No. 40 Ben Allen Honored For Leadership In Trade Group
No. 40 Ben Allen receives a signaling honor from the Ary Goods Retail Association for the coming year. Allen, a Washington and Davis County leader and director, noted for strong service, urged business cooperation to advance cities. He addressed the assembly, urging accountability and public exposure to curb corruption and defend competent government against sensational press influence.
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Washington and Daviess
Notable Quotes and Local Sketches From Chicago Page
A column mix of satirical notes about J Hamilton Lewis and Coolidge plus a county tale of Sammy Stoker, cracking walnuts on his uncle’s farm. The piece references General Dawes, pen and sword adage, and a China vacation idea, ending with a brief romance teaser about Chickie and a poor lawyer.
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President Coolidge
General Dawes
Washington
Frankforft
Sammy Stoker
Frankfort
Sammy
Weather bulletin misreads sign prompts rain status
Weatherman hints at using a humorous No Rain sign to influence the No Game bulletin. The gag implies a weather forecast prank affecting game status reporting. Public reaction remains cautious as officials note the sign is unofficial.
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Fragmentary Rail Yard Note With Scattered Words
The text contains partial phrases about a cave, a cigarette sighting, and trains. Two workers observed a feature but details are missing, leaving a fragmented record of a likely site or incident with unclear context.
Signing Waivers for West Tenth Street Improvements
Property owners are urged to sign waivers at the City Clerk’s office within 30 days of June 1925 to enable the West Tenth Street curb gutter and asphalt pavement project. The city council approved a confirmatory resolution and assessment plan on June 8 1925.
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City of Wash
West Walnut Street
West Tenth Street
West Twenty-first Street
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Wasington
Indiana
West Tenth
Alnut
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ness
Fred Rimie
Grand Avenue
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Wash
City Clerk Notice on Avenue Paving Payment Plan
The notice records the city offering a ten year payment plan for paving an avenue with sidewalks and curbs on both sides. It states property owners desiring to participate must call at the city office before a stated date. Dated June 17, 1928, by City Clerk Fred begs eg.
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