Congress Goes to Aid of Agricultural Industry
Republican measures aid farmers through tariffs, price controls, credit, drought relief, and cooperative marketing. Key actions include the Farmers Tariff of 1921, livestock and grain market controls, War Finance Corporation expansion to a 1 billion revolving fund, drought seed purchases, Farm Loan Banks funding, and a Cooperative Marketing Bill. Henry C. Wallace praises the constructive farm-focused agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Republican Congress
War Finance Corporation Act
Northwest
Farm Loan
Henry C. Wallace
Gompers Clashs With Government Over Labor Rights
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, told the Lockwood committee that labor cannot be fixed by law and that unions should self police without state interference. He warned such views threaten democracy and promote a Leninist style dictatorship, while noting abuses exist but must be addressed by unions themselves. Portland ME Evening Express comments align with the critique, arguing equal protection under law. Wayne IN News Sentinel adds a broader civic verdict on national effort and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Lockwood Legislative Committee
New York
Mr. Gompers
Lenine
Trotsky
Republic
Gompers
Fat Men’s Club
Portland
Evening Express
Quote on Economic Strain Lifts Reflections on Leisure
A statement from a manufacturers association leader seethes at high costs and idle postwar leisure. He observes hotels theaters ball parks and camping grounds expanding to host a growing tide of life’s refugees while golf clubs cigar factories jewelry stores and pet services flourish and roads fill with expensive automobiles amid perceived idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers” Association
America
Lenin blames United States for Russia’s woes in Genoa reply
The Chicago Tribune notes Lenin accuses the United States of capitalism and prosperity, arguing Western success fuels Bolshevik disapproval. He portrays Russia as starving and bankrupt while capitalist nations thrive, condemning what he sees as capitalist devotion and individualism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenine
United States
Genoa
Chicago Tribune
Democratic Leaders as Seen by Organ of Women Voters
The Woman Citizen surveys two Democratic Senate spokesmen Pat Harrison of Mississippi and James Heflin of Alabama. Harrison is labeled a demagogue in improving form and a scolding critic of Republican moves. Heflin is described as talkative with little substance and new to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
House
Senate
Washington, D. C
Woman Citizen
National League of Women Voters
United States Senate
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Byron Patton Harrison
John Sharp Williams
James Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Bed of Og: Biblical Iron Bed Described as Giant’s Frame
The article notes the ancient iron bed of Og, king of Bashan, described in Deuteronomy. It cites a nine cubit length and four cubits breadth, translating cubits to about twenty to twenty one inches, yielding roughly seven feet by fifteen feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashan
Egypt
Want Column Ad Prompts Quick Results
Readers urged to advertise in the Want Column with the promise of fast results. The note stresses that the column routinely produces notices and inquiries, encouraging submissions for selling items or services.
County Wheat Tour and Picnic Planned for June 15 16
A two day Wheat Tour in Randolph County starts at 9 AM with stops at numerous farms. Purdue experts R S Thomas and Lynn Robertson will speak on disease, purity and seed management. Tour groups gather at the West Side public square at 8 30 and depart at 9. Bring lunch baskets and enjoy a day of farming information and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
R.S. Thomas
Lynn Robertson
Purdue
Troy Puckett
Ernest Edwards
Frank Fudge
E. J. Fidler
T. E. Driver
John Smith
M. A. Holloway
A. M. Stuart
John W. Botkin
O. B. H. Miller
Vere Edwards
A. A. Miller
L. F. Hill
Clarence Sickles
Wilbur Allery
Alva A. Rowe
Leroy Cox
Manford Aukerman
Claud Mangas
Alexander Bros
Weldon Huber
Bert Matteson
Harry Odle
Public Square
First Ten Acre Wheat Contest Field Tour Sets June Dates
County Agent R A Fields invites farmers to June 15 and 16 tours visiting tillage and disease sites at listed farms. Participants meet at the West Side public square 8:30 AM, depart 9, spend 15 minutes per stop, to boost wheat quality in Randolph County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gregory
Purdue
Troy Puckett
Ernest Edwards
Frank Fudge
E. J. Fidler
T. E. Driver
John Bb. Smith
M. A. Holloway
A. M. Stuart
John W. Botkin
O. B. H. Miller
Vere Edwards
A. A. Miller
L. F. Hill
Clarence Sickles
Wilbur Allery
Alva A. Jowe
Leroy Cox
Manford Aukerman
Claud Mangas
Alexander Bros
Eco Huber
Bert Matteson
Harry Die
Public Square
Randolph County
R. A. Fields
County Agri
Mickie Says Hungry Warn Customers About Cheap Eats
Mickie warns shoppers that chasing the cheapest steak wastes time and money. He notes some businessmen buy printing to push cheap work and create a buzz, angering others who seek value.
