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Newspaper
Remington Press
Location
Remington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
1
Remonstrances circulate in Rensselaer against the proposed new high school gymnasium citing excessive taxes and high building costs. Though ten signatures suffice, reports say well over a hundred taxpayers have signed, with many more likely to join if petitions to reject the bond issue are presented.
The August term of the Commissioners Court opened Monday with progress on roads and bridges. The auditor is directed to advertise for bids for poor farm supplies. Registration clerks are appointed as recommended by county chairmen. Carl R. Somers and Geo W. Reed receive Purdue scholarships. A cooperative site visit with Porter County on the Kankakee River bridge at Wheatfield leads to a adopted resolution.
The Press presents an article titled Independent Citizenship for Married Women as part of a weekly series on current subjects. The report combines extracts from the bill and data from other sources to inform readers who have studied the topic.
Five acres of good ground with a well tiled layout and seven room house including good well and outbuildings for sale at a reasonable price. See Joseph Sigman.
A Crex Rug eight by ten inches was lost Saturday between Fountain Park and the Lumber Yard. Finder should notify Mrs. W. E. Johnston.
A clipped financial record lists payments to several banks and towns including State Bank of Rensselaer Farmers & Merchants National Bank Rensselaer Remington Bank Bank of Wheatfield and Bank of Demotte with amounts ranging from 31.97 to 229.96 totaling multiple transactions for the period.
C McCulley advertises selling several standard tire makes including Diamond Lee and Lafayette. He mentions cash purchase and same day selling with a small per cent profit and invites customers to view stock whether they buy or not. Subscription note for the Press is included.
Remington defeated Goodland 6-0 to clinch the Corn Belt League pennant as Gravel and Wheeler delivered sharp pitching. Johnston homered for Remington while Wayek added key runs. Postgame honors included gifts to Manager O’Riley and Chuck Ackerman, with thanks to the band and fans. Next Sunday Remington travels to Kenland.
A fire rapidly spread from an extinguished stack to a surrounding field injuring two horses but causing no human injuries. The engine survived with minor damage to the wheat field. The machine is owned by Robinson and Johnson.
A White Circuit Court injunction challenges Norway dam construction over drainage of 175000 acres valued at 330 million dollars. Farmers claim ditching and tiling will be ruined as the dam would back water into tile drains and flood roads endangering travel. The case may appear in the September term.
Remington business houses agree to close at 2 o'clock on Thursday August 17 and Thursday August 24 and remain closed for the rest of the day. They will also close Wednesday evenings during Park.
The trustee of Carpenter township will receive bids for hauling school children in various districts at his office in Remington at 2:00 p m on Saturday August 19 1922. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Burdett Porter.
A fragmented notice lists possible names and roles with unclear details. Readers are urged to consider local records for more precise information.
Temporary service adjustment affects August timetable. Train No 928 scheduled to arrive at 5 16 p m in the westbound direction faces a time change and potential platform shift. Passengers should seek updated schedules from the railway office.
A fragmentary notice references Phelps and a sale entry but provides few readable details. The wording suggests a sale or listing but lacks specifics on item, date, or venue.
A registration booth has been built to aid visitors and register attendees. Officials say everything is set for a successful Chautauqua this year and expect strong turnout.
Daily readers urged to buy a $15 yearly automobile accident policy covering only car accidents. Noted the plan applies to all ages 16 to 65, any sex, and suggests buying for every family member. Also advertises 50 cent Armonds face powder and 25 cent Talcum for 55 cents at Peck's Drug Store.
L. F. Gillette of Yankton South Carolina told the Interstate Merchants Convention in Chicago that liberal advertising and printers ink are the best methods to move slow stock. He argued that any merchant who can sell at retail can sell the same goods through newspaper advertising.
The Press office announces season tickets for Fountain Park at 2.50 each, available until opening day August 12. Remington Press notes lenders with money to loan on farm lands.
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