Milwaukee and Minneapolis Visitors Head to Salem News
Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts of Milwaukee and Mrs. H. B. Sutherland with her son Dr. Kenneth Sutherland of Minneapolis have left for Salem after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Tucker. Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Robert are sisters of Dr. Tucker. Superintendent B. W. Kelly of Greencastle Consolidated schools was in Indianapolis Tuesday. County Superintendent John Vermillion visited schools in north Putnam county, Tuesday.
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John Roberts
Milwaukee
H. B. Sutherland
Kenneth Sutherland
Minneapolis
W. W. Tucker
Salem
Sutherland
Robert
Tucker
B. W. Kelly
Greencastle Consolidated Schools
Indianapolis
John Vermillion
Putnam County
Notice of Qualification of Executors in Indiana Probate
The undersigned executors Ebenezer Quinnette and A Harvey Greyson are duly qualified as executors of the Last Will and Testament of William Greyson, deceased, in Putnam Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana. The estate is insolvent and the executors were authorized September 1 1923.
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William Greyson
Putnam Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Qualification of Executor in Putnam County Indiana
Oren R. Branneman has qualified as executor of the Last Will and Testament of George W. Rule deceased in the Putnam Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana and has been authorized by the court to administer the estate. Dated September 7 1923. Attorneys Hays and Murphy 3tD Sept 10 17 24.
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George W. Rule
Putnam Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Oren R. Branneman
Hays & Murphy
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Perry Downey
Cred itors heirs and legatees of Perry Downey deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Green Castle Indiana on October 8 1923 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved prove heirship and receive distributive shares Clerk Walter S Campbell 3rd Sep 11 28 25 R P Mullins Druggist
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Perry Downey
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Walter S. Campbell
R. P. Mullins
Appreciation in a Jewelry Show Window
A humorous dialogue unfolds between a bride and her husband over a bracelet in a jewelry store display. The couple discusses affordability and desire, revealing tensions and affectionate banter in a brief, domestic moment.
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George
Movie Man's Comment on Continuity in Boston Script World
The scenarist who constructs our dreams is bluntly criticized for weak continuity. Boston Transcript notes this local commentary on film craft and storytelling in a reflective opinion piece.
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Boston Transcript
Foolish Things Too Much Work is Foolish Too Much Rest
Atechison Globe notes that extremes in labor and idleness are unwise. It emphasizes balance between effort and rest as a guiding principle for daily life and work.
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Atechison Globe
The Washington Monument’s World Famous Masonry
The monument is praised as the finest masonry globally. Its interior measures 25 feet square while the exterior is 55 feet square, showing the walls thickness. The foundation of the shaft is 80 feet square, set in solid rock eight feet below surface. Stones from many nations cities states and individuals contributed, making its wall a record of world resources.
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Washington Monument
Bulldog guards factory after thefts at Rockland plant
A Rockland shoe factory faced repeated thefts prompting a foreman to place a bulldog on night watch duty. The dog blocked entry for the watchman, forcing him to stay outside until the foreman arrived and released it in the morning.
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Rockland
Scotland Receives Ellisland Farm From Edinburgh Owner
The Ellisland farm near Dumfries, where Robert Burns wrote famous poems, is donated to the Scottish nation per the will of a Edinburgh gentleman. Buildings are to stay as they were during Burns era and occupancy.
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Scotland
Ellisland
Dumfries
Burns
Edinburgh
Robert Burns
Acorn Alcohol From Starch Rich Nuts Under Study
Acorn alcohol shows potential as a new fuel, though no industrial use exists yet. Recent experiments indicate shelled acorns contain about 40 percent starch that can be readily saccharified and fermented into alcohol.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Greencastle Residents
Greencastle residents report relief from kidney related pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs Arvel Road praises the product purchased at Mullins' Drug Store, stating backaches and nervous headaches improved quickly. Available at all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
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Dean
Greencastle
Arvel
Jacob
Doan
Mullins’ Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Humor and Machinery Inspire Blessing Observation
A witty exchange cites jokes about cars and profanity. Miss Cayenne argues that a machine making a man laugh rather than swearing is a blessing, reflecting light social humor in a Washington Star snippet.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Uncle Eben on hunger strikes and seasonal timing
In a quip, Uncle Eben jokes about possibly joining hunger strikes someday. He notes the ideal moment would be between spring chickens and watermelons, a time window that is too late for chickens and too early for melons.
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Uncle Eben
Pals for the Teeth Companion Promotes Dental Supplies
A local notice highlights standardized tooth paste and the best tooth brushes for sale. It urges readers to inspect their dental gear and stock up on essentials.
