James Swick to Lead County Street Improvement
James Swick will take charge of county street improvements on North Third Street, replacing W. H. Boone who will supervise the grading and ditch work. The change stems from ongoing contractor-engineer tensions and prior construction errors. The project includes raising gravel streets and issuing bonds for road work with several routes slated for completion this year.
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James Swick
Swick
W. H. “Boone
Board of Commissioners
W. H. Boone
Sproval
City schools brace for new term amid delays
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the city’s school system faces scheduling delays as Acting Superintendent E. is described as busy with preparations and upcoming vacation. Limited readable details mention closures and ongoing work to organize the course and activities.
Mrs Peachee III and Chase Family Noted In Evansville Arrival
Mrs Clyde Chase was summoned to Evansville this morning due to the illness of Mr Chase's mother in Warren Peachee, formerly of this city. Chase also had calls from Norris City.
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Clyde Chase
Evansville
Mr. Chase
Warren
Peachee
Ibe
Norris City
Militia Patrol Todays City As Strikes Spark Tense Moments
Dispatches from Kuhsville report militia and local forces were ready in Tell City to prevent trouble during a furniture workers strike. Marshal Edward Hawkins shot and fatally wounded striker Williams Dauffer, who died after hours of fighting for life. Bail set at 2000 dollars as crowds remained orderly while unions deny responsibility for lawlessness.
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Jogat Militia Company
Tha Bers
Williams Dautter
Edward Hawkins
Nepra
Marshal Hawkins
Norman Pattrick
Perry ‘County
John Ewing
Camélion
Hawkins
Dauffer
Becuse
Sim
Uniona
Winter wheat yields and quality report across states
Reports show average winter wheat yields per acre by state with Michigan 15 bushels and totals in the tens of millions of bushels for Ohio Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas Tennessee Kentucky Indiana and more. Soft wheat quality is below last year with lighter test weight and sprouting issues. hard winter wheat remains strong or better.
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Michigan
Mlindly
Missouri
Tennessee
Indiana
Nebraska
Kentucky
Ohio
Ohana
Kansas
Tennys
Pleasant Surprise Party for Miss Minnie Jones
Seventy five persons attended a surprise party honoring Miss Minnie Jones of Upper Sugarlane on her twenty first birthday. She was away at her uncle Theodore T. Jones home and arrived after eight, greeted by sixty five friends and received many presents.
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Minnie Jones
Upper
Sugarland
Minnie ‘Jones
E. Co. Jones
Sugarlapa
Miss Jones
Theodore T. Jones
Aepublos
Standard Oil Shrinks as Stock Hits Low Level
New York August 10 reports a drastic drop in Standard Oil value. The low level of 466 dollars per share signals an enormous decrease in the company wealth. Par value stated at 100 dollars with past prices above 800 dollars per share, implying a substantial decline in capital stock worth over 30 million dollars.
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New York
Mrs Jennie Tieran Invited to Columbus Home Coming
Mrs Jennie Tieran receives invitation to attend the Joyous Bective Home Coming in Columbus Ohio from September 2 to 6. She formerly lived in Ohio and had home near Marietta.
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Jennie Tieran
Bective
Columbus
Ohio
Tieran
Marietta
QARROW S RELIGIOUS VIEWS DISCUSSION AT FIRST BAPTIST
The Rev. Ulm McGuire of the First Baptist Church will speak in a sermon tomorrow. He will discuss Clar ence Darrow s religious views as expressed during his jury argument in the Haywood trial.
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Ulm
McGuire
Clarce Darrow
Haywood
Textbook selection for township high schools
County Superintendent Burris has devoted time to choosing texts for township high schools. The decision affects teachers and pupils. the goal is logical readable books used consistently to aid instruction with minimal changes. Readings listed include Milne algebra Colby general history Painter English and American literature and more.
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Burris
Milne
Colby
Bi Engish
Dryer
Sampson and Holland
Collar
Daniell
Allen and Greenough
Ceero
Veterans Held Long Railroad Careers Shifting Duties
The article notes B. & 0, GHANGES and Mr Welsh move from high to day shifts on the B & O Southwestern line at Christman street, with Ross taking the night post. Welsh has served about thirty five years, a faithful employee, while Ross steps into the vacated night role. Both veterans carry a long association with the railroad and are recognized by a green flag signal.
