Fraternity News From Indiana Lodges and Memorial Plans
Local fraternal circles report on Eastern Star Grand Lodge delegates in Indianapolis. Memorial sermons scheduled by Alatoona Post and Hillsdale, while Crawfordsville’s A.R. Post plans private Memorial Day due to past indifference. Rockville Odd Fellows parade and memorial address details, plus Knights of Pythias events and Daughters of Rebecca membership, finances, and assets in Indiana.
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Alatoona Post
G. A.C
Isreal Lake
Hillsdale
Andrew Marshall
Veedersburg
Silverwood Sun
A.R. Post
Crawfordsville
Post
Odd Fellows
Rockville
Terre Haute
McFadden
Wm. Tickner
Daughters of Rebecca
Indiana
Knights of Pythias
Tug of War Demonstration Praises Sweet, Orr & Co Garments
In front of J Loeb’s stores on Saturday 24 men in four plus two teams pulled on Sweet Orr Co pants but the seams held firm. The Covington Band entertained crowds under Prof Webb as W H Scot urged wearers to choose Sweet Orr garments for 20 years of agency.
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J. Loeb
Sweet, Orr & Co
Marshall
Mr. Franklin
Covington
Prof. Webb
W. H. Scot
Loeb
Wheat prospects in Fountain county improve strong yield expected
The Fountain county wheat crop shows healthy growth since last fall with no blights. If conditions hold until harvest, the county will report its largest yield in years, though many farmers wish they had sown more wheat.
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Fountain County
Crumpacker at Warren as Congressman Visitor
Hon. FE. D. Crumpacker, congressman from Indiana’s Tenth District, visits Warren for a few days hosted by manager H. L. Kramer. The 2 term veteran is noted for committee work on key legislation and his Porto Rican Tariff stance. He supports an apportionment bill to curb ballot crimes and is regarded as a strong lawyer and writer.
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FE. D. Crumpaker
Tenth
Warren County
H. L. Kramer
Crumpacker
Congress
Crumpcker
House
Indiana
South
Crompacker
E. LD. Crampacker
Simple Country Living And The Dyspeptic Man
A city man with dyspepsia considers a shift to simple rural living. His old college friend invites him to the farm to adopt a hearty country breakfast contrasted with the city man's meager meal of hot water and dry toast.
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Mr. Collander
Joe Manton and the Highwayman Threat on Hounslow Heath
The famed gunmaker Joe Manton met a highwayman who demanded his pistols and ten guineas. After paying, Manton kept a grudge and later forged a special double gun named The Highwayman’s Master, famed for its two foot barrels.
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Joe Manton
Hounslow Heath
Manton
Joseph
Man Finally Declares Love After 40 Quiet Years
In London Answers a long quiet courtship ends when a shy man named Henry returns after decades and confesses love to a now willing woman who is 85. She urges him to act, saying she is at an age where affection is easier to obtain. He realizes the moment and seizes it.
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Henry
London
The Advertising Art Behind City Wall Murals
The article explains how advertising art employs trained painters and staff to create large wall portraits for billboards. It notes the mix of skilled artists and daubers, high pay for lead painters, and the use of tracing, imported techniques, and even machines to reproduce images across the country. Tramps are cited as problems, and space rents reach thousands yearly.
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Brooklyn
Paris
Daubers
United States
Maine
California
New York
New York Post
Pipe and Smoke It Adage on Humility and Friendship
A New York Press quotation argues that cleverness outshines rivals and warns against overestimating oneself. It cautions not to favor favorites, notes today’s lightweight may be tomorrow's heavyweight, and praises loyal old friends though money can tempt.
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New York Press
The Black Venus: Ancient idol in Brittany forest endures
In Morbihan Brittany a massive black stone figure known as the Black Venus remains worshiped by Bretons. Dating to pre Christian times the statue sits in a forest, tied to weather and crops. Count Pierre de Lannion moved it to his chateau, inscribing it as Venus carved by Caesar’s soldiers, yet the statue persists.
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Morbihan
Brittany
Morbisan
Pierre de Lannion
Coesar
Teaching a Young Lark in Barrie's Story
A Scribner's Magazine tale by J M Barrie follows a baby lark learning first hop and flight. The mother fails to explain flight but rain and sun grant a moment of understanding as the bird learns to sing and rise.
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J. M. Barrie
Scribner's Magazine
Memory and the science of mnemonics in brain function
The London Chronicle argues that forgetfulness stems from lack of use not loss of data. Brain cells are always ready to respond, and memory improves with practice. We never truly forget. we simply cannot locate the mental photographic negative to print the positive recall.
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London Chronicle
Impecunious Author Records Frugal Morning
From an authors diary the entry notes Rose at 5 am composing a sonnet and drinking cold water for breakfast. He then retires early without supper to avoid disturbing neighbors with the clatter of utensils, reflecting poverty and restraint.
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Atlanta Constitution
Trimming Her Sails a Bit Noted Freckled Sighs
The Boston Transcript notes a humorous exchange about freckles. Aunt Hannah assures Nannie that freckling, while not flattering, can cover facial features and ease worry in a light domestic moment.
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Nannie
Hannah
Boston Transcript
Monks Bring Silkworm Eggs to Europe in Sixth Century
Monks traveling to China as missionaries carried silkworm eggs hidden in walking sticks, introducing the silkworm and its eggs to Europe in the sixth century.
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Europe
China
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Thorsday
Red Stone Lodge
Waynetown Dispatch
Giants
E. D. Crumpacker
Warren
H. J. Boord
Whitar
Ives
Jasons
Cele Sweet
Annanas
J. P. Buckner
East Side
Covington, Indiana
Montgomery Ward
Karpon Bros
Karpons
M. Boord
Covington and Perrysville
Pearlman’s
Covington, Ind
Adress
Geo. Cook
Man
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