State Road 27 Hoosier Dixie Marked In Spring Plan
The Indiana State Highway Commission reports $2,659.63 spent on 47.3 miles in Kosciusko county in the last fiscal year as maintenance. The Hoosier Dixie route through Kosciusko and adjacent towns will be numbered 27, about 61.4 miles long, with pole markings and a painted symbol design showing a black number on a white border.
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State Highway Commission
Kosciusko County
Lo Bie
Indiana
Hoosier Dixie
Gebine
Cen
State Highway Department
Wabash
Goshen
Warsaw
Lee
Oil-soaked coiffure debut in Paris by Russian ballet
Paris witnesses a new hair fad from the Russian ballet with oil saturated short hair styled into a skull cap. Dancers wear long arced eyebrows extending to the roots, altering facial appearance to resemble a Polish bull.
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Paris
Victoria Reading Club Year Book Notes Meetings Schedule
The RECORD job department printed a year book for the Victoria Reading Club listing the program for each meeting. The club met each Monday evening except July and August, but this year members plan meetings only on the second and fourth Monday of each month, excluding June July and August vacation months.
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Victoria Reading Club
Yeast Poisoning Tied to Dandelion Wine Incident
Yeast placed in dandelion wine nearly killed Virgil Trump and Joe Myers of South Whitley. The youths fell deathly ill for about twelve hours as the wine fermented, with the yeast remaining in the mixture for days and causing poison fermentation.
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Virgil Trump
Joe Myers
South Whitley
Local Banks Consider Solar Alarm Installations
In response to frequent daytime hold ups, officials discuss solar alarm systems for banks. The plan envisions exterior gong alerts and modern sensors as a practical safeguard for financial institutions.
No Delinquent Tax Sale This Year Countywide
In past years the county held a delinquent tax sale but this year there will be none as only a few residents have overdue taxes. The notice explains the absence of a sale due to the small number of delinquent filers.
Collecting Assessment by Farmers Relief Association
William Shaffer of Warsaw collected assessments in town for the Farmers Relief Association an insurance funder in the county with past year losses absorbing the treasury and requiring a new levy.
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William Shaffer
Warsaw
Farmers Relief Association
Miss Verna Huke Returns to School Duties
Miss Verna Huke resumes her duties in the Gary schools after assisting at home during the holidays. She stayed with her grandmother Mrs. E J Wiltrout who fell ill, remaining for a week to help care for her.
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Verna Huke
Gary
E. J. Wiltrout
Moving Back to Illinois Erwin Family Vacates Local Grocery
Mr and Mrs M F Erwin who moved from Aurora Illinois last summer and bought Hiram Raver grocery have left the Scott property in the town's north and shipped their household goods back to the state they left.
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M. F. Erwin
Aurora
Illinois
Hiram Raver
Scott
Back to the Old Home
A note on rural life shows many young men lured to cities by high wages are returning home seeking stability and family ties. The trend suggests a shift in work and living preferences as economic conditions change.
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Dad
Is Sure A Wonder Operate Posting Machine
Six months ago the Commercial State Bank installed a new posting machine that is a wonder of human invention. It is electric and processes loose leaf bank accounts, printing figures in typewriter face and performing adding, subtracting, dating, carrying balances, and placing them in the correct column with neatness and accuracy.
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Commercial State Bank
Mrs Belle Johnson Sent To Portland For Hospital Care
Mrs Belle Johnson, staying at her uncle F. M. Jaques and wife in Portland, left for her son’s home in Portland late last week. She had been very ill with a severe cold and it was decided she should go to Portland to then enter a hospital for treatment.
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Belle Johnson
F.M. Jaques
Portland
Income Tax Rate in 1920 and 1919 Differences
The normal tax rate for 1920 matches 1919 with 4 percent on the first 4000 of net income above exemption and 8 percent on the remainder. A surtax applies to net income over 5000. The tax applies to every citizen and resident of the United States.
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The
United States
Banks to Install Burglar Alarms in North Manchester
The three banks of North Manchester plan to install burglar alarms at their branches. The new system will be wired and monitored, aiming to deter theft and improve security for employees and customers.
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North Manchester
A Very Sad Story Facing Death From Starvation
A bleak report describes families facing starvation with only half an hour of weekly heating, highlighting parents struggling to keep children alive amid severe deprivation and cold. Local aid efforts and warnings accompany the narrative.
Small blaze saves house occupied by Maurer
A morning fire in Elmer Maurer’s living room caused minor damage with shingles burned and roof holes. Neighbors aided as the fire was quickly extinguished. no one injured.
Curious Hiccough Epidemic Rages in France
The article notes a mysterious hiccough epidemic in France with victims suffering for up to five days and nights. Doctors disagree on the cause, citing possibilities from sleeping sickness to flu complications, though the ailment is not deemed dangerous at present.
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France
Good Year 1920 Brings Prosperity to Town
The 1920 year brought a bountiful harvest for farmers and prosperity for businessmen. Crops exceeded average, but holiday shopping lagged behind the previous year. Merchants should unite to boost winter sales while industry restarts and local prospects brighten.
Post Office Upgrades Elevate Leesburg to Presidential Grade
Twenty one Indian post offices of the fourth class are advanced to presidential grade starting this year. Leesburg post office is included with a salary fixed at $1,100. Salaries are based on office business. once reaching $1,000, the office gains presidential grade.
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Leesburg
Sister's Bedside Call Sends Instructor to Fort Wayne
Miss Pear Kline, an instructor in one of our schools, was called to Fort Wayne last Saturday to care for her sister, Mrs. Charles Price, who has been very ill in a local hospital there.