Widows and Widowers Hear Borneo Head-Hunting Chiefs
Weeping for a year and fasting on alternate days mark funeral rites of Borneo natives honoring a head-hunting chief. The ceremonies feature prolonged mourning and ritual meals limited to every second day for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Notice of Final Settlement of Es tate of John Auch
Randolph Circuit Court notices final settlement in the estate of John Auch deceased. Administrator has filed account and vouchers for hearing on June 29, 1922. Creditors and heirs must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved and to prove heirship and claims to any part of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Auch
Randolph Circuit Court
Clara Godwin
Arthur Bentz
Obituary and Notice of Public Sale From Randolph County
The obituary for Sarah G. Bales notes birth May 30 1848 in Virginia and death June 1 1922 aged 74 with survivors including James Bales Jen nie Peters Willie Shin and twelve grandchildren. Funeral at New Liberty church with interment. A card of thanks follows. A separate notice advertises an execution sale of Eva Geesey Fogle’s property in Winchester Indiana July 8 1922 10 am to 4 pm with rents and profits for up to seven years. Sheriff L M Fisher oversees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah G. Bales
Malinda
Charles Foster
Virginia
Jonathan Shin
Charles
Jennie
Willie
Isaac Abshire
Jimmie Bales
New Liberty Christian Church
Sallie
James Bales
Jennie Peters
Union City
Willie Shin
Wayne County
Nathan Lykins
Muncie
New Liberty Church
Zelma Mills
George Vanderburg
Mrs Samuel Forest Mourns Death On Farm In Indiana
Minnie Grace Cole Forest born January 29 1885 died June 5 1922 at age 87 years 4 months and 7 days. She married Samuel M Forest September 14 1901 and had three daughters. Funeral at White River Friends church June 7 at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev Olynthus Cox. Her survivors include husband three daughters two sisters three brothers and many relatives. They lived on a farm before moving to Winchester where she spent her final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Grace
William F
Matilda Cole
Samuel M. Forest
West River Township Notices Bond Issue Hearing
Taxpayers of West River Township Randolph County Indiana are notified that officials will discuss issuing bonds at their regular meeting in Randolph County. Public hearing details and meeting place were stated as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Creek Township
Clinton D. Arbogast
Reed
Randolph County
Indiana
Stoners
West River Township
Peter W. Hutchens
Notice of final settlement in estate of Clara Godwin
Randolph Circuit Court May Term 1922. Administrator Arthur Bentz files final account and vouchers for Clara Godwin deceased. Hearing set for June 29 1922 to approve report and credits. Heirs and creditors must appear to prove heirship and claims. Focht and Hutchens attorneys represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godwin
Notice to Taxpayers on Bond Issue for Ora Conyers Road
Randolph County Commissioners will consider final determination to issue bonds for Ora Conyers et al road project. Bonds totaling 2160 dollars at 5 percent interest, citywide net property value 4790 dollars, existing debt 15073.60 dollars. Taxpayers may be heard within 15 days. aggrieved voters may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by filing with the county auditor. Dated June 6, 1922. James M. Browne, Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Arbogast Et al
State Board of Tax Commissioners
James M. Browne
Randolph County
March Lo
Lust
John T. Burrows
Peter W. Hutchens
David F
Randgigh County
Ora Conyers
Ditch Notice in Randolph County Drainage Case
Randolph Circuit Court has established the Public Ditch petitioned by George H. Barker Et al. The listed landowners including George H. Barker Wilber Longnecker Goldie Longnecker and others are assessed for construction with due dates from July 8 1922 to April 10 1923. Bids for ditch construction and drain tile and pipe are invited with a 350 bid bond. Specifications at the County Surveyor Winchester Indiana. Right to reject bids reserved.
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State of
Indiana
Randolph County
George H. Barker
Wilber
Goldie Longnecker
Martin &. Harshman
GC. A. Sipe
J.B. Sarff
Louisa Cordary
Caroline Hill
Elisha
Catherine Barr
Victor H
Mathilda A. Hill
Anna K. Sipe
A. L
Rosanna Mckee
Julia
Winchester
Saratoga Bank
Luce
Wichester
Saratoga
Winchester Ordinance Regulates Local Vehicle Hauling Licenses
Ordinance No. 385 restricts driving and hauling within Winchester Indiana preventing unlicensed conveyance for pay. It sets license rates from five to twenty dollars per year or day limits for five to twenty-five passenger vehicles. Excludes school hacks and outlines curb restrictions inside city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Randolph County
Indiana
Fan Cecastannhllya
Ian
Winchester Ordinance Regulates Auto Hacks and Safety Rules
City of Winchester Indiana enacts rules requiring passengers to stay inside automobie hacks and imposes licensing display duties. The ordinance bans outside passage during motion, sets display of license numbers on front and rear, caps speeds to state law, and establishes fines from 10 to 25 dollars per offense with an emergency effective date June 5, 1922. It repeals conflicting ordinances and mandates enforcement by the City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Indiana
Sherifi s Sale of Oil Lease and Real Estate in Randolph County
The Sheriff of Randolph County Indiana will offer at public sale on Saturday June 25 1922 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door the oil lease and leasehold estate in the west half of the southeast quarter and west half of the northwest quarter and 17 acres off the east side of the north west quarter all in section forty township twenty north range twelve east including the oil well engines tanks buildings and all pumping equipment and related property to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the judgment and costs in the case The Robert E Oil Co et al vs Iva D Fast The sale is conducted with no valuation or appraisement required by law Macy Goodrich Attorneys for the plaintiff.
