Local Society Notes and Community Happenings
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni set meeting at 2:30 with Miss Margaret Bicknell at 510 Est Seminary St. A long list of residents and visitors attend funerals, trips, and social events across Greencastle including trips to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. County council approves a 15000 loan to cover fund deficiencies as tax money waits.
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Kappa Kappa Gamma
Margaret Bicknell
Henry Bicknell
Est
Seminary Street
Scotsman Expert Cameo Carver
Scotsman expert James Tassie, born near Glasgow, settled in London and, with tireless effort, produced about 15 000 imitation gems modeled after ancient Greek cameos and carved portraits of many contemporaries on precious stones.
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James Tassie
Polokshaws
Glasgow
London
Freight train blocks crossing separates lovers at school
A couple at a school faced a blocked crossing when a freight train halted traffic. The man offered to climb over the cars and leave the woman, telling her she could stay and be late if she wished. She notes their love faded as he departed.
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Chicago Journal
Muriel
Alfred
Crow
Alfreds
Conan Doyle on Dreams and Prophetic Sleep Visions
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never had a recurring dream but spoke of several prophetic dreams that were exact in detail. He described the soul freeing itself in sleep and attempting to pass knowledge to the body, usually failing except at the moment between sleeping and waking.
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Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle
Carlyle and Arnold on Religion and Conduct
Thomas Carlyle argued that a man's religion is the most important fact about him. Matthew Arnold underscored religion's aim as conduct and conduct as three-fourths of life in his influential reflections.
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Thomas Carlyle
Matthew Arnold
In-Laws Friction Hurts Marriages Say London Writers
A London Answers writer argues that friction between sons-in-law and mothers-in-law harms courtship and married life. Prejudice, possessiveness, and critical attitudes fuel conflicts before and after marriage, suggesting men and women should strive for mutual respect to improve happiness.
An Awful Singer Neighbor Story
A mother vents about a neighbor’s daily music practice which irritates her. Her five year old overhears and later the neighbor hosts a bridge party where the daughter is asked about the singing. The daughter confirms dislike despite the neighbor’s praise.
Stones in Growing Trees Report Murky Origins
A huge bandsaw at a Hoquiam lumber mill was wrecked by a stone grown into a tree trunk. Reports from Monroe Snohomish and the state university forestry building show stones embedded in wood, believed to be lodged by avalanches or earthfalls and later encased as trees grew. Foresters deem it a natural but curious process across locations.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Monroe
Snohomish
The
State University
Ancient Wall and Columns Found Near Tiberias Site
Remains of an ancient wall and columns were uncovered at Ti berias on the Sea of Galilee. Archaeologists will direct excavations under scientific control. The Sermon on the Mount was preached nearby and Mary Magdalene is said to be from a nearby village.
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Tiberias
Sea of Galilee
Mary Magdalene
Labor positions and sales in Indiana Port Land Cement plant
WANTED laborers permanent positions apply to super intendent at Indiana Port Land Cement Company plant Limedale. FOR SALE gas stove four burner and oven bargain call Herald Office. WANTED single man or man and wife for fruit and poultry farm steady reliable man with good references apply. Address Fruit Farm care Herald Greencastle Indiana. NOTICE accounts against estate of Hallie M King deceased present to executrix Hallie Bridges. MAKE 30 weekly at home furnishing names and addresses no experience required United Mailing Co St Louis.
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Call Herald Office
Care Herald
Greencastle
Indiana
Hallie M. King
Hallie Bridges
United Mailing Co
St. Louis
Public Sale At Gill Farm Auction Near Cloverdale
Public sale of pure bred Red Duroc hogs cattle sheep horses and mules farm implements and more to be held at the W EF Gill farm located one mile north and half a mile west of Cloverdale, date not specified.
