Divorce rate topples nations in Interchurch study
The Interchurch World Movement report says the United States has the highest percentage of divorced people, possibly second only to Japan. It cites urban divorce prevalence, rising from 27,919 in 1887 to 72,062 in 1906, and notes the modern city strains family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
Interchurch World Movement of
North America
Ges
Interchurch World Movement
United States
Interchurch
Fredrika Fremer
Abo
Finland
Stockholm
Italy
England
Greece
Palestine
Bertha
Neighbors by Frederika Bremer unfolds a family curse
Wild excitement grips the Mansfield estate in Sweden when a large sum is stolen. Bruno Mansfield is accused, cursed by his mother, then vanishes for years before returning to face a chance at forgiveness. A dramatic rescue, a fragmentary romance, and a thwarted engagement drive the tale toward a somber, redemptive close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Carlsfors
Sweden
Stern
Bruno
Mrs. Mansfield
Tun
Serena Dhal
Serena
Hagar
Bruno Mansfield
Local News Briefs From Crawfordsville Area
Miss Lillie Ashton travels to Chicago to visit Miss Ruth Miller. Rev. Levi Marshall presided at the marriage of John M. Stevens and Mrs. Jennie Davidson of Danville Indiana, who will reside on the groom’s farm near Danville. Mrs. Finley Walker dies at 21 from illness after childbirth. funeral set for Brick Chapel with Rev Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Ashton
Chicago
Ruth Miller
Levi Marshall
John M. Stevens
Jennie Davidson
Danville
Indiana
Finley Walker
Monroe Township
Brick Chapel
Marshall
Rat Snap Ad Credits Garner Hill in Gladstone NJ
Local notice promotes RAT-SNAP poison with claims it kills rats and leaves no smell. It touts three cake sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and states cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sold and guaranteed by John Took & Sons J Sudranski & Co and B P Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Took & Sons
J. Sudranski & Co
B. P. Mullins
U. S
John Cook & Sons
R. P. Mullins
Eighth Grade Entertainment Repeats After Crowded Show
About four hundred women and children attended the eighth grade entertainment at the High School Auditorium. Because the crowd was large many could not obtain seats, prompting a second performance on Friday afternoon May 14 for those unable to attend the first showing.
Truck Collision Near Town Involving Cement Truck
A truck owned by Amo Hardware Company was hit by the westbound Highlander at the crossing south of town around 10 38 this morning after visiting Indiana Portland Cement Company for a load. The traction car struck the truck’s rear but caused little damage. The driver escaped injury. The car was reportedly moving slowly at impact. Dallas S. Pickett and Clarence G. Evans own recently purchased lots in Northwood Greencastle’s new residential district.
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Amo Hardware Company
Indiana Portland Cement Company
Highlander
Dallas S. Pickett
Clarence G. Evans
Northwood
Greencastle
Classified ads mix of sales and notices in Greencastle
Lost child overcoat missing between G W Bence Farm and Greencastle. Notify Herald Office. For sale oak Davenport and leather library table with chairs jewelry. 11 by 12 rug. Good work horse and repairs on stoves and sewing machines. George Huffman Lock and Gun Smith Greencastle. Wanted experienced cook Methodist Children's Home. Oakland Touring car for sale. Willys Knight dummy Roeter for sale. Garden and Sweet Potato Plants 427 S Bloomington. Farm loans available through Brown and Moffett. Jobs day and night shifts at American Zinc Products. Architect contractor and landscaping services offered. W H Evans. All kinds of truck hauling Raymond Thompson.
RAT SNAP for rodent control advert headline
Rats and dogs won t touch RAT-SNAP. Three sizes available 25c 50c 1.00 with 2 cakes, 5 cakes. Effective in kitchens cellars chicken houses and farm buildings. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranskie Co R P Mullins.
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John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranskie & Co
R. P. Mullins
Mason Temple auction seeks bids for Williamson house site
The Building Committee of Mason Temple Co requests bids for the old D. E. Williamson house at Vine and Washington streets on Tuesday May 25. Separate bids may be placed for the steam heating plant with radiators and piping. window glass is reserved. The right to reject all bids is reserved and removal time will be provided. Bids filed with J L Randel at Central National Bank. H Barnaby, Chairman.
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D. E. Williamson
Vine and
Washington Streets
J. L. Randel
Central National Bank
Masonic Temple
Rat Snap Claim Sparks Rat Battle in Woodbridge
Mrs. B. E. Carpenter of Woodbridge New Jersey reports rats killed after using RAT-SNAP cake. She says seven large rats were found next morning and within two weeks no rats remained. The product is sold in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and guaranteed by local dealers.
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B. E. Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski & Co
R. P. Mullins
Mrs Graves Tet shares poultry business tips and rat control
Mrs Mary Graves Tet describes starting poultry raising three years ago and earning money. She reports rats killed many baby chicks until RAT SNAP was used and two rats were found dead, after which the rats disappeared. The ad promotes RAT SNAP in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with a guarantee. Distributed by local sellers including John Deerl & Sons and I P Mullins.
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Opera House
A. Cook
Mgr
Albert E. Smith
Anita Stewart
Cyrus Townsend
Brady
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon
Bulls Eye Film Company Presents
Gale Henry
the Central National Bank
Central Trust
R. L. O’hair
A. Hays
U.S
Herald
By Albert Payson
Terhune
the Press Publishing Co
Frederika Bremer
George Christie
Walnut Street
Lamar Grubb
Whiting
Nell Grubb
George Grubb
W. G. Crawford
Florence Crawford
Mrs. Jett
Terre Haute
Walter Crawford
West Walnut Street
Lucille Gorham
Almira Milbourne
de Pauw University
Kappa Sigma’s
Crawfordsville
Garner Hill
Gladstone, N. J
Child
G. W. Bence
Town
Herald Office
Howard Harris
George Huffman
South Jackson Street
Methodist Children’s Home
E. Franklin Street
Ind
Oakland
Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co
Willys Knight
S. Bloomington Street
Brown & Moffett
American Zinc Products Company
W. H. Evans
Raymond Thompson
Mrs. Mary Graves
UNT
Owl Drug Store
Diemerand
Via
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Alioans
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
The
First National Bank
Atie
Charles Peller
Nicholas Taxi
Fletcher
Vllchist
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