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Newspaper

Roanoke Review

Location

Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

6

Armenians and their long history in a dividable homeland

The article traces the Armenians as a dispersed people tied to a historic homeland between the Black Sea and theTigris Euphrates. It notes centuries of conquest under Arabs Byzantines Seljuks and Ottomans, mass cruelties under Turkish rule and Russian involvement, and the devastating World War I losses estimated near a million.

National Geographic Sovciety Washington, D. C Armenia Judea Cespian Caucasus Mountains Tigris Euphrates Turkey Persia Mussia Teast Israel Constantinople Shanghai London Buenos Aires America Nicea Chalcedon Sant Aga Byzantium Timur Cilicia Ald Armenia Pussia Batum Ardahan Kars Russia Abdul Hamid II Europe Uharks Lnsd

Armenians and their church history across regions

A historical overview traces Armenian Christian divergence from Western churches, noting insistence on Christ’s single nature and January feasts. It describes millet governance under Ottoman rule, postwar shifts including the Treaty of Kars and Armenian Soviet Republic, and the symbolic role of Ararat in religion and politics.

Chevrolet i Ittiag* Beer Tiridates Jordan Constantinople

Klan Demonstration Draws Thousands in Muncie State Rally

Thousands of Ku Klux Klan members attended a state demonstration of the order at Muncie, signaling a major show of strength for the organization in the area.

Ku Klux Klan The Order Muncie

Memorial address by Sagamore at Salem services

Fred Hines of Noblesville delivered the memorial address for the Improved Order of Red Men at Salem. The great senior Sagamore spoke on the order’s history and its duties to members and community.

Fred &. Hines Nobresville Great Council of Indiana Red Men Order Salem

Indiana University summer term targets 2006 students

Prof. H. L. Smith, dean of the Bloomington summer session, states the director’s goal for the term is 2,006 students. The figure reflects ambitious enrollment plans for the Bloomington campus during the upcoming session.

H. L. Smith Indiana University Bloomington

Marengo Concert Club Formed Under New Leaders

The Marengo Concert Club 16 members organized in Marengo with Guy Stewart as president and Irvin Oster as the leader.

Marengo China Guy Stewart Irvin Oster

Nine Gravel Road Contracts to Be Let in June Session

The board of county commissioners will let nine road contracts during the June session in Loganport. The gravel construction projects total an estimated expenditure of 164,329 dollars.

Board of County Commissioners Logangport

Blackford County Awards Three Road Contracts in Special Session

The Blackford county board of commissioners awarded contracts for C. L. Smith road at 44787.57 dollars Brown road at 14975 dollars and Dick road at 12283.74 dollars during a Hartford City special session.

Blackford County Board of Commissioners Hartford City C. L. Smith Brown

Indiana Tax Appraisement Projected To Reach New Peak

John J. Brown, chairman of the state board of tax commissioners at Indianapolis, predicts a $75,000,000 rise in the total Indiana tax appraisement. The 1922 total stands at just over $5,225,000,000.

Indiana John J. Brown State Board of Tax Commissioners Indianapolis

Hartford City Tennis Club Builds Shelter House and Opens Courts

The Tennis club at Hartford City is erecting a shelter house with dressing room and shower bathroom. Two new courts are ready to be opened in a few days, and the club plans to issue a challenge to nearby state teams soon.

Tennis Club Hartford City

Man Held on Assault Charge in Shelby County Jail

Frank Cowin of Shelbyville remains jailed in Shelby County on a charge of assault and battery with intent to commit murder. The accusation stems from his wife Nora Cowin who says he struck her two sons by a former marriage with an iron bar.

Frank Cowin Shelbyville Shelby County Nora Cowin Cowin

Burglars Loot Farm Home Near Wawaka

Burglars ransacked Jacob Ramer’s farm residence near Wawaka, passing up Liberty bonds valued at 1000 dollars and taking a revolver, a watch, a silver pencil and a fountain pen. Entry was gained by breaking a window.

Jacob Ramer Wawaka

Franklin county seeks bonds for White River bridge project

A suit filed in Marion Circuit Court by William D. Moore Jacob Klein and A W Wunechter as Franklin county commissioners asks the state board of tax commissioners in Indianapolis to approve and authorize the issuance of 73060 dollars in bonds to pay for a 69990 dollar concrete bridge over the White river at Laurel.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Indianapolis Franklin County White River Laurel Marion Circuit Court William D. Moore Jaco Klein A. W. Wunechter

Indiana flour baking contest planned at Wayette county fair

Plans outline a flour baking contest at the Wayette county free fair in Connersville. Two departments are set for contestants under eighteen and those over eighteen. Mrs Emmett Mant and Mrs C W Martin are involved in harvesting for savin ni8 fs HIGWYESES ous in dry seasons with little growth after cutting. George Cain arranges use of facilities.

