Hitchcock economy spelled with big E headlines waste in post office refurnishing
Washington officials reveal thirty five dollar waste paper baskets four hundred eighty three dollar rugs and other lavish fittings during Hitchcock refurnishing of the red and brown rooms. Testimony shows no bids or competition and high priced private office furnishings. The piece contrasts railway mail clerks overwork with the lavish expense and notes Senate committee appointments seen as favorable to powerful interests.
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Washington
Hitchcock
House Committee On
Post Office
Treasury
Sam
Pierre-Tracy
St. Paul
Minn
A. W. Lawshe
New Mexico
Bird men shine at Evansville aviation meet
Rockport and Spencer county residents joined in Evansville for a two day aviation exhibition of human flight. The Evansville Courier organized the event, praised for showing real airships in action to local spectators.
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Rockport
Spencer County
Evansville
Building plans cut to two stories for I O O F hall
The building committee and architect Shepbell of Evansville recommend a two story remodel for the I O O F hall instead of three. The lodge approved the report and authorized drawing plans and specifications.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Shepbell
Evansville
Lodge
Miss Squier to Visit Aunt in Oklahoma City
Miss Gladys Squier will accompany Mrs. J. J. Wetzel to Oklahoma City and visit her aunt Mrs. J. Hall Rhodes for several weeks.
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Gladys Squier
J. J. Wetzel
Oklahoma City
J. Hall Rhodes
Injunction Sought Over Luce Township High School Relocation
The Luce township high school case reaches the circuit court in injunction stage. Fielden L. Pattie seeks to stop trustee Schuyler C. Ferguson from relocating the high school and from receiving bids for a new building in Richland City, citing improper steps and lack of authority. A July 6 hearing will decide if the injunction becomes permanent.
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Luce Township
Fielden L. Pattie
Schuyler C. Ferguson
Richland City
Baptist
Township Advisory Board
Foster & Wheeler
Evansville
Arch Stevenson
Spencer Brill
Hatfield
Harry Parker
Minnie Parker
Smith & McCullough
Della Link
Circuit Court
Charess Link
Kersteins-Weyel Nup at St Bernard’s Church
Miss Lena Kersteins of Rockport wed Mr George Weyel of Evansville in a Catholic ceremony at St Bernard’s Church attended by relatives and friends. Rev A J Sprigler officiated as Clara Procasky played Lohengrin and Hearts and Flowers. The couple plans house keeping after a wedding breakfast and dinner, with Mr Weyel a bookkeeper at the American Tobacco Company.
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St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
Lena Kersteins
George Weyel
Evansville
A. J. Sprigler
Clara Procasky
Weyel
Henry Kersteins
Rockport
American Tobacco Company
Home Maker’s Meet at Luce Township Club
The Luce township Home Maker’s club held an all day gathering June 10 at Mrs. Sam Schumacher’s country home with a three course dinner and musical numbers by Mrs. Emma Feltman and others. Members discussed fruit canning and Mrs. Mabel Crowder gave a paper on green vegetables. Visitors included Mrs. T. W. Oldman and Mrs. Herb Wells. new members Mrs. Wayne Montgomery and Mrs. T. W. Oldman were introduced. Due to heat the group adjourned to meet September at Mrs. Geo. Casey’s.
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Luce Township
Sam Schumacher
T. W. Oldman
Herb Wells
Wayne Montgomery
Geo. Casey
Home Maker
City Council Approves Sidewalk Improvements Despite Complaints
City council meets to hear grievances over the plan to improve streets with concrete sidewalks. Complaints are dismissed and the resolution is confirmed, with a notice ordered for bids on the work.
McKenneys Leave For Saranac Lake For Indefinite Stay
Mr and Mrs J T McKenney departed Thursday morning for Saranac Lake New York where they plan to remain indefinitely as they begin a new chapter in life.
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J. T. McKenney
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Langley of Newtonville Conducts Business in City
A. B. Langley of Newtonville transacted business in the city Monday.
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A. B. Langley
Newtonville
Tenant Farmers and the Farm Mortgage Transformation
A Kansas State Agricultural College president condemns tenant farming as a national menace. He cites a Iowa example where a city owner earned little after nine years, while tenants rot away value, and warns migratory tenants ruin rural wealth and raise living costs.
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Iowa
Henry J. Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Maine
Missouri
Waters
Technical World Magazine
Road Bonds Sold by County Treasurer Kinney
Two series of rock road bonds were sold last Saturday. Allen Gentry bid in the $3,000 bond and Richards and Agnew bought the about $7,000 bond for road construction. The bonds sold for par value.
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Rock Road
Kinney
Allen Gentry
Richards and Agnew
Crescent Cubs Here Next Show Rockport How To Play
Rockport hosted Richland City last Sunday in a 17 to 1 defeat. Crescent Cubs of Evansville, a strong club with only two losses this season, will visit Rockport next Sunday to demonstrate high level play.
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Richland City
Rockport
Richland City Boys
Crescent Cubs
Evansville
John Kost of St. Meinrad Visits City on Wednesday
John Kost of St. Meinrad spent Wednesday in the city, stopping to visit local sites and meet residents. He was seen touring downtown and attending a community event.
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John Kost
St. Meinrad
Ounce of Prevention Worth Ton of Care
State Board of Health issues warning circular on prevention of typhoid fever urging public oversight and personal hygiene measures for communities to curb outbreaks.
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State Board OF Health
State board urges action to curb autumn typhoid deaths
Indiana health officials warn that typhoid fever can be reduced with simple steps. Cleanliness of premises, use of clean water from driven wells, and fly control are key. The circular notes annual costs of about 2 million dollars, ~1,000 deaths, and ~20,000 cases, urging public cooperation and noting skepticism from some.
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State Board of Health
Health Board
Indiana
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