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Newspaper
Winchester Journal Herald
Location
Winchester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
5
The Peoples Loan & Trust Company plans a new business building on the lot south of its main office. It seeks prospective tenants to tailor the space to their needs and invites interested parties to discuss details at the Trust Company office.
Winchester dealers report prices for poultry and livestock. Hens 18 cents per pound, leghorn fowls 15 cents, ducks 12 cents, geese listed, butter 30 cents per pound. Hogs range from 8 to 10.86 dollars depending on weight, calves up to 9.50 dollars, sheep and lambs priced from 1.50 to 10 dollars, cows from 2 to 7.50 dollars, bucks 1.50 to 3 dollars.
Mrs. H Huston returned from Cincinnati Tuesday where she underwent a slight eye operation preparatory to cataract removal.
The Randolph Circuit Court in Randolph County Indiana named and qualified Arvilla Benton as Administratrix of the estate of Edward A. Benton late of Randolph County. The estate is believed solvent. Focht and Hutchens are the attorneys.
The article traces origins of Gypsies arguing many theories but leans toward Hindu ancestry. It notes a 700,000 population largely in Balkan states and south Russia with diasporic presence in Egypt and North Africa. It highlights language links and cultural practices seen as Indian in origin.
A New York Sun note describes a two foot square drainage grate plot near Broadway and Leonard Street where a cotton goods truck driver sowed seeds to grow lush grass. Traffic keeps blades at ground level, but roots flourish beneath the grate showing an unlikely urban gardening tale.
The article explains that many microbes reproduce via spores that resist extreme temperatures and boiling. It notes anthrax as especially hard to eradicate and cites Homeric era food practices as context, mentioning beans lentils onions and beef as part of ancient banquets.
The Common Council of Union City Indiana invites sealed bids for grading and paving High Street from Oak Street to Division Street. Bids due July 2 1922 at 7 30 p m. deposit 160 with bid. bidder to furnish bond and surety. council may reject all bids and re advertise.
The article notes budgerigars rarely emerge from burrows on the western plains, with explorers in dusty conditions observing a solitary bird more often than pairs. It cites the American Forestry Magazine mentioning their sparse nocturnal appearances and generally solitary behavior.
A Birmingham Age Herald remark discusses a chauffeur from California who worked for movie stars and will resume a calmer routine with his employer. The dialogue hints at a transition to a quieter, earlier schedule and new experiences for the driver in a domestic setting.
A fragment notes a remarkable shooting performance by Colonel Gibbs on a Saturday in 1908. It mentions a weight reference of two hundred forty pounds and hints at weighing in the balance, with a local tone and dialect present in the text.
Notice states the undetermined has qualified as Administrator of Hannah E. Johnston's Randolph County Indiana estate. The estate is described as solvent. James E. Johnston named as Administrator with W. O. Smith attorney on record.
The undersigned named here qualifies as Administrator of the estate of Saran G. Luies, late of Randolph County. Clinton D. Brainfield and Adrian rater are mentioned. W. G. Parry is listed as Attorney.
City of Winchester Indiana schedules a public hearing for July 6 1922 at 8 pm to consider a proposed concrete base street improvement. The meeting will review plans costs assessments and which properties may be taxed to cover the project. Harvey E. McNees city clerk issues the notice for the Common Council.
The May seventeenth day of 122 the Common Council of Winchester Indiana adopted a resolution to improve West Washington Street from Clyeii Avenue West to Hooven, Puckett and Norton’s Addition and thence to Winchester and Windsor Pike. Work includes grading and paving with vitrified brick asphalt block asphalt wooden block or concrete over dirt or concrete foundation to a 36 foot width. Plans and specifications are on file with the City Clerk. A public hearing is set for July 5, 1022 to consider the improvement and assess benefits to property liable for costs.
Notice for a May 21 1922 public hearing in Winchester Indiana regarding a Common Council resolution adopted May 17 1922 to improve South Oak Street from Thompson Street to Greenville Avenue with brick asphalt or concrete paving. The project includes curbing and paving all intersecting streets and alleys within the specified Oak Street section with plans on file.
Winchester Indiana notices that on May 17 1922 the Common Council ordered paving and curbing of South Main Street with vitrified brick asphalt or wooden blocks on a concrete foundation. A public hearing is set for July 5 1922 at 8 pm to consider the proposed improvement and assess the benefiting properties.
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