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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
8
Attica Notes and Society News
Miss Anna Murphy plans a winter in San Diego with sister Mrs. Joe Heller, traveling to Chicago with Mayme Loeb for an extended visit. Christian church Ladies Aid hosts a chicken pie supper Saturday evening near Zeigier store. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Murphy
Attica
San Diego
Calif
Joe Heller
Chicago
Mayme Loeb
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Zeigier
W. H. Powers Hardware Store
Elsie Baker
T. J. Legg
Logansport
Christian Church
West Lebanon
Rabbit Dinner Toast At J W Reece Event
Mr and Mrs J W Reece entertained a crowd of young nimrods at a rabbit dinner Friday night. Guests included L G Riggin John L Weber Charles Evinton Lawrence McDonald Roy Zentmyre C W Greenman Thos Crisler Miles Baldwin Reno Shheidler Earl Minniear and John Wagman. Col Riggin proposed a toast praising cottontails and the hosts for the rabbit stew. A suffragette line closes the toast with a playful jab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reece
L. G. Riggin
John L. Weber
Charles Evinton
Lawrence McDonald
Roy Zentmyre
C. W. Greenman
Thos. Crisler
Miles Baldwin
Reno Shheidler
Earl Minniear
John Wagman
Col. Riggin
Mrs. Reese
J. Wesley
Economical buying tips for flour tea and coffee
The ad argues true economy lies in value over price and claims higher quality products offer more cups and satisfaction. It invites readers to try Gunpowder tea Ravine Park coffee and Northwest flour with a money back guarantee if claims fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravine Park
Christmas of Old Animating Spirit of Holiday Across Centuries
The article argues that the core spirit of Maryland Christmas endures, though methods differ. It recalls colonial and prewar feasts noted for lavish tables and family reunions, with festive romps and abundant viands. It concludes youth remains the driving force, with new trappings echoing old meanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
Grandpa
Maryland
A Christmas House Party Then and Now
A Christmas house party offers the family a cheerful weekend with guests from college or boarding school. Outdoor sports and city diversions fill long evenings as tables overflow with pies and cakes while tableaux, charades, and ghost stories heighten festive lore.
Christmas Song Celebrates Year Round Joy
A Christmas verse by Flora Evelyn Pratt praises the season as joyous and solemn. It notes forests, snow, and Yule fogs, and recalls the first gift under the Star. The poem links holiday cheer with love for a child and year round Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Evelyn Pratt
Christmas Mood Inspires Kindness and Joy
The article reflects on how the word Christmas stirs goodwill and mankind’s best instincts. It describes the season’s atmosphere as noble and inspiring, lifting spirits and prompting acts to make the world happier.
Congress records show nearly two hundred works on “The American Crisis”
A congress member notes the Congressional Library holds about two hundred different items titled or varying around “The American Crisis,” indicating the country has faced that crisis in many distinct contexts rather than a single uniform event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressional Library
Hewitt and Jewett Clash Over Fatherhood Pride
A brief quarrel echoes as Hewitt declares pride in fatherhood while Jewett cautions that pride fades as a child grows. The exchange highlights contrasting views on parenting and ego in family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Four More Shopping Days Before Christmas at Attica Store
The real Christmas store in Attica touts limited shopping days left before Christmas while pledging to serve every child with care and joy. The message emphasizes December season rush and community spirit as shoppers prepare gifts.
Christmas bargains on American and imported china
An advertisement touts low prices on American and imported china all year, claiming buyers save money at Christmas and beyond. It promises affordability versus higher prices elsewhere and mentions cards, tags, seals, and related items.
Toy items and dolls offered at bargain prices
A list of toy categories with prices for dolls carts trunks beds cradles trains and games ranging from 5c to 4.00 plus housewares and accessories such as wash outfits and bar pins barrette purses and educational boards offered at discounted rates to delight children with a wide selection of mechanical and climbing toys.
Standard Lime Fertilizer Co Expands Output In Indiana
The Standard Lime Fertilizer Co buys a new lar crusher to be set up near Shawnee creek boosting plant capacity to about five hundred tons a day. W H Dye reports orders for over two thousand carloads from farmers in Benton County and envisions a county alfalfa club to promote Benton as Indiana’s premier alfalfa region. At Audlem church Cheshire England a curfew tolls the date of the month regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Lime Fertilizer Co
Shawnee Creek
W. H. Dye
Benton County
Dye
Plana
Benton
Indiana
Long Distance Mail Order Suit Shipped to Alaska
John L. Weber mailed a suit made for James Emperly to Cor dova Alaska on Monday. Emperly’s ties include Roberts area roots, Attica connections, and relatives in Davis township. Previously shipments went by express, the latest was sent by parcel post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Weber
James Emperly
Cordova
Alaska
Joe
Roberts
Attica
Mr. Weber
Express
Parcel Post
Mr. Emperly
Davis Township
City Treasurer Urges Settlement of Light and Water Bills
Notice from J. A. Holm City Treasurer asking all debtors to pay current and delinquent light and water bills at once. Office will be open 7 30 to 8 30 Saturday night in the city building for those unable to call at other times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.holm
City Treas
Everyman's Wife
A brief witticism notes that the only bright woman in the world is one who has married every man, framing a playful hyperbole about marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everyman
Clocks Run by Fan Motors in Historic Patents
The article notes clocks powered by air moving through fans used as motors. It cites Lepante’s Paris Louvre clock and Benjamin Hanks of Litchfield County Connecticut who patented a wind driven clock in 1783. A newer patent features a chimney air current winding the weight, with a self acting brake near the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepante
Louvre
Paris
Benjamin Hanks
Litchfield County
Connecticut
Hat set afire from omnibus throw in city incident
A woman’s hat was ignited last week when a match was tossed from an omnibus. The flame burned for some time at the north end of the hat before the wearer noticed the blaze.
Being Practical. Pot full of potatoes and a boiling fire
The text argues practical people seek tangible gains money buys progress and security. It emphasizes having a pot, potatoes, and sufficient fuel as essential, implying prudence over mere brilliance and urging preparedness and steady resources.
Local Enlistees Join Army From Illinois Towns
Marie E. Butler of Winthrop and David Peterson of Attica enlisted Tuesday at Danville recruiting station. Butler was assigned to mounted artillery and sent to Jefferson Barracks near St Louis. Peterson passed the examination but his acceptance awaits parental consent since he is a minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie E. Butler
Winthrop
David Peterson
Attica
United States Army
Danville
Mounted Artillery Service
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Peterson
Volunteer Fire Company Names For Upcoming Year
The new officers are president Fred Springman, vice president J W Reece, secretary Will Oakley, and director Edgar Emmons. Mayor Reed will appoint the president and vice president as chief and assistant fire chief for the year per longstanding custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Springman
J. W. Reece
Will Oakley
Edgar Emmons
Reed
Charity In Compromise
This item argues that the best compromises arise from mutual charity and simple, straightforward approaches, stressing that goodwill yields sturdy settlements. The piece frames cooperation as the foundation of fair agreements and prudent negotiation.
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Arthur Baker
Raymond Hunnings
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Clarence Duncan
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Lawrence Oliver
St. Elizabeth Hospital
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Elks Lodge
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Belle Hart
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Henry Borst
Jesse Stufflebeam
Joe Jennings
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Santa’s Plantation
Barnharts
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