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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
1
A 1917 student paper notes humorous errors from a sophomore Bible exam on Paul the Apostle. It questions causes of inaccuracy, citing hurried work and lack of clear thinking, and mentions a dramatic scene with a young couple observing birds and flowers.
A reflective verse urging personal resilience and service. It counsels loyalty to self, finding silver linings in every cloud, smiling despite abuse, and helping others as the path to brighter days, concluding with a blessing from B. K. J., ’20.
A vivid quip on excuses and bravado, mocking student behavior and the urge to dodge responsibility. The riff pairs bluffs, excuses, and moonlit strolls with a warning about safety culture, noting gall divided into stalls brass and nerve.
The poem fragment outlines a humorous view of student years from freshman to senior with playful lines about drinking and behavior. It mentions Lawrence and offers a collage of schoolyard imagery and light ribbing across class levels.
Margaret Mureses collapses with pain while recounting seven evening calls a week. The dialogue shows family pressure and fatigue as Thelma Thompson from Shelpy is referenced in fragmented speech.
A church member writes on tithing as a lifelong discipline, recounting early financial struggles and growth after pledging a tithe. The letter ends with a humorous exchange about an engagement ending. Broadus M. Smith notes Franklinites in Minnesota, listing Hassie Sexson and other alumni, including A. C. Brown and Walter Beam.
Frances Matson and Lucile Harris of Elletaville spent the weekend with Anna Grace Harris. Ida Fleming visited Marion Ross at her home in South Port.
A satirical list argues for profanity as signs of intelligence culture and virtue. It questions whether swearing demonstrates refinement and even suggests practicing in a cellar to become proficient before societal rites and funerals.
A quirky illustrated dialogue asks for success secrets. A series of personified items offer terse maxims about push, truth, humor, timeliness, composure, and focus. The fragment hints at names like Gary and Esther amid playful personifications.
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