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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1922

Page

5

Open letter from Mary Graham Bonner on Daddy's Tales

An open letter to readers of Daddy's Evening Fairy Tales by Mary Graham Bonner praises readers, notes Santa Claus and friends, and promises continued stories in the coming year. It mentions Porky Pig, Margaret M. Fifer, and colorful fairy tale characters, ending with holiday wishes from Bonner and a note about old papers for sale.

Mary Graham Bonner Barwerps Santa Claus Boy of North Santa Mr. Giant Witch King Middle Moon Mr. Sun Porky Pig Brother Baer Meir Witte Uber Margaret M. Fifer Avery Mary Graham Nonner

Real estate transfers and city notes from 1921 1923

Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with names such as Harvey C Majors Frank McConnehay and others involving blocks and sections in Morocco Kesslers Second Acs McClellan two and Foster West Goodland Jefferson two and various dates from 1921 to 1923. Also noted is a museum exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History describing food wax models. The piece closes with a mention of several towns named Chicagoes in Illinois Indiana Montana Kentucky Ohio Texas and nearby notes.

Harvey C. Majors Frank McConnehay Tota Morocco Kesslers Acs Elmer S. Talbert Alle’ Jessen Rosemond Kent Tanquary Alto Fair Lawn Cemetery Asso Jefferson Two Rosemond Kant Tanquary Carroll C. Kent Lavanche Kent Morrison Et al Rosemond Kent Tanquary Andiy Andrew Wilson Isaac McKiney J. D. Richs Theodore H. Harniah Giuseppe Sapienze Kentland Propertien American Museum of Natural History New York Lake Michigan Chicago Marion County Kentucky Huron County Ohies Pawson County Texas Indiana Montana

ADE News items mix of local notes and commerce

The Ade News reports diverse items including Dick Barlett's cattle death, visits by Chas Porter and Leonard Hazan, Pearson Pendergrass returning from the west, the Gerrich and Belt families visiting Kentland, and Bean Lyons shipping cattle and hogs. Also noted are a new blacksmith shop opening, old papers for sale, and brief samples of period questions and reflections with local commentary.

Kindig and Sons to Sell Poland China Sires January 26

G Kindig and Sons near Kentland announce a bred-son sale of Poland Chinas in their angle pavilion on Thursday afternoon January 26. The herd’s high standards and desirable bloodlines appeal to farmers and breeders. Seven of twenty eight county exhibits at the State Corn Show won prizes, including Ed Smalley and G H Hims placing in section one and James Corbin and Don Johnson in section two, highlighting local farming strength despite strong competition.

G. Kindig and Sons Kentland Poland Lowners Ed Smalley G. H. Hims Ross Hillis A. B. Tolln James Corbin Retterson Township Don Johnson Grant Township

Glando Pine Promoted As Cough Medicine

An advertisement touts Glando Pine as a fast acting remedy for throat irritation and cough. It claims to relieve bronchial irritation, stop colds, and fight influenza germs, recommending a concentrated liquid mixed with syrup or honey for a pint dose. Sold by The Grand-Aid Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, via Montgomery and Snyder.

Grand-Aid Co Fort Wayne Ind Montgomery & Snyder

Seed labeling law spreads through county farms

County agent reports widespread interest in the new seed labeling law effective January 1. It requires each seed lot sold to bear a label with minimum purity and germination data and the grow locality for seed corn, with similar details for clovers and grasses. Farmers should demand labels for protection and contact State Seed Commissioner G Proulx for enforcement. Also shared is a method to remove iron rust from glass using muriatic acid, oxalic acid, and warm water.

Agen Rmiake EH. G. Proulx Lafayette Roy Cross Kansas City

Public sales listed for farm livestock and hog breeds

Albert Rowan hosts a farm sale on January 24 followed by Sam Kindig selling Big Type Poland Chinas on January 26. Josephine Deardudiff holds a farm sale February 15. A Barhite sells Hampshire hogs in Lowell Indiana February 16. Fred Lyons sells Hampshire hogs February 22 and Alex J Gard sells Poland Chinas in Crown Point February 23.

