Cleopatra on Screen Prompts Mixed Local Reaction
Bay County residents watched Theda Bara in Cleopatra at Alco Theatres in Millville Eight reels showcased lavish production and strong visuals but critics questioned historical accuracy and the film’s reliance on sensual appeal. Teen audiences reportedly missed the historical core, sparking debate over cinema versus art.
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Bay County
Florida
Theda Bara
Cleopatra
Alco Theatres
Millville
Wm. Fox
Octavius
Garden of Eden
Reverie of a Socialist on Uncle Sam Tax
A verse imagining a society where Uncle Sam owns all industry and resources. The poem questions who pays the tax as the state guarantees six hour days eight hours of pay and universal sustenance under a plutocratic system. It critiques state ownership and tax burdens shaping a seemingly utopian yet troubling economy.
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Sam
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg April Report
Miss Glenn Yeager reports weekly weather for Farmersburg for April 14 to 20. Skies were cloudy most days with temperatures ranging from 38 to 78 degrees and rainfall totaling 1.27 inches across April 15 16 and 17.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative
Just What Mothers Have Been Looking For Vanita Baby Garments
Advertising blurb for Vanita twistless tape baby garments. Promotes front fastening knitted shirt for infants avoiding pins and buttons. Claims safety, ease, and a full line including underwear and diapers with a diaper pattern offered free. Invites readers to visit the Infant Department for demonstrations.
Selecting wall coverings for this spring
Spring renovation urges careful wallpaper choices. Plain or small patterns suit average rooms while striped papers visually raise low ceilings. Light determines color. greens grays and blues are cool, browns yellows and russets warm. Avoid bright vivid greens blues reds and large florals. gray with gold or old rose offers pleasing backgrounds.
Card of Thanks for La vina Mounts
Neighbors and friends are thanked for assistance during illness and after the death of La vina A. Mounts. Signed by Thomas P. Mounts.
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Lavina A. Mounts
Thomas P. Mounts
Son of Mayor Smith Discharged at Camp Sherman
Ray Smith, son of Mayor and Mrs Henry Smith, who served actively at the front in France, has been discharged at Camp Sherman Ohio and returned home.
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Ray Smith
Henry Smith
France
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Petition for cancellation of road contract heard in Sullivan County
Notice records that Frank Musselman contractor filed a petition with the Sullivan County Auditor on April 7 1919 and the Commissioners set a hearing for May 5 1919 at 9 AM to cancel the James A Forbes et al free stone road project in Jackson township Sullivan County Indiana Frank M Daniels Auditor first insertion April 16 1919 2t
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Sullivan County
Indiana
Frank Mussellman
James A. Forbes
Frank M. Daniels
Sullivan
Notice of Final Settlement in the Kalley Estate
I H Kalley administrator of Cynthia A Woner deceased Sullivan county Indiana has filed a final report of accounts with the Sullivan circuit court. The report will be heard on Monday May 5 1919 the first judicial day of the May term creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. First insertion April 9 1919 8t
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I. H. Kalley
Cynthia A. Woner
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
James G. Brokaw
John Adams
Wanted Carpenters and painters at Matthews Co Port Clinton
Job ad seeks carpenters cabinet makers boat builders joiners and painters with high grade finishing. Plant is light and ventilated in Port Clinton Ohio a pleasant small town on Lake Erie between Toledo and Cleveland near fishing hunting boating. Steady work with attractive summer resorts nearby. Matthews Co Port Clinton Ohio.
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Port Clinton
Lake Erie
Toledo
Cleveland
New York Central
R. A
The
Matthews Co
Ohio
For Sale Registered Polled Angus Bulls
A. N. L. Burton & Sons in Graysville Indiana offer registered polled Angus males ready for service. Priced right for buyers seeking pedigree stock from a local cattle dealer.
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A. N. L. Burton & Sons
Graysville
Ind
Jim Dandy re tops at Kirkham's old stand
Notice states harness repairs complete and auto tops ready for repair. New lights installed to enhance appearance and tops ready for pickup. Do not buy a collar before seeing the Jim Dandy at John A. Mattix's Kirkham's old stand.
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Jim
Kirkham
Notice of Appointment of Executors for John T. Hays Estate
Will H. Hays and Hinkle C. Hays appointed executors under John T. Hays will Sullivan County Indiana deceased. Estate presumed solvent. First insertion April 16 1919. HAYS HAYS Attorneys.
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H. Hays
Hinkle C. Hays
John T. Hays
Sullivan County
Indiana
Hays& Hays, Attorneys
Woolen Mills Seeks Wool Supply For Spring Sale
The Sullivan Woolen Mills seeks 50 000 pounds of wool after the government release of this year’s crop. Mr Bringer will be at the mill near the C E I depot to receive wool and pay the highest cash price. Springer Lindley, proprietors.
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Sullivan Woolen Mills
Bringer
Springer & Lindley
Appointment of Administrator for Lovina A Mounts Estate
Boyd Andrew is named administrator of the solvent estate of Lovina A Mounts of Sullivan County Indiana. Walter F Wood is the attorney of record. First insertion April 23, 1919.
Notice of Petition to Vacate Streets in Sullivan
The Mutual Truck Company of Sullivan petitions Sullivan Circuit Court in May 1919 to vacate Saucer Man’s Glebe Addition streets and alleys, including Dirrelle Street and McCammon extension. Hearing set May 12, 1919 at 9 a.m. at the Sullivan courthouse, clerk David Giles presiding.
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State of
Indiana
County of
Sullivan
Sullivan Circuit Court
Mutual Truck Company
Dirrelle
McCammon
Remove Smoke Stains From Old Gas Jet Ceilings
A household tip notes smoke stains from old fashioned gas jets can be removed by a starch and water layer applied with flannel. Once dried, brush lightly to remove any remaining marks, leaving ceilings free of discoloration for housewives without modern utilities.
Notice to Contractors Indiana County Bridges Bid Call
Sullivan county Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by May 6 1919 for construction of reinforced concrete bridges Harris Turman Jefferson Sherman Robbins Wm Davidson F Wise and Gill Tom Roseberry plans on file with auditor bids may be rejected.
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Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Harris Bridge
Turman Township
Pfrang
Jefferson Township
Sherman Robbins
Jefferson Jp
Wm. Davidson
F. Wise
Jackson Township
Chas. Cooper
Gill Township
Tom Roseberry
Haddon and
Cass
Office of the Auditor
Administratrix appointed for Joseph M. Griffith estate
The undersigned Belle Griffith has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Joseph M. Griffith late of Sullivan county Indiana deceased. The estate is supposed solvent. Walter F Wood is attorney. First insertion April 9 1919 3t.
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Joseph M. Griffith
Sullivan County
Indiana
Belle Griffith
Walter F. Wood
Estate of John Adams Account Summary Filed
James G. Brokaw as administrator seeks court approval of the estate account for John Adams of Sulllport. The matter is set for Monday May 5th 1919 in the May term of the court. Attorneys A G McNabb and Brokaw sign the notice.
Service offer for local papers at four dollars
The Sullivan Union and Haute Daily Star offer a one year subscription for four dollars in a joint promotion. Readers may subscribe to both papers for a discounted annual rate.
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Haute
Star
the. Sullivan Union
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Uncle Sam
Samuel
Farner
Warner
Springer -Gouckenour Co
J. A. Mattix
John A. Mattix
Will H. Hays
Lovina A. Mounts
Boyd Andrew
Walter F
Wood
David Giles
John. Scott
John Walters
Poston
Mr. Farmer
A. G. McNabb
Citizens Trust Bldg
Sullivan, Mnd
4Th St
Terre Haute
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