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Pear Kline
Fort Wayte
Charles Price
That
Feed The Birds Appeal From Indiana Conservation Dept
The Indiana State Department of Conservation urged citizens to feed birds during severe ice and snow. The appeal warned that many birds of economic value could perish if action was not taken and was distributed to Indiana residents last week.
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State Department of Conservation
Indianapolis
Indiana
Oregon Homestead Claim Filed by Bohntstedt Son
George Bohn stedt son of Mr and Mrs Albert Bohntstedt now located near Conias Valley Oregon has taken up a government claim in the area south west of town as reported in the Oregon Homestead notice.
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George Bohnstedt
Albert Bohntstedt
Conias Valley
Oregon
Colors to Match
Fragmentary note on fashion trends and behavior comparing Paris and American women debating cigarette use as a social craze. The passage mocks copying European habits and urges restraint against imitation.
Profiteer faces break in prices on remaining stock
A profiteer reacts to a break in by noting ruin and plans to sell the remaining goods at a price just above cost. The dialogue captures concern over market pressures and personal loss.
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Atb
Threshermen Convention Delegates Visit Indianapolis
Levi Holderman Arthur Smith and Lando Isley traveled to Indiana's capital Tuesday for the state convention of threshermen held this week in Indianapolis.
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Levi Holderman
Arthur Smith
Lando Isley
Indianapolis
The
Threshermen
Capitol City
Newlyweds Here Visit Relatives Before Moving
Newlyweds Union Oldfather and his wife visited Saturday and Sunday with relatives and friends. They plan to live in Wikhart but have not started housekeeping due to inability to secure a suitable house at present.
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Union Oldfather and
Wikhart
Critical Condition Of Lloyd Saner Amid Prolonged Ill Health
Lloyd Saner of the western outskirts has been in poor health for years and in a very serious state for over a week. Doctors report weakening condition and uncertain survival. His brother Charles Saner of Sapulpa Oklahoma has been informed and plans to come, with arrival expected in Peru Friday night.
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Lloyd Saner
Chas. Saner
Sapulpa Oklahoma
Lloyd
Near East Relief Bakes 20000 Loaves Daily in Constantinople
The Constantinople district of Near East Relief has taken over bakeries previously run by German managed Turkish army units. Twenty thousand loaves are baked and distributed each day. If laid end to end these leaves would stretch 280 miles. Five months of operation in consolidated bakeries in Constantinople. Offices in every state appeal for funds to continue this work.
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Constantinople
Near East Relief
Near East ‘Relief
Near East
Relief
Cwith
Farmers Co-Operative Telephone Co Elects Officers
The Kosciusko county Farmers Co-Operative Telephone Company held its annual meeting on Tuesday at Claypool. Officers elected include President Heber Hathaway and Vice President William Hoffman, with Mica Mary G. Farber serving as secretary and treasurer. Directors named were Ezra Metzger Heber Hathaway Colfax Highway William Hoffman and Charles Teagarden. Five directors were chosen that day. two more to be appointed later. The group also moved the annual meeting date to the third Tuesday in January.
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Farmers Co-Operative Telephone Company
Kosciusko County
Claypool
Heber Hathaway
William Hoffman
Silver Lake
Reasurer
Mica
Mary G. Farber
Burker
Ezra Metzger
Colfax Highway
Bigfoot
Charles Teagarden
Mentone
Memorial fund for Dr Sol C Dickey founder of Winona Assembly
Dr Milford H Lyon of Winona Lake subscribes $1000 as a starter for a memorial fund for Dr Sol C Dickey founder of Winona Assembly and Summer School association who died suddenly in Deland Florida. A fine new administration building is suggested as the memorial.
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Milford H. Lyon
Winona Lake
Sol C. Dickey
Winona Assembly and Summer School Association
Deland
Fla
Extra Chicago Concert at High School Friday
The Chicago Concert Co presents an additional entertainment in the high school building on Friday January 21. This event is outside the regular high school schedule and admission is 50 cents.
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Chicago Concert Co
Erecting New Cottage A Mr Aker and Son Visit
Erecting a new cottage described with Mr Aker and his son arriving from Kokomo at the start of the week to inspect progress and oversee construction efforts.
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Mr. Aker
Kokomo
Silver Lake Native Describes Texas Post Life and School Work
Herman Stemen, son of Mrs. Alice Rayer, writes from Fort Sam Houston Texas about his military service since September. He details riding, schooling in Spanish and typewriting, a high exam score, and class sizes. He notes weather and New Year noise and asks about Silver Lake basketball and the 1920 graduating class.
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Herman Stemen
Alice Rayer
U.S
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
16Th Cavalry
San Antonio
Old Silver Lake
Mrs. Metzger Dies After Illness at East Farm Home
Mrs Isaac Metzger aged about 55 died Monday after months of illness. Survived by husband three daughters two sons and a stepson. Funeral held at the Old Order Dunkard church near the Metzger home Wednesday forenoon at ten o'clock.
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Isaac Metzger
Here
Revival services continue at United Brethren church
Revival services at the United Brethren church have continued for several weeks with strong turnout. Attendees report excellent sermons and meaningful progress from the gatherings.
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United Bretheren Church
Child with spinal meningitis cared for at Warsaw hospital
The sick child of Mr and Mrs Frank Tracy, living south of town, was taken to Warsaw hospital last week. A Chicago specialist diagnosed spinal meningitis after examination and an operation was performed. Latest report says the boy is doing nicely and recovery is hoped to be rapid. Parents stay with him most of the time.
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Frank Tracy
Warsaw
Chicago
Locals Lose Narrowly at ATES in Basketball Showdown
The Silver Lake independent basketball team traveled to ATES yesterday to face the independent squad. The locals fell 20 to 21 after an all evening game, with a close finish signaling a tough away matchup.
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Silver Lake
ATES
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Extra Entertainment
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