Random Global Facts From 1910s Almanac Style
A miscellany notes naval guns costing 65000, South Australia four times France, transparent gold film, rain drops under an inch, eight Urban popes, helium in French springs, Italian railcar wood, flower color minerals, Chile quake felt over 80000 square miles, Trotsky lineage, detachable umbrella handles, musk ox remains in Kentucky, world meat consumption near 20000000 tons annually, Timothy Healy early railway clerk, Quito water shortage, ancient Alpine irrigation, Britain duties on 6000 articles, Liverpool brokers fast cables, storms favor New England Nova Scotia, Afghan fiber from pineapple plant, pajamas flight to Paris, corn production US states, coast defense guns 30 miles, war mobilization totals, Julius Kruttschnitt earnings, wool worldwide, Sheffield plate origin, Chinese use American devices, Condermaine 1770 expedition, Denver Rocky tunnel saves 160 miles, Ireland fishing revival, light speed and interstellar distance, pituitary blood pressure link, Belgian soldiers graves in Pere Lachaise, eels in Sargasso, Hessian fly origin, English banknote short life, cancelation by torn signature, 350000 notes canceled weekly.
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South Australia
France
Urban
Italy
United States
Trotsky
Leiba Bronstein
Kentucky
New Jersey
Timothy Healy
Ireland
Quoto
Equador
Piedmont
Alps
Great Britain
Liverpool
New York
New England
Nova Scotia
Air Express
London
Paris
Union
Nevada
Towa
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific System
Sheffield
South America
Condermaine
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Pere Lachaise
Belgium
Sargasso Sea
George III
Bank of England
Real Estate Transfers in Sullivan County Listings
Real estate transfers reported by Schroeder and Price list multiple deeds in Sullivan County. Transfers include J R Ciscill to J G Howell for 1001 dollars and various parcels traded among residents such as Frank DeNeve to Elbert Mitchell for 4000 dollars and Ida David to C F Arthur for 1200 dollars, with numerous lots and tracts described by block and subdivision names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder & Price
Sullivan County
Olson
West Side Square
Cass
J. R. Ciscill
J. G. Howell
Frank DeNeve
Elbert Mitchell
E.V. Delph
Burch
J. M. Sinclair
Anna Shepherd
Notice Setting Contract for Supplies for County Infirmary
The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids by noon on Monday June 4 1923 for infirmary supplies for the ensuing quarter. Requisition is on file in the county auditor’s office Percy Wolfe F S Fringer Ward Engle and the bid notice is attested by Auditor Frank M Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Percy Wolfe
F. Sfringer
Ward Engle
Board of County Commissioners
Frank M. Daniels
Bond Issue Planned for Gill Township Public Highway
Sullivan County Indiana board of commissioners dated May 7 1923 determines to issue 15000 in bonds to build the John M Springer road in Gill Township. Ten or more taxpayers may file objections within fifteen days with the county auditor alleging the issue is unnecessary unwise or excessive. First insertion May 9 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Gill Township
John M. Springer
William F. Allen
Board of County Commissioners
Percy Wolfe
F. Springer
Ward Engle
J. F. Bittle
William F. Allen et al Road Bonds Authorized in Gill Township
Public highway project in Gill Township Sullivan County Indiana approved with bonds set at nineteen thousand five hundred dollars for the William F. Allen et al road. Dated May 11 1923 with first insertion May 9 1923.
Apt Comparison Money as a Tire in a Personal Finance Card
The article compares money to a tire, noting it is a useful servant when managed wisely but becomes harmful if allowed to control decisions. It warns against letting wealth dominate values and urges prudent budgeting and restraint.
Loyalty as a Lost Art in Public Life
The piece laments erosion of loyalty to principle and party, accusing leaders of worshiping wealth over duty. It condemns greed in business and politics, calling for renewed statesmanship and religious ethics to restore integrity. It reflects a call for uncompromising devotion despite personal cost.
Public Highway Contract Award in Gill Township
The board approves a 37300 dollar contract for the J F Bittle et al road in Gill Township. Dated May 7 or 9 1923. Percy Wolte signs as member of the Board of County Commissioners.
Finger Pinch Turns Playful Tug of War
Mary Ellen pinched her finger in a door then smiled and waggled another finger saying this one hurts not. The moment captured a child’s quick switch from pain to confident play.
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Mary Ellen
Where Napoleon Was Wrong in American Gas Use
Gas, once called a big folly by Napoleon, now fuels lighting heat and cooking for about 48 million people in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
United States
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the National Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
Washington
Broad and
Wall Streets
U. S. SubTreasury Building
Shelburn
James W. McHugh
Haymera
Walker McHugh
McHugh & Son
Terre Haute
Star and Sullivan Union
Dougherty & Walters, Sullivan
Ind
Dougherty & Walters
Kyanize Motor Car
Kyanize
Dugger
A. J. Taylor
F. C. Miller
Eva Combs
Ida David
C. F. Arthur
Combs
R. D. Robertson
J. W. Feldman
Carlisle
Joe Wallace
Joseph Hume
Hamilton
Wm. Knowles
Herschel Trueblood
Mariah L. Hawkins
Herschel Hawkins
Sul. Co. L. & Tr. Co
W. H. Cole
Hester J. Davidson
G. T. Carrithers
J. R. Carrico
W. H. Hill Jr
Davis Sons
Ray Wilson
Sul. Com. Co
G. W. B. Add. Stanley & Pope
H. D. Creager
Mapleton Sub
C. H
W. P. Stratton
Ralph A. Eaton
Stratton
Turman
Virgil Burnett
Wm. H. Burnett
Geo. W. Mayfield
Emma A. Dudley
Duncehettes
M.a.matthews
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Wall Main
Jackson
Sullivan Co. Motor Co
N. Main St
Merchants Ice & Coal Co
Main St
Louise Garabill
R. R
Howes
Mildred
Chas. Howes
Glendora
Braxton Walters
Farnsworth
Draper Coal & Ice Co
Hartley St
Sullivan
Julius Hatry Shoe Co
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