Statue of Silence and the Fired Senator Barry
A sentimental portrait of a long serving Senate doorkeeper known as Sergeant at Arms Barry ends with his firing after 25 years. The piece critiques political censorship and the duty of government to act while noting economic hardship and public discontent as the nation debates liberty and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Senate House
United States
Withal
Janus
Bart
Alfore E. Smith
Berry
Jerimiah
United States Senate
Senate
Wall Street
Angels
Bally
Mr. Watson
Mr. Robinson
John Adams
Galileo
Lincoln
The Statue of Silence in Confucian China Tale
A fragmentary, antiquated account describes a silver statue of a woman before a temple of light. Her eyes are seen as a symbol. a third allegory refers to silence. The text urges restraint in talk and promotes quiet reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Appointed Trustee Dispute Alarms Walker Township
Severe illness A G Abernathy of Homer prompted Edgar Stiers to name him trustee for Walker township, replacing Brankvilis who resigned. Soon after Albert Reddick was also approved by county commissioners, leaving two trustees in a friendly but unsettled standoff with Abernathy in hospital for gall stones. Court action is awaited to settle the trustee row and confirm who truly serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Abernathy
Homer
Walker Township
Edgar Stiers
Abernathy
Stiers
Brank ‘Vilis
Albert Reddick
Siers
Futee Battle
Hi Abernathy
Walker
Local School Plans May Public Arts Events and Contests
SUHCSEN announces an April junior college program for grades 1 through 12 with prizes and a new county venture. The Junior class will present the play Oh, Didnt It Rain on February 22 at 3 50 in the Auditorium with ticket prices 16c and 22c. The annual oratorical contest is set for March 28 at 3 PM in the Mays High School Auditorium. The Bluebirds face Akins in a Friday game on the small floor while the volleyball teams posted a 54 to 15 win. A feature lists the 1933 perfect girl of C H S with attributes including eyes, hair, form, and more. Coming events include The Perfect Boy and Faculty Characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bair
Baker
Bluebirds
Tigers
Martha Jo Bentley
Ramona Jane Win
Theresa Reddick
Agnes Copher
Margaret Mann
Martha McManus
Maxine Gardner
Virginia McBride
Katherine Hines
Anna McClarnon
Mary Ruth Addison
Julia Dale
Addison
Lennis Smith
Betty Moore
Grace McGeorge
Carthage High School
Carthage High
Sauws
Raleigh
Manilla
Charlottsville
Newsalem
Morcon
Fairview
Mays
Westland
Uli
Uard
Ano
Blessinger
Chouzii
Bramel
Henney Herman Porter
Pearson
Dona246
Carthage
Rushville
Lions
Greenfield
Morton
Walters
Arlington
Owls
Oc. Paul Blasters
Milroy Cardinals
Decatur
New Salem Eagles
Waldron
Columbus
T Rushville
New Salem
New Lisbon
Morristown
Maxwell
Plainfield
Knightstown
Greenfield Tigers
Knightstown Falcons
Weed Gillespie
Center
Rush County
Muncie
Kokomo
Logansport
Anderson Indians
Edwards
Tech
Richmond
Pamanttl
Andrews
Fortville
Astentay
Cry of Baby Worries Methers Cited by Nurses and Parents
The article notes that a crying infant signals discomfort often from hunger or teething and urges regular feeding, warm air, and gentle handling. It counsels not to scold for minor faults and to reward obedience, stressing sensitive handling and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathers
Erin
Hiainger
Baby
New Zealand parrot predation cited in sheep losses
The article explains how the native kiwi? or similar bird learned to feed on sheep scraps. they pecked at wool and flesh, prompting farmers to kill many birds. It also discusses child deception origins and reasons for lying, including fear, self-interest, and social pressure.
Why the Word Chapter
The piece traces the origin of the word chapter from head via French and Latin, noting its original sense as a division of a book and its later extension to denote a group within a church or organization, such as the ladies' chancellor in church work.
Why the Word Fond Is O K
The Kansas City Times explains how fond evolved from meaning foolish to reflecting liking and affection. It notes that Middle English fennen meant foolish, later narrowing to foolish affection, and now only conveys warmth without the earlier pejorative sense.
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Kansas City Times
Ohio approves high visibility license plate colors
Motor Vehicle Registrar Col. Chalmers R. Wilson cited the choice of black letters on an orange background for Ohio license plates 19223 as offering superior visibility in adverse weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Col
Chalmers R. Wilson
Why Blackfeet Were So Named Indians
The Blackfeet were named for their dark moccasins seen when first meeting whites. Two groups were known by this name the Sthaspa Sioux and a group of Algonquins.
Carthage High nets second team props as season ends
Referee column notes that the Carthage High second team posts a 10–3 record, outpacing the first team’s 3–10, and previews which players and rivals may shape next year’s roster, while detailing recent county results and upcoming games.
Rushville Slogan Merges Stores into Hall Thorpe Goodman
A consolidation of the Levenstein Goodman store with the Men s Shop will form Hall Thorpe Goodman Inc. Paul Thorpe and Walter Hall have purchased interests in the Levenstein Brothers Greensburg venture while A Goodman of Shelbyville remains connected. The Rushville establishment will offer men s women s and children s clothing and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Sores
Levenstein-Goodman
Hall Thorpe-Goodman, Inc
Thorpe
Paul Thorpe
Walter Hall
Levenstein Brothers
Greensburg
A. Goodman
Shelbyville
Rushville
Lockwood Boy Recovers After Mastoid Operation
John Lockwood son of Mr and Mrs L A Lockwood underwent a mastoid operation at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He is recovering. Mr Lockwood oversees Rushville schools and was formerly superintendent of the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lockwood
L. A. Lockwood
Metodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Mr. Lockwood
Rushville
Before you have your sale bills printed get our price
Local printer offers quotes for sale bill printing to area sellers, promising quick turnaround and bulk discounts to fit budgets before advertising drives begin.
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Garthage, Indiana
Inn
Congress
Tlisher
Bayard Baker
Rmvines
Dale
Suhcsen
Sunior
Rhody
Wee
Dudeer
Ed Chambers
Younry
Vergei Whetsel
Ruby Chambers
Everette C. Button
Dusty Miller
Pathfinder
Household Magazine
American Poultry
the Farm Journal
Mecreanih
S& I Rg
Lee
Woman's World
Poe
Ratliff
Jeweler
Ind
Rush County National Bank
Bruce A. Stephens
Mgr
W. J. Henley, Sr
Wm. F. Marshall
Attorneys-At-Law
Henley & Marshall
Rushville, Indiana
P. J. Sattler
Carthage, Indiana
Adward E. Henley
Indiana
S. Main
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