Life of John T. Hays A Sullivan Lawyer Remembered
A memorial tribute to John T. Hays who died at his Sullivan home on April 10 1919 in his 74th year. The piece outlines his early life in the Ohio Pennsylvania region, his long career as a lawyer with the Hays family firm and staff, his devotion to truth and method, his community service including church and public works, and his standing in Sullivan’s legal and political circles.
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Churchman
John T. Hays
Sullivan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ascension Seminary
Farmersburg
Crawford
Fort Wayne
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne and Chicago
Hayse
Hays
Nathaniel G
George W. Buff
Harrison J. Hays
Will H. Hays
Hinkle C. Hays
Alonzo CC. Owens
Paul Stratton
Bult
Daddy
Warter Pershing
General Pershing
Joe Weltz
America
Masonic Fraternity
Sullivan County Association
Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
Republican Party
John C. Chaney
Hays Sees GOP House Unity For 1920 Push
Will Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, visited Washington and left confident that House Republicans will resolve differences and enact constructive legislation in the next session. He found a ticklish situation and handled it as usual, aiming to propel the party to a strong 1920 showing after 1918's success.
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Hays
Republican Party
Klays
House
America
Washington
Cannon
Aldrich
League of Nations
Taft
League
Wickersham
Root
Elihu Root
Paris
Senate
Congress
David Lawrence
New York Evening Post
N. Y. Evening Post. Inc
Washinon
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Republican Party Faces Fracture Risk in Postwar Era
The piece argues that without party unity the Republicans cannot implement policy in two years, while a united Democratic Party will exploit GOP dissension. It critiques GOP pride over wartime policy and praises arbitration and Monroe Doctrine preservation as strategies to gain standing later.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Knox
Mr. Root
Will of John T. Hays Filed for Probate in Indiana Circuit Court
The will dated April 24 1918 filed for probate names executors Will H. Hays and Hinkle C. Hays. It provides for funeral and illness expenses, a two thousand dollar monument fund, widow Mary C. Hays as residuary beneficiary and life use of the residence. Martha Hays and Bertie Drake receive legacies of 7500 and 4500 dollars. Trusts may mortgage real estate to fulfill provisions, with income to the widow and Martha Hays, and upon wife’s death equal division among four children.
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John T. Hays
Circuit Court
W. Paul Stratton
Alonzo C. Owens
Will H. Hays
Hinkle C. Hays
Mary C. Hays
Sullivan Lodge F. & A. M
Jerusalem
Columbia Club
Indianapolis
Martha Hays
Bertie Drake
Gill Township
Springer and Gouchenour
Peoples State Bank of
Sullivan
Look for Love Sees Worth in Lovable Traits
The piece says noticing lovable traits in people enhances happiness and fosters better relationships. It encourages focusing on positive qualities to build understanding and harmony.
Painting as Investment in Rebuilding Era Homes
The campaign urges converting wartime industry to peacetime repair and home painting. It argues painting preserves a house longer, giving a $2,500 home about 150 paintings over 60 years costing roughly $1,899, vs $5,000 to rebuild after 30 years without paint. Regular painting seen as cost effective.
Using Fat Paint for Barn Primer Prohibited
Do not use old paint that has become fat for priming either old or new work. Fat paint is best reserved for fences brickwork or finishwork. If you value your barn enough to paint it, give it a proper job with fresh paint.
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Washington
United States
U S Develops Anti Rust Dope For Aircraft
Government war effort spurs invention of protective coatings or dope for airplane wings with weather resisting and fireproof qualities. Officials note potential commercial uses beyond military needs.
A Carbon Remover Used For Quick Engine Cleaning
A liquid called Acerol is injected through the spark pin opening to rapidly remove carbon from the cylinders of gasoline engines. This method aims to improve engine performance by cleaning combustion chambers and valves.
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THE
Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
R. P. White, Publishers
Indiana
Daddy Pershing
Bennett
West Side Drug Store
N. Y
White House
New York
Lieut. Lucas
M. A. Dargue
DeHaviland
Black Bros
U. S
Elbert H. Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
Gary
H.L. Ramsey
D. C
Ind
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