Indiana Wayette County Connersville Emmett Mant C. W. Martin George Cain

Divorce Granted in Peru Restores Bessie Barnhart to Francis

Bessie J. Barnhart won a divorce from Omer C. Barnhart at Peru and had her former name Bessie J. Francis restored. She previously lived in Indianapolis and had sought alimony of 35000 USD claiming promises of lavish support. the decree did not award alimony.

Bessie J. Barnhart Peru Omer C. Barnhart Bessie J. Francis Barnhart Indianapolis

Richmond Baby Clinic Sets June Examinations

A baby clinic in Richmond from June 7 to 16 brings physicians and nurses from the state board of health and local doctors to examine children. After preliminary exams, field workers administer development tests including vision and hearing. mothers receive guidance on correcting defects. Additional clinics operate in small towns and rural areas of the county.

Richmond State Board of Health State Board

Architects Submit Competititive Sketches for Jasonville High

Architects have submitted competitive sketches for a new gymnasium and assembly building to accompany the existing Jasonville high school. The project plans place the facilities beside the current school, signaling a significant campus expansion.

Jasonville

Knights of Pythias District Meeting Attendance Totals

Ralph Gaylor as grand chancellor attended a district Knights of Pythias meeting at Fairmont. Lodges from Alexandria Warren Roll Peru Logansport Van Buren Swayzee Jonesboro Gas City Wabash and Lafontaine represented. Fifty candidates were promoted to page rank.

Ralph Gaylor Knights of Pythias Fairmonant Alexandria Warren Roll Peru Logansport Vanburen Swayzee Jonesboro Gas City Wabash Lafontaine Page

Lightning Burns Barn on Farm Near Hartford City

A large barn on a farm near Hartford City was struck by lightning and burned. The loss is estimated at $2,000. Horace Coats, once a Indianapolis newspaper man now in Chicago, has been named secretary of the 3 million retail credit bureau. The Baptist congregation of Jason Meig is advertising for bids to construct a new church with outside dimensions of 46 by 70 feet.

Jobs Beath Hartford City Horace Coats Indianapolis Chicago 3*Mion Retail Credit Bureau Baptist Jason Meig

Anderson Trust Appointed Receiver for Love Coal Co

The Anderson Trust company was named receiver for the Love Coal company of Anderson. The principal asset cited is coal valued at about $10,000.

Anderson Trust Company Love Coal Company Anderson

Fire destroys four cars at Muncie garage

Four motor trucks were burned in a fire at the home of G. W. Rowlett in Muncie. The blaze is believed to have started by a short circuit in the wiring of an automobile in the garage. Loss estimated at $5,000.

G. W. Rowlett Muncie

Shelbyville High Endowment Reaches Over Two Thousand

Gifts from graduating classes fund the Shelbyville high school endowment used to help graduates pursue a college education.

Shelbyville High School

Madison County Fruit Prospects Forecast by Horticulturist Miller

Myron Miller, an Anderson horticulturist, reports only half a peach crop but good pears and plums. Grapes expected to be reduced while raspberries and blackberries should be plentiful in Madison County despite frost damage.

Myron Miller Anderson Madison County

Evansville Secretary to Speak at Indiana Secretaries Meet

J. S. Johnson of the Evansville Chamber of Commerce will address the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Secretaries Association during its annual convention at French Lick on June 29 and 30.

J. S. Johnson Evansville

Brazilian native Pete Willoughby commits suicide in South Lambert home

Fifty seven year old Pete Willoughby, long time Brazil resident, hanged himself in the attic of his South Lambert street residence. The body was discovered by a family member. a chain used in the hanging was found at the scene.

Pete Willoughby Brazil South Lambert Street

Worm damage hits Bartholomew County corn fields

Farmer Thomas Mederron near Columbus reports to county agent S. R. Miles that after planting a 22 acre field twice no corn stand emerged due to wireworms, indicating severe pest damage in eastern Bartholomew.

Bartholomew County Thomas Mederron Columbus S. R. Miles

Grand Master Clements Honored by Indiana and Kentucky Odd Fellows

Nearly 5,000 Odd Fellows gathered in Evansville to honor Herdis IF Clements of Mount Vernon, newly installed grand master of Indiana's order, with attendees from across Indiana and northern Kentucky.

