dollars. John W. Jones sells to Downey Bilder back Owensville for 1400 dollars. Virgil Austin sells to Ida B. Jones Hazelton part M. D. No. 17 one acre for 160 dollars. F W Billart sells to Claude L. Trusler Oakland City for 1 dollar. William W. Smith sells to William Brown part swil 4 three quarters acre for 500 dollars. Willis H. Tichenor sells to E. EB Weldon Owensville for 1000 dollars.

Mary J. Jenkins Arvel Steel Oakland City Mabel C. Oliphant R. C. Baltzell F. W. Billart Claude L. Trusler William W. Smith William ¥. Brown Swil Willis H. Tichenor E. EB Weldon Owensville

Owensville High nets seventh win in lone season opener

Owensville High School basketball remains undefeated with a 32 to 16 win over Newburg marking seven straight victories. Newburg’s star Murnahan shone with quick dodging and accurate shooting while Owensville used backups in front. The girls’ team fell 8 to 6 to Mt. Vernon in the preliminary game, their second loss to Mt. Vernon.

Owensville Newburg Murnahan Mt. Vernon

Mrs Allen King Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Allen King of Francisco has returned home following a short visit with her mother Mrs Geo Kendle.

Mrs. Allen King Francisco Mrs Geo. Kendle

Indiana charity board reports on county institutions

The Indiana state board of charities and corrections publishes its annual report based on county secretary visits. Gipson countys Lucy Enners notes French Orphans Home Patoka with twenty wards and solid provisions. Poor asylum south of the city houses twenty one inmates with cattle and poultry. Princeton county jail described as old but adequately maintained.

Indiana State Board of Charities and Corrections Lucy x Enne3 Gipson Patoka Nome

Income Tax Payments Now Acceptable in Listed Towns

Deputy Revenue Collector Earl M. Miller announced income tax payments are payable now or will be accepted up to March 15. He will visit Princeton January 23 to February 14, Mt. Vernon February 16 to 28, New Harmony March 1 to 6, Poseyville March 8 to 10, and Oakland City March 11 to 15.

Gibson and Posey Counties Earl M. Miller Miller Princeton Mt. Vernon New Harmony Poseyville Oakland City

Deputy Revenue Collector Visit Dates Set

Deputy Revenue Collector Earl M Miller will be in Princeton from January 28 to February 14 to help income tax payers file their reports. He will be at the County Agent's office in the courthouse. All income tax payers who paid income tax last year will receive forms by mail with their serial numbers and must bring the form when paying tax.

Earl M ‘Miller Princeton Court House

New Boy Arrives at Methodist Hospital

A six pound baby boy named James Lincoln Salomon was born Sunday morning at the Methodist hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Salomon. The mother is formerly Miss Louella Skelton. The parents express happiness at the birth.

James Lincoln Methodist Hospital Lawrence Salomon Louella Skelton

Paynees vs Wirths Change of Venue Case Verdict

In Evansville superior court a venue change from Gibson circuit court was granted and the court ruled for the defendants Mrs Minnie Payne and Edward J Wirth will regain possession of the Payne House on North Hart Street The trial occurred Friday afternoon with the verdict returned Saturday morning.

Franc M. Payne Minnie Edward J. Wirth Evansville Gibson Circuit Court

Kendle’s Chicago Store Suffers Major Fire Loss

Dr G C Kendle reports his son Ralph Kendle proprietor of a large novelty shop at Cottage Grove and 68th street Chicago sustained heavy fire and water damage last Thursday morning when a fire broke out in the building not starting in the Kendle store. Insurance details were not available.

G. C. Kendle Ralph Cottage Grove 68Rd Street Chicago Kendle Kendie

Studebaker Officials Visit Local Agent Reinhart

Studebaker Corporation officials from South Bend, manager T. O'Donnell and district distributor F. A. Moore, visited Reinhart Motor Company agent A. J. Reinhart to review progress and compliment his agency achievements.

Illness Strikes Thomas Bruce at Seminary Street Home

Southern shops car inspector Thomas Bruce is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home on Seminary Street. Relatives have been summoned to his bedside as his condition remains critical.

Thomas Bruce South Seminary Street

Indiana University Alumni Banquet Highlights Growth and Challenges

At the First M. E. church, the Centennial Alumni Banquet drew a large turnout with 60 registrants. Dr. Sherman Davis praised IU’s cosmopolitan student body and athletic facilities, noting tuition growth and rising demand across departments. Trustees and local alumni spoke on education, military training, and the university’s expanding faculty and budget, ending with a call to support IU’s century of progress.

Indiana University M. E. Church Uniersity Onford Trippet Fred R.ewing Wing Eaker Sherman Davis National Reputa Davis University Indiana Dr. Davis A. P. Twineham Twineham I. U Frank’ Hatfield Evans ‘Me Hatfield

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C. Gorman C. L Miller MGR Bad State Street Southern Independent No. 9 H. c Hoover Pershing The League of Nations Germany Turkey United States Senate Cuba Weather Department Russia Goodrich American Association Baseball League Babe Ruth Indianapolis United States Mr. Jackson Wm. A. Roache Jackson Washington Sherman Deen Jay Ouster Chamber of Commerce Wilson Will Purdue Hazelton News White River News James Degenhart Walter Jones Fred Morrison Frank Steelman Oral Spafford Elmer Wolfe Tom Stiles Geo. Byrd Chas. McGuire Della Keightly Purvis Briner Marcellus O. Decker Chas. McNeece Joe McNeece Frank Purkhizer Ployd Brown Evensville T. T Thorne Joe Kunkle Lon Jones Hie Woodmen Diine Anunty O Real Estate Payne House Ralph Kendle Studebaker Xanthi Cavalla Smyrna Samsoun Cigaret Troy Yi A. Wi Sy C. E. Brodecker Mr. Twineham Field Flynn Bryan Wnn Presida Sre Sanford Tripvet Edith Bravleton Christine Riggs Walker Menting Tan Stevens
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