History repeats as new dances mirror old fears
The article recalls 18th century protests against dancing and modern worries about decorum, noting Musings from 1730 about Moll Patley and a London Spectator letter. It contrasts past and present bans on dances with a humorous moral about changing tastes and enduring human nature. It also features local ad copy for De Luxe Confectionery and Pratt’s Buttermilk Baby Chick Food.
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London
Rigadoon
London Spectator
Pately
Francesville Triumphs In Pulaski County Championship Game
Medaryville and Francesville clashed for the county crown in a tense basketball duel last Thursday night. Francesville led 18 9 at halftime and prevailed 29 to 12 in a contested second period, with Francesville’s squad delivering high class play while Medaryville faced tough luck and fading morale.
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Pulaski County
Medaryville High School
Francesville High School
Medaryville
Francesville
Mercaryville
Meraryvile
J J
Will We Get a Local Baseball Team This Season
Ardent fans urge action to form a Brook based baseball team this season. They note nearby towns sustain clubs and argue local talent could field a classy team. They call for community effort to boost and organize quickly.
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Inoiana
Brook
Notice of Bond Sale by Jasper County Treasurer
Jasper County Indiana Treasurer announces sale of bonds on April 27 1921 at the Court House in Rensselaer to raise 6120 dollars for Newton Jackson and Iroquois townships road construction. The issue comprises twenty equal bonds of 206 each dated April 15 1921 payable semi annually with 5 percent interest. Sealed bids required with right to reject. John T Bless Treasurer.
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Jasper County
Indiana
Renswelaer
P. F. Roberts
Stone Road
Newton Township
Jesper County
Jackson Township
Iroquois Township
Newton County
John, T. Bless
Treas
Ind
Notice of Bond Sale in Jasper County Indiana
The county treasurer of Jasper County Indiana invites sealed bids for a bond issue of 20 equal series of 440 006 dollars each dated April 15 1421 to fund road construction in Jordan Newton and Iroquois townships. Bonds priced at par with accrued interest, first due May 1 1922 and semiannual thereafter. The treasurer reserves right to reject all bids. John T Biggs treasurer.
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Jasper County
Indiana
Nensselaer
Ernest Lamson Et
Jordan
Newton Townships
Iroquois Townships
Newton County
John T. Biggs
Tress
Ind
Princeton Orchard Says Drop To 25 Degrees Unlikely To Harm
Princeton Indiana March 28 The Indiana fruit crop faces no damage from a sudden 25 degree drop after a 60 degree high to 21 degrees low with snow and ice, says Judge H A Wenger an orchardist of 40 years. He recalls a 28 degree event last April and notes a strong crop previously.
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Princeton Orchardtat
Princeton
Ind
Indiana
H A. Wenger
Yeager
If an Automobile Could Talk It Would Speak
Humorous plea from a vehicle complaining of tax demands and service woes. It jokes about war bonds taxes and everyday neglect while urging readers to visit the Temple Theatre for entertainment. Mr and Mrs Harlan Bender of Chicago spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Earl Applegate.
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Harlan Bender
Chicago
Earl Applegate
Alive in Service until the End, Alice G Rush Dies
Alice Gertrude Rush, longtime teacher, endured a chronic illness yet kept teaching most of her life. She passed away on Thursday March 17 at 2 o’clock after three months of pain, with funeral services held at the Methodist church and burial in the G A R Cemetery. Survived by her mother, three brothers John, Frank, Charles, and two sisters Kila Conn and Hattie. Floral tribute from Miles City Montana where her final work was done.
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Page
Miles City
Mont
John
Rensselaer Ind
Frank
Fair Oaks
Ind
Charles
Petersburg
Kila Conn
Broo, Ind
Hattie
Watseka.ee
Obituary James A. Whaley Memory Portrait of a Community Leader
Funeral services for James A. Whaley recall a devoted church member and builder who shaped Mt Zion and United Brethren in Christ works. A husband and father of eleven, he supported youth programs, chaired building committees, and served as a trusted delegate across conferences. Survived by wife, ten grandchildren, two sisters, and many relatives, his loss is mourned by a broad community. Burial followed at the church cemetery.
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Zion Church
L. M. Cooper
Kingdom of God
Mt. Zion Church
United Brethren ,In Christ
House of God
Hoeg
Miterbela Fome
Lebanon
Oto
Indians Central University
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fly Church Ag
Whaley
Jay County
Salem
Oregon
Wm. A. Eiler
W. B. Taylor
A. M. Snyder
Cecil R. Smith
J. W. Barkers
Brook
End of Salem Julian school sparks village homecoming
In Iroquois Township Newton County the Salem Julian school closes this year after 1950 and students scatter. On Saturday April 24 1921 a homecoming is planned with former pupils and teachers urged to return and reminisce. A organizing committee is asked to spread the news and Salemites from far and near are asked to bring baskets for a day long gathering.
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Salem
Iroquois
Newton County
Todden Consolidated
Foresman
Hut
Salt Lake City
Newton
Balron
Harding
MISS SMALL A BRIDE (Kentland Enterprise)
Miss Blaie Small daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Small married Theodore H Wiehman of Milford Indiana at the bride’s home on west Graham street The Rev N V Andrews of the Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony in the presence of both families They will live on a farm near Milford The bride has long lived in the community and is held in high regard The Enterprise extends congratulations
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Kentland Enterprise
Blaie
Small
Robert Small
Theodore H. Wiehman
Milford
Imindy
West Graham Street
N. V. Andrews
Presbyterian Church
Up Farm
Notice to Taxpayers on Bonds for Gravel Roads
Notice to taxpayers in Newton Township Jasper County and Jackson and Troquota Townships Newton County Indiana of intent by the Jasper and Newton Counties Boards of Commissioners to issue bonds for 12249.00 for highway construction as petitioned by PLF Roberts et al. Remonstrance within 15 days allowed under Gravel Roads by Taxation act.
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Newton Township
Jasper County
Jackson and
Troquota
Newton County
Indiana
Board of Commissioner of
Jasper
Newton Counties
PLF Roberts
Church Calendar and Social Service Event
Sunday school at 9 20 morning worship at 10 50 evening worship at 7 40 Friday social service in the parish church led by Crvit Pélan Fadenvor cores dis contest Young people urged to attend Prayer and teacher training Wednesday evening at 7 40 April May and June named as special months with many events Mr and Mrs Arthur Bisig of Chicago visited Mrs Hisig and Mrs Byrd Light over the weekend Check date on your paper.
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Crvit
Pélan Fadenvor
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