Betier Babies Contest at Indiana State Fair
A new feature at the Indiana State Fair during the week of September 6 invites mothers to bring their babies for examinations by experts. The event aims to educate mothers on infant development and proper care under Dr Adz E Schweitzer of the State Board of Health and Dr James Carter of Indianapolis with trained nurses. Entry blanks and details are available from Chas F Kennedy Secretary State Fair Capitol Building Indianapolis.
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Adz E. Schweitzer
Indiana State Board of Health
James Carter
Indianapolis
Chas. F. Kennedy
Secy
State Fair
Capitol
Eno 24 year old educator dies after brief illness
Luelis Eno born near Graysville January 1896 died July 29 1920 after a brief illness. She graduated Graysville High 1917 attended State Normal Terre Haute taught in public schools and earned a high school teaching license shortly before death. Survived by parents Charles W and Cora Cushman Eno sisters Glenn Frances Burton Ruth Kitty brothers Harold Herbert and Guy. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Johnson and Rev Yager with Big Springs Quartet providing music. Interment Mann cemetery.
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Luelis Eno
Old Home Place
Graysville
State Normal
Terre Haute
Christian
Centenary
Charles W. Eno
Cora Cushman Eno
Glenn
Frances Burton
Ruth
Kitty
Harold
Herbert
Guy
Johnson
Yager
Big Springs
Misses Pound
Mary Mann
Elmer Harrison
Paul Cushman
Guy Phillips
Clarence Whitlock
Arbaces Cushman
Clyde Shields
Ed. Eno
Mildred
Enid
Lois Shields
Helen
Marguerite Cushman
Fern Nowlin
Mann Cemetery
Prohibition Era Jokes and Jests Parade in Verse and Prose
A stream of humorous quips and reflections on life in that era. Topics range from prohibition to taxes to aging and marriage. The narrator riffes on social quirks, work, vanity, and common complaints with light satire and dated slang.
Jests and Prods on Society and Industry Voices
The piece captures wry exchanges among locals about Volstead era rail pay party talk and public burdens. It notes fading expert claims and calls for more practical action, with quips about skirts, doughnut curls, and endless women's chatter reflecting period humor and social gripes.
Bank Teller Says Yes Or No To Loans
A bank teller is described as deciding loan approval or denial. The piece uses lines about choosing what you can have or being turned away, and contrasts two hearts needing, or two mouths not feeding cheaply as one.
Barkeeper Promises Lenient Deal on Perfecto Hat
A buyer bought a Perfecto from Shorty Bennett who claimed a Pathe for 300 bands off the price. The speaker jokes that after smoking 300 such items a talking machine would not suffice, a harp would be needed instead.
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Shorty Bennett
Pathe
A watering place once sold drinks to travellers
A historical note recalls watering places as spots where a traveler could buy a drink and rest. These social hubs linked routes, inns, and locals in a era when public refreshment served as communal pause.
Leopard and Flivver Patter Mixed With Evening Tales
A rambling column blends rural slang and local anecdotes. It recalls a thief stealing a raisin jack, notes a Sullivan boy dining with a king, mentions Harve Gordon’s East automobile trip, and questions a Times quote about Cox in Ohio. The piece closes with a nighttime alley scene and a three dollar nip.
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Harve Gordon
East
Harris
the Times
Gordon
Cox
Ohio
Local Happenings in Sullivan and Nearby Areas
Community notes report residents moving in and visiting relatives across Indiana and Illinois. Highlights include the McKee family moving to Wake Giles property on North State street, a Moose lodge initiation of sixty candidates, and a 24 member Linton degree team performing work. Miss Vera Ellis hosts a Saturday party with twenty guests and Japanese lantern decor.
