City “Slicker” Flees Bunker Hill In Quick Exit
In Peru Indiana on September 3, a man known as a city slicker fled from irate residents after a failed swindle involving the Bunker Hill elevator manager Charles Scott. With no jail in town, the crowd chased him as he jumped into a passing automobile and escaped.
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The
Star & Democrat
Greencastle, and
Charles J. Arnold
Essratben
Deeoy Bey
South Jackson Street
Greencastle
Indiana
Putnam County
Peru
Ind
Bunker Hill
Charles Scott
Scott
Sugar corn scarce in Shelby County in year
Sugar corn yields in Shelby County will be among the worst in years as canning plants report fall operations. Deliveries reached canneries with estimates showing about one ton per acre, producing only about a third of previous canning outputs. Several plants run at partial capacity due to the poor crop.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Shelby County
Seed corn shortages loom as 1927 harvest nears
Farmers urged to gather and dry roasting-ear seed now to ensure next spring planting. Advice covers picking best ears, drying methods, storage away from moisture, and avoiding immature seed. Cautions against waiting for ripe seed and notes high honey prices and broad beekeeping activity in the year.
About Honey Bees
An educational overview by Charles C. Yost on bee colonies, roles, and behavior. It explains queen and drone differences, worker duties, and typical egg laying rates. The piece notes Indiana beekeeping numbers, farm counts, and that the state lacks a one-to-one bee colony-to-farm ratio. The text ends with an incomplete line on Indiana's annual honey crop.
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Charles C. Yost
Indiana
Wreaths Honor Seven Hawaiian Fliers At Sea Memorial
Aboard the Matsonia a memorial service for seven missing Hawaiian flyers ended with wreaths cast into the Pacific. Hundreds attended including 300 Shriners and families. The ceremony marked the crew's pursuit of fame amid the search for the Dallas Spirit and Golden Eagle.
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San Francisco
Matsonia
Dole
Bill Erwin
Dallas Spirit
Golden Eagle
Doran
Gentry Bros Circus Promises 39 Years Of Family Showmanship
Gentry Bros shows mark 39 years of effort by four brothers delivering clean wholesome entertainment with top talent and equipment. The big tent will set up in Greencastle on September 15 for patrons to witness their sensational success.
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Gentry Bros
Four Brothers
Greencastle
Gentry Brothers Circus Reaches Peak of Glorious Showmanship
The Gentry Brothers, since 1887, rise as a giant American amusement institution. This season features three rings two elevated stages and a cast of 60 riders 60 acrobats 30 aerialists 30 clowns with over 500 performers and 300 horses. A steel train travels with the show and a grand street parade accompanies the event with menagerie hours at 1 and 7 p m and performances at 2 and 8 p m.
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Ian
Gentry Brothers
Gentry Bros
Winter Sleeve Trends Feature Varied Designs Across Designers
Paris fashion reports show diverse sleeve concepts dominating this winter collections. Designers like Poiret Lanvin and Jenny boast elbow length or glove sleeves with plain bands, slashing, embroidery, and contrasting cuffs, shifting focus from arm trimming to skirts and gowns.
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Paris
Poiret
Jeanne Lanvin
Jenny
Sleeves and styles dominate 1920s gown notes at Molyneux
At Molyneux the sleeves are full at the wrist and gathered into a narrow band cuff. Some gowns echo melon sleeves and wing drapes appear on evening wear with one arm often left bare. All over lace gowns favor long tight sleeves, a popular feature this year.
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Molyneux
Worth
Arthur Sapp to Visit European Rotarians
Arthur H. Sapp president of the International Rotary Club will sail for Europe September 7 with Chesley R. Perry I B Sutton and Frank Mulholland to confer with European officials. The four will stay until October 15 attending conferences in major cities across Europe to broaden international Rotary ties.
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Huntington
Ind
INS
Arthur H. Sapp
International Rotary Club
Chesley R. Perry
Chicago
I. B. Sutton
Chiirman
Tampico
Mexico
Frank Mulholland
Chiarman
Aims and Objects Committee
Toledo D
Europe
Sapp
Did You Ever Stop to Think Advertisement Persuasion
Edson R. Waite argues newspaper advertising yields returns for businesses. Ads drive sales and build public trust, with space ads providing the greatest service to buyers and sellers. He warns against non advertising and urges steady campaigns, noting time lost cannot be regained. Copyright 1927.
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Edson R. Waite
Secretary of Commerce
Konjola Drug Store Ad Claims Stomach Aid Benefits
An advertisement from a drug store touts Konjola as a cure for stomach ailments and related pains. The copy asserts improvements in liver, thym adh, kidneys, and digestion, using testimonials like relief from indigestion and sleep disruption. It promotes the product as effective through various symptoms and seeks customer trust at 14 Greencalk tion.
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Msotrael Anal
Greencalktion
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