Navy Decorations and War Claims Go In Brief
A report notes that Commander Bagby and other destroyer captains in the war zone sought Navy Cross recognition. Secretary Daniels awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to captains of ships destroyed by submarines, while some requests for Navy Cross were reevaluated. Coleridge quotes and social notes mention Mr. and Mrs. J. Borum visiting Memphis and Columbia, and Bart Johnson traveling to Washington.
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Navy
Daniels
Navy Department
Bagby
Jones
J. Borum
Strasburg
Memphis
Tenn
Columbia
Miss
Local Post Will Elect Officers
The Rob ert Post of the American Legion plans a general meeting at Handley Library on Tuesday January 27 to elect officers for 1920 and handle other business. The session was postponed to show moving pictures of the American Expeditionary Forces and the battle front. Post member Mr Lacy will explain the provisions of the Sw bill on compensation and insurance.
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American Legion
Handley Library
Lacy
Home Team Boost Cited In Household Shouted Call
A playful quarrel over a loud shout at a home game is recounted by Mrs. Torkins. Her husband questions why she cannot holler to spur the home team. The Washington Star notes the moment as a slice of local sports life.
Fertilizer boosts apple yield in Ohio orchard test
An Ohio orchard experiment compares fertilized and unfertilized rows. Fertilized trees received nitrate, phosphate, and potash. yield was 46 barrels versus 9 barrels for unfertilized trees, with 37 extra barrels worth about 12 cents per barrel at current prices.
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Ohio
The Brat Empire Show At The Empire Last Night
The Brat Empire offered a charming play with comedy and vaudeville bits that evening. Tom Caseys popular act drew audience praise and the troupe announced another run with Tess of the Stor Country and new vaudeville tonight at The Empire.
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Tom Casey
Re :T
Ulton
Naziova
Fats
the Empire
New National Agreement Covers Rail and Steamship Workers
Director General Hines signed a national agreement with the Brotherhood of railroad and steamship clerks freight handlers and express and station employes. The pact retroactive to January 4 remains in effect during federal control. It guarantees time and a half overtime after eight hours and one paid day of rest each week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Brotherhood of Railroad and Steamship Clerks
Brotherhood
Board of Railroad
Berlin Reports Affect Market
New York reports say weakness in the stock market stemmed from unsettled overseas news including Berlin disturbances. Traders watched the money market with apprehension as demand loans showed slight gains and key sectors like motors steel and shipping suffered further losses.
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Associated Press
New York
Berlin
Donations for Salvation Army Receive Gifts for Platform
Captain Van Egmond announced that a donor gave six chairs for the Salvation Army platform at Court House hall. He also noted a gift of a 12 by 20 feet platform from Shawnee Tribe of Red Sten and expressed thanks. Neidemyer Furniture Co. promised screen window shades to be installed in early summer.
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van Egmond
Salvation Army
Court House Hall
Tribe of Red Sten
Neidemyer Furniture Company
Nervous Women Encouraged by Local Drug Store Guarantee
The article promotes vitamins and tonics sold at Miller's Drug Store as a boost for nervous women. It advertises cod liver oil and iron tonics promising strength and vitality, urging readers to take advantage of the guarantee and buy the products locally.
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Ruggist
Jose’; Miller
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Azeits
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Saxophone Sextette of America
Happy Six” Jazz Orchestra
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Irving Yerkes
American Légion
Boyd Drug Co
People’s Drug Store
Harlee Bros
Ryan & Orndoff
Norton Stationery Store
Gray & Sheetz
Crystal Confectionery
Beck’s Bakery
Hodgson & Brown
Seal's Music Store
Potts Grocery Co
Mowrey’s Jewelry Store
Patitt
Bether
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Mr. Washington
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Oliver Harriman Stem
Woodrow Wilson
Lo Ae
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Cole
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