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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1922
Page
4
The text blends scattered notes on Blamest Headrens and noblewomen, Locke and Aristotle, theories of mind, and early cinema in South America. It references associations by similarity, continuity, contrast, and evolution of literature, with musings on accuracy, growth, and cultural exchanges across ages and places.
Chemist John Raymong explains how mastering the secret of royal purple enables a synthetic process to yield all the colors of the rainbow. The eight batch systems showcase varied hues and practical pigment applications.
A historical overview traces dye trade from Tyre and the Royal Purple to modern chemistry. It notes the shift from natural dyes to coal tar derivatives, the rise of coke production, and the broad industrial use of coal byproducts in paints, perfumes, explosives, and medicines.
In a crowded Community Building a clash between the Freelands and the Changnons drew fans from Chicago Heights Freeland and Boswell. The Freelands showed Irish grit but foul trouble limited scoring while the Changnons, aided by accurate free throws, edged Freeland 18 to 15 as both teams and families received strong crowd support.
The Brook team defeated Goodland 96 to 10 after leading 12 to 0 at halftime. Fast play overwhelmed the Goodland quintet as Brook legs moved the ball with ease in the second half. Lineup included VanDerVoort Rider Hershman Horsman Harrington Berlin Spinney Murfitt Best substitutes Long Murfitt Canningham Murfitt for Berlin.
Notice states Sephiniah F. Corbin has been appointed and duly qualified as Administrator of the estate of William F and F Corbin of Newton County Tadlang deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Dated March 4 1922.
Indianapolis March 16 The Indiana Highway Commission revealed 57109 was deducted from a final estimate after core drilling showed 1128 feet of concrete pavement on a Dyer to Deep River stretch in Lake County did not meet thickness specs. Five inspectors were dismissed as the commission refused settlement, choosing to rebuild or transfer the pavement.
Medina Ohio reports a poultry efficiency tale as George Durr kept 120 hens in January 1921 with no electric lights and yielded 1154 eggs. After installing lights in December, January 1922 with the same flock produced 3489 eggs, a rise over 300 percent. The farmer said the lights fooled the hens into thinking daybreak, doubling their daily output.
Prof. F B Robbins of Purdue University soils and crops department states spring wheat is not adapted to Indiana. Despite occasional high yields in cool seasons, the last three years show average yields well below economic thresholds, making the crop a poor proposition for Indiana farmers.
Optimistic thought and self reliance appear as life tools. A note suggests cleaning smoked ceilings by washing with warm water, though the text is fragmented and primarily offers hazy guidance.
A Bent county tax payers meeting at the court house last Friday discussed high taxes and school expenses. Farmers like Elmore Barce urged cutting township and county spending, repealing unnecessary commissions, and electing business-minded trustees. Attendees backed a permanent taxpayer group and urged candidates to pledge tax relief measures and tighter school wage controls.
The text recalls a public event where residents are described as eager to lead and enjoy the brass band music and three rousing cheers, capturing a spirit of ceremony and communal pride.
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