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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
2
A former Indiana University co ed tied two saplings in a pledge during a campus walk and years later her son, now a college professor, found the entwined saplings grown into a single trunk on campus and carried a photo of the tree. The tale was reported by the Ohio State Journal.
A Passing Show note highlights nobles such as the Marquis of Granby Lord Bledis and Lord Barnby taking interest in pig-related ventures on Arran Sidney Park and Blythe Ball. The piece jokes that British eaters may soon see sizzled pork on every pan as food controls and bacon factories become topics at noble seats.
Indiana officials vote 10 to 3 to bar German language from high school textbooks. The report covers multiple local stories including society elections, a death, a rural carrier's long service, and a public records audit revealing a $9124.34 cash shortage in Knox county during a former treasurer’s term.
Auditor Robert Bracken directs that money for Insane care benevolent wards and prisoners be placed in a dedicated account, no longer merged into the general fund. The 1923 Ft. Wayne school enumeration is 21,649, and L. C. Ward announces Fort Wayne drops to fourth in Indiana city rankings, with Ward to be replaced on the state board by W. W. Borden after South Bend surpasses the city.
Mrs Rebecca Ivens dies at 78 in Roane as hundreds attend a Hope home coming under American Legion auspices. Vermilion County courthouse at Newport burned with 150000 loss, 30000 insured, lightning blamed. Sylvester Kiser, 70, dies in Munice. he was a brick contractor and former city council member. Jasonville approves East Main Street paving contract to L P Beard Construction of Indianapolis for 37000 dollars. Donabelle Long six and Robert three die after wagon incident near Churubusco. Mrs Sarah Nutt 81 dies in Greencastle from paralysis. Norman Noble suit for 25000 damages against Anderson city settled for 4500 and costs. Terre Haute chamber elects eight new directors. Columbus High Alumni elect officers. Ross W Puckett named principal of Benjamin Besse High School. Adams County Memorial Hospital hires supervising nurses. Sheriff Jesse J Smith stores beer and wrecked truck in county jail area. Anna Lemburg wins conservator case for 75000 estate. DePauw campaign organized in Tippecanoe. Dr George F Grose guest. Corner stone laid for St Patrick's parochial school Terre Haute with 1500 in parade and 4000 attendees. Rector Dowd presides. address by Rev Travers. services end with Star Spangled Banner and On the Banks of the Wabash.
Jefferson Abell aged 79 died of heart disease at his Sullivan home. The funeral was conducted at Center Ridge. Surviving are his widow and a son Frank Abell. Officials of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad discuss plans for new terminal shops and a roundhouse north of Terre Haute to handle growing business.
Indianapolis records a 246 610 population in 1923 as compiled by Charles Ss Murphy manager of R L Polk Co The directory is due to be published next month He notes frost damage hit onions near Columbia City with a one third crop loss expected for late summer harvests credited to grower Lee Aker
Nehemiah a cupbearer to the Persian king learns Jerusalem’s distress, surveys the walls, and leads a structured rebuilding effort. The passage highlights labor division, steadfast faith, and preparedness against scoffing, conspiracy, greed, and threats, finishing in fifty two days.
A fragment quotes X Doudan noting that all persuasion denies the individual his worth and leaves him believing he is everything. The line explores identity and self esteem in a philosophical tone.
An OCR fragment reflects a Victorian style aside with the line easing into a note on thinking. The text mentions following foolish precedent with both eyes and contrasts ease with cleverness in a reflective aside. The excerpt echoes Cowper and suggests a shortened musings on reasoning.
Augustus Cannaday a Terre Haute railroad shopman says Tanlac cured his stomach trouble after two years of illness. He credits five bottles with restoring his health and strength. Tanlac is sold by druggists with claims of broad sales and a vegetable pill variant for constipation.
Sir Percy Sykes at the Royal Geographical Society recounted natives of Bandar Abbas in India reacting to the first air overflight. Alarmed by signs of judgment they confessed aloud about cheating one another and later held a meeting to swear their earlier words were privileged.
An advertisement touts Cuti cura Talcum Powder as a versatile antiseptic scented powder for face skin baby and dusting use. It claims economical pricing and that it renders other perfumes superfluous as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio.
Scientists at MIT have devised highly sensitive measurements that detect a shaft bend as small as one ten millionth of an inch when pressed by a finger. The test shows that even slight pressure bends stout shafts and can register minute deformations accurately.
Advertising note promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as essential for housekeeping tasks including kitchen towels table linen sheets and pillowcases. It emphasizes broad applicability across household textiles.
A short note notes that some men give privately and advertise publicly, blending charity with self-promotion. The assertion contrasts discreet generosity with public solicitations and promotes critical view of ostentatious benevolence.
Dialogue reveals Harold claiming to return at 10 PM while a clock indicates 2 AM after he admits stopping the strike to avoid waking Mabel. The Richmond Times Dispatch presents the scene with tension and pacing focused on a possible alibi discrepancy.
A Life magazine quote about spinsterhood appears with a jab about men not liking brains. The snippet ends with an ad line offering bone dust to grow grass, reflecting period humor or sensationalism.
Fragmentary note speaks of a wand and the mines of knowledge revealed by chance. The text alludes to luck uncovering hidden truths and the idea that discovery depends on unpredictable events. It presents a whimsical, riddlelike reflection without a clear narrative.
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