13 May 1926
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
1
The article expounds that ideas, not gold, drive civilization. It highlights Gutenberg’s movable type and printing press, Morse, Edison, Marconi, and the Wright brothers, noting how ideas transformed culture, transport, and communication. It urges readers to pursue ideas boldly to improve life and advance society locally and nationally.
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A reflective collection defines a sucker as any naive mark fooled by others schemes. It catalogs types from gullible fairgoers and peddlers to careless investors and cheats, warning that many are duped daily by false promises and quick gains.
The Indiana reformatory moved from Jeffersonville to Pendleton two years ago, rising from 638 inmates to over 1,730. All prisoners are under 30, with 30 percent serving auto theft sentences. Construction has begun on a new cell house costing $140,000.
The season's first straw hat debuted last Saturday in Cambridge City with James Bradley first to wear the new summer topwear. The note about Aunt Het and other quirky lines reflects light local musings as the school year ends with "SCHOOL IS OUT-ALMOST."
Parents of students at risk of not being promoted are asked to come in on the final school day morning to meet with the principal and teachers. Teachers and grades are preparing for an exhibit at the high school auditorium. Mrs Teeple and Mrs Tyler visited the sixth grade. An operetta on April 30 earned twenty one dollars.
The Lincoln HI senior class held a party Monday evening May 3 at Faye Whipple’s home. Decorations used green and white and guests enjoyed games, dancing, and music by the Shuffle Town Five. An exhibit was held at the auditorium on Thursday and Friday May 6.
The article explains why schools hold annual exhibits across departments such as Domestic Science and Manual Training. It notes exhibits show work from nine months of study, highlighting tangible student progress beyond routine report cards. It emphasizes that most practice occurs within school departments and showcases items like crafts, cooking, and sewing.
In a playful jab, a newly married speaker calls out the expression vicious while jesting with partner Jack about agreeing on one point and their shared view that nothing too good should be spared for the other.
The piece jokes about a girl nicknamed Dinner Bell who asks when they will eat. It playfully contrasts Mabel with a cat and features a brass band joke about being on a toot. The tone is lighthearted and anecdotal.
A comic line reports a judge fining an Irishman for beating his wife with the punchline that the total cost is $2.20 and the 20 cents is labeled as federal tax on amusements.
Milton residents share weekend visits to Straughn from Mrs Clayton Kimmel and family, trips by J and Mrs Orville Irwin en route from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles, and several gatherings at the Methodist church. Leaders like Mrs Effie Parkins spoke on travels in Arizona and California while others attend plays, church meetings, and funerals in the region.
The Pidgeon Studio transfers to Fawn Hackett Studio Co of Marion Indiana. Possession is given Saturday and the new company will run the studio in this city and the Marion studio. Mr and Mrs Pidgeon return to Washington DC from which they moved two years ago.
The Delphi Times urges towns to attract distant crowds with inducements and aggressive advertising. By inviting large gatherings and offering bargains that encourage return visits, a town can grow its population and wealth, eventually needing extra clerks to handle rising trade.
A nostalgic catalog from the Tribune lists types of people in a neighborhood, including liars, spongers, blatherskites, and a boastful rich man. It notes numerous frailties and social caricatures, ending with a reflection that such figures still persist today.
Mrs Adah Harned spends today in Richmond. Mrs Howard McGeth of Richmond visited Mrs Clara Crocker last week. John Miller has a new car and the girls notice him. Dr Harry Zehring and Mrs Cora Bailey spent last Wednesday in Indianapolis. Mrs Sanford Lamberson and Mrs Paul Lamberson of Rich Square were Richmond visitors last Wednesday. Rolla Grigsby and family occupy the former Harley Ludington residence. Mr and Mrs A J Harrison of Connersville spent Friday with daughter Mrs E R McGraw. Mrs Carrie Green and Mrs Kate Hoerner of Richmond were guests of Mr and Mrs E R Callaway last week.
Mrs. Robert Hicks attended the Rush County convention of Women’s Clubs in Rushville last Thursday. Miss Mary Catherine Wilson returned from Butler College to spend Mother's Day with her mother Mayme C. Wilson. Miss Lucille Bell of Connersville visited Miss Elizabeth Paul for the Helen Hunt party Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Ben Stalker drove to Herbst Indiana to visit daughter Mrs Chas P Davis and family for a few days.
Mrs Amanda Wright, staying with her daughter Mrs Jeffer son Graves, remains quite ill with slow improvement noted as she continues recovering at the residence.
Miss Eva Lou Hicks came home from I A Thursday afternoon and spent until Sunday evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Butler and Mrs. S. S. Ballenger attended the funeral Friday of Mr. Butler's at Poplar Run, near Farm and.
Mrs. Robert Hicks and her daughter Lou joined Mr. John Bond on a Friday motor trip to Oxford Ohio. They spent the day visiting several colleges located there.
Miss Elizabeth Paul entertained many friends and neighbors Friday evening at her parents' home with an illustrated lecture about her trip to Europe last fall.
Miss Emma Morris returns to her studies at Muncie Normal School after a six week illness absence. Miss Pauline Morris spent the weekend at home.
Mr and Mrs Will Woodward motored to Macy Friday and attended commencement. Their daughter Pauline a teacher there accompanied them home.
Mrs Hazel Kerlin and her daughter Janet spent Sunday with Mrs FE P Jones at the home of Rev and Mrs F C McCormick. Miss Hazel Showalter of Fountain City was also a guest.
Glen Cooley came home from Indiana University to spend a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Cooley. The students were given a two days vacation on condition they drive over the route they were making, and this was done.
The property built by Oscar Chase and now owned by Henry Holzapfel near the river bridge sold to Sanford Illison of Richmond for 6500 dollars. Townsman O L Callaway bid up to 6100 dollars.
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