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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
6
A humorous verse from the St. Louis Republic praising Bill Smith, the autosmith who repairs a sputtering automo machine. The poem describes his strong arms, grease smeared face, and patient care as he fixes the car while curious children watch.
Tennis fever rises as college and high school courts stay busy from noon to dark. Enthusiasts show fast form and a possible tournament is discussed by college and high school players. A Young Ladies' Tennis club may form for morning play. Esther Marie Griffith visited Chicago. Hazel Boyll visited Odine Heek.
Editorial notes that frequent fire drills save lives in schools and factories and argues against discouraging the practice. It cites patches of press dispatches praising drill efficiency and urges continued routine practice to protect lives.
Willie cites his great grandfather at the Boston Tea Party while Billie mentions a tango tea party. The piece notes Al Colgate credit toward a degree for board work. editors receive weekly hours. A University of Chicago graduate requested erasure of his diploma, told only a court order could remove it.
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