The Prize Smell of the Circus
Harry Dickson helps Uncle Jim, a Sunflower county guide, see Ringling Brothers in Vicksburg. The old man recalls the circus’s wonders but is struck most by the camel’s noble smell, a detail Dickson uses as material for his writing.
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Harry Dickson
Mississippi
Dickson
Sunflower County
Uncle Jim
Vicksburg
Ringling Brothers
Harry
Jim
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Missing Gibbs farm man Drifts Toward Cincinnati in Note
Arthur Hampton, 54, believed demented, left Gibbs farm near Flora Tuesday morning. Police sought to help locate him as Mrs. Gibbs thought he might head for Cincinnati where relatives live. He is described as 6 foot 2, slim build, gray hair.
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Arthur Hampton
Gibbs
Flora
Cincinnati
Ohio
First Olympiad Recorded in 776 B C
The first officially recorded Greek Olympiad occurred in 776 B C marking the formal start of the ancient games. Legends place earlier contests, but the historical record begins with this year.
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B. C
The Citizen Gift for a Year Brings Holiday Cheer
A lasting holiday offering highlights a year of The Citizen as the best Christmas gift. Readers can secure 12 months of newspaper coverage, features, and local reporting, delivering steady information.
My Favorite Stories By Irvin S Cobb
A humorous reminiscence about a Southern city judge who samples local distillery whiskey. The judge, fond of teddy bears, disapproves of the new Mayfield Road stillhouse whisky, joking that he has tried almost everyone who tried it. The tale preserves Cobb's light anecdotal voice.
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Irvin S. Cobb
Mayfield Road
The
Central Press Association
John
Citizen
Red Cross Aids Ex Service Men Expands War Service
The American Red Cross reports significant growth in war service activities through chapters, hospitals, and offices benefiting ex service men and those in active duty. At June 30 1925 2591 chapters operated with about 2 237 000 spent.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Congress
Veterans’ Bureau
National Headquarters
Red Cross Swea
Verther
Fashion Shop Ad Promotes Hats and Beauty Parlor
A line of ladies hats including Gages hats for school girls and tots stamped goods and art work material advertised. Beauty parlor connected for penne manicuring at Main Street Fash ion Shop Maxwell and Shaffer 37 21.
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Maxwell & Shaffer
Red Cross Reports Nationwide Health Efforts and Roll Call
The American Red Cross outlines a year of national health work including home hygiene, school nutrition, and public health nursing. More than 51,000 students were trained, 188,065 children received nutrition instruction, and 1,885 schools aided lunches. The organization maintains 42,002 nurse reserves and invites members to its ninth annual roll call from November 11 to 26.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
America
Lorain
Dorothy Davis Sleichter
Fairbanks
Alaska
Fort Yukon
Arctic
The
Japanese Boy's 1.50 Donation to Santa Barbara Fund
A Japanese boy in Tokyo sent 1.50 to the Santa Barbara relief fund through the American Red Cross, illustrating global friendship and humanitarian concern.
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Tokio
Santa Barbara
American Red Cross
Mariners and Red Cross enrollment dilemma on the seas
A poetic inquiry asks if sailors should fully join the American Red Cross at sea or fall behind the others, implying questions of duty and solidarity among crew. The piece uses maritime imagery to explore collective service.
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High Seas
American Red Cross
Red Cross Call Encourages Service Through Humanity
The notice invites joining the American Red Cross, framing voluntary work as the expression of human impulses and a path to aid others through organized relief and support.
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American Red Cross
Strong Membership Appeal In Red Cross Disaster Relief
A persuasive message urges readiness for disasters, noting Red Cross chapters and leading citizens across many communities in the United States have organized thorough preparations. The piece emphasizes the Scout motto Be Prepared to face peace time calamities with planned actions.
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Red Cross
United States
Artificial pearls and hog sale report in Citizen ad
Advertising notes report artificial pearls from fish scales sold in a bottle with a chemical solution. A separate item details a Duroc Jersey hog sale at Harry Maxwell farm on Saturday October 31 with buyers satisfied and top prices for gilts and boars and highest averages by Leo Craig and Maxwell.
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Harry Maxwell
Geo
Engost
Russell Craig
Leo Craig
Maxwell
Public Sale of Personal Property at Thomas Black Property
A public auction will be held at the South Delphi residence known as the Thomas Black property on Saturday November 14 at 1 PM. Items include dining room set, furniture, rugs, kitchen appliances, garden tools, porch swing, chickens coops, wagons, and more. Terms: under $10 cash, over $10 bankable note due in six months with 7 percent interest. No removal until settled. Auctioneers Gwin Smith Page and Booth. Clerk John Kennard.
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South Delphi
Thomas Black
Sehion
Gwin Smith Page and Booth
John Kennard
Lafayette
Number Ten
C. W. Wallace
Guernsey
Jersey
Augusta
Wis
A. L. Clark
C. W. Travis
Bazaar and Market at Embree Shop December 11 12
The ladies of the Christian Church plan a Bazaar and Market at E. W. Embree Shop on December 11 and 12, with events in both afternoon and evening hours.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
E. W. Embree
Education's Proper Aim Quote by Kossuth About Duty
A concise quotation from Kossuth emphasizes that education should guide citizens to fulfill their duties to their fatherland. It frames education as a tool for loyal civic responsibility and national service.
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Kossuth
There Are Incurable Patients But No Incurable Diseases
M D H Lindlahr notes that no disease is truly incurable if vitality remains sufficient for natural living and treatment. He argues cure is possible when vital parts are not irreparably destroyed and organ function remains adaptable.
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M. D
First Post Office in United States Established in Boston
The first post office in the United States was established in Boston, marking a milestone in colonial communication. The date reflects early 18th century development of mail service in New England.
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United States
Boston
Wise man yields to majority in enduring argument
A philosophical note argues that true wisdom lies in accepting an argument that has persuaded the speaker and thousands before, showing that widespread acceptances reinforce personal conviction. The piece reflects on the power of shared reasoning and historical endurance of ideas.
When Wild Geese Molt
Birds of the era describe wild geese shedding flight feathers during summer. The sudden molt leaves them flightless for a period while new feathers grow to restore their wings.
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Citizen Office
Delphi
Zook
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sara Elizabeth Gasaway
T. O. Gasaway
Yale Rice
Petosky
Mich
Goodrich
Quick & Clifford
L. M. Pletcher
Bill Booster
John Doe
National Health
First Post Office
Dickinson
Globe
Delphi Lumber Co
Forgy
Angus
Oakridge Stock Farms
Royal Center
Glenn C. Forgy
Ind
Judy Sales Mgr
West Lebanon
Shively & Hepp
Edgar Phillips
Wallace & Macak
Ladies’ Aid of
Sharon Chapel
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