Local Poultry Growers Add New Breeds and Members
E. B. Carr and son Jesse purchased White Faced Black Spanish chickens, a new breed gaining favor in the area. Other importers include I. C. Mills, W. B. Mills, Earl Bratton, Zoy Roberts, J. C. Denman, L. F. Mathis, Miss Margaret Green, Newell Green, and more. The local poultry association now has 100 members.
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E. EB. Carr
Jesse
I. C. Mills
W. B. Mills
Earl Bratton
Zoy Roberts
J. C. Denman
L. F. Mathis
Margaret Green
Newell Green
Interesting Gains Displayed of Rare Coins in Van Buren
A collection owned by Mr. George Smith of Van Buren is shown at the Van Buren State Bank featuring Confederate and U S paper money and coins from China United States Canada Mexico Spain Colombia Russia and Russia. The list includes a 1857 U S cent 1864 two cent 1868 five cent 1837 and 1844 silver coins 1871 nickel nickel 1906 ten centavos 1909 Lincoln cent and a 1893 Columbian half dollar among others.
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George Smith
van Buren
van Buren State Bank
U.S
China
U. S
Otis Crane Rehired as Grant County Agent
The Grant County Board of Education unanimously voted to retain Otis Crane as county agent for another year. Crane promoted the alfalfa automobile excursion set for June 4 and 5, with participants touring western and eastern halves of the county from Sweetser and Liberty township, respectively. The trip will involve several hundred acres of alfalfa and multiple Ford vehicles.
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Grant County Board of Education
Otis Crane
Fordue
Sweetser
Liberty Township
Grant County
Poultrymen Report Poor Hatch Rate This Season
Farmers complain of low hatchability with about fifty percent hatch as average. Egg shells are hard and inner membranes tough, causing many chicks to die in shell.
Doyle Couple Welcome Time Pound Boy
Mr and Mrs Clifford Doyle announce the birth of a time pound boy. The newborn adds to the family with celebrations planned in the local community.
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Clifford Doyle
Businessman Weds Miss Morris in Van Buren Wedding
John Rexell Corey and Bessie Alice Morris wed in Van Buren last Thursday evening. Rev C A Roadarmer officiated at the ceremony held at the bride’s church connections in Warren. The couple now reside on North First street, Van Buren, after a celebration noted by local business and social circles.
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van Buren
John Rexell Corey
Bessie Alice Morris
C. A Roadarmer
Warren
Corey
Lucy Hodson
North Main Street
Corey & Pilkington
K N. Morris
Studabanker Grain & Seed Co
Cline Lumber Co
Marines Fight Through Vera Cruz Siege With MartiaL Law
Chester D. Rowland of the New Jersey reports from Vera Cruz that heavy firing began when landing from small boats and continued through Friday. Two Jersey sailors were killed and others wounded as Mexican resistance collapsed after a five inch shell hit the Naval Academy. Marines have martial law enforced with sentries at crossings and armed Mexicans shot on sight. the army arrived to take over eventually.
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Jolin Lefavour
Chester D. Rowland
New Jersey
Vera Cruz
Jersey
Naval Academy
Chester
Revenue
C. D. Rowland
Truancy Officer Elected in Monroe County Board Action
George B. Pierce of Monroe township was elected county attendance officer by the county board of education on Monday. The title changed from truancy officer to attendance officer amid objections to the word truact.
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George B. Pierce
Monroe Township
County Board of Education
Desireable Residence Sale Outreach
A call is urged for interested buyers to contact 1013adv. MRS M E LANDESS regarding a desirable residence in a nice location.
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M. E. Landess
Newspapers From Many Lands On Display At News Eagle Office
Displayed in the News Eagle show window are newspapers from sixteen countries sent by Chamberlain Medicine Co. The Urdu language paper Oudh Akhbar from Lucknow claims 5 000 circulation with 200 offices. Township trustees name county and township commencements in June at several halls and communities.
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News Eagle
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Ceylon
Oudh Akhbar
Lucknow
Bakery Ad Series With Walter Dawson Pulls Interest
The News-Eagle signed a yearly contract with baker Walter Dawson to run a weekly advertisement series in the paper. The ads feature the Squirrel family and are aimed at engaging children who will cut them from the page each week. Dawson tested moving picture ads but found they were not profitable.
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The
News-Eagle
Walter Dawson
Squirrel
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Drake Drug Company
Lyrig Theatre
OPT A. Dravanaaas
Reed Furniture
Hongkong
Johnston Furniture CO
Marion
John Corey
Bessie Morris
Navy
Indiana
News Easgle
van Buren Township
Township Trustees’ Association
Civic Hall
Liberty
Sims
Mil
Pleasant
Jefferson
Franklin
Washington
Green
Fairmount
Richland
Monroe
BKER
Aake
Dawson’s Bakery
Our Insurance Department
Liability Plate Glass
Farmers Trust Company
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