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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
2
A rural town school faced dry drinking water and solved it by using roof runoff filtered through charcoal sand and gravel in an underground tank with a light curb. The highly colored water is cold and palatable, meeting sanitary standards for drinking use after installation. Previously children traveled long distances for water. Alley Globe.
The piece argues small towns and farms are the breeding ground of American vitality shaping cities. It discusses city planning as real estate based, stressing property value tied to location, transportation, utilities, parks, and neighborhoods. It notes zoning grows nationwide with sixty seven cities adopting rules and few with comprehensive ordinances, citing Milwaukee Berkeley Washington Omaha and others.
A wayfarer and a Louisville householder debate spring uncertainty as seasonal moods shift, reflecting a Courier Journet style vignette. The encounter frames shifting fortunes and weathering uncertain days with plainspoken pragmatism.
Fashion notes on late summer and fall blouses feature blue black and white schemes with crepe de chine georgette and sheer weaves. Overblouse styles dominate waistlines with black and white gems and bead accents. embroidery and stitch patterns add refined detail to the blouse silhouettes.
President Harding and his party aboard the Mayflower paused near Atlantic City due to heavy seas and redirected to Washington by Lincoln Roads. The wireless dispatch said arrival was expected before noon, with reservations arranged by secretary George B. Christin. A reception committee and notable figures awaited a hoped resort visit, now dashed by the weather.
The 16 Americans killed in the ZR-2 disaster will be loaded onto a train at Hull for Plymouth where they will transfer to the British cruiser Dauntless for the voyage to the United States. An American and British airmen escort will accompany the bodies from Howden. A brief religious ceremony is planned aboard the ship before removal. Livni Telford B Hull of the American air force at Bowdein will act as official escort. the Royal Air Force will provide two officers and 20 men to Plymouth.
The display showcases elaborate autumn hats in velvet satin and duvetyn with vibrant colors like purple cerise and pheasant tones. Hats feature draped construction, metallic edges, beads, braids, and new rivals in metal ornaments. large crowns and lacquered brims highlight professional craftsmanship. Also notes sport frocks of knitted silk with high collars.
General Leonard Wood and Wy Cameron Forbes, part of President Harding's special mission to the Philippines, cabled to President Harding requesting Gol Brink RL McCoy be appointed vice governor. The American Chamber of Commerce endorsed McCoy, while local English judges have approved General Wait for governor.
Two Chicago trains derailed in a collision five areas east of here on the Atlantic Coast Line between Jacksonville and Chicago. Several passengers were injured though none suffered serious injuries. Weekend excursionists from Jacksonville were aboard, with two coaches reportedly derailed.
George Lewis alias Rogers and Charles Schultze convicted of conspiracy in the Toledo postal robbery case escaped from the county jail after overpowering a guard and fighting through the prison building. A third prisoner also escaped in the bid for freedom.
A collage of testimonials praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles after childbirth. Letters from Mrs. Casson Fayette Ohio and Mrs. Ball Bloomington Illinois describe relief from nervousness backache and fatigue. The piece promotes the medicine and encourages readers to request its accompanying booklet.
A whimsical note cites Nebuchadnezzar reacting to the writing on the wall while contrasting it with a modern keep off the grass sign. The Boston Transcript mocks the misinterpretation and humorously settles on the wall’s message as unclear.
Turki sh nationalist right wing forces in Constantinople hold against Greek assault as Angora actions falter. The battle has raged with undiminished violence for more than twelve days, with stalemate and heavy fighting reported amid shifting fronts and strategic pressures.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion on financial bonds of matrimony and the idea that cash dividends could purify or stabilize relationships, reflecting era language about money and marriage bonds. The passage hints at social hoardings or commentary rather than a clear event.
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