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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
3
An election notice from F. G. Marburger announces him as the Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Miami Circuit Court. He asks Miami County voters for support at the November polls and pledges to perform duties diligently in the public interest.
A candidate filing a county commissioner bid in the Democratic primary asks voters across the district to support him in November. His campaign slogan emphasizes economy and proper administration.
In a message to voters the Democratic nominee for Miami County Auditor asks for support in November. He says if reelected he will perform duties to the best of his ability with taxpayers’ interests at heart.
Local notices list prices for oil stove ovens at Jones Hardware in Peru. Various residents are noted making trips and visits to Denver Lake Mapitay Winona and Santa Fe Pike, with dinners and social visits among families including Redmon Moore and Mobler.
A local observer recalls Dan Broadhead and his wife as an odd but happy pair. They rarely visit or entertain unless they choose to, and they do not buy items merely because others have them. They live frugally and prefer personal choice over social conformity.
The Kansas City Star quotes a pair who ignore art and public opinion, showing no interest in office or uplift. They live idly in a comfortable old house, growing fat, unfashionable yet decorative, and their lifestyle is portrayed as humorous from any angle.
A catalog reading features a couple exchanging blunt remarks about an artist and his wife. The exchange centers on private troubles and a boastful remark about a “good lot” triggering commentary on male discretion.
The Way of the World notes an unusual incident on the Hammersmith Thames where a tar-coated barge sank. Many swans in the area had their feathers tarred, and about fifteen are believed to have died from poison. Survivors are seen up to Richmond, grimly preening their brown plumage.
The New York Herald notes that French scientist Marville observed antiquarians using torches in tombs often face sudden flames from vapors created by decaying bodies. Ignorance of the cause fuels the illusion, though ancient extinguished lamps would reveal the trick.
The article notes France has had sixty seven premiers in 51 years with an average term of nine months. It highlights Clemenceau with two terms totaling four years and eleven months as the longest serving premier.
The text describes a judge claiming he has loaned money many times and always gets repaid. He notes he recently lent a ten spot and urges reporting that he has broken his record for repayment.
An Indiana news item describes the Hoosier State Automobile Association fielding a road posting car from the Claypool Hotel, completing pole marking on 29 state highways, and installing steel mileage signs funded by auto license fees. The piece lists officers and district directors and notes services like a Touring Department and affiliation with the American Automobile Association.
Local notes include Safe Sp Bills at The Tribune Office and low price oil at 50c a gallon. George Kessler and family moved to Akron for Labor Day events. J H Charles attended a 51st Indiana reunion in Indianapolis. Gladys Gage visits Denver for school. Miss Maurie Donald and Miss Banche Powell assist at the Golden Compass Co. in the Dukes implement room. Winchester shells advertised by Jones Howe Peru.
Albert Eikenberry with his wife and son Russall traveled from Kokomo to Denver for weekend business, tending to their home matters and related affairs.
In Perrysburg a truckers and farmers picnic drew a lively crowd with free watermelon. Several locals and visitors were noted among attendees including Grover McNealy of Indianapolis and families visiting L. L. Buck, Omer Yoder, Hazel Yoder, and others.
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