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W.ef
Gill Farm
Cloverdale
Farm auctionOffers many livestock and implements list
Friday July 20 sale starts 10 00 featuring 57 head of red Duroc hogs 30 spring pigs 23 head of sheep 50 head of cattle 23 head of sheep 12 ewes 11 spring lambs 4 steer 7 heifers 16 spring calves 17 cows 1 registered bull plus farm implements John Deere binders wagons and more Terms announced day of sale Auctioneers H A Sherrill O W Smythe clerks Lunch on grounds
Courtesy of friendship and truthful discourse
A Victorian moral reflection on friendship. The quote argues that close relations require fact and courtesy, and that unpleasant truths should be left to enemies except in necessary cases, where honesty must be tempered by tact.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Seed that swam away in orange juice becomes joke
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recalls a daughter who struggles to retrieve a seed from her orange juice. She laments that every time she reaches for it, the seed “swims away from me,” prompting a motherly nudge about effort and patience.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
He Meant All Right Quip Reported by Southern Correspondent
A Boston Evening Transcript note recounts a southern correspondent's remark about a debutante, describing an old darky retainer who praised Miss Mary after her coming-out ball with a line about her appearance looking naches and sweet last night.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Through the Glad Eyes of a Woman excerpt disgust at late nineteenth century attire
A quotation from Jane Doe's Through the Glad Eyes of a Woman mocks the end of the nineteenth century fashion era. The speaker notes women dressed extensively yet expresses satirical disdain for era sartorial excess.
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Jane Doe
Ruth Speaks With A Long Mind On The Last Day
A student volunteers to recite a long verse on the final school day after the teacher hesitates. Ruth raises her hand and insists she will not forget the line, saying she has a long mind.
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Ruth
Casinghead Gasoline Definition and Characteristics
The article explains casinghead gasoline as illuminating gas from gas wells that cools and condenses into a volatile liquid. It notes casinghead gasoline is typically more volatile than other gasoline.
Why Horseshoes Bring Good Luck
A brief traditional explanation notes three fortunate ingredients iron the crescent shape and horse related significance. The idea links luck to these ancient symbols and materials.
Precautions Against Forgery in Banknote Printing
The Bank of England notes are printed on paper made at a Special mill where workers are restricted to their assigned room and may not enter other parts of the facility.
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Bank of England
Notable sayings on marriage and habit from the Boston Evening Transcript
A quotation observes marriage motives across stages of a woman’s life. First for love, second for loneliness, then by force of habit, reflecting social norms of the era in the Boston Evening Transcript.
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Lboston Evening Transcript
Novelist Amelie Rives Puts Signature to Test
Novelist Amelie Rives, famed as a novellist, mailed her signature to 14 editors on a wager to see who could read it. The best deciphering effort yielded "American Rivers" as the closest interpretation.
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Amelie Rives
Contentment as True Measure of Happiness
A quoted reflection on contentment as the real measure of stature. The text warns that chasing worldly grandeur increases only height, not happiness, echoing Sterne's view on inner contentment.
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Sterne
Success Implies Sense Quote Insight
The Boston Evening Transcript notes that success breeds practicality and lack of superstition. It asserts that those who reach the pinnacle are not afraid to walk under a ladder, framing risk as a mark of confidence.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Candy in the Desk and a Schoolroom Rivalry
A fifth grade girl recalls a kind boy leaving candy in her desk each morning until a new girl arrives after Christmas. The newcomer draws the boy’s attention and the candy vanishes from the narrator’s desk, shifting affection and sweets to the new student.
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Chicago Journal
Invention Keeps Locomotive Signal Flags Clean
A tubular holder is built into the flag apparatus so flags roll away when not in use by turning a knob. The device keeps flags clean and ready for use, reflecting early practical innovations in railway signaling equipment.
Beginning of Downfall in Honest Money Story
A quotation from Horace Greeley frames the essay as a meditation on the lure of making money without work. It portrays the moment a young man confronts ethical risk as he considers illicit finance.
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Horace Greeley
Everybody Knows How Opinion Skewed by Public Discourse
The Maryville Democrat-Forum asks why people insist on others’ methods while overlooking their own. The piece critiques public talk and suggests self reflection on shared expectations across communities.
