Dan Cupid Dotes On Tomboys in a Family Vow
Eve Allen wins over Mrs. Leighton as she defends a boy and saves eight year old Tommy Driggs from a runaway car. Dick returns to find his mother in love with Eve and the engagement ring back on Eve’s finger.
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Eve
Dick Leighton
Mrs. Leighton
Allens
Eve Allen
Trick
Society of All Women
Northwoods
Leighton
Golden Avenue
Eve Allien
Tommy
Timely Revision of an Orchard Theme
A reader notes two or three green apples versus a single ripe one. The visitor observes the fruit selection and comments on color and readiness. The casual exchange highlights differing tastes and timing in fruit picking.
Pile Drivers Used for Testing Matches
A Youth's Companion article explains Underwriters Laboratories tests for matches. Miniature pile drivers drop weights on match heads to gauge ignition force. Standards include head chemistry above 340°F, low shock ignition, reduced fly hazard, and controlled dimensions and afterglow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Brearley
United States
Tell Coming Weather by Action of Birds
Birds foretell rain with restless behavior and unusual calls across species. Guinea fowls, peacocks, parrots, and pigeons signal approaching weather while ducks busy on ponds and skylarks high in the sky hint at continuing fine conditions as swallows chase insects in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Future of the Horse as Extinction Threat
A Washington Star report cites a scientist predicting horse extinction within a century. The piece notes uncertainty about the timeline and suggests even a continued decline may not follow a strict arithmetic pattern, leaving horses as a quaint rural presence for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Pegasus
Washington
Concentration Confusion at Dinner Party
An eager young admirer meets a famed author at a dinner and declares she has learned to concentrate. The author asks what she is concentrating on and she replies with enthusiasm that she is concentrating on many things.
Early Egyptian Vessels Call Vessels Whips Around 2000 B C
Archaeological note describes ancient Egyptian vessels large enough to be nicknamed whips as early as circa 2000 B C. The description suggests these ships served as impressive watercraft in ancient trade and transport networks.
Army Ants Maligned By Explorer In Amazonas Tale
Gordon MacCreagh argues in Adventure that army ants are not invaders but harmless scavengers feeding on worms beetles and caterpillars. He recalls camp life in Amazonas noting tiny trails and occasional bites while denying tales of vast swarms devouring living beings. He describes ants cleaning hut interiors and even eating canned grub before retreating at sundown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazonas
Injun
Gordon MacCreagh
Morphine's Effect Varies With Intelligence Across Species
Medical scientists report morphine acts differently by intelligence level of the recipient. Humans lapse into coma minutes after injection while monkeys show delayed stupor, dogs lose consciousness later, and cats first resist then frenzy. Lower life forms react more strongly, suggesting both systemic and organic effects on the brain.
Custom and gender roles in Indian crafts and arts
The text describes dustoor customs forbidding women from needle work and outlines male techniques in sewing music and acting. It notes the drummer wearing two small drums at the waist and beating with bare fists, the fiddler holding the fiddle upside down, and actors remaining still when action requires it, reflecting a contrast with western norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Birthday Gifts From Students
A schoolteacher receives birthday gifts from her pupils including flowers candy and a frosted cake from the naughtiest boy Robert. She thanks him and asks him to promise to be good for the rest of the term. He replies with a humorous pledge and asks if he may eat the cake himself.
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Robert
Jefferson Township Financial Report for Year End 1924
Statement of all moneys paid to Jefferson township funds Carroll County disbursements and year end balances for 1924. Includes tax levy payable 1925 and school tuition related entries. reflects trusteeship and township accounts.
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Jefferson Township
Carrol. County
Sepia Saan
Carroll County
Indiana
Atherton E
Caughell Drain
Ryan
O. Ee
Ate
Eee
Sweer Ae Seen
Seer Eens Weate Ee
Teachers Pension Fund
Indiana Dunes Park Fund
Indiana Board of Agriculture
Holtv
Seer
Commissioners
Delinquent Lands and Town Lots Listed for Taxes
Public notice lists 1924 and earlier delinquent lands and town lots in Carroll County Indiana including parcels in Jackson, Carrollton, Burlington, Monroe, Democrat, and Deer Creek townships. It details owners such as Andrew J. James, Ora G. Landis, Chas. H. Render, Laura E. Tonsley, Jonas R. Flora, Wm. H. Myers, Harry E. McGonigal, Henry Levi Summe, Effie Clauser, Eliza M. Stong, Amandus H. Watson, Peter H. Plank, Geo. T. Flora, and many others with acreage and amounts due. The notice states sale of needed properties at Delphi courthouse to discharge taxes and costs.
