Denver to Mexico School Bus Rides Decline
A humorous verse notes students vying for front seats and tail lamps on a Denver to Mexico bus trip. It mentions Roy, Lee, Ruby, Arnold, Bob, Jonah, and Paul, who refuses to ride on top, stressing safety rules against smoking and crowded seating.
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Frequent Travel and Local Visits Highlight Community Notes
Mrs. G. O. Derek was quite sick at the start of the week. Clayton Fisher traveled from South Bend to Denver to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher. Alonzo Burns and wife visited west of Bunker Hill with Mrs. Dan Stout’s family. Miss Pauline Dubbs of Peru spent time in Denver with relatives. Mrs. Hattie Stancil returned home from Denver after visiting Dr. J. W. Newell and wife. Mrs. Oscar Brown and son James visit Kokomo this week with relatives. Frank Musselman and wife from Logansport are hosted by Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Musselman. McCAFFREY & Co. promote shoe repair in Peru. J. W. Warren and family arrived in Denver to visit grandparents. H. M. Brown and family motor to Laporte for train to Chicago, others return. Mrs. H. W. Park and family attend Epworth League meeting in Peru. A Twelve Mile gathering at W. C. Raber’s birthday included many Raber relatives and friends.
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John Raber
Walter Raber
Sarah Bayless
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Shackleton's Bold Resolve Amid Scott and Wilson's Deaths
An account from Harold Begbie in the London Daily Telegraph recalls Shackleton's perilous Antarctic expedition with Scott and Wilson. Shackleton, near death from scurvy, vowed he would survive while his companions perished, a moment echoing the ice bound tragedy at their trek's end.
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Harold Begbie
London Daily Telegraph
Quirky Observations From a Fragmented Era
A mosaic of wry quips and social notes. Jests touch on fashion, manners, and media while musing on politics, technology, and daily life. Reader-friendly snippets hint at speed, satire, and a rapidly changing world.
Epworth League Sub-District Meeting Elects Officers
A Macy M E Church sub-district Epworth League meeting last week elected officers: President Mrs Earl McCoy of Peru. 1st Vice President Mr Hostettler of Macy. 2nd Vice President Miss Carrie Waite of Gilead. 3rd Vice President Miss Marie Donald of Denver. Secretary Paul Park of Denver. Treasurer Arthur Burt of Roann. Superintendent Junior Dept Mrs Lulu Gustin of Denver. Denver attendees included Rev H W Park and wife, son Paul, Miss Marie Donald, Blanche Powell, Mrs Lulu Gustin, and Mr and Mrs Everett Gage and son Claude.
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Paul
Benson Park
Lulu Gustin
Marie Donald
Peru
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Macy M.E
Earl McCoy
Hostettler
Macy
Carrie Waite
Gilead
Denver
Sec’y
Paul Park
Treas
Arthur Burt
Roann
Blanche Powell
Everett Gage
Claude
European boxing night described in The Saturday Evening Post
Kenneth L. Roberts recalls an Naples boxing event titled Grand Evening Boxe. The card opened with Saccani Armando versus Blasi Vincenzo in a six round bout using six ounce gloves. After six rounds the fighters exchanged kisses on both cheeks in a playful nod to the occasion.
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Grand Evening Boxe
Saccani Armando Contro Blasi Vincenzo
Saccani Armando
Blasi Vincenzo
Kenneth L. Roberts
Saturday Evening Post
Senator Norris recalls Langley flying machine debate
During a Senate debate on an appropriation bill Mr Norris of Nebraska recalled a past Democratic and Republican leaders’ debate condemning Langley for attempting to fly. He mused about rereading the eloquent and humorous exchange as a futuristic flying machine idea.
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Women Now Practicing Professions In Paris And Britain
The article notes two women architects in Paris who passed with distinction praised by 47 male examiners. It also lists British statistics with 312 women physicians 380 journalists 219 pallbearers 662 cab drivers 74 chimney sweepers 438 smiths 493 drummers and 3669 professional painters.
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Balsbaughs Buy Keyes Homestead in Mexico Move Planned
Mr and Mrs William Balsbaugh visited relatives in Mexico last week and purchased the old Keyes homestead. The couple plans to move to Mexico in November. Local Republican meeting at the high school drew a large crowd with talks from Mrs Howes of Peru and candidates M E Andrews W S Mercer Burton Green and Hugh P Lawrence.
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Mexico
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Keyes Heirs
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Dream Definition From a Child’s Query
Carlton asks what a dream is and his mother replies with a simple explanation. The exchange centers on a child’s perspective about dreams as visions seen with eyes closed.
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Mamma
Mother
Women in physical culture urged to do house work like mothers
Some women who pursue physical culture might ease concerns if they took on as much house work as their mothers did. The remark suggests traditional domestic routines as a model for balancing fitness and daily duties.
Venice Sees Cleaner City After Tidal Wave Incident
The article notes a tidal wave in Venice that unsettled residents but is believed to leave the city cleaner and with a sweeter smell, reflecting on the surprising positive aftermath.
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Mrs Mary Newell Visits In Denver And Indianapolis
Mrs Mary Newell of Indian apolis returns home after a week with Dr J W Newell and wife in Denver. J D Latham and wife visit Dr and Mrs Newell and Mrs Newell, then depart. Mrs Newell Woolley and son George Edgar of Peru arrive for a visit with Mr and Mrs George Fisher and family. Mr Woolley joins them and leaves with wife and son.
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