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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
4
A playful feature column invites readers to send witty contributions, praising artful quips while noting playful jabs at rivals. It recalls a battle royal and references a boxing title bout while urging participation from readers in a lighthearted community page.
Brook to Mt Ayr clash intensifies as Brook leads the League battleground in a weekend showcase. Milton and Sarles gain ink with lap mastery while De Palma eyes luck and a stronger car. Bijou signs off urging readers to share witty contributions and support next year.
A New York Press Service questionnaire of 7,847 editors representing about 21 million people finds public opposition to anti tobacco laws stronger than editor views. Utah shows 42 percent support, Idaho 41, and Tennessee Arkansas and Oklahoma lean against prohibition with narrow margins. The piece notes Mormon influence and a recent Arkansas repeal, while Arizona margin runs 92 percent no in current polling.
An old saying questions state reform for all. The piece laments widespread gambling, weak parental control, and reliance on public institutions to fix children. It contrasts 20th century parenting with home life and cites local auto incidents in Kankakee and nearby towns as part of a broader social critique.
Local page notes a busy social scene with theater and film events at Temple Theatre, including Chica go trips, family visits, and news of births. Notable names include M. E. Ladies Aid, Roy Sell family, J. V. Lewis, and the Jones, Lyons, and Hess households. The message highlights upcoming show times for The Kid and other attractions, plus community notes from Brook, Goodland, Hammond, and Watseka.
Dr Osborn and wife rode to Chicago en route home to Adeline Kaneas last Tuesday. Deacon McCabe caused a scare and pursuit after horses east of Ridge Weldone and Desron brought the team back. Willie and Maude Klopp from Kentland visited sister Dra Clyde Flemming. Bert Dell and families, Charles Bell, Lester Bible, Elmer F Pear son drove to Bedford Cemetery four miles east of Manon then to Buffalo for dinner on the Tippacanoe banks. Mr and Mrs John Lewin visiting Illinois. Perfect Spencer of Walcott and George Scripture of Kentland visited Mr and Mrs Chas Gerrich. Spencer is Gerrich’s sister. Many attended Brook’s first band concert Monday. Basil Whaley present. Will Armold of Kentland, arms and leg injuries from a Chicago fall, is recovering. Ed Fleming was “ade Tubes tay” items.
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