Spring Fever in Rural Life and Its Nostalgic Daze
A fragment recalls Spring Fever as an irritable, comical malaise that invades bones senses and furniture a man longs for the outdoors and past summers. It contrasts rustic ease with modern comforts and hints at aging, memory and love tied to seasons and youth. Also referenced is a state plan on plant disease management urging continued fungus control and nursery measures to fight a scale threat.
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Evansville Courier
Etli
Fungus May Aid California Orchards Says Douglass
state entomologist B W Douglass discusses the red headed fungus found in Seymour and other areas. It could greatly aid orchardists once developed enough to be mass produced. the fungus is valued for eradicating or halting the San Jose scale which has plagued trees since 1893. Douglass warns growers not to expect immediate results or quick cures.
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Beale
Douglass
B. W. Douglass
Seymour
San Jose
Memorial Day Urges Respect for Observance by Citizens
Memorial day order from Indiana G A R department commander Asbury protests desecration and calls for law to protect the day. He urges post commanders to organize committees so no comrade is forgotten and appeals to patriotic families to support the observance.
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Alexander
Pp. Asbury
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Meeting of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis Sets Big Parade
Preparations underway for the meeting of the sovereign stand lodge of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis September 18 to 23. Kosciusko lodge of Warsaw competes for a 544 prize as Washington Odd Fellows plan to attend. Indiana and Indianapolis officials seek business support to fund a massive event expected to draw about 200000 visitors and feature a record parade with 75 to 100 bands and 25000 torches. Prizes totaling 8000 will be funded by Indianapolis businessmen, and drills will take place at the state fair ground for public viewing.
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Sovereign Stand Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Indijanapolis
Kosciusko Lodge
Warsaw
Washington
Odd’ Fellows
W. H. Leedy
Indianapolis
Leedy
Indian‘apolis
Leed
State Fair Ground
Washington Topographical union nominates officers for coming year
At the monthly meeting the Washington Topographical union nominated Stephen Balding for president Will Himovurg for vice president H E Teufel for secretary treasurer Claude McCord for recording secretary Nulford Smith for sergeant at arms G D Colbert W Limburg and Miulford Smith for auditing committee The election is set for May 17 Harris and Teufel were chosen as delegate and alternate to the International Typographical Union convention in August to be held in San Francisco.
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Washington Topographical Union
Stephen Balding
Will Himovurg
H EL Teufel
Claude McCord
Nulford Smith
G.D. Colbert
W.limburg
Miulford Smith
J. T. Harris
H. E. Teufel
International Typographical Union
Sant ‘Francisco
Totals Announced on Spring Tax Collection Footings
The county treasurer completed the spring tax collection footings. Current taxes paid were 97000 and delinquent taxes remain.
Taxpayers Challenge Marshall Constitution Before Voters
Indianapolis May 2 A suit filed by John T Dye on behalf of Indiana taxpayers seeks to block the state board of election commissioners from certifying the Tom Marshall constitution to county clerks The complaint argues certification would waste public funds without constitutional or legal basis Attorneys Addison C Harris and Senator Ralph Jane list twelve reasons the Marshall program is unconstitutional or illegal
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Indianapolis
Tom Marshall
John T. Dye
Indiana
State Board ‘of Election Commissioners
Ellingham
Roemier
M.M. Bachelder
Planitig
Addison ‘C. Harris
Ralph Jane
Noblesville
City Committee Meeting Reviews Staffing and Street Improvements
City council held a Monday committee meeting at city hall to discuss several topics including adding another policeman to the force. Plans to reduce the high glare on East Main Street and Seventh Street and other improvements were also discussed.
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Ston East Main
Seventh Street
McPherson Named Teller at Peoples National Bank
Ray McPherson, son of Tir L. MecPhearson, selected to succeed Bernard Spaulding as teller at Peoples National Bank in this city. McPherson is a local high school graduate and described as a bright young man.
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Spaulding
Ray McPherson
L. MecPhearson
Bernard Spaulding
Peoples National Bank
Mr. McPherson
Hig
Payroll Increases Tied to New State Department Appointments
The article reports a projected annual payroll rise of 55 920 dollars with potential to 67 920 dollars after new inspectors and other appointees begin. It details specific salary increases across offices including bank examiners, building and loan examiners, fish and game, and the state statistician, noting additional funds from licenses and fees. Democrats denounce the increases as against economy pledges while Republicans mock the idea that trimming other programs would fund the raises.
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State Department of Inspection
General Assembly
Statehouse
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of State
L. G. Ellingham
Lst
Department of Inspection
Department
Department of Mine Inspection
Building and Loan Association
State Statistician
State Board of Acchints
State Board of Health
Board of State Charities
The
Railroad Commission
Department On Ina
Fish and Fame
State House
DAVIESS VETS TO ATTEND ENCAMPMENT AT RICHMOND
Announcement of the annual G A R and Sons of Veterans encampment set for May 17 to 18 in Richmond lists prominent speakers. John E. Gillman Frank Tilly Warren Keifer and D W Comstock among others will present talks and recitals. A mass meeting and reception are added for the first night with mayor Zimmerman delivery of city news.
