Rockville Centennial Plans Prompt County Homecoming Interest
In February 1924 Rockville marks 100 years since its founding in 1824. The Parke County Historical Society may stage a centennial day at the chautauqua and consider a Parke County homecoming. No definite plans yet, requests for reader opinions via letters to the chautauqua or historical society secretary.
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Rockville
Parke County Historical Society
Chautauqua
Parke County
Parke
Four Thrapp family killed in grade crossing crash
In Kendallville Indiana at 11 42 P M Thursday G R I train number 14 struck an automobile carrying James Raymond Thrapp 42 his wife Laura 37 and children Josephine 9 John 4 and the twin James R Jr 4 who survived with a broken thigh and other injuries. Mrs Thrapp and the two children died instantly with the father dying four hours later.
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Kendallville
Ind
James Raymond Thrapp
Laura Thrapp
Josephine Thrapp
John Thrapp
Thrapp
James R. Thrapp Jr
John
Flying mail train promises nonstop 2000 mile air service
The Daily Chronicle outlines a flying mail train concept for England. The airplane would cover 2000 miles nonstop for 24 hours with a crew rotating shifts and onboard sleeping quarters. Automatic self balance may aid night flying and fog or cloud conditions. The helmsman would mainly steer by compass under the rudder.
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London
England
Daily Chronicle
Bury Army Mule With Full Military Honors
A full military funeral was held at Ft. Sam Houston for Raggedy Ann a burro mascot of Battery F Twelfth Field Artillery. Taps sounded at Pershingfield and a special volley fired. Staff Sergeant J J Burns gave the eulogy and Sonny Thirlkeld placed a wreath of alfalfa on the bier. Raggedy Ann and Verdun were attacked by pack train mules leading to the death.
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San Antonio
Tex
Ft. Sam Houston
Raggedy Ann
Battery F
Twelfth Field Artillery
Post Corral
Pershingfield
J. J. Burns
Sonny” Thirlkeld
Verdun
France
Fifteenth Field Artillery
Famous Borso d'Este Bible Sells to Milan Manufacturer
The Borso d Este Bible valued at 250000 dollars and once owned by Emperor Karl of Austria was bought by a wealthy Milan maker after outbidding an American banker. Illuminated by Fifteenth century artists, it is regarded by antiquarians as the finest specimen of its kind.
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London
Borso d’Este
Karl of
Austria
Milan
Estimating the Unknown Source of Global Fuel and Water
The Baltimore Sun notes a claim that vast undeveloped land reserves could supply gasoline and hot water for five hundred years, underscoring the potential longevity of fossil fuels and energy resources.
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Baltimore Sun
Champion Primpers
A Parisian satirist notes women, cats, and birds spend the most time at their toilets, highlighting vanity and routine in daily life. The remark casts a humorous lens on domestic prerogatives and pet care as shared habits.
Agriculture First Dignity as Immediate Use Says Johnson
Quotation notes that if dignity is judged by usefulness, agriculture stands as the first and noblest science per Doctor Johnson, emphasizing practical value in farming.
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Doctor Johnson
Untitled Aphorism Quotation Cited By La Bruyere
A quotation from La Bruyere notes the folly of men lacking wit and the restraint to speak wisely. The line reflects on the difficulty of true judgment and measured speech.
Art and Nature Quote in Schiller Style
A concise literary reflection contrasts art as humanity’s instrument with nature’s gift of existence. It frames art as the shaping force that elevates beings into human expression, echoing Schiller's sentiment on art as the right hand of nature.
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Schiller
A Case of Plod Enthusiasm Makes a Quiet Stand
A report notes persistent effort behind a modest public display as steady resolve drives a quiet determination in the town. Local observers emphasize patience and gradual progress over flashy showmanship.
Banquet Illness Leads To Miracle Remedy Claim
A banquet three years ago left the writer with acute indigestion and severe colic. After doctors failed, a friend advised Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, which reportedly cured the ailment by removing intestinal mucus and reducing inflammation. One dose supposedly proves it, with a money refund offer. Sold by leading druggists.
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Mayr
Maplewood and area residents gather over weekend notices
Dwight McFadden and family of Crete Illinois visited his sister Mrs Ray Miller on Saturday night. Mrs W M Denny sold cows to Dillard Sands of Roachdale last week. Alvin Hanks funeral was at Brick Chapel Church conducted by Rev Dodd with interment in the cemetery. Jason Miller and wife and Nathan Call and wife and son of Roachdale visited relatives Sunday. Miss Gladys McFadden of East Lake Tennessee guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Miller this week. Frank Ader and son attended the Ader reunion near Bellmore Sunday.
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Dwight McFadden
Crete
Ray Miller
W. M. Denny
Dillard Sands
Roachdale
Alvin Hanks
Rev. Dodd
Brick Chapel Church
Mr. Hanks
Jason Miller
Nathan Call
Gladys McFadden
East Lake
Tenn
Frank Ader
Ader
Bellmore
Miss Charlotte Taylor Hosts Garden Social for Friends
Miss Charlotte Taylor entertained a group of girl friends Thursday evening at her parents home on East Washington street. Honors included Irma Shute and Mary Catherine Harris who are leaving town soon. Light refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant social time. Attendees were Mary Elizabeth Gillen Caroline Ellis Wanda Thompson Gertrude Herod Mary Louise Talbott Leota Mullins.
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Charlotte Taylor
E. B. Taylor
East Washington Street
Irma Shute
Major
Martyn H. Shute
Mary Catherine Harris
R. W. Shafer
Miss Shute
Miss Harris
Mary Elizabeth Gillen
Caroline Ellis
Wanda Thompson
Gertrude Herod
Mary Louise Talbott
Leota Mullins
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E- A. Browning
Kash and
Karry
Louis F. Hays
South Side Square
Stendort Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Petoleum
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
Parke CO
Leuteke
Iford
Moffett-Dobss
Chris
Indiana Loan CO
Donner
Maplewood
S. S
Greencastle Battery Co
Wm. MacDonald
North Side Square
Dodge Brothers
Sherrill Brothers
Greencastle and
Cloverdale
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