Legislative view on tax reforms and local versus state oversight
The author endorses a central tax board with limited powers to oversee assessments and urges that only lawful authority be exercised by public officials. He supports state board review after local equalization, demands taxpayer hearings, and opposes state control of tax rates and bond issues favoring local authority with safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starshall
Ralston
Fairj
General Assembly
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Tax Board
Tax Board
County Board of Review
Faust Sells East Main Restaurant to Willis
Shereby Charles Faust transfers control of the East Main Street restaurant business to Willis who has recently been identified with local wellness connections. Willis is now in charge while Faust contemplates future plans and a possible extended hiatus from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shereby
Charles Faust
Erman
Willis
Jtocal' Elness
Takibe
East Main Street
Fast
Fesler Pledges Orderly, Economical Administration
Fesler urged adequate road funding and rural school improvements while praising soldiers with a worthy memoir. He stated he is not the candidate of any single group and vowed an economical administration. He opposed radicalism socialism and sovietism and urged obedience to law and justice by lawful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fesler
McCray reiterates tax law stance at Elkhart luncheon
Warren T. McCray of Renuand, Republican governor candidate, told Elkhart Kiwanis he has not wavered on tax law. He urged amendments by the Republican party, pledging continued support for self government and local autonomy while citing his Fort Wayne keynote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Mr. McCray
Republican Party
McCray
Fort Wayne
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Louisa Graves
Mrs Louisa Graves died March 15 after two years of stomach disease and a tumor. Funeral held March 18 from St Johns Catholic Church Loogootee with burial in St Johns Cemetery. She was 61, wife of Charles F Graves, daughter of John H and Elizabeth Wedding. She left eleven children, Nell married to aG, and other details reflect family prominence in Davieas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
John H
Elizabeth Wadding
Davieas County
Wedding
Prent Court House
M ‘Graves
Charles ¥. Graves
Cand
Chilldren
Nell
aBg
Political delegates to national convention discussed
Fragmented notes show debate over uninstructed delegates and candidate Jennigge Ryan withdrawal affecting state delegation decisions at a Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itil
Pri
Bag Feeb
Dling Ae
Dihvention
Nnational
Jennigge Ryan
Texas Gov Orders Oil Land Boundary Force Deployment
Governor Hobby directs the Texas-Oklahoma boundary force to hold oil lands in dispute and suspend any transfers until a United States Supreme Court decree. The action aims to protect jurisdictional interests amid dispatch between Texas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. JP. Hobby
Oklahom
Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
Washington High School Triumph Nets-State Basketball Honors
On Friday March 12 Bloomington witnessed Washington High School claim a dramatic win over Hartford, marking a record setting season. Star Burris and Itskin led scoring with Thompson and Williams supporting in a fast paced state tournament game that drew thousands as fans filled the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Hartford Iy
Washington Basketball Techn
Washington High School
Amd
Cymnisim
Smith
Stonebrak
Chad Fulkerson
Dartford City Boys
Ford City Ct
Washidstar
Igath
Igton
Washington
Brel
Vincennes
Bedton
Manual Training
Indianapolis
Otney
Fulkerson
Murrte Burris
Ltskin
Thompson
Dmon
Sul
Jiljams
Smead
Allen
Somg- Washington
Burriz
Itskin
Wall
Winston
Daviess County Woman Dies Suddenly
A Daviess County woman dies suddenly as family members receive a letter from Mae Moore of Sedalia, Missouri, with the notice indicating the cause and a possible survivor list. Local authorities and kin are notified as the scene is investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koamer Daviess County
Robert A. Brown
Northst Fifth Strget
Mae Moore
Sedan
Douglas Lounty
Missouri
Mrs Isa Ac White Dies After Childbirth
Mrs Isa Ac White, wife of Isaac White, died at 2:43 in the morning of September 17 at the family residence on Donald Road after childbirth. She was 34, survived by her husband and several relatives, including parents Mr. and Mrs. [redacted] and siblings. The obsequies were to be held at St. Mary’s Church with local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars . Padds Ee White
Isaac Ite
Stareh
Donald Road
White
Ars
R. Sevdn
Addite
Tankage myths challenged by Daviess County farmer
Hugh Rogers refutes claims that tankage nourishes pig bones and growth. He argues pigs digest mixed feeds into chyme and blood, stresses balanced rations, and warns against believing tankage as essential. He cites biblical and modern thinkers to urge farmers to rely on proper nutrition rather than unlikely tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Daviess County
Moses
Father Jochum
Darby
Jones
Thompson
Simpson
David
Hugh Rogers
Northwestern freshman president injured after third story fall
Miss Elizabeth, president of Northwestern University's freshman class, is hospitalized in serious condition after a fall from a third story window. She was held captive by members of the sophomore class to prevent her appearance at the St Patrick's day party of the lower class in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elzabeth
Freshman Claws
Northwestern University
Kapp Resigns as Berlin Quietly Quelled by Disorder
The Kapp government in Berlin resigns at 1 PM Berlin time as riots flare across German towns. Reports claim hundreds killed or wounded in clashes between demonstrators and troops with scattered figures from Kiel Dresden and Berlin suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kapp
Beriin
Berlin
Kiel
Dresden
Herlin
Unclear political balance described in fragment
Fragment mentions immunings and indeprajdt entities with a four to one split among majority socials and a democrat. Details are unreadable. no clear event, names, or place identified.