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Jas. McKee
la Porte
Wake Giles
North State Street
R. W. van Valzah
E. R. Bryant
Terre Haute
Harry K. Ross
Elmer Holmes
Pocatello
Idaho
Colorado
Edgar Eaton
Elmer Thomas
Indianapolis
W. D. Brown
Mary Jane
Montrose
Michigan
J. A. Brown
Joseph P. Duffy
Lou Whitman
J. W. Lindley
Homer Arnett
Joe Lacey
Chicago
Ed P. Lacey
Henry Weissenbach
Columbus
Ohio
Mary Miles
Joe Foote
Dayton
Daiy Foote
Merom
John Springer
Mr. Foote
William S&s. Foote
Lake George
Fort Wayne
F. M. Price
Indiana
Sullivan
Mary
Ruth Lowdermilk
Faye
Opal Morrison
Ruby Price
Katherine Lemmons
Helen Bland
Lula Brown
Irene Schlichter
Vera Ellis
Carrie Burroughs
Nature's Wise Supervision and Earth's Plant Diversity
The piece argues weather shapes plant variety by regulating seed production. If global temperatures were more uniform, early Earth-like conditions would reduce variety as faster-growing species crowd out others. It emphasizes atmosphere's role in balancing species diversity.
Indiana Senator Praises Legion in Political Appeal
Indiana sea of republican sentiment reported as Senator James E. Watson lauds the American Legion in an apostrophe praising its service from 1776 to 1917 and urging continued patriotism. The piece stresses unity between branches and the flag as emblem of liberty and ordered government.
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Washington, D. C
American Legion
James E. Watson
Republic
Legion
Harding Introduced War Plan Backing Roosevelt France
The Winchester Journal says Senator Harding introduced a congressional resolution to let Theodore Roosevelt command a U S division in France during World War I, a move blocked by President Wilson. Harding was a known close ally of Roosevelt in the final years of his life.
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Senator Harding
Winchester Journal
United States
Congress
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Wilson
Harding
Roosevelt
WOMEN S LEADER ENDORSES HARDING AND COOLIDGE
Columbus Ohio Mrs Mary E Lee a leader in women s affairs endorses Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge in a recent article She praises Hardings energy courage integrity and reliability noting he has never broken his word and would appoint upright men to his cabinet She also cites Coolidges strength and lawfulness to enforce obedience to it.
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Columbus
Mary E. Lee
Eader
Farmers’ Organizations
Senator Harding
Coolidge
America
Harding
Coolidge Calls for Economic Reforms and Peace Basis
Governor Calvin Coolidge, accepting the Republican nomination, urged a return to a present deepened peace basis, endorsed Harding on the league of nations, and urged tax revision, reduced extravagance, and steps to boost production while limiting money supply to relieve distress.
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Calvin Coolidge
Harding
League of Nations
Indiana Women Sure of Vote for Two Officials
Indianapolis announces Indiana women citizens over 21 will vote for President and Vice President this fall. An act from 1919 requires registration with two upcoming dates the first Saturday in September and the first Monday in October. Women are urged by the Republican state women's department to register on time to avoid disqualification.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United States
Cordingly
Republican State ‘Women’s Départment
Indiana State Fair to host farm youth judging contest
The fair opens September 6 with a live stock judging contest for farm boys and girls. County elimination contests form state teams of three, competing September 7 under Purdue directors G. I. Christie and C. F. Goble. Prizes include a $200 trophy, two Purdue scholarships, $225 in cash, and medals. Entry blanks go to Chas. F. Kennedy, Secy., 234 Capitol Bldg., Indianapolis.
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G. I. Christie
C. F. Goble
Purdue
Chas. F. Kennedy
Secy
Capitol Bldg
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sullivan County Farming Ad Rates Reach Local Readers
The advertisement rate stands at one cent per word per insertion, aiming to reach Sullivan county's farming population with in-column notices and notices for farm-related goods and services.
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Sullivan County
Burroughs Sons Hauling Service Ad at Wall Street
Hauling of all kinds done by motor truck. J. E. Burroughs & Sons offer service by phone 180 and at No. 38 11 West Wall Street.
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J. E. Burroughs & Sons
West Wall Street
Auto and Farm Insurance Savings Offer by W H Eaton
W H Eaton in the Sherman Building advertises greatly reduced auto and farm insurance rates. The agency represents solid companies and invites calls to investigate potential savings.
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W. H. Eaton
Sherman Building
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