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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
7
The fragment sketches a vaudeville vibe with jokes about aspirin genuineness, a comedian seeking fresh material, and playful nods to Cinderella and looking glasses. It notes light banter between a comedian and director and a brief quip on a musical evening at the Gawker residence.
A New York Times vignette shows a Celt doubting his Scots Irish roots while recalling ancestral pride. A Fifth Avenue scene follows, with a dog in pink rubber boots drawing crowds, and a survey party quipping about emigration and citizen duty in a humorous contrast toPlain folk life.
A humorous family exchange centers on a dinner party gown. The father wins a verbal skirmish when he finally agrees to the needed purchase, delivering the final word with a simple yes.
In Washington on January 11, Acting Secretary Norman Davis and Newcomb Carlton of Western Union faced a fiery Senate Commerce Committee session over the Kellogg bill. Carlton accused Davis of false statements and coercion of Cuba, while Davis argued the government must control cable landings and favored equal treatment for official messages. Carlton contended the policy restricting foreign cables is a dead letter as foreign monopolies control most cables. Davis said the government can force equal privileges and extend control to land connections and radio.
President elect Harding urges the simplest possible inaugural program and asks Congress and the inaugural committee to abandon parades and balls and to spend nothing. He insists the ceremony should be at the Capitol or east porch with no extra preparation, funded by private contributions, and stresses thrift and economy.
Engineer Harry Potts of I N Y power plant at Sterling was killed by electricity after accidentally touching a high tension switch while working. His status as an engineer Dixon ML is noted in the fragment.
Doctor Robert Jared Biles Howard a noted medical authority died in London on January 11. He was widely recognized for his research and clinical work. He leaves a professional legacy and influence on medical practice.
Bern Switzerland January 11 ex king Ludwig II of Bavaria celebrated his seventy sixth birthday Friday in the annatorium at Wildenwarts tavern in Bavaria officials said the long time monarch resides in exile and receives limited public attention on such occasions
The thumb test helps determine strength and weaving quality of goods. The fabric is held between forefingers and thumbs while knuckles are pressed together, revealing fabric strain. Strength is shown by how easily or slowly it tears under pressure.
A historic notice claims Cole's Carboltanine quickly relieves burning itching and torture of skin diseases. It supposedly stops pain from burns and halts scarring. Readers are urged to contact J. W. Cole Co. in Rockford Illinois or send for a package advertisement.
At a London Zoological Society gathering the Man of making and keeping records noted that tiles of rare animals had been entered with success. The natural movements of beasts were filmed in an instructive way and four legged film actors may outshine human performers. Audiences may enjoy their unintelligible speech free motion.
Mrs Hawke would be glad to employ a wren for domestic work, advertised in the London paper as noted by the Bagton Transcript.
A fragmentary note recalls a poem titled Ode to Oblivion that was written once and sent onward. The item suggests the work arrived at its destination despite scant details about the author or receipt.
Advert asks for owner to name a cash price and description of a fan for sale in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. J Black solicits contact to discuss the item and its value, noting the quirky line about bread and cheese and happiness and referencing an older formula.
A 1764 account notes Abigail Smith and John Adams uniting in marriage despite parental and parish disapproval rooted in class and profession. The minister’s sermon mocked lawyers, yet the unknown clientless attorney rose to become the second U.S. president.
A corny exchange recounts a mother keeping a daughter home for help with chores and a teacher demanding a written excuse from the father. The father pens a wry response claiming Geraldine’s absence was for ample reasons and referencing her mother. The quip hints at boasting men with good deeds.
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