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Jefferson Township
Carroll
County
Indiana
Bank of Yeoman
R. C. Davidson
R C. Davidson
Frank Girard
M. E. Jackson
John Doe
Eee
R. Cc. Davidson
Er Bhoot
Eoman
Bank of Eoman
Albert Holloway
Sner
John’ Burke
R. Davidson
W. Snepp
Samuel Goslee
Pat Graham
Een
Harlem
H. Carmichael
W. T. Wysong
Irwin Meyers
D. Viney
James Viney
Chas. Crook
Kiger & Co
Board of Industrial
Lowell Hallem
Hatton & Reisser
Harry Heath
B. Ireland
Ethel Gardner
Flora
Naomi Horn
Ester Baum
Doris Sanders
Irvin Myers
L. D. Viney
Chas. Hargraves
Roy Fowler
Paul Viney
Bert Alison
Lowell Harlem
Cecil Chadd
Zimmeran Coal Co
G. Million
John Dimmitt
Arton Reynolds
Irvin Myer
Rolla Hannaway
Henry Insurance Co
Verlin Austin James Viney
J. B. Ireland
Ethel Gardener
N. E. Flora
Delmar Clark
Delbert Chatman
RC. Davidson
Chas Crook
G H. Girard
Orton Reynolds
Ward Holloway
Arval Brewer
Geo Hambridge
Treland
Christian Young
Artie Milion
Birdie Marquis
S. T. Gosee
Bert Allison
Chas. Johnson
Ss. S. Austin
R. Gilliam
Everett Bowsher
Roy Gregg
Delphi Journal
Chas. Hargravs
Chas
E Jackson
D Jones
Milt Kllar
Roy Mullendore
David Arthur
P. Jones
H Cc. Myers
A. Carmichael
Cripe
D. D Jones
Roy Franklin
McQuaig
Will Robinson
Artie
Wilber Timmons
Merrill Smith
James’ Obear
G. H. Girard
David Pratt
Citizens Nat. Bank
Ralph Lis
Aaron Brewer
Will Schock
Lafayette Julien
Mount &Son
Sanitor
Jeff Armstrong
James Fower
Judson
Dilling
Aon Acn
Ralph Ellis
B. Flora
Naomi
Horn
Merton. Baird
B. Treland
Trvin Myers
Tie of Crook
Chas. Hares
Lowell
Same
John
Dimmitt
Ditch
Noah Exis
Ite
Byron Nea
Jo Oy Ison
Jar Roy
Winey
Hallfaethe
Are Co. Pelt
Aaa
Jatt
Armstrong
Davi Arthur
Carl Metz
John Gilkerson
Eff. Armstrong
Ervin Myers
Hac
Merton Baird
Floyd Stover
la Labor
Judson _Dilling
Doris Ders
Fr. Galloway
Ee Lowell Haliem
Fred Gaumer
Ernest Smith
Geo. Hambridge
de Ene
John_Dimmitt
Ney
By Crook
Drivis
Harrison, Zahn
Roy Chatman
Merrill’ Smith
Ty Friday
Ralph Elis
EB Crook
Ireland
C. E. Clawson
Merton
Baird
J J. Armstrong
Walcott Brick. Co
Robert Million
Wood
Nate
E. Crook
John Holaday
Western Scraper Co
Sinks
Citizen Times
Wil. Robinson
Farmers Supply Co
Naomi Horn Sam
Charles Clark
Ad B. Service
Ad Oard
J. Reed McCain
Orton ‘Reyonds
City of
Delphi
Carroll County
Delphi County Auditor Notice February 1925
Public notice from Carroll County Indiana dated January 13 1925 by Auditor R E Davidson states payment is due by the second Monday in February 1925 the 9th day of February if not paid before the time specified.
Zodiacal Light Ring Extends Into Space Beyond Saturn Like
Astronomers describe a sun circled by a ring of matter resembling Saturn’s rings and stretching into space for over 100 million miles, a phenomenon known as the Zodiacal light.
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Seoreeaee
McClure
Jefferson Two
Chas. H
Camden W. R
Peiguse
Camden
Stine, Wm. H
A’s
Tonsley
Laura E
Camden Rose H
Carrollton Township
Jonas R
Burlington Township
Myers
Wm. H
N. Side
McGonigal
Harry E
Henry Levi
Emily J
Pt. Blse
Pt. S. NE
Democrat Township
Clauser
Effie
W. NE
Wee Uuale
Monroe Township
Plank
Peter H
Ates Jewell E
Bringhurst
Geo. T
Mary .H
Riggle
Floyd A
Pt. N. NE
Shigley
C. V
Et al
Rose H
Deer Creek Township
Eminger
Wm. D
Clyde J. Stephens
Gustavel
Lewis, Co. Club
Maxwell
Kate, Et al
Del
Hopkins
A. H
Senda
Hamling
Margaret
C Club
Lot
Higginbotham
Richard & Son
del. D. F
Moore
Chas. D
Nunally
Sims
Lewis B
W. del
Wilson
Sarah
Bowen
Caroline F
Gustavel Furniture Mfg. Co., Pt. NW
Breesey and Hattie
Hunter
Emma
Manary
Smith
Lawrence
Oless
Studebaker
Harvey E
Lota
Harvey B
Anda Gee
O. P
Whistler
Jennie
Mortonville
Cor
Tippecanoe
Anderson
Aoe E
N. N
John H. A
Berry
Vennie
Ept
Morrison
John H
Emma J
Pitts- Studebaker, Burg
Harvey
Rees
S. R
Luther
W. SW
Foley
Hattie
Wee Smith
Pemelia
N. SW
Trittipp
John W
Florence M
Adams Township
Amick
Philip
Barnes
Wm. A
Lockport B's
Gardner
Murray
Wm. W
Ingaman
Josephine
Pt . C’s. Res
Pt. Z. C’s
Pt. W.ne
Pt. N. Mid
Fincher
Edward_E
Lockport O. P
Godlove
Henry M
Tam
William H
C’s
Z. C’s
Z. C’s. Res
Rock Creek Township
Payton
James
Ux SE Cor
Peters
Eliot
Aeeween Eee
Randolph
Pavia Pr
Fred
Ward
Guy O
R. Sw
N. Pt
W. NW
Washington Township
Dillon
John E
Mary N
W. Eter
Samuel M
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