Lincoln in Indiana. Young Lincoln on the Stump.
J Edward Murr recounts Lincoln's boyhood in Indiana, noting his early reading habit and temperance views, his spelling prowess, and his talent for argument. The piece highlights encounters with locals like Captain LaMar and Miss Roby, and hints at Lincoln’s later political formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Dennis Hanks
Herndon
Abe
Miss Roby
Allen Gentry
Mississippi River
Gentry’s Landing
Rohy
Crawford
Wallandingham
LICKSKILLET ITEMS From The Bloomington Star
A humorous household column notes village happenings from Solsberry to Bloomington. It lampoons local characters, assorted trades, and comical misadventures including fake bonds, near beer, a temperance speech, and a playful portrait of small town life.
Garland Blackburn Enlists for Aviation Mechanical Training
Garland Blackburn son of Jeff Blackburn left today for Valpariso to begin mechanical training for service in the aviation corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Blackburn
Jeff Blackburn
Valpariso
Aviation Corps
Longest Bridge Lion Bridge Over Yellow Sea in China
A report notes the Lion Bridge as the world’s longest, spanning five and a quarter miles over an arm of the Yellow Sea in China. The roadway rises above the water by T0 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Sea
China
Letter From Fort Bayard Soldier Recalls WWI Service
Sargeant Dick Bennett, son of Charles Bennett of Hymera, writes from Fort Bayard New Mexico dated August 18 1918 to Mr and Mrs Clint Troupt. He recalls time on leave July 12 1918 and recounts duty at Camp MacArthur Texas with guard duty by the 24th division and life at the Base Hospital. He notes duties as Chief Clerk to the Quartermaster and memories of Texas hardship and army life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Adjutant General of the Army
U. S. Army General Hospital
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Rockies
Silver City
Indiana
States
France
Dick Bennett
Sargeant Dick Bennett
Charles Bennett
Hymera
Clint Troupt
N. M
Clint Fioupt
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Camp MacArthur
Waco
24Th
Houston
Farmers Sing Silage Benefits Across Townships
Statements from Turman Haddon Jefferson Fairbanks Jackson Curry townships highlight silage and alfalfa as top feeds. Testimonies credit silos with saving feed, improving milk fat, and boosting cattle wintering efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman Township
G. W. Nowlin
Jefferson Township
Johanningsmeier
Fairbanks
F. Whitlock
Jackson Township
Palm trees with long life and multi-decade crops
The article notes palms require about seven years to reach harvest size for fan leaves and then yield an annual crop indefinitely. It cites a Chinese claim that trees live for hundreds of years and produce yearly crops. An old tree can bear lerves up to five feet long and about three feet wide at the base.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Edward Murr
Louisville Journal
Jones
Woods
Temperance Journal
Ohio
Louisville
Be Wore
John Pitcher
Rockport
Pitcher
John laMar
LaMars
LaMar
Tippecanoe
Pigeon Roost
Lincolns
Captain LaMar
John
Nancy Hanks
Nat” Grigsby
The
Bloomington Star
Bill Blithers
Solsberry
Ed Bascombe
Deacon Hansford
Dick Bledsoe
Si Pinm
Squire
Zeke
3D Bascombe
Horatio Tempest
Hardshell
Eicbbersole
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Hen Hawkins
Hen
Perkins
Rick Bennett
Fort Bayard, N. M
Hymera Boy
IL S. Gbeason.co. Agt
G. I. Christie
State Council of Defense
Sullivan County
Hamilton Township
F. E. Worthington
Bennet
S Pharmacy
West Side Public Square
Faumery Drake
Harrison & Drake
Harrison
Carlisle
Emery Drake
X. A
Carlisle, Ind
WELLS
Kertusky
WM. Usborne
Sherman Street
Hinois
Haddon Township
J. W. Walters
Charles Shaw
Curry Township
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