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Randolph Circuit
Court House
Randolph County
Indiana
Andrew J. Neft
Winchester
Eva Geesey Foglesong
Kester Pike
L. M. Fisher
Randetpa Circuit Court
Oil
Ras
Southe
Northe
Northwes
Fourty
Townshi
State of
Pace
Robert E. Oil
Notice to Non-Residents in Randolph County Divorce Case
In Randolph Circuit Court May Term 1922 Ernest L. Reece sues Hazel Gertrude Reece Complaint No 16959 Attorney Focht Hutchens files complaint with autavit alleging Hazel Gertrude Reece not resident of Indiana and a divorce action pending. Defendant must appear July 13 1922 or answer. judgment may be entered in her absence. Nathan R. Chenoweth Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Randolph County
Circuit Court
Ernest L. Reece
Hazel Gertrude Reece
Focht & Hutchens
Indiana
Saime
Iver
Randolph Circuit Court
Court House
Winchester
Executor Posts Public Sale Notice of Real Estate in Randolph County
The executor of Emerson Addington’s estate announces a public sale at 2 p.m. on July 1, 1922, of the west half of the west half of the southeast quarter in Section 25, Township 21 North, Range 13 East, Randolph County Indiana. If not sold, the property may be offered privately with court approval and terms include one third cash and two equal installments, secured by first mortgage and bearing 6 percent interest. Caleb G. Starbuck is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Station
Randolph County
Indiana
Seale
FL S. Caldwell
Winchester
Randolph Circuit Court
Caleb G. Starbuck
Public Hearing Notice on Winchester Brick Pavement Plan
The Common Council of Winchester Indiana adopted a resolution on June 5 1922 to improve East Street from Carl Street north to Short Street with brick pavement on various bases and related roadbed work. Plans and specifications are on file with the City Clerk and available for viewing.
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Winchester
Indiana
East Street
Carl Street
Short Street
Chester
Winchester to Mildly Improve West Washington Street
The city adopts a resolution to improve West Washington Street from Clem Avenue West to the Winchester and Windsor pike with gravel, curbing and paving using vitrified asphalt block or concrete, to a width of thirty six feet, and to assess benefiting properties. A public hearing is set for May 19, 1922 at 8 o clock in the Council Chamber for residents or property owners to present objections or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Winchester
Indiana
Washington Street
Clem Avenue
Wes
Hoaven
Puckett and Norton
Winchester and
Windsor Pike
City of
India
Cormon Council
Public Hearing Planned on Oak Street Improvement Winchester
Notice from Winchester Common Council sets July 1 at 8 p.m. in City Hall for hearing on street work from Thompson Street to Greenville Avenue. Planned improvements include widening curbing and paving with vitrified brick asphalt block or concrete options, with assessments to nearby properties.
Winchester City to Pave South Main Street Improvements
The Winchester Common Council adopts a resolution tograde and pave South Main Street from the brick section to the Winchester and Richmond State Highway. The project includes curbing and paving with vitrified brick asphalt block asphalt or wooden blocks on a concrete foundation. A July 5 1922 public hearing is set for property owners to voice interests and costs.
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Winchester
Indiana
City of
Main Street
Winchester and
Richmond
Cynn
Common Council
Council Chamber
Commecen Council
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U. & Representative
J. N. Tincher
Kansas
House Committee ON Agriculture
Republican Party
I*t. Wayne
Ind
News-Sentinel
Mickie
S.A. Canada
Samuel Forest
John ‘. Burrows
Focht & Hutchens, Attorneys
Ora Conyers Et al
Randoph County Commissioners
Randolph
Harvey E. McNees
Harvey E. McNeis
Sherifi
Linda M. Fisher
A. D
Macy & Goodrich
Plaintiff
Nathan R. Chenoweth
Emerson Addington
F. S. Caldwell
Oak Street
Thompson Street
Tale
Markie
Greenville Avenue
South Street
City of Winchester
Inediana
Carbine
Cork
General Insurance and Farm Loans
West Side
O. W. Hinshaw
Main
South Streets
Beatrice
Benen
Markei
Nuwaester
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