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Maryville, Mo
Democrat-Forum
The Test of Acquaintance from The Incoming Tide
A brief reflection on how length of knowing someone matters less than shared understanding and honest speech. Some people never reveal truth in common language, leaving even lifelong talks feeling hollow. We glimpse Janet Maitland’s view on misread signals and connection.
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Janet Maitland
Stray Bits of Wisdom from a Quiet Moment
A brief reflective note on the virtue of silence and restraint in speech. The speaker honors those who refrain from filling space with empty words and value concise, meaningful communication.
Thought for the Day on prompt bill payment
A aphorism notes that prompt payment would boost work completion and reduce costs if people paid their bills as quickly as they want tasks done.
Cull hens which molt in July for disposal
Instruction urges culling hens that molt in July as unprofitable. Encourages contacting the county agent for a possible culling demonstration. Notes that the Department of Agriculture will assist upon request and that the Bureau of Animal Industry oversees poultry work.
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Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Telling Argument in Auto Dealers Pitch
A motorcar dealer pressures a prospect with a bold line promising an unbeatable price. The exchange aims to flip the sale by suggesting the buyer would feel like a thief for missing such a deal.
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Atechisen Globe
Planting Knowledge Quotation Echoes Lesson for Youth
An aphorism attributed to Chesterfeld urges planting knowledge in youth to gain wisdom and shade in old age. The maxim frames education as lasting shelter, stressing early cultivation of learning as a life-long benefit.
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Chesterfeld
Duty Is to Forgive
A philosophical aphorism on forgiveness urging life to bear its burden by granting pardons first, attributed to Lyttea.
Carp Reaches Century Mark In Overtime
In a tight game, the star back reaches the 100 point milestone as his team pushes to win. Opponents pressured but the veteran guard carried the offense in a late surge during overtime to seal the result.
Social visits and concerts around Roachdale
Roachdale and nearby towns echo with Sunday visits and Saturday outings. Floyd Davis family joined by Bill Fitzwater and the Fitzwaters attended Sunday school at New Maysville. Numerous Sheckles and Anderson family members hosted and visited across Roachdale Ladoga and North Salem with concerts noted in Roachdale and North Salem events.
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Floyd Davis
Davis
Bill Fitzwater
Arzola
Ruhanna
Eva Fitzwater
Forrest
Ralph Fitzwater
New Maysville
Dorothy Anderson
Dora
Alma
Mary
Ruth Sheckles
Charles Sheckles
Arthur Anderon
Ladoga
Dora Anderson
Leland Allgood
Berley
Manly
Hiram Clones
North Salem
Frank Allgood
Newton Fitzwater
Walter
Orville Fitzwater
Roachdale
Fillmore Modlin
Weekend Guests Fill New Maysville and Roachdale
Local social notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hendren of Coatesville and others from Indianapolis Roachdale and Indianapolis for leisure Sundays in New Maysville and surrounding towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Springer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weller and Misses Eva Arizola Ruhanna Fitzwater and Dora Perkins among others.
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Morris Hendren
Coatesville
New Maysville
John Springer
Dan Weller
Flossie Deisher
Roachdale
Pauline Temple
Indianapolis
Cecil Eggers
Charles Temple
Disney
Dora Perkins
Eva, Arizola
Ruhanna Fitzwater
Helen Weller
Bliss Job
Elisha Patrick
Lula Weller
Social Chain of Clinton Falls Visitors and Illness
The report lists Sunday visits including Rev. and Mrs. G D Myers with family and Dr A H Moore and daughter. Emily Boswell returns home after visiting daughter Eula Stages. Roe Hall and children visit Sarah Bettis. Fred Williams of Greencastle visits Abner Sigler. Bernice McGill visits Estella Frank. C E Goddard is home ill.
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G. D. Myers
Milt Thomas
George Pierce
A. H. Moore
Emily Boswell
Eula
Roe Hall
Sarah Bettis
Fred Williams
Greencastle
Abner Sigler
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