Albert Rowan Sam Kindig Big Type Josephine Deardudiff A. Barhite Hampshires Lowell Ind Fred Lyons Hampeshires Alex J. Gard Polard Chinas Crown Foint

Youthful Autograph Request From A Wealthy Parent

A wealthy Tris firmer seeks admission for his son to college and asks the Mead Master of Oynrd ersity to waive costs if his son can master writing and spelling. The Weekly Telegraph highlights the youth author of Farnova Hymn and the eccentric Robert Robinson who is credited with Come Thou Fount at twenty two after influence from WhiteReid.

Tris Oynrdersity Telegraph Farnova Robert ,Robinson, & Loufson WhiteReid Wing

Lightning strikes oak near New York with massive force

An immense oak on a hillside near New York was splintered by a lightning bolt. Electrical experts examined the tree to gauge its resistance and the electrical energy involved, estimating the force of the strike at no less than 160000 horsepower.

New York City

Movamente of the Planets Rotation Record

The sun completes one rotation in 25 days 7 hours 48 minutes while Earth is just under 23 hours 56 minutes. Mars rotates in 24 hours 37 minutes 2 seconds, Jupiter 9 hours 35 minutes, Saturn 10 hours 14 minutes, and Uranus 15 hours. Mercury Venus and Neptune not specified.

Mercury Venus Neptune Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus

Giving 'Em a Sample

A pithy jab at political speechmaking as the chair introduces a forthcoming orator. The editor notes a playful mock address, highlighting quick wit and the dynamic between speaker and host in a Detroit Free publication.

Detroit Free Press

Tankage for sale at Kentland plant at $3.50 per hundred

Tankage is offered for sale at the plant at all times priced at 3 dollars 50 cents per hundred. Contact phone number 1347 in Kentland Indiana.

Kentland Indiana

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ADE News Dick Barlett Chas Porter Ang Leonard Hazan Wits Mra. Pearson Pendergrass Chas. Gerrich Bert Belt Bean Lyons Ade Herman Brandt John Ayate Antin Taw Fk 8. S. Davis China Way Glando Church, News U. B. Church Christian Endeavor D. Robinson Methodist Episcopal Howard Stair Richard H. Crowder Church OF Christ (Christian Church Lyman G. Blood Walter E. Koon K’s Clansman K'S Claneman Fashion Buster Distinction Grand Big Giant Yankee's Master Orphan Wonder Oxford Wonder S. G. Kindig S. G. Kindig & Sons A. Philips Rensselaer E. F. Duvall Jessen D A Bowers W. M. John Lawrence Hire and Tornado Insurance Connecticut Continental Hartford National Liberty Cunningham Photis E.S. Hess Mgr The Brook Reporter T. E. Collier, M. D Brook C. A. Wood G. D. Larrison B& A. M Lodge Walter G. Hess M. W. S. Cunningham K. of P. Lodge Mn Castle Hall Harry Gerrich Warmers Musual Lnsurancer Association OF Newtos Cts John Lawrence Brook, Ghas BE. Hateh Kcotland Join A. Wildasin Secy Kenttang John H. Cox Hugh M. Light B. 4 Copatable Treas Goodland Ij. E. Tinder D.V Lyona & Hershman Rnder Jobn Montgomery Flaven Uraen A. Hersh C. J. Barton Lyon John Forcewan Aba Dewees Wravk Ervin Martin Bros Geo. B. Stair L. Bringle Joy Pius Unger Wm. VanDerVoort Vans Wer D. Pence F. A Tyler George Jéo Ade Jacob Bowers Howard Grigae Sam Otte Chas Kindig Harvey Walling Kiltnes Frank Herath M. Jobustos Rifers Aluminum AutoRobes Winchester
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