Evansville Indiana Kentucky Herdis IF. Clements of Mount Vernon Order

Bonds Found In Road Repatriated By Travelers

Two thousand dollars in bonds were found along the road south of Laporte by travelers between Indianapolis and Michigan City. They turned the bonds over to the First National Bank to locate and return the rightful owner. The bonds were inside an open traveling bag left in the roadway.

Laporte Indianapolis Michigan City First National Bank

Fire prevention committee urges $75,000 for water works equipment

The Marion association of ecommerce fire prevention committee urged the board to spend $75,000 on extra water works and fire department gear. The plan calls for three pumpers an aerial ladder and a new water well with a 2 500 000 gallon daily capacity.

The Marion Association of Ecommerce Board of Directors Water Works and Fire Department

Unidentified Driver Injures Pedestrian on Bicycle

John Andrews on a bicycle was struck by an unidentified auto at Mun cie. He suffered cuts and bruises with probable internal injuries. The automobile is in police custody as investigators examine the scene.

John Andrews Muncie

Notable educators named for Grant county teachers institute

Dr. Ira Howerth of the University of Colorado and Dr. M. V. O'Shea of the University of Wisconsin education school are among educators secured for the Grant county teachers institute in Marion the week of August 27. Dr. Robert J. Aley of Butler College is also secured, with two more nationally known speakers to be added.

Ira Howerth University of Colorado M. V. O’shea School of Education University of Wisconsin Institute of Grant County Marion Robert J. Aley Butler College

Carroll County Sun day School Union Elected At Delphi

Officers for the Carroll County Sunday School union were elected at Delphi. President Dr. E. D. Wagoner Burrows first vice president John Robyler Flora second vice president W H Casad Monticello secretary treasurer Mrs Ruth Tidrick Bringhurst superintendent children division Mrs Paul R Quick Delphi superintendent young people Mrs Fred Miller Rockfield adult superintendent J W Bikenberry Bringhurst administration division Irvin Brim Flora education division Dr E H EL Brubaker Flora.

Carroll County Irvin Brim Flora Dr. EH EL Brubaker

John Morton Sentenced for Intoxicated Driving in Fort Wayne

John Morton was found guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated by Judge D. B. Douglas in Fort Wayne city court. He received a $100 fine and a three month sentence on the state penal farm.

John Morton State D. B. Douglas Fort Wayne

Sixth District Medical Society Meets at Newcastle

The semi annual gathering of the Sixth District Medical Society convened in Newcastle with papers read by several district physicians. In the afternoon Dr. W. H. Moon of Indianapolis delivered an address and local doctors hosted a dinner for visiting colleagues.

Sixth District Medical Society Newcastle W. H. Moon Indianapolis

Farmer builds practical road drag from old planks

On farms a simple road drag can be made from oak planks 3 inches thick with 8 foot and 3 foot cross pieces, drilled holes, clevis pins, and bolts. It costs little or nothing, improves driveways, and can extend road life with occasional use.

Wealth and Weight Spark Ride Talk in Bryan Comment

A fragment references Bryan discussing a seven ride on it and noting wealth and weight as factors. It hints at a plan to catch a ride and seek help when weight becomes an issue. The text is unclear but centers on a statement about riding and assistance.

Bryan

Uniform Sign Standardization urged by Highway Bureau

The Bureau of Public Roads urges standard danger signs along U S highways to reduce automobile accidents. It notes deaths have nearly doubled since 1915 and varying signs across states and counties hinder safe driving. A committee of the American Association of State Highway Officials is reviewing the subject.

Bureau of Public Roads United States Department of Agriculture Department American Association of State Highway Officials

Delay in State Road Building Slows National Program

The National Motorists' Association says many states have failed to develop road-building programs, leaving $107,192,795 in unobligated federal and highway funds. An additional $65,000,000 has recently become available, worsening the overall delay to highway construction nationwide.

National Motorists’ Association

2 More Women Join the Army

Milwaukee readers report a testimonial from Mrs Hattie Warren of 870 Garden St praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for back pain relief. The letter mentions prior inability to lift heavy objects and now full capability to work.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Lydia E. Pinkham Hattie Warron Garden St Wis

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsement

A Buffalo woman Mrs. J Grace reports health improvement after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says female troubles caused loss of appetite and weakness and that she gained in every way, regained strength, and could eat better.

Buffalo N. Y Lydia E Pinkham Mrs. J. Grace Waltz Avenue Buffalo, N. Y

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