Merom Bluff Chautauqua 1919 Session On Wabash Bluff
The Merom Bluff Chautauqua Association held its 1919 session August 21 to 31 on the Wabash River Bluff at Merom Indiana with a full program and weather favoring camping. Attendance stayed high despite late tram swaps and the event operated at cost with all excess funds devoted to community improvements. Activities included Boy Scouts from Robinson, Agricultural demonstrations by Purdue supporters, and Bible hours led by local clergy. Warren G Harding spoke on American problems stressing language, law, merit, and national unity.
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Merom Bluff
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Association
Wabash River
Merom
Chautauqua Lake
Winona
Maxwell Electrical
Herman Heien
Sullivan
Wabash Bluff
Merom Town
Sullivan County
Crawford County
Illinois
Indiana
Hainois
Boy Scouts
Robinson
Martin
Benson
Daisy Dean Williamson
Purdue University
Hershey
Woodworth
Japan
Doctor Coleman
Bloomington
Sherwood
Linton
Warren G. Harding
United States
Ohio
Senator Tarding
America
League of Nations
Europe
Senate Debate on League of Nations and U S Sovereignty
A senator argues against immediate U S endorsement of the League covenant. He urges maintaining sovereignty and independence while aiding allies in Europe. He says the United States should decide alone on sending troops or ships during future conflicts and protect republican traditions.
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Europe
League of Nations
United States
Senate
Marriage Licenses Listed For Indiana Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows Edward A. Casserly and Meriam M. Burroughs. Everett Brewer and Alma B. Shepler. Samuel J. Britton and Mary Barron. Roy E. Reed and Ruth Freeman. Henry J. Butler and Mamie Joseph. Edward Lewis and Mabel Wise. William H. Curry and Julia B. Schu. Samuel Howard and Trella B. Taylor. Andrew J. Fisher and Flora A. Clark. Walter B. Hisey and Muriel H. Palmer. Gilbert J. Mier and Mary E. Douthitt. All pairs include ages and hometowns in Illinois and Indiana.
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Henry J. Butler
Miner
Mamie Joseph
Cass
Edward Lewis
Mabel Wise
Shelburn
William H. Curry
Farmer
Julia B. Schu
Carlisle
Samuel Howard
Trella B. Taylor
Farmersburg
Andrew J. Fisher
Flora A. Clark
Sullivan
Walter B. Hisey
Culver
Ind
Muriel H. Palmer
Gilbert J. Mier
Freelandville
Mary E. Douthitt
Auto Crash Near Paxton Injures Five People
Miss Margaret Ladson suffered a broken leg and broken collar bone. Mr Wolfe was hurt about the head and Miss Ruby Storey escaped injury when an auto carrying them skidded on loosened gravel south of Paxton late Sunday night.
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Margaret Ladson
Paxton
Mr. Wolfe
Ruby Storey
Why Not a New Treaty in Senate Peace Debate
The piece argues Republicans resist amending the league covenant and warns the Senate only advises on ratification. It outlines how amendments would lead to altered treaties or a new pact with Germany, emphasizing neutrals' right to travel and negating Wilson’s broader reforms as irrelevant to U S interests.
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Senate
League
United States
Germany
Congress
America
High Seas
Wilson
Bland to Europe on inquiry trip amid cost of living debate
The Washington Democrat claims Representative Bland of the Second district will travel to Europe on an investigative mission rather than stay in Washington to study the high cost of living. Bland is praised for ability and industry, facing objections from extravagant and partisan figures. The Washington Herald notes Bland defeated the Democrat's favored candidate in every county.
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Washington Democrat
Bland
Europe
Washington
United States
The
Democrat
Mr. Bland
Fred Bays
Washington Herald
Household Waste as Fertilizer
Chemical analyses at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reveal marked fertilizing value in common refuse such as banana and orange skins, grapefruit peels, apple peels, melon rinds, potato peels, pea pods, tea leaves, coffee grounds, eggshells, bones, peanut shells, tobacco, fruit stones. Recommended for fertilizing home gardens.
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Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Massage for Lumbago Says Cure Likely in Eight Days
Doctor Po metta head of the medical department of the Swiss Accident Insurance Institute says lumbago may be rheumatic or from strain or chill. Massage is the best treatment and recovery should occur in six to eight days. Also notes on prehistoric man and a simple method to repair loose umbrella handles with melted resin.
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Poland
Mickey
William’s
Wonder
Indianapolis
Buster Best
Buster
Farrow
Expander
Molly Orange
Big Orange
Big Clam
Fashion Master
Big Molly
Victoria Modest
Pometta
Accident Tnsumince Institute
Han&e
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Sullivan Union
Senator Harding
Edward A. Casserly
Chicago
Meriam M. Burroughs
Everett Brewer
Alma B. Shepler
Pleasantville
Samuel J. Britton
Terre Haute
Mary Barron
Roy E. Reed
Merchant
Ruth Freeman
County Depository
Bennett’s Pharmacy
West Side Drug Store
Sullivan, Mnd
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Sclem
N.C
Castorus Ee Ih
Rafia Dlei
Ross Campbell
Oliphant & Kreh
Vincennes
C. E. Pollard
Cynthiana
J. W. Wiggins & Son
Poseyville
W. H. Lant
Newburg
E. A. Wiggers
Evansville
Morrison Brook Farm
Earth
France
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