Indiana Briefs Highlight Tax Deadlines and Local Tales
Indiana collectors office keeps open to receive income tax returns. March 15 deadline applies for complete returns with extensions only for urgent cases. Jeffersonville reports renovated army shoe purchase for reformatory inmates. Evansville features Mrs. Strucker running a fish worm farm with cellar incubators at controlled temperature. Indianapolis notes 17 sons and one father from Grant county families served in WWI, a high family representation in Indiana history records. The Cook, Patterson, Penrod and Stuarts families contributed seventeen sons. father C B Cook served in the quartermaster corps throughout the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Indiana
Evansville
William Strucker
Grant County
Indiana Historical Commission
Afl
Pattersons
Penrod
Stuarts
C. B. Cook
Cook
Quartermaster
X Corps
Hays Urges Economy at Roanoke Republican Rally
Roanoke Virginia March 17 Willy H Hays chairman of the Republican national committee urged economy in government calling for patriotism in peace and war He criticized the Democratic administration saying the nation stumbled under them and urged loyalty and honesty to crush dishonesty at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roancke
Republican Party
Willy H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Mr. Hays
Real Estate Transfers Listing Various Washington Properties
A crowded real estate transfer notice lists numerous transactions in Washington. Names include Fred Schultz Stephen Helnhenatine Dar George W Wilson Jacob Witmer Levi L Miley Allan Zoal Jars Noah Moran Lucy McCall Ora Witk kon Thomas Spink Levi Hamersly Laura Jones Claude VanWinkle Rufus Grubb O Donnell Hardware Wm Camp Jacy Lavelle Illingtion Elizabeth Mattingly Fred R Rhoades Myra V Ewart Rufus Grubb Mose Dye Gadberry and others detailing buyers sellers and lot locations in multiple additions and street areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schultz
Stephen Helnhenatine
Ney
Heimer
George W. Wilson & W
Jaco
Witmer
Dow Mm
L. Miley & W
Washington
Lot
Wright
Freedman
W. Wright
Joseph M. Friedman
nWwg
Noah Thogard
Wote
Moran & W
Lucy McCall
Ora LA
Witkon
Dr. Peck
Thomas F. Spink
Levi E. Hamersly
Liverpool
Laura Jones
Hyatt& h_ to
Claude VanWinkle
Graham Plate
Rufus Grubb & W
O'Donnell ‘Hardware Company
Heath EL ‘Baker Elux
Camp
Jacy, Lavelle & Illington
Commiercii
Elizabeth Mattingly
Fred R Rhoades
In Memoriam for Little Gilbert Rayjas
A memorial notice recalls the death of a beloved child Gilbert Rayjas who passed away March 14 1920 after brightening the Washington Indiana home of Oral and Marie Chand. The brief tribute honors the gentle temper and joyful chatter of the child and notes there were no grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Oral
Marie
Kamost
Hood
Gilbert
Rayj
McMullen Resigns as Elnora Postmaster
Frank A. McMullen resigns from the Elnora postmaster position effective after a civil service examination. He has served since February 14, 1914, succeeding J. E. Pershing. a replacement will be appointed after the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. McMullen
Elnora
J.E. Pershing
Civil Service Commission
Obituary fragment notes mourners and family ties
A brief obituary fragment expresses sorrow as a person is mourned by a sad mother and father brother Ralph grandparents Mr and Mrs George Fails and Mr and Mrs Jon Chandler and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
George Fails
Jon Chandler
Legal notice for quiet title in Daviess County court
In the Daviess circuit court April term 1920 Aubrey O Kimmel and Margaret D Kimmel vs David Mora et al defendants named are nonresidents of Indiana and required to appear on the fourth Monday of April 1920 to answer or demur to the complaint. The action seeks to quiet title to real estate and involves multiple heirs and unknowns. Hastings & Allen are the attorneys with clerk Jonas & Prsing signifying the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess Circuit Court
