17 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
1
A wartime poem honors Patrick Ryan a brave Irish soldier who single handedly penetrated German lines using a hand grenade to capture officers. He led prisoners to the Allied trench then led them to safety, earning the sergeant’s medal and a reputation for grit and loyalty.
The New Castle Times notes a Wayne county farm with 184 acres of Rudy wheat harvesting 5,363 bushels, an average 29 bushels per acre. A 10 acre field yielded 360 bushels and a 27 acre field 44 bushels per acre.
The community gathers as Mrs. Samuel Beam, 75, is buried in Milton cemetery after a Roseville arrival of her body. Funeral at Milton M E Church led by Rev. James W. Trowbridge with singing by local women. Attendees include relatives from Roseville Richmond Brownsburg Anderson and St. Louis among others. The article notes several local social events and residents visiting family across cities, plus church activities and community news.
The essay argues focus builds success, citing Edison Curie and Burbank. It urges choosing a single subject, avoiding distraction, and believing in one’s own mind to achieve outcomes. Thoughts and mindset shape behavior, with success coming from can rather than can’t.
The article traces snuff use from the eighteenth century to Victoria's era, noting its rise as a fashionable vice in Europe and its lingering presence. It mentions snuffboxes as symbols of status and ceremony, with kings gifting ornate pieces and elaborate exchanges of pinches reflecting social grace.
The article notes the wig’s rise from church ledgers to court attire. It traces adoption in the 1600s from France to England, its role in distinguishing pleaders, and its continued use in barristers, judges, and ceremonial offices like the speaker of the house and lord chancellor.
Article notes coral fishing is reviving on the coasts of Algiers and Tunis after years of decline. It discusses a shift from wasteful grapples and nets to divers, who can reach about 180 feet, improving yield and protecting coral banks.
Washington studies of two larval eels in a government bureau report their transparency. Observed seven black spots along the body appear asymmetrically placed with three on the left and four on the right, yet align symmetrically when viewed through the body.
The piece describes minute engraving feats such as the Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer stamped on small coins and a six-tenths inch gold dollar. It highlights Peter Bales who created a complete Bible in an English walnut the size of a hen's egg, with leaves as dense as a large Bible.
In 1901 Earlham track honors are recalled and Guy Littell of Cambridge City, later head of a Chicago printing firm, sends $100 to a fund for a new indoor athletic field after receiving The Item’s authenticated account. Financial Secretary Miles notes Littell’s appreciation shows college spirit and loyalty to his alma mater.
The Canada government set up wireless time signals at Camperdown near Halifax to broadcast Greenwich time each morning. Ships at sea with receiver gear can synchronize chronometers to the true hour from the air, aiding safe approach to shore.
A Los Angeles Express summary notes a California judge interpreting marriage debt law. It warns suitors that upon marriage they may be liable for all a bride’s expenses from wardrobe to jewelry, meals, and services. The piece uses satirical tone about expenses tied to a “grandé dame” and domestic outlays.
The piece argues wetlands and waste lands have uses and can yield returns under proper management. It notes drainage is costly and can convert waterfowl sanctuaries into tillable land, while many communities would be better served by natural development of wetlands.
A government scientist describes ancient American horses, noting four to six distinct varieties lived in North America simultaneously. Some were forest horses with broad feet, others swift with narrow feet on the plains. Sizes ranged from giants larger than Percherons to tiny ponies smaller than Shetlands.
Mrs Edith Doney Scott and her son Willie vacationed at Lake Paw-paw near Benton Harbor Michigan last week. Mr and Mrs C L Hallard entertained friends at dinner including Mr and Mrs Carl Dickman of New Castle Mr and Mrs Arthur Isaac of Connersville and Mr and Mrs John Rauthe. Indiana township trustees report 1921 relief costs for the poor rose by 19312300 to total 61012300.
Jimmie Taylor and his wife finish a two weeks vacation, returning to Mansfield, Ohio, on Sunday. His aunts Mrs. Laura Richey and Mrs. Frank Parson will accompany them for a two week visit.
In August the air is full of pollen and dust that trouble some. Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup relieves hay fever and asthma. It clears and soothes nose throat and bronchial tubes at Carpenter's Drug Store.
The Nathan Nicholson farm west of New Lisbon sold at public auction on Thursday. The 200 acres brought 200 dollars per acre with three bidders, Luther Martin purchasing and later selling to Lawrence Nichol. The Hagerstown and Jefferson township school building cornerstone will be laid next Saturday August 15 with Masonic rites led by Grand Master Robert Phillips.
The Old Settlers picnic will be held at Jackson Park on Saturday August 1 with Oswald Ryan of Anderson delivering the principal address. The program features the Netf Family Quartette the Ladies Quartette of Centerville readings by Buhl Hedna Johnson and Beulah Bowers and the Hagerstown Band plus an afternoon balloon ascension expected to draw a large crowd.
The Irwin Harmeier agency completed the sale of the late John T. Manlove property to Edward O. Paul who owns adjoining land on Mulberry street. The purchase price is reported as 35000 dollars.
The Knightstown Hanner argues that local and state voters must permit elected officers to reduce subsidies for highways, colleges, teacher pensions, and parks. He warns that failure to act will burden residents with higher taxes and relentless tax collection.
Thousands of hay fever and asthma victims unable to go to the mountains find relief in Foley's Honey and Tar. It allays inflammation soothes bronchial tubes and aids breathing leading to sound sleep. Carpenter's Drug Store.
The ready made philosopher declares that republics are ungrateful. Senator Sorghum counters that republics are not ungrateful but often distrusting. He likens a republic to believing it found an intellectual treasure only to discover a gold brick.
Barry Payne reveals a river trip ruse where a narrator and John attempt to save a millionaire from drowning to win a reward. The plan backfires as the man falls overboard and the conspirators face jail, after which the narrator uses the reward to secure John's release.
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