Tango scheme sparks party comedy in Westchester satire
In a humorous tale set near Uncle Peter’s bungalow, Bunch and John hatch a tango plan to liven a winter gathering. They recruit Ikey Schwartz, a dubious tango instructor, while family members probe the scheme, exposing quirks of marriage, loyalty, and social nerves.
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Bunch Jefferson
Bunch
Alice
Westchester County
Peter
Wife
Martha
John
Life
Ginger
Ikey Schwartz
Ikey
Peaches
Mr. Schwartz
Schwartz
Trey
Joyaly P
Tkey
I. Schwartz
Rumearly
New York
Isadore Schwartz
Askey
They
Indiana State Fair closes with record attendance and profits
The 1915 Indiana state fair ended with a record turnout and a sizable profit for the state board of agriculture. More than 20 000 attended the final day, pushing total week admissions past 160 000, surpassing prior records. Exhibitors prepared to ship stock to Kentucky and Illinois fairs as crowds enjoyed auto races and Ruth Law flying displays.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board’ of ‘Agriculture
Louisville
Springfield
Court of Justice
E. L. Parr
The
Boy Scouts of America
Ruth Bancroft Law
Ruth Law
George Mayland
Riley Day Proclaimed for Indiana Poet James Whitcomb Riley
Governor Samuel M. Ralston proclaims October 7, 1915 as Riley Day to honor Indiana’s beloved James Whitcomb Riley born October 7, 1849 in Greenfield. The notice urges public observances in schools and meeting places with flags displayed and wreaths for the children’s poet.
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Ralston
Indiana
Riley
James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield
Hancock County
Helga
Hoosier
Samuel M. Ralston
James ‘Whitcomb
Disna
Farm Notice from Muncie Authorities Described
Fragmentary report from Muncie area references state agricultural activity and local notices. Details incomplete, but indicates farm-related matters under state oversight and rural economy context.
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John Henry “Dé George W. Hobart
John Henry
State Board of Agriculture
Culver Military Academy
Claude
South Bend
Culver School
Frank L. Bridges
Pearse A . Davis
Indiana National Guard
Charles A. Carlisle
Culver
War’ ‘Department
Nicely
Indiana School For Business
United States Army
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Barnett
War Department
the State
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