Fourth of July at Anderson recalls 1907 parade and judge's wit
A reader's memory recounts Anderson's Independence Day celebration with a 1907 parade led by Clayte Sells, the Grand Army of the Republic, Elks club, and 18 cars. The day included the Declaration reading by Fred Van Nuys, remarks by Indiana Attorney General James Bingham, and fundraisers for Associated Charities and the Industrial School. Tommy, an 8 year old witness, testifies amid a courtroom skit and a judge offers guidance on truthfulness amid the bogeyman fear. Fireworks end the day with a safe display led by Dr. Bin Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora (Nodie) Atkinson
Wright
Tommy
Horace P. Cook
Anderson
Sonny
Anderson Bogeyman
Ander
Obthan Clayte Sells
Grand Army of the Republic
Madison County
Elks Marching Club
Fair Grounds
E. E. Hendee
Associated Charities
Industrial School
Anderson’s
Jersey
Seamendus Utsitu
F.P. Brown
C. R
Cravens
M.keltner
EC. Carpenter
Cooperative garden club pools funds for large yard equipment
Local households form a club to purchase power mowers and similar gear, sharing use via a scheduled plan to ease individual budgets. The notice lists terms about ownership, usage permits, and a cooperative approach amid a fragmented housing market.
Bank Robbery Plot Derailed By Police Trap
Diane and Bill unravel a bank holdup plan led by Lefty Scanlon and Duke Archie. Anaheim police nab Archie and the Duke before they can act, while Bill plans a Washington treasury job and asks Diane to join as wife. Diane leaves for Ankeny after a quiet goodbye.
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Diane
Walle Arideher
I Citrus
Toby
Paeeey
Ravich
Archie
Schell
Duke
Bill
The
Rykers
Kane
Larry
Adventureland
Diane x
Lila
Ludle
Taus
Andy. Larson
Andy
Anaheim
Eucayptus- Grove
Separet
Scanlon
Scanlan
Lefty
Ryker
Joe
Diener
Washington
Treasury Department
Bill I
William North
Bill North
Ankeny
Iowa
Des Moines
Will
Play Safe While You Drive
Reader friendly driving reminder promoting alertness with chewing gum to reduce drowsiness and improve focus behind the wheel. Includes suggestion to chew any brand for refreshed feeling and safer driving.
Wrigley Spearmint Gum Ad Promotes Chewing While Driving
An advertising blurb touts Wrigley Spearmint Gum as refreshing and delicious for lively flavor and real chewing enjoyment while driving. It emphasizes natural ease and satisfying chewing.
Controversial Quotes Sail the Muddy Missouri and More
Excerpts from Ben Lucius and others discuss river conditions on the Missouri with pilots warning the water is unstable and dangerous to navigate. A skipper recalls hazards from navigation head to mouth plus lightning threats as local chatter mentions a divorce story from Newcastle upon Tyne and a comic note about raw herring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Ben Lucius
Merry England
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Savory Castor Oil and Quick Oven Tip
A household note explains making castor oil savory by lemon juice ginger soda and heating. It also offers an oven hint to speed preheat by briefly opening the oven door for moist air escape and a tip to remove chewing gum with egg white.
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C.L. Peeminnon
Mount Vernon
Ray
Hiatt
Short Story Club
Spider and Web
Lo and Lu
Costello
Mary- Ryan
Alma_ Peabody
bin Reid
Reid
Raan Andaveani Anak
Sashia
Sand
Snoop
Cartrid
India
Blongfellow
EARCH
Robert Herrick
King Teaturea Syndicate
Wss
Walt Disnet
Lois
Amigo
Anking
Jerez
Merry Drake
Roby
Opper
Frank
Bob Montana
cKe
Palooka
Ham Fisher
Absassin
Akrair
ENT
Nal
Joe Palooka
VERVE
Lil Abner
Perso
By AL Capp
Mary Worth
Bobbie
Seel
Yale Drama
Gilbert & Sullivan
Baysrore
Berromire
Berkshire Barter Pi Theater
Ken ‘Allen
Sarah
Boy Crane
Donald Duck
Walt Pinney
Bob Barnes
Homat
Guy de Beauchamp
Henry
Ae Tchurcm
Austria
PR. Hippolit Guarinoni
Henry Wisner
New Yorker
Anderson Electronic Supply
Pandleton Ave
By Rob Eden
HC Tyausu
Radio & TV Service
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