Local baseball clash ends with Mountaineers over Brook
Mt Ayr defeats Brook 9 to 8 in a high scoring league game. Key moments include Mainard and Dunlap doubles for Mt Ayr, Selby and Brook’s Cory contributing. Staton, Murfitt and Cherley Murfitt noted for pitching and fielding. Umpires Harris and Blaesy credited with the call. dope cites Brook’s misfortune with Staton’s absence and James in Boswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ayr
Roe
Mainard
R. Murfitt
Martin
Johson
Bane
Dewey
Johnson
Ross
Staton
Carroll
Conn
Deney
Cory Sinced
Walter Morfitt
Bill Morfitt
Cory Soved
Brook
Charley
Murfitt
Shorty
BM Murfitt
Cory
Cooyert
Selby
Mt.‘ Ayr
Dunlap
Wee Oscar
Walt Murfitt
Mountaineers
Harris
Blaesy
Badger
Harrises
Jake Staton
Bud James
Mer
Boswell
Bern James
Lafayette
Cherley Murfitt
Lesters Ford
Bern
Pep
Titule
Oscar Stre
Questions for Edison From the National Printer Journalist
A fragment listing trivia prompts about Mr. Edison and general knowledge topics. It asks how many questions he could answer and includes queries on moonshine effects, cork origins, Canada’s main export and its alcoholic content, Cleopatra and snakes, cocktail flavor, the gin rickey’s inventor, TNT versus boot test, and the fate of a Sunday closing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Canada
Cleopatra
Congessman
TNT
Lew
Prohibition and Saloon Keys in Old Days
The questions probe where keys to saloon doors were kept in earlier times and how many drinks test social tolerance between men and women, reflecting on Prohibition era norms. They also ask what Prohibition is and hint at its enforcement challenges and social effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Aide
McCormick
Poland
Chna
Not a Line O' Type or Two Just a Word From Me to You
A medley of quirky quotes and light humor from a small town scene. Snippets cover local sights like a furniture store burst of melody, a pool hall sign, newspaper slogans, and idle talk about Europe and war, work, and will readings.
Dream of Print Shop Success in a Morning Wakeup
A man recalls waking from a dream about owning the town's sole print shop, thriving with steady work, fair pricing, and a growing family, before realizing it was only a heavenly dream.
Foreshman School House Dedicated In Truquoi Township
A native Colfax township dedication lauds the new school house as a catalyst for civic unity and citizen development. The speaker argues education builds health, intelligence, and community pride, claiming the investment yields long term gains beyond finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramist
Ile
Tranquois Township
Ciwre
Truquoia Township
Colfax
Intelignes
Rayner Reunion Draws Family From Many Areas
Rayner families gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rayner in Momence to celebrate a first joint reunion. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Brook Rayner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Raby and family, Mr. Ghas Denten of Congress Park, Mr. and Mrs. James Raby, Mr. and Mrs. George Rayner, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rayner and children, and Mrs. James O'Brien of Downers Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayner
Fred Rayner
Momence, Alinals
Brook
Harry Raby
Ghas. Denten
Congress Park
James Raby
George Rayner
Harry Rayner
James O'Brien
Downers Grove
Corn crop outlook brightened by recent rains
Farmers in the Attica area express optimism for a bountiful corn harvest due to plentiful rains and cool weather. Ears are near roasting ear stage,Fields rapidly maturing, despite heat and drought. Crop appears practically assured according to local reports.
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Attica Ledgerak
Newton County bids for county line road bonds notice
The Treasurer of Newton County Indiana invites bids for twenty bonds of 650 dollars each totaling 13000 dollars for a county line macadam road. Bonds dated May 11 1921 mature semi annually starting November 16 1922 bearing six percent interest paid semi annually at Discount and Deposit State Bank Kentland Indiana. Bid deadline 2 pm August 23 1921. Treasurer John J Sell reserves right to reject any bids. Aug 19. Additional local notes describe weekend visits and crop observations in Fountain Park Philips Wisconsin and local farming conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tereby
Newton County
Indiana
Dide
Kentland
Newton
R. Harvey Putt
Discount & Deposit State Bank
John J. Sell
Chicago and Indiana Coal Railway in Receivership Debts
The Chicago and Indiana Coal Railway division of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad reports about 6 million dollars in debts and a market value around 500 thousand. It seeks federal abandonment authority while showing a 472,971 dollar operating deficit at year end. The 1920 traffic included coal, clay, gravel, stone, sand, brick, sewer pipe, wheat, corn and other shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Indiana Coal Railway Division
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Public Service Commission
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Brook Merchants Association
Sport
Royal Whiz
Brooks
Missouri
MR. Edison
Cole & Fry
Europe
Wilson
Harding
Chicago Tribune
Sweden
Ethelbert
Wilbur
John
Nameless
Goodland
Eyes OF
John Burns JR
Foresman
Rayner Reunion
Florence
Esha
KARR
Yotthouidtesa
Roy Hess
Sherman White
Guy Swanson
Fountain Park
Allen Harris
Philips
Wisconsin
Wea
Con
E.T
Regort
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