Prohibition Era Tales Of Odd Alcohol Theories
Obscure early nineteenth century cures for drunkenness are recalled by James H. Oughton Jr. from The Keeley Institute. He cites medical volumes describing fiery self harm from gas and alcohol, opium as a moral neutralizer, watering down whiskey to quit drinking, and a husband’s brandy barrel plan backfiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Oughton, Jr
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Illinois
Robert McNish
Oughton
Friendship class hosts wine roast at Sunman home
The Friendship class of Arlington Methodist Church held a wine roast Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sunman with nine members attending. A business session preceded a social time. Mrs. Rigsbee Farlow hosted the Merry Makers club Tuesday night with three banco tables and refreshments for members and three guests, Mrs. Raymond Overleese, Mrs. Clark Offutt, and Miss Ruth Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Methodist Church
Everett Sunman
Rigsbee Farlow
Merry Makers Club
Banco
Raymond Overleese
Clark Offutt
Ruth Stout
Miss Kathleen Alsman Hosts Arlington Mission Circle Meeting
Miss Kathleen Alsman was hostess for Arlington Christian church Mission Circle. Miss Mary Stout presided as eleven members answered roll call. Miss Juanita Winkler led the lesson and Miss Evelyn Kemple directed the entertainment. A letter from missionary Miss Marion Shaffer in India was read with native pictures shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Alsman
Arlington Christian Church
Mary Stout
Juanita Winkler
Evelyn Kemple
Marion Shaffer
India
License Required to Take Frogs in Indiana 1941 Law
Indiana law now makes it unlawful to take frogs without a hunting license. Non residents must hold a non resident license and residents under 18 must also be licensed. Seasons run April 1 30 and June 10 to October 31 with a 25 frog possession limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
C. R. Gutermuth
Division of Fish and Game
Indiana
Balderas Killed in Mexico City Bullfight Tragedy
In Mexico City a renowned bullfighter Alberto Balderas received applause after killing his second bull but was fatally gored by a third bull. He died within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Alberto Balderas
Spiders Produce Silk for One Lady’s Dress
A historical note explains that 1,800 spiders are needed to yield enough silk for a single lady's dress, illustrating the laborious textile craft of the period.
Fidelia Garden Club Meets With Iris and Peonies Talks
Mrs. Russell Northam hosted the Fidelia Garden club Friday with thirteen members present. The meeting opened with garden prayer and “God Bless America.” Mrs. Oscar Miller spoke on Peonies, Mrs. Carrie McMichael on Iris, and Miss Edna McMichael assisted. Contests were conducted by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Northam
Fidelia Garden Club
John Woods
Oscar Miller
Carrie McMichael
Edna McMichael
Roy Anderson
Priscilla Club Hosts Thursday Meeting and Picnic Plans
The Priscilla club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Clyde Rucker hosting. The group sang Home On The Range and discussed Famous Orchestra Leaders. Plans were made for the annual picnic on June 29 at Memorial Park. Mrs Lee Mitchell presented a paper on The Lone Eagle. Mrs Melvin Henley led contests followed by refreshments for fourteen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Clyde Rucker
Memorial Park
Lee Mitchell
Lone Eagle
Melvin Henley
Residents and visitors fill weekend social calendar
A long list of guests and travelers visits Indianapolis and nearby towns, with locals hosting relatives and friends from Franklin Rushville Shelbyville Greenfield and Morristown among others. The social exchanges span decoration day visits family dinners and Sunday gatherings. A note on auto sales traces 1941 first quarter shifts in two door sedans and other body styles compared with prior years and 1930 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Long
Madison
John McDaniel
Rushville
Anna McDaniel
Danny Dale Richey
Shelbyville
Marsh Long
Lindley Winslow
Franklin
Weldon Cherry
A. L. Winslow
Roy Swain
Bloomington
Maxine
Lowell Hutchinson
Stanley Myers
Camp Knox
Will Stout
Jimmie Readle
Connersville
Elmer Readle
Bob Hufford
Greenfield
Eimer Readle
Gratia Rumpf
Ottumwa
Iowa
Delbert Winkler
Leroy Catt
Ralph Edwards
Indianapolis
Roy Draper
Hiram Phillips
Whipple
W. R. Hodges
Hugh Kennedy
Bertha Phillips
Chevrolet Buyers Shift To 5 Passengers Coupe Demand
Chevrolet buyers show rising preference for a five passenger coupe, moving it into second place among body styles. Two door sedans remain the leader, while four door sedans drop to third. fourth and fifth positions are unspecified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Voice speed compared in air and radio transmission
The statement compares sound travel in air to radio waves, noting about 5.28 seconds per mile for voice and 186000 miles per second for radio. It highlights the vast speed difference between acoustic and electromagnetic transmission methods.
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BP. R. Newby — — Notary Public
Carthage
Ind
Knightstown
King’s Beauty Shop
GAS Valor
Texaco
Firestone
Harold Phelps
K. E
C.F. Bidg
Cotrinis
Rush County Loan & Finance CO
Helen K. Minneman
Main Sts
Rush Co. National Bank Bldg
Rushville, Ind
Henry Nelson
Charlottesville, Ind
Ratliff
W. E. Cooper
W. 3Rd St
Golden Rule Hatcheries
W. W. Zike
Morristown
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Freeport
Ill
Fred Schillinger
Glenwood
Isadore Lubin
Labor Statistics
Roosevelt
Arlington News
Weiner
Mission
Henry Ball
Kenneth
Lida Tost
Merle Stout
Joe Readle
Carl McFadden
Miami
Fla
Ivanina
J. M. Eaton
Marion
Wm. Hufford
Harry Holdren
Joan Holdren
Wm. Gallimore
Bill Baker
New Castle
Florida
David Rusher
Carlos Heath
Wm. Alexander
Elmer Wilkinson
Stella Davis
Billy Hufford
Eston Macy
Howard Haywood
Haywood
Methodist Hospital
Roy Renegar
Riverside Park
H. G. Wedding
Martinsville
Mrs. Fom. Kempie
Doris Winkler
Charles Northam
Sylvia Wilder
Lis
Mrs
Luther Renegar
Ben Beasley
Heifner
U. S. Road 52
Edgar Ritter
Jerry Brown
F. L. Redick
Ford
Mercury
Standard Oil Station
Bausback Fertilizer Co
Sui Lbyville
Saas
Fisher
SAAT
Seem
Tia
Hunsinger Bros
Mays, Indiana
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