Two and Two Make Four Quotation Note
A compact quotation cites George Eliot on two and two making four and Lecky but adds that a gentle man won’t press the matter too far, attributed to Joseph McCabe.
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George Eliot
Lecky
Joseph McCabe
Must Jump In
A motivational note urges bold action over fear. The quote attributes bold effort to Sydney Smith, stressing the need to leap forward and scramble through challenges to accomplish anything of value.
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Sydney Smith
Palm Trees Show Busy Growth Across Stages
Nature Magazine notes coconut palms are busy trees with fruits and growth at all stages visible simultaneously. The article highlights the trees' usefulness and constant productivity.
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Nature Magazine
Royal wedding gold supply from Welsh mine kept for tradition
An unwritten rule at English royal weddings favors goods from England or its realms. A small Welsh gold mine is maintained to stock a reserve of gold for rings plates and other royal wedding items.
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England
Ingland
Wales
Parachute Design Shapes Descent Rate to 15-20 Feet per Second
The resistance of a falling parachute is highly affected by its shape. A modern silk one man parachute varies from 18 to 80 feet in diameter, is slightly concave on the bottom, and provides enough air resistance to keep a descent rate to 15 to 20 feet per second when carrying a man.
Stainless Chromium Plating Method Proposed by Sheffield Metallurgists
Sheffield metallurgists propose electroplating stainless metals with chromium. The method uses less chromium than traditional stainless alloys and a thin rustless film would protect bright motor parts and other objects.
Invert Sugar Described in Fruit Sugars
Invert sugar is the mixture of dextrose and levulose from fruit, called invert sugar. It remains uncrystallizable and forms granular masses in dried fruit, comprising five parts levulose and three parts hydrated dextrose, some arising by inversion of saccharine.
Politician Sends 41 Page Speech Report For Papers
A day before delivering a speech a politician circulated a 41 page report to newspapers. On page 30 a brief closing paragraph appeared as supporters urged him to continue. The moment captures vanity and pressure around public address.
Monster Egg Specimen Found In Madagascar
A Monster Engineering report notes a perfect egg of the extinct aepyornis found in Madagascar. Only twelve such eggs are known. The eggs measure about 9 by 18 inches, roughly twice the size of an ostrich egg, and the bird resembled the ostrich in form.
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Madagascar
Kiss Their Money Good-By
A quoted line contrasts Mongolians with Western customs as a satire on affection and manners. The Rostan Transcript cites the exchange noting that friendship and polite kisses are reserved to lovers and spouses.
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Roston Transcript
Great Indian Museum Origins in New York
The Great Indian Museum in New York traces its lineage to the purchase by George Gustav Heye of a Navajo Indian shirt, establishing the Museum of the American Indian as the world’s premier institution devoted to Indigenous cultures.
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Museum of the
New York
George Gustav Heye
New White Metal Described for Tarnish Free Luster
Following the discovery of a new white metal that resists tarnish and corrosion, reports describe its remarkable deep and brilliant luster when polished. The material is presented as highly durable with potential industrial uses.
Isn’t It the Truth? Aged men and the enemies they gain
A reflective line notes that a long life yields both usefulness and a circle of enemies as one nears seventy. The quote suggests that success in life brings social pushback and lasting adversaries.
To Remove Corks From Bottles
Corks priced in bottles containing cum gine shoe polish and other sticky substances are often difficult to emove. They will not stick if a little givcerine is rubbed over them.
Child observes country cow as singer during visit
A local girl named Petty recalls her first country trip where she saw a cow in the pasture and heard it lowing, exclaiming to her mother that the animal seemed to be trying to sing.
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Crovine
Petty
Pie Shower Chase Thieves From Store
Two thieves demanded cash from Gaspero Lucchesi in Washington D C. He hurled pies and fruit amid a warm reception as the would be robbers fled the scene after the pie barrage.
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Gaspero Lucchesi
Washington, D. C
Gaspero
Terrible or Ridiculous Anger Motivations
The quote contrasts anger arising from significant causes with that from minor ones. It argues anger becomes fury when the reason is great, and peevishness when the cause is small, implying constant either terrible or ridiculous outcomes for anger.
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Jeremy Taylor
Job's Comforter term defined in biblical note
The piece explains the phrase to mock sympathizers who blame Job for his woes. It cites Eliphaz Bildad and Zophar, Job's friends, who claim his misfortune stems from sin, with Job rebuking them as miserable comforters.