Aubrey O. Kimmel
Margaret D. Kimmel
David Mora
Hastings & Allen
Arthur W. Allen
David Flora
John McClure
Ovid Flint
William Hucker Hesson
Lewis Jones
Rebecca Jones
William Dluckle Hobson
Lewin Jones
Joshua P. McDonald
Joshua P. Mc Donald
Indiana
Dainess Circuit Court
A. D
Court House
Washington
Jonas & Prrsing
John Wiehman
Katherine Wichman
Hastings& Allen
State of
Daviess Circuit
Jonas 'E. Pershing
Notice of Bid Opening for Daviess County Highway Project
The Daviess county board of commissioners seeks sealed bids April 6 1920 at 2 pm for completion of an improved highway in Steele township less than three miles long. Bids require bond twice the bid and affidavits of sufficiency. board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notter
Board of Commissioners of
Daviess County
Indiana
Teomilay
Washington
Steele Township
Dudley V. Ellis
Ofre
World capitals host most embassy representatives in Washington
An Associated Press brief notes Washington lists embassies and legations from forty two nations. It cites many unofficial representatives seeking U.S. recognition, led by Irish, Ukrainian, and Albanian figures, with Ionica and San Marino unrepresented. A London brief adds that large anti prohibition movements have emerged in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Ionaca
San Marino
Market Reports Indianspolls Live Stock Market
Receipts: 5 000 higher for hogs and cattle. hogs ranged 14 75 to 16 35 top 16 00. Cattle receipts 1 200, good to choice 11 0 to 15 5 Best stockers and feeders 10 00 to 10 50. Calves 500 receipts, good to choice 19 50 to 20 60. Sheep 200 receipts, good to choice 9 00 to 9 50. Sheep and lambs steady. Iron shackles mentioned as a non sequitur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamba
von Gats
Orri s on s Typewriters In Perfect Working Order
Public officials are lampooned for sending lengthy, pointless messages to newspapers. The piece mocks Charles J. Orbison Indiana federal prohibition director for his praise of Mayors and police cooperation against liquor laws. It notes the courtesy letters sent to Indiana mayors and predicts no gratitude at their convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L.mcpherson
Charles J. Orbison
Indiana
Orbison
Underwood
Wash- Inston
Union
Commonwealth
Indiana Federations Plan Livestock Reporting Service
Daviess county livestock farmers support action in Indianapolis where plans were completed for a cooperative livestock reporting service by the Indiana Federation of Farmers association with the U S department of agriculture. The plan lists cattle hogs sheep by township with stock use, market readiness dates and other data to provide an exact supply picture. Blanks will be sent to county units and township units with a territory to be tabulated at the farmers’ headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Indianapolis
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Special Ruling Limits German Package Weights
New post office rule limits Germany bound parcels to eleven pounds. Items weighing over eleven pounds may not be sent, with exceptions for certain foods and articles not allowed. Perishable or spoilable edibles are rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Constipation described in fragmentary notes
A fragmentary text discusses a person who never moves their bowels and may require a cathartic. The passage appears as garbled notes lacking clear context or attribution. It mentions self-induced relief and mineralwa terminology with unclear meaning.
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Fon
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ISA
Indiana Briefs
Jeffersonville
Indiana Reformatory
France
Hays Pleads
M'Mullen
Athorness
Lonion
Tanaon
Orrrison
Federations OF Farmers
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