Harding writes 1924 platform as he tours westward
President Harding quietly builds the Republican platform for 1924 during a six day western swing. He outlines broad planks on an international court railroads agricultural relief prohibition and coal governance while avoiding firm promises, seeking party harmony and usable guidance for convention carpenters.
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Harding Raling -Wye
Harding
Washington
International Court
Republican Party
Warding
St Louis
Senate
St. Louis
Kansas City
Railway Labor Board
Hutchinson
Kansas
Denver
Cheyenne
United Mine Workers
Pleasant Chapel U B C a lendar of Sunday events
Pleasant Chapel U B Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 and 2 00 class meeting at 2 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 preaching at 7 45 everyone welcome Supt Perry Miller leader Boyd Dinius president Glenn Rupert pastor Oliver P Y Givens
Bible Thoughts for the Week
A weekly devotional invites readers to reflect on daily verses from Isaiah Mark and John with themes of worship faith watch freedom and eternal promises. Each day presents a biblical verse or teaching urging trust in God and living righteously.
Celebrate the Glorious Fourth in Roanoke
Plans completed for Roanoke's large Fourth of July celebration at Oak Grove Park. The event features two Roanoke vs Fort Wayne Colored Giants games from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., gymnastic exhibition by Fort Wayne Turners, and music by the Roanoke Community Band and Harmony Four. Bring dinner, enjoy free tables, water, swings, and a ladies rest room.
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Roanoke
Oak Grove Park
Fort Wayne
Colored Giants
Giants
Fort Wayne Turners
Henry DeArmitt
Harmony Four
Roanoke Defeats Huntington 3 to 2 in Tough Nine
The Huntington All Stars lost to Roanoke 3 to 2 in a nine inning game. Reeves hit a clean home run and H Heater made a notable outfield throw. Pleasant Center plans a Sunday game at Oak Grove Park against Roanoke. players hail from Ossian and Fort Wayne.
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Roanoke
Huntington
Huntington All-Stars
Reeves
H. Heater
Pleasant Center
Oak Grove Park
Ossian
Fort Wayne
Firemen's Convention Held Best Ever in Decatur
State Fire Marshal Newman T. Miller praised the Decatur gathering as one of the best conventions. Firemen paraded through the city in near 100 degree heat as the Fort Wayne General Electric Band led multiple departments. Prizes went to General Electric and Bowser teams for drills, bands, and contests in water battles and ladder climbs.
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Decatur
L. A. Holthouse
Fort Wayne
General Electric Band
Indiana
General Electric Company
Ft. Wayne
Bluffton
Portland
G. E. Company
G. E. Band of
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Portland Fire Company
Bluffton Fire Company
Portland Military Band
Roanoke Fire Company
Roanoke
Glenn Hartley
Ted Hartley
Ralph Withrow
Bowser
Newman T. Miller
Red Goose demonstration at Roanoke store parade
The E. E. Richards & Sons store staged a Red Goose demonstration in Roanoke with a six foot red goose, a parade led by the Roanoke Community band, and a raffle of six prize shoes. An essay contest for youths eight to fifteen was announced with entries due by June 30 and prizes awarded July 3.
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E. E. Richards & Sons Department
Roanoke
Richards
Red Goose
Bove
Huntington County
Roanoke's Beauty Spot Opens Free Park Evenings
Roanoke welcomes residents to Oak Grove Park this summer with free nightly access and picnic tables. A ladies rest room is provided and family reunions are welcome. Beginning July 4 the park offers free moving picture shows every Wednesday and Saturday with continuous viewing and evolving amusements.
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Oak Grove Park
Roanoke’s
Roanoke
Post Office To Close At Ten Tonight
The post office will close at ten oclock for the balance of the day on July 41h.
Debate on Beer and Light Wines Amendment to Volstead Act
The piece argues against amending the Volstead Act to permit sale and manufacture of beer and light wines. It cites Dr. T Alexander MacNichol on dilute alcohol harming immune response and describes alcohol’s effects on the nervous system and circulation with a note that the article continues on page 5.
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Alfred Eddingfield
America
J Tf
T. Alexander MacNichol
Mass
Building Addition to Richards & Sons Store
Building addition to the Richards & Sons store began today on vacant rear ground. The one story cement structure measures 59 by 71 feet and will be split into two rooms 22 by 71 and 37 by 71 to serve as a garage and store room. Grover Redding and crew handle the work.
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N. D. E. Ricards & Sons
Richards
Grover Redding
Beery & Peterson Store Sees Leadership Change
Archie Hathaway resigned from Beery & Peterson grocery last week. Eldon Withrow assumed charge of the store Monday morning.
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Archie Hathaway
Beery & Peterson Grocery
Eldon Withrow
New Manager at Hawkeye Oil Station
Henry Christy appointed manager at the local Hawkeye Oil Station. Mr Robbins resigned about two weeks ago to devote full time to his farm.
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Henry Christy
Hawkeye
Robbins
Gas Tax Law Held Valid by Indiana Court
Judge Lenn J. Care rules 1923 gasoline tax constitutional, stating the two cent per gallon levy is an excise on the privilege of using motor vehicles. The decision, read in South Bend, will be appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court with the attorney general opposing challengers.
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United States
Lone
New York City
America
South Bend
Ind
Indiana
Lenn J. Care
Bruce Gasilt
Robert Bracken
Ora Davies
U. S. Lesh
Care
Supreme Court of Indiana
Tim or Timothy Hay Color and Maturity Guide
USDA urges early cutting of timothy bay to avoid color loss and downgrade. Grades rely on color from brown leaf surface and bleached heads, with No 1 limits at 40 percent leaf surface and small percentages of heads and stems. Early cut hay yields higher nutrients and better palatability for livestock.
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Departmente
Hng
United States
Department of Agriculture
Timothy
Timothy Hay
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