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Job
Eliphaz
Bildad
Zohar
Prison bootblack Sam Williams earns $890 in Sing Sing
Samuel Williams known as Sam the Bootblack left Sing Sing after a five year term with $800 more than when he entered. He earned $890 by shining the shoes of attendants and prisoners, a pastime that funded a comfortable living.
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Sam the Bootblack
Samuel Williams
Sing Sing
N. Y
Speaking of Fruit in a Punchline Mockery
A witty quip likens dating to fruit where a hopeful suitor seeks the peach but finds the date turns sour like a lemon, leaving him unimpressed and indifferent.
Growing Sponges From Seed Seeds a New Era for Sponges
The article notes sponges are now grown from seed like plants, marking a shift from traditional Mediterranean sourced sponges to cultivated varieties before 1914. It highlights the sponge’s rising role in daily life and hints at a historical industry change.
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Mediterranean
Godspeed segment from Copenhagen on Emily's journey
A fragment shows a farewell scene in Copenhagen with Emily leaving and a blessing for travel to Lungua. Characters Klods Hans and others speak in a mix of affectionate humor and travel wishes as the niece departs.
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Emily
Lungua
Klods- Hans
Copenhagen
Topsy Turvy House Etiquette Sparks Family Rift
Mr Meekton laments domestic friction as Henrietta banishes his perfume and smokes indoors. The exchange hints at a household dispute over personal habits and boundaries within the home.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
What Jud Said
Jud Tunkins quips about a man who constantly critiques neighbor farms yet never saves enough to buy his own. The line hints at frugal living and vanity in farm governance.
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Jud Tunkins
Advertising an Ancient Concept in Modern Cards
An advertising card about a timeless idea notes that ancient Egypt and Greece knew the basics of promotion while the current card markets a contemporary business. It frames modern ads as a continuation of a long tradition across cultures.
Missing Motor Cheer Sends Buffalo News Jest
The Buffalo News jokes about car thefts and missing motors, urging readers to stay cheerful as many people report their cars gone. The playful item notes the ubiquity of missing vehicles and the public reaction to the mystery.
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The
Buffalo News
Local Life Insurance Agent Wanted in Indianapolis
Wanted: a County representative. Attractive proposition for a man willing to work. Life Insurance experience unnecessary. We will teach you to sell our contracts. Address Travelers Mutual Life Ins Co 447 448 Bankers Trust Building Indianapolis Indiana.
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Travelers Mutual Life Ins? Co
Bankers Trust Building
Indianapolis
Indiana
For Sale Two Buggy Tires by Pfeiffenberger
For sale one Meyer Spring rubber tire low down and one Klondyke Storm buggy these are as good as new by C. W. Pfeiffenberger.
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C. W. Pfeiffenberger
Property Listing at 502 East Hanna Street
Notice shows a property description: Lot with 98 feet front and 165 feet deep owned by C. C. Palbott located on East Hanna Street.
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Westmeier
East
Washington Street
Joseph P. Allen
Allen Bros
Hanna Street
C. C. Palbott
Custom Among Bushmen Inheritance Traditions
Among South African bushmen a man's death transfers his bow and spear to his brother, with the wife and children receiving other effects. The custom reflects clan ties and lineage practices observed in traditional communities.
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South Africa
Mule Turpentine Misadventure
Two farmers on a country road compare notes after treating distemper with turpentine. One says his mule died from the treatment. the other reports the same outcome, humorously noting the same remedy.
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Giddap
An The World’s a Stage and the Scenery Satisfies East
The quotation reflects a playwright or observer noting that the stage and surroundings meet expectations better than the eastern setting. It contrasts perception of theater and location, suggesting regional taste and ambiance influence. The line hints at cultural comparisons without specifics.
Too Many of Them
A fragment notes people link superstition to luck, suggesting a belief that religion serves as a rabbit’s foot to ward off bad fortune. The text presents casual commentary on gullibility and ritual faith.
Tanlac praised by Indiana auto mechanic for health boost
William T. Chester of Vincennes testifies Tanlac improved his digestion appetite and sleep after two years of stomach troubles and nerves. claims the medicine fixed his health from the first bottle. Advertisement notes Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills sold nationwide by druggists.
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Tanlac
O. K
William T. ‘Chester
North Eleventh Street
Vincennes
Indiana
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Roy Hillis
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Greencastle Battery Co
N- Side Square
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Fred V. Thomas Corporation
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Standard Oil
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Snub Pollard
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Sunshine
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West Side Square
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