Progress of Silk Industry and Post Office Reform Reported
Washington reports Secretary Wilson aims to boost domestic silk production reducing $50,000,000 annual imports as Europe supplies eggs and mulberry trees. Italian experts plant 25,000 trees in Georgia. South Carolina to host nurseries. The President backs a full Post Office investigation amid corruption charges and political pressure to halt it.
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Wilson
United States
Howard
Europe
Georgia
South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Postofica
Congress
Antil
Treasury Reform Sparks Shuffle in Customs Service
The Treasury Department plans a broad reorganization led by Assistant Secretary Armstrong. Spaulding is removed, Walter B. Chance may move to a less senior post, Walter P. Williams of Chicago may depart, Wilbur B. Wakeman of New York stays connected as reforms advance.
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Treasury Department
Armatrong
Customs Service
Spaulding
Walter
Chance
Chicago
William P. Williams
Anderson to Host Grand Army Encampment Amid Big Plans
G A R encampment preparations in Anderson for the Indiana State event promise an extensive display. Officials report unprecedented planning, with committees busy for months. Railroad and electric railways offer one cent per mile fares to attract veterans and families for the May gathering.
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Anderson
G. A.R
Indiana
G. A A. RR
G. A. RR
Doing a Large Business with Marion Handle Works
Mr Nesler of the Marion Handle Works stopped briefly last week while Robert McFarland returned to Marion. The Marion Handle Factory has bought a large amount of timber in the locality over the past two years and McFarland, their purchasing agent, has shipped more timber than anyone imagined. This reflects well on McFarland and the Marion Handle Works for fair dealing and satisfactory prices.
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Mr. Nesler
Marion Handle Works
Robert McFarland
Marion
Marion Handle Factory
Mr. McFarland
Epworth League Musicale in Mentone April 3
Mentone Gazette outlines an Epworth League Musicale in Mentone on April 3 featuring Miss Edna Wiltront in a piano solo the Warsaw based Ruby Ranyan Leininger Sisters and L L Kemper among others with strong local and surrounding town talent promised for a rich musical treat.
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Epworth League Musicale
Mentone Gazette
Edna Wiltront
Lady Quartett
Warsaw
Ruby Ranyan
Leininger Sisters
L. L. Kemper
Attractive Easter Cover on Donkey's Home Journal April Issue
The April Easter issue of Donkey's Home Journal features a striking cover and eight extra pages. It has drawn much attention this year for its colorful poster covers and opens with five short stories followed by several special articles.
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Donkey’s Home Journal
District No 2 praises teacher James Leffel for pupil progress
Patrons of the District No 2 school commend the advancement of pupils under teacher James Leffel during the term that closed last Friday and express thanks for his successful work.
Subscription expiration notice guidance
Instructions remind readers to check the Record subscription expiration date printed after their name on the paper or wrapper. The policy adoption aims to keep each subscriber informed about how their subscription appears on the books.
Teeter Delivers Fruit Trees for Missouri Nursery
J. A. Teeter, a Missouri nursery dealer, made a delivery of fruit trees at this location on Tuesday. He is described as a hustler who has sold many trees in the area over the past several months.
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J. A. Teeter
Missouri
J. A
Large Attendance at Methodist Church Service
A large audience attended the Methodist church service last Sunday morning where Rev. J. W. Tillman preached a lengthy sermon. The event drew community members seeking spiritual guidance and fellowship.
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Methodist Church
J. W. Tillman
Moving Season At Hand As Emigrants Relocate In Town
The article lists residents moving to and from properties around the depot and town, including Levi Rhodes, Sid Aker, E A Robertson, E M Snake, George Hamman, Benjamin Platt, Charles Young, William Grisso, and the Greenawalt family. It notes regular church services on April 19 and reports a boy, Ralph Metzger, sustaining a broken leg after an accident involving moving wagons near a schoolhouse with a driver unaware of the children.
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Ralph
Metzger
Jacob Metsger
Jackson Township
Manchester
Sride
Metzger Lad
I O F Lodge Instituted In Syracuse No 799
Members of I O O F from Warsaw journeyed to Syracuse Monday evening to witness the institution of Syracuse lodge No 799. The Claypool team led the initiation with 14 lodges represented and 116 members at a banquet, with Warsaw Orchestra, new hall, regalia, and equipment noted as favorable signs for the new lodge.
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Socas
Warsaw
Opera
Schools Close As Teachers Seek Summer Work
Schools in Lake township closed for vacation last week. Pupils and teachers shift to other pursuits and to earn money. Many teachers will farm during the break while others plan to attend college at different locations. Teachers are praised for advancing pupil studies.
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Ship
Henry Reed accepts farm position in Charlotte Michigan
Henry Reed, living south of town, traveled to Charlotte Tuesday to take a farm job. He is well known locally and requested the Record to make weekly visits, before leaving town.
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Henry Reed
Charlotte
Michigan
Reed
Advertiser Continues Address Amid Holiday Shopping Surge
A seasoned merchant keeps his public address steady at year end, noting brisk buying during Christmas and the holiday rush. He maintains contact with customers to sustain patronage despite competitors withdrawing from advertising.
Bjornson Dominates Norway With Photos In Public Spaces
In Norway Bjornson's pictures appear in shops and stations while his biography sits in homes. The April CosmMoPro notes the widespread presence of his image and works, making him the most popular figure in the country.
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Norway
Bjornson
Anglin Joins Plane O Company As Traveling Salesman
J. H. Anglin will relocate his family to Wareaw soon and take a traveling salesman post with Plane O Company's machinery. The firm expands Leonard's territory and pairs Anglin as assistant for a strong team that will give competitors a merry chase.
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J. H. Anglin
Mr. Anglin
Plane O Company
Mr. Leonard
Indiana Storm Center In Circus War This Season
Indiana becomes the focus as competing circus groups clash with the Ring lings Wallace and the Sells Fore paugh. Route agents are active and Wallace plans to depart Penu winter quarters mid month amid shifting loyalties and trust ties.
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Indiana
Ringlings
Wallace
Trust
Penu
Couple Joined in Marriage at United Brethren Parsonage
On March 29 at the United Brethren parsonage in Burker Sherman Minear and Lissie Garman were united in marriage by Rev. O J Miner. Both parties live near Claypool and are respected by all who know them. We extend congratulations.
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United Brethren Parsonage
Burker
Sherman Minear
Lissie Garman
O. J. Miner
Claypool
Eggs Galore Colbert and Gamnaag Tee Showsuns
Egg shipments flood Colbert market as local producers report abundant supplies this season. Gamnaag and Colbert distributors anticipate steady prices while shoppers enjoy plentiful cartons and fresh varieties.
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Washington, D.C
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Levi Rhodes
Leckrone
Sid Aker
Roberteon
Taesday
E. A. Robertson
Urbana
E. M. Snake
E. B. Flavien
High Street
George Hamman
Elias Parker
Barker
North
Jefferson Street
Frank Shireman
Benjamin Platt
Charles Young and
Burdge
East Main Street
Robinson
William Grisso
W. A. Swihart
Roann
Sycamore Street
Mr. Grisso
Rev. Greenawalt
Greenford
Ohio
Greenawalt
J.J. Babcock
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Lake Town
the Storm Center
Syracuse
Stout & Son
Just
Furnit
S. B. Burdge
SRC
Anari
Richardson
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