Rockport Hemecray Note on Local Elections
A Friday 1923 Rockport Indiana item notes a Republican municipal administration overthrown and two Democratic mayors elected in major Rocky Mountain city politics. It praises Denver Mayor-elect Ben M. Stapleton and mocks Republican propaganda about prosperity under Harding, citing a local farmer’s skepticism.
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Rocky Mountain
Ben M. Stapleton
Denver
Republican National Committee
Harding
Ambassador Harvey Visits White House With 21 Trunks
The article notes George Harvey as a guest at the White House carrying 21 trunks joking about baggage. It also references republicans linking high prices to prosperity and mentions President Harding's stance on the International Court versus the League of Nations.
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George Harvey
White House
International Court Proposal Gains Backing From Senators
Dr James A Woodburn of Indiana University supports a permanent international court of justice to arbitrate disputes between nations. He calls it a feasible alternative to the League of Nations and notes the plan has gained reservations approval from Senators Borah and La Follette.
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Ment
Borah and
la Follette
United States
League of Nations
James A. Woodburn
Department of History
Indiana University
Indiana farmers shine at exhibitions abroad and at home
Indiana orchardists won major premiums at a Midwest horticultural expo in Iowa, driving local fruit confidence and market appeal. At Chicago’s International Hay and Grain show, Johnson County White corn by C E Troyer led grand sweepstakes as Indiana exhibitors captured top prizes in corn soybeans and soft red winter wheat. Livestock entries also scored, with J M Grant of Grant County winning first in Hampshire hogs.
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Indiana
Iowa
Midwest
Missouri
Hoosier
North America
C. E. Troyer
Johnson County
Wabash County
J. M. Grant
Grant County
Hampshire
Indiana Livestock Shines With Grand Champions at International
J C Andrews of Tippecanoe County displayed the grand champion wether at the show, while Purdue earned the grand champion fat steer. The International featured 425 head of livestock from Indiana breeders and sellers, underscoring the state's superiority in fruit grain and livestock amid global competition. Is this achievement fully appreciated at home?
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Siow
J. C. Andrews
Tippeedaoe County
Purdue
Eee
Indiana
Seelers
Deny This If You Can You Are in Business
The piece urges merchants to stock well advertised merchandise and to advertise locally to counteract competitors. It argues that word of mouth and rival ads can steer friends away, and advises consistent local newspaper promotion to build trust and ensure customers know their goods are the best.
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Fecile
Eye Injury From Flying Chip In Auto Repair
Andrew H. Mann of the Mechanics Garage suffered a painful injury when a steel chip struck his eye while repairing a bolt Sunday morning. Taken to Evansville, a specialist said the chip did not enter the eye but cut a gash for the pupil, which could have destroyed eyesight if it had struck directly.
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Andrew H. Mann
Mechanics Garage
Mann
Evansville
Chisney Sun
French government knighted Indiana University linguist for war service
Dr Bert E Young head of the department of romps languages at Indiana University was knighted by the French government for educational and war services. President Millerand welcomed him to the Legion of Honor. Funeral pallbearers and officials attended the ceremony for the Cus ter Massacre scout Curley. Curley’s widow will receive an annuity from the government for his services in the Indian wars.
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Bert E. Young
Indiana University
Millerand
Dr. Young
Legion of Honor of
France
American Legion
Cuvier
Custer
Montana
Curley
Little Bigate
Genral Custer
Legion
I Men
Jdead
Engagement announced Miss Helen Fenn to Cari Wangberg
The engagement of Miss Helen Fenn of Tell City to Cari A Wangberg of Colorado Springs was announced. Miss Fenn is the daughter of the late Ke P Tenin and has ties to Rockport and Grandview. She has been a member of the Tell City colony and the Grandview chautauqua for several years.
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Helen Fenn
Tell City
Cari A. Wangberg
Colorado
Springs
Col
Meek
Pines
Fenn
Ke P. oTenin
Rockport
Grandview
Obituary and wedding notices from Indiana papers
Mrs Elizabeth Mullis died Wednesday at 6 16 a m at 56. Born March 9 1867 in Cincinnati she leaves husband John Mullis and eight children six adults and two minors. Ferdinand News reports Bessie Beardsley and Earl Whitten wed in New Albany with Rev S Whitten officiating. Beardsley family noted in Dale and Huntingburg Argus.
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Elizabeth “Mullis
Cincinnati
John
Mullis
Frank
Uehlein
Emile William
Rudolph
George Mullis
Sidney Calmodine
Nora
Tillie Mullis
Ferdinand
Bessie
Beardsley
Earl
Prominent stock buyer Henry Singer dies at home
Henry Singer a leading stock buyer died Monday morning at his son Edward Singer's home after an eleven day illness of paralysis. Funeral was held Wednesday at Mt Vernon church north of Dale. He leaves four sons Edward Jess George and Wallace and two daughters Mrs Glara Kress and Mrs Anna Martin. Dale Reporter also notes farmer Mr Lamar of Pigeon township died Saturday at 17 pneumonia interred Twin cemetery Monday.
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Henry Singer
Edward Singer
Mt. Vernon
Dale
BM. Lamar
Pigeon Township
Twin
The Hot Springs National Park Tale from 1823 Act
The 1823 act set aside Hot Springs Arkansas and adjacent land for United States disposal not for other uses, creating the first link in national park chain. The Hot Springs park covers about 900 acres in Hot Springs city with 36 springs, hot and cold waters, and a yearly flow over 750 000 gallons. Temperatures range from 10 to 147 degrees with about twenty mineral waters. Indians historically valued the springs for healing prior to Spanish contact.
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Arkansas
United States
Hot Springs National Park Reservation
Hot Springs
Isunzi
Salle
Washington
Union
Marriages Reported in Kentucky and Michigan
Marriage licenses list Pete Snyder and Carmel Cravens of Calhoun Kentucky wed on June 5. Raymond Taylor of Detroit Michigan and Kittye Ann Peel of Roches ter Kentucky joined June 4. H L Bertram of Owensboro Kentucky married Sadie Tetrick of Owensboro on June 2. Otto Adkins of Central City Kentucky wed Eula Vincent of Breman Kentucky on June 2.
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Pete Snyder
Farmer
Calhoun, Ky
Carmel Cravens
Calhoun
Raymond Taylor
Detroit
Mich
Kittye Ann Peel
Rochester
H. L. Bertram
Owensboro
Sadie Tetrick
Otto Adkins
Central City
Eula Vincent
Breman
Rev Blalock Heads Home to Texas for Family Visit
The Rev Bryan B Blalock departed Monday for his Fort Worth area home in Texas to visit relatives.
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Bryan’ B. “Blalock
Fort Worth
Texas
Mrs John Cain Visits Relatives in Linton Ind
Mrs John Cain is visiting relatives in Linton Indiana. The short note records a domestic travel moment with no further details.
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Mrs
John Cain
Linton, Ind
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Democrat Publishing Company
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Joan Wroe
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White
Francis Tatoary
R. E. Roberts
Frank Genet
Perry County
Halbruge
Santer
The
C. W. Halbruge Co
America
T. T. Maxey
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Belmont Percales
Crystal
Crysta Emerald
Rockport, Indiana
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