Sullivan County coal strife sparks call for work and calm
In Sullivan Indiana, miners idle as agitators press work stoppages threatening countywide disruption. Local business leaders demand a public stance, while officials warn of escalating tensions and potential trouble if mines stay shut.
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Sullivan
Dn Sullivan
Eprs
Sulivan
Hell
Rep. Bland
Oscar E. Bland
Helen Bland
Linton
Helen
Colonial Girls School
Ant
No-Tobacco League challenged by reformers critics
The No-Tobacco League convened last week and formally urged President Harding to abstain from tobacco. The author derides reformers as fanatical and extravagant, suggesting they will soon face a majority backlash from Americans with broader vision for personal choices.
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Harding
Prohibition debate and government budget concerns
Prohibition questions its reality amid nationwide violations and local bootlegging. The article notes rising illegal liquor production in Martin County and compares wine home production to illicit spirits. It also discusses government budget leaks, deficit spending, and the need to curb income tax losses and tax-exempt securities.
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Canada
New York City
Carlos T. McCarty
Martin County Tribune
Martin County
Indianapolis
Budget Bureau
Dawes
Congress
Proposed Amendments Defeating in September Special Election
The Union urges voters to oppose multiple constitutional amendments on September 6 in a special election. It warns against tax amendments granting broad legislative power and a tax-heavy program, favors some merit in a four-year term limit, bans on salary increases, and argues against a state militia service for negroes and a state superintendent of public instruction. The piece endorses caution on overseas suffrage, voter registration, and judicial election costs, while noting medical beer debates and a congressmen visit.
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Tate
Durbin
Ralston
Fred A. Sims
Congress
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State “School Trust
State Board of Education
School Trust
Sullivan County
Union Christian College
State
Merger of Wabash Valley Electric Firms Brings Lower Rates
The Wabash Valley Electric Company merges with six other light and power firms serving Sullivan Shelburn Farmersburg and Hymera. The merger promises improved service and lower rates due to reduced production costs from a large central plant.
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Wabash Valley Electric Company
Sullivan
Shelburn
Farmersburg
Hymera
Weather summary for Farmersburg week ending Aug 21
Miss Glenn Yeager reports the week saw mixed skies with a notable 1.30 inches rainfall on the 17th. Temperatures ranged from the mid 50s to mid 80s with several partly cloudy days and some clear periods.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Card of Thanks for Charles M. Eaton
The Eaton family grateful to neighbors friends and the Elks lodge of Sullivan for kindness shown after Charles M. Eaton’s death.
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The
Elks Lodge of
Sullivan
Charles M. Eaton
Doctor's Endless Night Walks Through Rain and Worry
The doctor hears the bell and dons his garb to heal the suffering. He endures a weary day, battling foes and seeking rest that never comes. He seeks strength to overcome heartaches and face the final midnight call with courage.
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Sullivan Union
Mina
Indiana
American Press Association
General Assembly
Fune Lst
Secretary of State
Vendee
Herves
Aswty
Ed Jackson
Permaney
Free Trader
Pisough
Advance
Gur
Terre Haute
Indiana Electric Corporation
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