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Warren Keifer
House
Congress
Frank Tilly
Abe Lincoln
Wabash
Terre Haute
Joseph Lequier
D. D
Laura Burr
Anderson
J. Evertst Cathell
Gertrude Seely
Lawton Pest
Wayne
Sara Henderson
Rae
Ladies of
A. R
Anna M. Fetta
Richmond
Apolo Club
Knightstown Home
Knightstown Home Boys
D. W. Comstock
W. W. Zimmerman
Soldiers and Sons of Veterans
Judge D. W. Comstock
W. D.foulke
Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Addie Wallace
Sons of Veterans
Indiana G A R encampment headlined by three commander candidates
The Grand Army of the Republic in Indiana sees a high profile race for department commander at Richmond during the May 16 to 19 encampment. Three candidates Daniel Waugh Tipton Frank Swigart Logansport and Rev George Musson Morocco vie for the top post amid a larger slate of minor offices.
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An's Relief Corps
Alta M. Boman
South Bend
Grand Army
Al.p. Asbury
Thomas R. Marshall
Daviess County
G. A
Jardiana G. A. R
Richmond
Daniel Waugh
Tipton
Frank Swigart
Logansport
George Musson
Morocco
M Cord Smith Nuptials in Loogootee
Pretty wedding held Saturday evening at Rev Joseph Gordon’s residence for Mary Agne Smith and Hugh McCord daughter of Angeline Smith and son of Frank McCord. Bridesmaid Zolah Campbell wore Marquisette gown. Best man Edward Doyle. Dinner after ceremony for bridal party and relatives. couple to reside with bride’s mother in Barr township.
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M'Cord-Smith Nupitals
Joseph Gordon
St. Johns
Frank McCord
East Barr Township
F Andrs. McCord
Knights of Columbus to Open Bids on Revised Corner Home Plan
Loogootee council adopts revised home and club rooms plan with ten feet longer structure. Bids to be opened after construction begins as soon as contract is awarded, with work starting promptly once awarded.
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Loogootee Coane
Knights of Columbus
Tak
Wells Arrested in Bloomington for Running a Blind Tiger
M D Wells of Bloomington arrested on a charge of running a blind tiger. Sheriff confiscated a stock of liquor found at the place.
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M.D. Wells
Bloomington
Wagnies
Wells
Interurban Push Visited Vincennes Officials
Four Washington Indiana businessmen urged the Board of Trade and Merchants and Manufacturers to back the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction company. They said subsidies are needed in Vincennes area for a line that is already financed and will be built if Knox county townships vote yes. Meetings were held with local committees and plans made to schedule further talks on the project.
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Vincennes
Washington Indiana
Board of Trade
Merchants and Manufacturers
Washington and Eastern Tradjtion Company
Palmyra
Steen Townships
Grand Hotel
H. F. Vollmer
L. L. Whetsell
Nathan Beit
Knox County
Washington Township
Daviess County
Perry Township
Martin County
Barr Township
Ity
TWO COUPLES WED AT ST MARYS CHURCH
The marriage of Miss Rose ter to Henry Peter Mir took place at St Marys Church with Rev Pather Iranyvi Torbeck officiating. Attendants included George Reister and Tabach Poof, while Rea Mand Hir, sister of the groom, attended.
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Miss Roseter
Henry Peter Mir
St Marys Church
Revo Pather Iranyvi
Torbeck
George Reister
Pat Tabach
Rea Mand Hir
Amdrew
Martin J. Qfage Waibach
Local men venture to Swan Pond for fishing trip
William Alen Walters, a tongeriat artist at Kidwell barber shop, and Walter Conrad Ragsdale, proprietor of Washington Shinning Parlor, joined two Isaac Waltons on a Swan Pond journey this morning with fishing poles tackle and gear. Friends await their return amid playful bets of a humorous befitting tale.
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A& M
William Alen Walters
Kidwell
Walter Conrad Ragsdale
Washington
Isaac Waltons
Swan Pond
Farmers urged to join Daviess County Mutual Insurance Co
Attention Farmers in Daviess Martin and Knox counties. Save on property insurance with a five year policy for three dollars. Contact Co M Graves president or Albert J Fegan secretary at their rural delivery addresses in Loogootee and Cannelburg Tod. IND.
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Daviess
Martin
Knox
Daviess County
Trustees Notice for Veale, Reeve, Waddington and Bogard Townships
Trustees in Veale, Reeve, Washington, and Bogard townships publish weekly hours to transact township business. Frank Swann and R V Cox set Thursday and Saturday sessions. Grant Keith directs Friday sessions. residents may attend at designated homes or offices for official matters.
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Veale
Frank Swann
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
Aim
R. V. Cox
Washington Township
Waddington
Waller
East Fourth
Grant Keith
Renets Bogard
Transac
Che, Wee
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Michigan Farms
J. M. Bothwell Real Estate. Insurance Collections
Cadillac
Michigan
Studebaker
Noronger
Daily Bros
Montgomery, Indiana
Washington Realty. Co
Loogooter AG
Loosootee
Loozootee
W. M.seal
Ncense
Shoals
W. OM
Willkims
Public Square
Joseph MM
MerAtec
Pulilie Square
John Patterson
Mit Street
Orte
Board of Commissioners
Henry Patterson
Thomas E. Williams
Patrick Jones
Board
LJ Ash
Miss ‘Pearl
Spector
Veale Township
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