World Missionary Meeting in Edinburgh delegates sail New York
The Red Star liner Kroonland carried 300 missionaries from Protestant denominations to the world missionary conference in Edinburgh Scotland. About 1000 Americans will attend, aiming to unite denominations for foreign missions with leaders including William Jennings Bryan and Rev. Dr Bertrand B Tipple of the American Methodist church at Rome.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Red Star
Kroonland
New York
America
William Jennings Bryan
Bertrand 8. Tipple
American Methodist Church
Rome
G A R Weighs Memorial Day Change At Atlantic City
Commander J Willard Brown of the Massachusetts department argues a memorial Sunday could replace Memorial Day with a national vote at Atlantic City. He proposes a forenoon of honoring the dead and a noon flag raising followed by sports, preferring a new observance to outright abolition.
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J. Willard Brown
Massachusetts Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Atlantic City
N. J
Brown
Grand Army
Uniform For Shopgirls Declared By Memphis Minister
The Rev Dr J T Myers of Madison Heights Methodist Church in Memphis Tennessee urged shopgirls be required to wear uniforms to level dress and reduce temptation. He warned that shop girls’ fashion trends rivaling rich customers pose a menace to moral standards.
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J. T. Myers
Madison Heights Methodist Church
Memphis
Tenn
Macy McMath Nuptials Tie Two Families in Noblesville
Arthur W. Macy and Miss Bertha McMath wed at the bride’s home in Noblesville in a small family ceremony led by Rev. Linley Reagan. The couple will reside in Sheridan on East Sixth Street. Macy is secretary of the Indiana Condensed Milk Company. The piece also includes a long passage on puff paste preparation and baking tips.
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Arthur W. Macy
Bertha McMath
G. C. McMath
Noblesville
Linley Reagan
Friends Church of
Azalia
Sheridan
East Sixth Street
Macy
Indiana Condensed Milk Company
McMaths
CROP WOES AND FLY THREAT HANG OVER INDIANA FARMS
Indiana farmers face a troubling wheat outlook as a new fly pest appears amid cold damp conditions and scarce sun. corn stands are weak and growth falters in the winter-summer weather. social notes report visits among local families in Kokomo Sharpsville Groomsville and others.
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Indiana
White Sox Win At Sheridan 7-4 Over Locals
The Rupe White Sox of Indianapolis defeated the locals 7 to 4 on Sunday. Merl Stevenson, Shannon’s catcher, left with a dislocated thumb early, Pierce replacing him. Infield errors hurt Sheridan late. Waverly and Cicero games follow, Sunday 1:30 start, nine innings. Mrs. M. H. Robbins returned home from Lafayette.
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Rupe White
Card of Thanks and Local Notices From Indiana
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for support during illness and death of wife and daughter. Monon Railroad advertises excursion to Michigan City on Sunday June 19 leaving Sheridan at 7 33 a m round trip 125. News notes mention Alva Newcomer visiting Lamong and Emma and Clina McCoy visiting Kirklin. Sylvain Owen Elmer Underwood families visit Oscar Teter family.
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Monon
Michigan City
Sheridan
S. A. Royster
Emma McCoy
Clinna McCoy
Kirklin
C. B. Hunt
Sylvain Owen
Elmer Underwood
Oscar Teter
Year of 1816 Recorded as Severe Climate Year
The article recounts the 1816 summer with unusual frosts and snow nearly every month. It notes January and February were mild, while March to December saw freezing temperatures, ice, and frost. Corn and fruit were destroyed, livestock fodder concerns rose, and corn price climbed to four to five dollars per bushel for the next planting season.
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Mila
New York
Massachusetts
Maine
New England
Pennsylvania
Middle States
The World Owes Every Man a Living
A pithy saying notes that while the world provides a chance for labor, it does not guarantee the payment or collection of earnings for every individual. The line reflects on economic fairness and personal responsibility.
Royster Hanson Nuptials At Hanson Home
Hollace Rector son of S A Royster of this place and Miss Elsie Hanson daughter of Milton Hanson of Westfield were married Wednesday afternoon at the Hanson home by Rev. W H Bertram pastor of the Friends Church. They will reside in Frankfort where he is employed in a railroad office.
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Hollace Rector
S. A. Royster
Elsie
Milton Hanson
Westfield
Hanson
W. H. Bertram
Friends Church
Frankfort
Heaps Carey Nuptials Held at North Georgia Street Home
Leslie E. Heaps and Mrs. Sidney Hare Carey wed last night in their new North Georgia street residence. Mrs. Carey is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Hare. Both parties have been previously married.
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Leslie E. Heaps
Sidney Hare Carey
North Georgia Street
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Smyrna
Axminster
SALE
IGG
Jane
Gsc
Ecru
Nottingham
Lisle
Silk
World Missionary Meeting
G. A. R. Encampment
Sarah Cox
Sharpsville
Katherine Cooper
Groomsville
Freda
Elsie Cox
Kokomo
Simeon Cox
Omer Wiles
H. B. Wiles
J. D. Hershman
Anna
Ethel McMurtry
Ben Hinesley
White Soxs
M. H. Robbins
Lafayette
Wm. Bauch and Family
Thad Howard and Family
Alva Newcomer
Lognsport
Lamong
Royster-Hanson
Carey
C. J. Crasbford
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