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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
6
The Merriman Girls present a lively novelty program featuring singing, zylophone duets, and a terpsichorean showcase with fish dances reels sketch dances waltz clog and a wooden shoe dance. Three costume changes enhance a charming act of youth beauty and ability.
Bargain priced new or second hand Fords advertised for easy payments. Location noted near ferry residence prep with Little and Woody as the dealers.
Indu, widely advertised and thoroughly tried, is on sale at Corner Drug Store. Leave your family at Saidla’s Restaurant. You can get it any time, day or night.
A Washington signal corps lab develops a heart transmitter that rests over the chest and uses a high frequency carrier to transform faint heart sounds into audible signals. The system amplifies and transmits via wire and radio technology to a receiver, reproducing heart valve vibrations for a distant listener.
An extended piece argues tobacco touches many sectors beyond the product itself. It cites sales near 1.94 billion dollars and related industries including licorice, sugar, coal, boxes, nails, foil, paper, and printing. It notes 395,000 tobacco farms, 700,000 retail outlets, 102 million in plant investments, plus substantial government revenue and advertising spend while reporting 95 percent editor opposition to prohibition based on community impact.
The notice advertises handling services for varying load sizes with price and service meeting customer approval. Headquarters at Hiatt and Sons Barn, with a phone call option to Hiatt & Sons for prices.
Lord Haldane noted mustard gas was unknown in Europe before the war yet within 48 hours of German use British chemists traced it. The gas was not discovered by Germans during the war, and Professor Meier, when at Gottingen, oversaw the lab that first encountered it.
The growing scarcity of zoological specimens prompts large game preserves in Africa. Experts manage wild herds, feeding grounds, and ample water. Attendants enter enclosures, acclimating animals to humans, gradually moving them into paddocks to monitor any peculiarities and ensure healthy specimens.
Harry Hiatt offers drawing and cleaning services with press and leave orders at Saidla's Restaurant Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson and daughter of Indianapolis visited Mrs. Emma Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Kersey and sons Maurice and Merritt visited the Freemans near Waynetown.
In the Montgomery Circuit Court April Term 1921 Edgar A Love as Administrator filed final account in the estate of William L Black deceased. The examination and action will be on June 25 1921 at which time heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Johnston Johnston Attorneys for Estate.
The World War Veterans of Lafayette host a major July 4 event at Tippecanoe Fair grounds with day and night shows, a 2500 dollar dirt track racing purse, Cliff Woodbury and Frontenac entry, a 1000 dollar Gordon Fireworks display, boxing bouts, motorcycle races, rides, and a large fireworks finale. Gates open at 10 am with 55 cent general admission and free for under 13 accompanied by parents. mobiles admitted free.
James H. Sweeney of the Crawfordsville vicinity died at his home Saturday at 2 30 p m after months of tubercular illness He was born in Kentucky July 14 1869 son of Stephen and Sarah Thompson Sweeney He married Edna J Harlow May 25 1896 and was a member of the First Baptist church and the order of Red Men Survived by his widow a son Russell of Beloit Wis a daughter Clara of Crawfordsville four brothers William of Texas Winfred of Darlington Joseph of Kokomo Stephen of Linden and a sister Mrs Mina Delaney of Elwood
The Englewood Neighborhood Club and families hosted a Friday evening birthday surprise for Mrs. C. B. Dunbar wife of the county farm superintendent. A picnic supper on the lawn featured iced tea and ice cream. Music by Mrs. E. O. Enoch Lulu Kirkpatrick Ruth Burroff and Lulu Shrewsberry accompanied games with about thirty members present plus guests from Muncie and Indianapolis.
See Harry Hiatt for all kinds of drag work. Clothing of all kinds cleaned and pressed. Leave orders at Saidla's. Get Hiatt's prices on chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. He will call for them. Call 2 on 12.
Mrs Anna Cox died at age 73 in Crawfordsville after months of illness. She was born in Kentucky and lived in Crawfordsville forty five years. Survived by two daughters, Betty Cox and Mrs Will Smith. Funeral held at her home, 2:30 pm, conducted by Rev J C Burkhardt. Burial at Oak Hill. Marriage announced between Leonard Pavid of Berkley, California, and Alma Coberly, daughter of Nathan B. Coberly. They will live in Berkley.
The class of 1917 from Crawfordsville High School held a reunion and picnic at Darlington Park on Sunday with about forty members. Plans were made for a larger gathering next year as many locals and former residents were listed visiting friends and relatives in nearby towns.
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