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Newspaper
Winchester Journal Herald
Location
Winchester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
2
An 1920s factory account explains electric lamp production from glass shaping to tungsten filament drawing and vacuum sealing. The text cites seventeen mechanical steps, including automatic shaping, welding, and coating, with final vacuum sealing and labelling. A contrasting note mentions a local girl mailing Christmas gifts early and a funeral society notice follows.
Your friends can buy anything you can give them except your photograph. Call today at Pierce's Art Studio.
Charles Kettleborough discloses Indiana's interest bearing indebtedness at 110,688,893.14 dollars with an annual interest charge of 4,296,493.90 dollars. The figure covers the state ninety two counties and y ninety eight school cities 395 civil towns and townships.
Mayor Shank, the police, and the courts of Indianapolis target speeding drivers after deadly wrecks. Judge Wilmett vows maximum fines or license suspensions for violators, aiming to curb reckless driving.
The W. R. C. held an election naming Sisters for next year: President Ida Carson, Junior Vice Ella Waite, Senior Vice Vina Greenwell, Treasurer Eva Courtney, Chaplain Sarah Clevenger, Conductor Jane Bartholomew, Guard Jessie Yost. Minnie Fioke, Press Cor.
Edward Williams of Dwight files suit in Pontiac asking Illinois court to define the right of one person to use another for radio messages. Plaintiff names Wiles Bergman as defendant.
The November period shows modest food price increases while labor demand hits a peak and ship scrapping numbers await Navy confirmation. Caps on rail earnings reports and broad policy ideas surfaced as President Harding urged Congress to act on labor, tax, alien registration, and prohibition enforcement.
In loving remembrance of Eli W Keys who passed away one year ago December 16, 1921. When the morning sun rises we sit alone and long for him. Our hearts wander to the grove near where we laid our dear father one year ago. Sadly missed by wife and children.
Violet Elizabeth Hunt born October 16 1916 in Marion Indiana lived with grandparents A D and Mrs Hunt at 213 West Sth street. She was cheerful toward others and shared gifts with workers and neighbors. She died November 24 1822 and her family recalls her as a beacon of joy, with fond memories and prayers for heaven.
A townwide notice warns all speed law violators will be arrested and face jail terms. Local reports also note dangers from a shooting in Biuffion and various other incidents across Indiana towns including fires, divorces, anniversaries, and civic actions.
A fragment evokes a prayerful invitation to find rest and renewal. The lines speak of healing for those who droop and feel pressed, urging them to come to a soothing, restorative source.
Charles Elliott Ferris born May 22 1655 in New Castle Indiana died December 7 1922 in Winchester Indiana aged 67 years 7 months 15 days He came to Winchester at age nine and spent his life there He worked as timer and deputy postmaster before leading Randolph County Bank for over thirty two years He married Ethel May Chenoweth on October 6 1886 and is survived by wife daughter Mary married to William C Simmons and son John Funeral notices thank friends for support and floral tributes.
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