Life for Americans in Panama Zone isthmus study
The writer describes daily life for Americans in the Canal Zone, detailing domestic chores, market bargaining, servants from Jamaica, pervasive ants and cockroaches, social clubs, and the Y M C A’s role in supporting workers. He notes homesickness, social tensions, and the likelihood many will return to the United States after the canal is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
C. Z
Canal Zone
Panama
Tropics
United States
American Sanitary Department
Jamaica
Blanche
Marm
Isthmus
Tivoli Club
Washington Cotillon Club
Young Men's Christian Association
Tivoli Hotel
Ancon
Washington Hotel
Cristobal
Pull
Shere
Panama Railroad Company
States
Orrae
Rural Carriers to Hold Annual Indiana Convention
The Indiana Rural Route Carriers meet in Greencastle August 30 31 and September 11 with about 300 delegates expected. Officials include Mayor John R. Miller and Postmaster W. S. Vestal. Monday features J O Bonerake Ralph W Moss and FE A Hush speaking. election of officers and delegates to the national convention follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Rural Route Carriers
Greencastle
B. D. Beck
Locust Street
John R. Miller
W. 33. Vestal
J. R. Babcock
F. C. Tilden
J. O. Bonebrake
Committee On
Ralph W. Moss
FE. A. Hush
Reynolds
Good Roads Committee
Indiana groups hold annual log rolling and federation meeting
The Indiana State Log Rolling association held its annual event in Indianapolis with eight drill teams marching from University park to 351 Indiana avenue. Officers include President W. D. Headrick and Secretary E. R. Miller. Separate sessions of the Thirteenth district Indiana Federated clubs at Winona Lake drew about 40 delegates led by Mrs. W. W. Reed, with guests from the state federation.
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Indiana Horticultural Society
Centerville
Indiana
B. Durham
Lafayette
C. M. Dunn
Indianapolis
M. S
Wayne County
Grand Lodge
The
United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten
Jones’ Tabernacle
B. BK. Alexander
New Albany
James H. Fry
Evansville
E. Q. Griscom
Ulysses Bell
Mr. Jones
Sisters of the Mysterious Ten
Clara M. Beverly
Vincennes
Georgia Mundy
Ella Faison
Beatrice Jones
Princeton
Millie Carter
American Prison Association
Ralston
John B. Stoll
South Bend
Herbert R. Roffell
Knox
Patrick O'Brien
Edward J. Fogarty
Michigan City
Alvin Padgett
Washington
J. H. Weathers
David C. Peytom
Jeffersonvile
Harry T. Schloss
Terre Haute
Walter A. Funk
Charlies M. Fortune
W. Hi. Parr
Lebanon
Joseph Comba
Frankfort
Alonzo Blair
Shelbyville
Col
Winfield T. Durbin
Anderson
J. J. Netterville
Thomas B. Orr
OD. J. Crittenberger
M. Kimbrough
Man
Frank Hostetler
Peru
Warren J. Uutler
Logansport
W. E. Edgip
Franklin
J. W. Comfort
Columbus
Larry Nice
W. R. Farmer
G. E. Bennett
Daisy Barr
Munele
B. Stuart
E. W. Shirk
Thomas Taggart
IFFE
Lumley
Irvington
S. W. Haynes
Portland
Isabelle Somerville
Eva P. MccLelland
Madison
Susanna Pray
J. H. Walker
Jeffersonville
Katrina Meyer
J. G. Collicott
R. A. Ogg
Greencastle
M. C. den
Indiana State Log Rolling Association
Modern Woodmen of America
University Park
Indiana Avenue
Charles A. Bookwalter
Hary Redkey
Muncie
L. W. Otto
Woodmen
Connersville
New Lancaster
Richmond
Rushville
Marion
Fairview Park
Royal Neighbors of America Eastern
H. L. Cotter
W. D. Headrick
H. F. Hornaday
E. R. Miller
Charles F. Lutz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orr
Stamus Sten
Pickard
Green
Castile
Indiana Association
Irvington Ice Company
F. B. Davenport
T. ©. Howe
G. K. Jeffries
the State Forestry Company
Indiianapolis
A. W. Brayton, Jr
F. N. Wallace
A. A. Johnson
Lafayette Taxi Company
C. T. Bartel
F. C. Newman
L. L. Lefler
J. H. Winter
G. Zell
C. M. Stone
N. E. Cor. Square
Starck
Starck President
Facetory Direct
Starck Pianos
Chicago
P. A. Starck Piano CO
Starck Bldg
EAGLE
Dame Fortune
Rene
Hyon
Florea
Paan
Pierce
Ricer & LB
Egents
Grace Bae Tree
Nadie Plateau
Ikea
Deseo Paper
Walt
Chicago, Ill
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