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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
6
Jefferson township teachers gathered March 4 after their final institute in Mexico. Trustee Mr Simons invited them to his country home for dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Simons. Carnations adorned the table as praise and thanks were extended for their generosity and the year's support.
An advertisement invites buyers to try a coal product labeled as Indiana lump coal priced at three dollars per ton. The note urges readers to request a trial to be convinced of its quality.
A social event at Mr. and Mrs. E E Saline’s country home north of town on a Wednesday evening drew about forty guests. Assisted by Mrs. J H Millikan and Miss Zella Griffith, the party featured a varied program of vocal and instrumental music and recitations. Afterward guests enjoyed hot taffy, maple sugar, and popcorn, with playful taffy mishaps and stories of the evening lasting late into the night. Lee Grimes of Rochester visited Denver Tuesday.
Purdue Extension operatives visit farmers along the L E W Ry to collect seed corn samples for germination tests at the University. Early data show seed vitality is low and careful selection is urged ahead of the Lake Erie Corn Improvement Train tours March 21 25 1911 across Indiana. The program includes soil fertility crop rotation and corn cultivation lectures with a railroad schedule aiming for punctual arrivals.
Last week residents of South Denver organized a pleasant surprise at the Wade home on Wednesday evening March 8 to honor Mr. Wade on his seventy sixth birthday. A sizable gathering brought provisions and good wishes as the couple, facing health and expense challenges, received the kindness with gratitude.
Wall Paper Now is the time to call at the Brown Drug Store and see the latest in wall coverings offered.
Mrs Alsbaugh of Macy visited Miss Wrights room last Tuesday. Mary Alderfer was absent Thursday and Friday. Misses Rebecca Eikenberry and Edith Baker visited Denver school Friday afternoon. Miss Zulu Long won second prize in the fourth grade spelling contest at Peru last Saturday. Sophomore class finished Book II of Caesar Tuesday. Hazel Woolley notes the kangaroo is among U S wild animals. Oscar Brown slept in school again Tuesday afternoon. First Graduation examination will be held at Mexico next Saturday. Several from here will try the exams.
Notice to Town People directs residents to call Denver Mills for daily delivery of flour corn meal and all kinds of feed, promising one delivery per day.
We extend to our friends and neighbors in Denver our heartfelt thanks for the donations we received during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wade.
Friendly notice offering onions suitable for eating or planting. They are just starting to sprout and are priced at 40 cents per bushel, with seller ready to close the deal.
Margaret Best of Allen township won the county spelling title at Peru with Agnes Powell of Butler township and John Putman of Peru as runners up. Grade winners include Maud Butler, Minnie Fenters, Blanche Berger, John Putman, Agnes Powell and Margaret Belt. Prizes ranged from $10 to a rocking chair and photos, with additional second prizes awarded to Zulu Long and Genevieve King.
Prompt notice states mortgage exemption completed from March 1 to April 20. J. D. Oavis of Journal Building Peru Indiana requests pickup at Tribune office. Lost item a gold broach with finder unspecified.
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