New Harmony Visit Reveals Rich Legacy and Library Treasure
The Delphi narrator recalls a visit to New Harmony, detailing Miss Fauntleroy's Minerva Club minutes, the Daughters groups, and a public dance hall. She explores Robert Dale Owen’s ties, Dr. Edward Murphy’s philanthropy, the vast library, and the town’s cultural institutions, ending with a contrast between New Harmony and Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Club
Miss Fauntleroy
Della Mann
Eugene F. Owen
Owen
Fauntleroy
Delphi
Minerva
Robert Dale Owen
United States
Daughters of Minerva
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tri Kappas
New Harmony
Fretageot’s
Lord Dunsverick
Ginty
Andrew McMunn
Andrew
Arthur Fretagoet
Mr. Fretageot
Wilson
Fretageot
Eastern Star
Indianapolis
Workingmen’s Institute
William Maclure
School of Industry
Mr. Owen
Murphy
Congress
Murhy
New Harmony Workingmen’ S Institute
John S. Duss
New Smyrna
Fla
England
Walter Raleigh
Plutarch
Seth Way
Caroline
Dale Owen
Schoolcraft
Henry R
Edward Murphy
New Harmony Workingmen’s Institute
Dr. Murphy
Indiana
Mrs Bush Credits Lydia E Pinkham Plant in Massena Letter
Mrs Del Bert Bush of Massena New York describes terrible side pains and a dragging feeling that kept her from walking. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health allowing house and farm work and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Delbert Busu
Massena
N.Y
Carroll County Loan & Trust Co. details June 30 1924
Condensed financial statement from Delphi Indiana shows capital stock 25000 surplus 235734.55 undivided profits 4358.70 dividends unpaid 841.00 other earnings 60.00 deposits certificates 130485.78 savings 48871.01 trust 8014.27 special deposits 107966.42 liabilities totals 368338.27 with bonds and notes payable 40000 and insurance 80.22 signed by Harry E Reed secretary treasurer sworn June 7 1924 with notary Flora A Fethers seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
County of Carroll
I. Harry E. Reed
The
Carroll County Loan & Trust Co
Delphi, Ind
Star Fates and Children's Belief in Lucky Stars
An essay traces the roots of astrology from ancient plains to modern superstition, noting how children imitate and seek fate in the first star they spot. It discusses belief across eras from Chaledean priests to Napoleon and the persistence of star linked destiny in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinar
Napoleon
Rockfield Bank reports assets and liabilities in 1924 statement
The Rockfield Bank of Rockfield Indiana filed its June 30 1924 condition report listing loans 98558 73 overdrafts 40 53 bonds 6000 banking house 3000 furniture 1500 and other items total resources 138 871 48. Liabilities include demand deposits 45628 09 demand certificates 55073 72 bills payable 225000 00 and total liabilities 122 883 51. Notary public verified on June 5 1924 with local social notes of Sunday visits across Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
U. & Government
Federal Reserve Bank
C. L. Million
Fred Miller
F. C. Sanderson
Mollie N. Conarroe
Rockfield Bank
Rockfield
Indiana
Paxea
Bank of Yeoman Report of Condition June 30 1924
Report for the Bank of Yeoman a private bank in Indiana listing loans and discounts 104070.40 overdrafts 145.23 U S bonds 600.00 bank building 1700.00 furniture 1100.00 due from banks 23777.77 total resources 122761.00 deposits 156842.94 certificates 44214.48 liabilities 60616.00 notarized July 8 1924 by cashier Kennard and notary Mabel Bunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. S
Banks Co
Silence the ticking with inverted glass over watch
A curious claim describes placing an inverted glass over a watch to silence its ticking without affecting its function. The source presents this as a standalone idea without experimental data or attribution.
Elephants Basil rained Wild elephants well trained to work
A fragmented notice describes elephants in training noted as Basil and another well trained for work in a circus or show setting. The readable parts indicate animal handling, training, and possible public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Bush
Trust Company No
Yanus Wells
Wim. M. Goslee
Harry E. Reed
Sec’y-Treas
Carroll County Loan & Trust Company
Liaen
Sec.v.Treas
Flora A. Fethers
Total
Wavee Dis
Citizens National Bank
Maniin Chenenan
Acoder
State of
County of
Carroll
G. A. Shaffer
Mary E. Scott
J. A. Shirk
C. B. Shaffer
Pruitt
H. Irving King
Starligh
Eve Bright
Bby McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Resources
Rossville
Clarence Saylor
Anderson
J. J. Hufford
Harry Rodenbarger
Roy Rodenbarger
Hannah Fogel
Clarence Frey
Owasco
Islo Oe. Sanderson
P. M. Byrum
Vernon Redenbatcher
Josie
Cutler
Theodore Gaylor
Fred Gaylor
Harrison Metsger
Clara
F. W. Jackson
Joe Lyman
Monon
Homer Heffley
Bert Hattery
Robert Farmer
Vernon Redenbacher
Noah Allen
Chas
Fred Kurtz
Ed Fenstermacher
Chicago
Nelson Simmon
D. D. Skiles
Cephas Boone
Pyrmont
Fred Ruch
F. F. Smock
South Carroll
Manson Neher
Frances
Salt Lake City
Utah
Maggie Rodenbarger
Main St
Harriet Swift
A. L. Burkholder
W. A
Bank of Yeoman
Yeoman
L. W. J. Kennard
Cashian
Bank of ‘Yeoman
W. J. Kennard
Asst. Cashier
Mabel
Bunnell
Wester
Naper Union
Westinghouse
Hot Point
Edison
Wange Irons
Armstrong
du Kane
Pillsburys
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