Lively Indiana social notes span towns and travels
Mrs John Cannon and daughter Mary Catherine and Mrs James Cannon visit Indianapolis Wednesday. Charles Harris and daughter Vivian host at Tri Delt house and act in Golden Days at Little Theatre. Paul Jones returns from abroad and visits W W Jones. Annabelle McWethy becomes stenographer at American Zinc Products. Weather lightning near Greene township accompanies broad local gossip and travels through many names and places.
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John Cannon
Mary Catherine
James Cannon
Indianapolis
Mae
Crawfordsville
Charles Harris
Vi Ian
Tri Delt
Little Theatre
Miss
Mr. An
Rockville Chautauqua set for August 10 to 19 at Beechwood Park
The thirteenth annual Rockville chautauqua runs August 10 through 19 at Beechwood Park. Featured speakers include Senator W N Ferris of Michigan and Harendranath Maitra of Calcutta while musical acts such as Hadley Concert Co and the Royal Venetian Sextette perform. The program also offers the Bar Nadell Light Opera Co presenting The Bohemian Girl and Turn to the Right by a New York cast. Dr John G Benson will lecture on psychology and success.
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Rockville
New York
John G. Benson
Ten Tonsil Removals Slated At Putnam County Hospital
Ten cases for removal of tonsils are scheduled Friday morning at Putnam County Hospital. Nine cases were operated on Thursday by Dr. Clevenger of Indianapolis. Friday's operations will be performed by Dr. Carmack, also of Indianapolis.
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Putnam County Hospital
Clevenger
Indianapolis
John Carmack
Gas bill due by Friday with discount and special hours
Gas bills must be paid by Friday night to receive a discount. The gas office closes from 2:30 to 4:30 on Friday in honor of President Harding, then reopens from 4:30 until 2:00 p.m. at Greencastle Gas Co.
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Harding
Greencastle Gas Co
Born to the Purple and Its Imperial Meaning
The text explains the origin of purple dye from Tyre as a scarlet and blue blend used by high officials. In 532, Justinian restricted its use to the Emperor, giving rise to the expression Born to the purple.
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Tyre
Justinian
The Greatest Epigrammist Through Ages
Marcus Valerius Martialis renowned as the originator of epigrams around 83 A D. Later masters in France include Pope Boileau Piron and Voltaire who gained fame for epigrams.
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Marcus Valerius Martialis
Pope
Voltaire
Boileau
Piron
France
Two Mount Ararat Names Mentioned Across Regions
The passage contrasts two Mount Ararats, one in Armenia described as a volcano with two cones and a peak of 17 260 feet, the other Mount Ararat in Surrey county North Carolina standing at 8 000 feet.
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Ararat
Armenia
Surrey County
North Carolina
Glowworms Bright in Storm Mystery
Glowworms glow brighter before storms than in other seasons. The reason remains unexplained, adding to the many mysteries of nature surrounding these creatures.
Lead Pencil Evidence in Thirteenth Century Manuscript
A manuscript of Theophilus shows ruling possibly made with a black lead pencil. The finding suggests early use of pencil-like material in medieval book production, illustrating historical drawing tools employed by scribes.
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Theophilus
Optimist Quips on Decorator Promises
An exchange notes that an optimist trusts decorators who promise to paint and repaper a house in two weeks, reflecting optimism about home renovations and timelines.
Earthquake Wave Tracked Across Pacific in 12 Hours 16 Minutes
A seismic wave traversed the Pacific Ocean in 12 hours 16 minutes at an estimated rate of six miles per minute, indicating the speed of the earthquake signal across the vast ocean.
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Pacific Ocean
Public Auction of Union Chapel parsonage at Morton
Classified ad notes sale of gas stove and insurance services while trustees announce public auction of the Union Chapel parsonage in Morton on Saturday August 11 at 2 30 p m on the premises.
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Union Chapel
Morton
Lawn Mower Sharpening Service Offered by Bruce Shannon
Bruce Shannon offers sharpening and adjustment of lawn mowers with work guaranteed at 431 Anderson Street. Phone 783 Y. Lost last Friday a yearling purebred Shropshire buck owned by W. E. Gill of Cloverdale.
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Bruce Shannon
Anderson Street
Shropshire
Draft Remains On Policy For Ida M Williams Claim
Chas. E. Cooper district manager for National Life received a draft for 1000 dollars in favor of Ida M. Williams. The amount is due on the policy held by Oscar G. Williams now deceased. The company is noted for prompt payment of claims.
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Chas. E. Cooper
National Life
Ida M. Williams
Oscar G. Williams
Rooms for Rent for Depauw Students in Greencastle
Greencastle seeks resident hosts for Depauw University students this fall. Citizens should contact W Henry McLean, assistant to the president, with full name address phone number room count single or double accommodations whether house is modern and monthly rates for one or two students. The aim is affordable, simple housing near town.
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Greencastle
Depauw University
W. Henry McLean
Men's Hall
Depauw
Adv
Hog Receipts Show Irregular Price Declines at Indianapolis
Today's stock markets report hog receipts at Indianapolis Stockyards about 10 000 with a layover of 2600. Hogs opened about 15 cents lower, then 5 to 10 cents down as sales progressed. Prices ranged from 7 50 to 8 25 for general hogs, with extremely heavy hogs as low as 7 25. Pigs steady, sows slightly lower, good demand and favorable prospect for clearance. Cattle calves and sheep showed strength with calves up to 50 cents, lambs at 11 or higher.
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Indianapolis
Shy devilfish and its octopus facts debunked
A San Francisco report explains devilfish or polypus octopus bongkong ensis are caught at Santa Cruz and shipped to markets in San Francisco New York and other cities where tentacles sell for 50 to 60 cents a pound. Professors Heath and Florence describe the creature as color changing and non aggressive, correcting popular myths of man killing battles and boat smashing.
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San Francisco
Victor Hugo
Florence
Harold Heath
Department of Zoology
Stanford University
California
Heath
Chinatown
Santa Cruz
Pacific Coast
World's Largest Oil Storage Tank Nears Completion
The 20 acre concrete tank in Wilmington, California is nearing completion. It will hold 1,750,000 barrels and rise eight feet above ground with four inch thick sides and bottom. Half the tank sits below the surface as surrounding soil was densely compacted. It is the only large poured concrete oil tank of its kind, usually built of steel.
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Wilmington
Cal
Man Bids to Fly on Eightieth Birthday
James W Heincke of Los Angeles celebrated his eightieth birthday by making a flight in an airplane. He said, That's what I've wanted to do for just 50 years.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James W. Heinecke
Skunk Flees When Girl Hurls Perfume
Three young women camping along the Desplaines River near Chicago faced a skunk intrusion. One camper sprayed perfume on the ground, causing the skunk to retreat and flee the area.
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Skunk
Desplaines River
Chicago
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Goodyear
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Herald Vulcanizing Company
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