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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
10
A local store lists semi collapsible steel go carts with leatherette bodies, windable toy trains with long life, self steering sleds from 1.65 to 2.75, Scout automatic pistol at 15 cents, ABC books, Betty dressed dolls, and Tinker Toys. Prices range from 15c to about $2.75, with emphasis on durable steel wagons and popular toys for children.
An advertisement touts wooden coaster wagons as the strongest for active boys with hardwood bodies and improved running gears. It urges buyers to inspect stock before purchasing, listing price points around five to six dollars.
A low priced toy demonstrates a sand hoist mechanism. The model fills the upper tank, dumps load into the lower tank, then returns to repeat. It emphasizes simple gearing and repetitive action as an educational feature for young builders and curious minds.
Polished steel toy range with real fire box and utensils priced at $1.50. a dressy slippers for women at $2.00. a wooden rapid transit vehicle The Buddy Bug in bright yellow with red wheels priced at $1.65. Child rockers emphasize safety and sturdiness.
Darlington High School defeated Romney 28 to 26 Friday with a tight first half 13 to 12. Kelly Haywood led Darlington with seven field goals and Endicott added one. Referee Baugh called the game a close contest as Durant?
Examination notices indicate mid term tests set for the twenty second and following day. Details remain incomplete in the fragment, but timing references suggest a two day period unfolding across a school calendar.
The report covers the Girls' Chorus and teachers with details on the program, a new janitor earning goodwill through diligent work, and a School Night event at Potato Creek church. It notes a teacher's childhood reflection and a primary teacher with bobbed hair marking a distinctive local moment.
Mrs Shanklin dies at Linden after a tragic fall at her son’s home. Concussion and brain hemorrhages followed when she stumbled while descending stairs during a lecture event. Eight people attended the downstairs area at the time.
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