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Pennsylvania
Southwestern
Allway
Seymour Ei Andy
Impure Orange Ade Sentenced and Seized by Inspector Owens
Food Inspector Owens seized a forty gallon batch of impure orange ade this week and arrested three men after discovering the contraband contained a deadly powder. The substance was destroyed and warned that it could have killed hundreds.
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Owens
Leach
Rev J W Baker to Return Home Monday
The Rev J W Baker and his family will be home Monday from Pekin to visit relatives. He will occupy the pulpit at the First Church on Sunday August 18. A note mentions a rush of activity in the Be & C area with two yards egged.
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J. W. Baker
Pekin
Thik
Baker
Firat
Be & C
Seymour
Potter as Chaperon Leads Local Train Crew Outing
Colonel Potter dispatcher at the B. and O. Southwestern shops with Paddy FitzGibson James Flangan and Harry Pendemon joined a Friday night outing. They were at Vinodrome where Colonel Potter bought three lemonades for the boys.
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Col. L. ¢. Potter
B. & O. Southwestern
Paddy FitzGibson
Jhmes Flangan
Harry _Pemand
Commissioners Go to Capital for State County Roads Meeting
County commissioners travel to the capital for an annual state meeting on county roads. Officials plan discussions on funding and maintenance priorities for the year.
Aikman declines invitation to Montana county meeting
Ric Aikman county attorney declines to attend the annual gathering of Montana county commissioners and attorneys in Indianapolis. The article notes the state association advocates a uniform precept for charity management and outlines the organization’s aims and past leaders.
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Iam
Ric Aikman
Hag
Mnntana
Indianapolis
Aid
Alkman
States Association
McGregor
Tiny land sale shocks Daviess County records
Over sixteen acres in Reeve township sold for sixty dollars, the lowest price per acre in years. Mary H Lundy and husband sold to Stayette C Cosby in a deal noted by the county auditor. The tract lies north of Alfordsville and is described as poor land with sparse weeds and grasses.
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yAt
Reeve Township
frameMary H. Lundy
Stayette C. Cosby
Daviess County
Recorder
Alfordshille
Camp
Old-time country doctor advocates fresh air fever treatment
The New York Sun recounts an old-time country physician who learned the value of fresh air in treating fever upon entering a patient's room. The piece conveys historical medical beliefs and the doctor’s early insight into air quality as a therapeutic factor.
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The
New York Sun
Adage Shifts As Variety Boosts Happy Tone In Shop
An old adage about happiness fades as variety grows in the shop. The narrator notes shifts in language and fashion to emphasize a broader, brighter selection.
Illegal Selling Case Guards Juror Obedience to Law
A city court hears a case against Neal Carg in a county court linked to an illegal selling charge. The Special Judge Payne orders a 30 day sentence and warns the defendant to sign an agreement to obey the law and refrain from selling illegally.
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Brazil
S.payne
Neal
Cary
Asabein
Tion
Ign
Harvard Professor Relays Drowning-Cramps Warning
A Harvard professor recounts a summer of advanced work and warns of drowning risks from cramps while swimming. James Bowes recalls deathly cramps described by a German physicist, noting salt water and cotton in ears as contributing factors, urging caution.
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Harvard
New ‘York
Philadelphia
Washington
J. Gatten
James Bowes
Fin
Tennessee
Sand
Drillers Hit Well Near Reeve Township In Texas Coal Area
A well near Reeve township in Texas was reportedly struck by drillers from the Kipnk Walls Drilling For Coal outfit after a morning shot. The crew faced water issues and halted work. plans to resume drilling to test the area’s mineral potential were announced. Local authorities and the coal company executives discussed next steps as the Reeve land survey continues.
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Austin
Reeve
Alfords
Caact
Abe Wal
Rove
Howwdiver
Benakalls
Zanlen
Svalls
Wealpanfi
Reeve’ Waahlpare
Eda UN
Co Hope
Maher Aged 35 Known For City Shop Work
In the city Maher aged 35 was known for work at a malt shop. He had a mother and seven brothers.
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Maher
William B. Assertion Delays Fame Body
A delayed report concerns the body of William B. with unnamed delays or issues affecting funeral arrangements. The brief notes uncertainty about timing and handling by local authorities amid ongoing inquiries or scheduling adjustments.
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