21 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
1
A fragment about how lovers and letters bind memory. It describes a woman treasuring love letters as a mirror and keepsakes, smelling violette de Parme, tying them with blue siphona, and reading them daily to guard against loss as she awaits marriage.
A certification lists votes cast at an election held ninth G A R event in Greensburg on December 14. Names include ChassZolier Jr Walter B Plesk FD Armstrong Ed Fre T C Robison Geo Watson M Z Newho T W Robison Sam Jeckeon Go Walker Londa Wright Lafe Doles Ureo McCor 80 1 2 3 19 412 wm Woodful wf McCul k fi C Dotee Andy Willey wm Robbins Ben Garver C8 Wright Dan Perry 16 2 Edwin E D lea. W C Pal se Judges Q G Welsh Londa Wright Cosa L Ryan w F Mcvuadlough Tellers Edna Kessing Secretary.
A garbled passage mocks Medicine Hat, Connecticut schools, and China’s emperor with nonsensical lines. It questions naming super-dreadnoughts after their era and notes an uninviting aeroplane amid general confusion. No clear events or entities emerge.
Mrs Herschel Miers of St Paul shopped here Thursday. Mrs George Burke of Penu is held for a week with her parents H B Sherman and wife. She is visiting at the Boston Store this week.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions John D and Kaeving retiring from Standard Oil, detective Burns linked to McNamara, school inquiries about a prank, Los Angeles women voting against socialism, and debates on government spending raising costs with governors touring.
Sam Gompers comments on labor deeds and housing hue, while a hint of lime around a sink drains improves smell. Theodore Roosevelt Jr, Pacific coast carpet firm manager, gets a salary raise as he does not write or photograph for the paper. Taft message reception questioned amid congressional dressing and Washington social polish.
Diphtheria patient Mrs J L Clemons slowly improves as Dr Porter and wife visit. Various residents—Mrs Merle Thomas, Dr Joseph of Cincinnati, Dr Tremain, Mrs Joe Corey, Mrs John Dougas, Mrs Will Robbing, Mrs C H McMillan, Miss Pearl Harrison, Mrs Ritch Bailman—were in town Wednesday. Marriage licenses issued to James Allen Irish and Lena Campbell. Ravene dance set for the 28th with Schrurt’s Orchestra of Columbus. Miss Mabel Uppentatz and Roy McCormick to wed Christmas Eve. John Craig, home from a Cincinnati hospital for car trouble, reports mood improved.
A young woman from a YWCA branch visits a late Sophomore and views strong athletic prospects for girls. Friday soccer winds up the week under Mrs Kennedy as the Kitla plan a seven mile country walk and a six mile loop. Scattered notes mention field visits in Marion township and a curious line about a window fall and a David Copperfield event.
Health experts claim fat removal with a knife but practice favors a bucksaw. Local chatter includes misheard fashion aims, Miss Mabie Foley visiting from Greensburg, teachers and friends named, and a quip about jury pools and attractive women.
A compact aphoristic note argues that economy of time matters and flattery should be resisted. It suggests soft answers can provoke trouble and that winning may come from losing in politics. The piece cautions that harmlessness is not guaranteed by good intentions.
Arabs in Tripoli who killed Italia wounded soldiers were not bidding for gentle Enoch Spurgeon of Milroy town on business Thursday. Mrs Nan Carroll of Lotta was in town Thursday. Ed Friend, a railroader, learned his father died Thursday night in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Ed Springmier of Newpoint were here Thursday. Mrs Will Miera of Barney spent Thursday with Ed Ford and wife. Mrs Londa Wright and others of Westport visited Mrs Sartida Smiley Thursday.
A fragmentary verse rejects advice urging financial restraint. It mocks worries about lending or spending and repeats phrases about not doing it and avoiding advice, framed as a wall sign in a rural or nostalgic voice.
In Hope New Jersey a woman was divorced from one man at 10 am and married another at 1 pm on the same day. The delay was attributed to her needing to put on her hat.
The text notes digestion and assimilation depend on blood quality and explains that winter requires heavier foods. It emphasizes choosing fattening foods when anemia is present and says healthy people need less heavy fare as their blood is richer and warmth is adequate.
Governments of Great Britain and the United States test serial postal routes to show aviation’s civilian usefulness. December records a high airman death toll with sixteen fatalities, marking a grim milestone in the history of flight.
Humility defined as perpetual quietness of heart and nothing troubling or vexing oneself. Notices list new suits and estates with sales of real estate, divorces, and local visitors including Mrs Bert Souddy and Mrs Eagar Spitiman with residents Ira Carmen and Mike Heger noted in town chatter.
Family health tip promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for childhood constipation. Cites testimonials from Mrs Mead of Freeport and Mrs Whiting of Lena. Offers free trial bottle by sending address to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Tit.
A religious excerpt from Psalm 107 verses 1 9 praising the Lord for mercy and guidance. It speaks of the redeemed returning from east and west and finding nourishment, direction, and fulfillment in God’s care, urging praise for divine goodness.
A poem depicts a solitary baby boy watched by guardians while other boys play. The verse contrasts his lonely stance on the curb with races and games, highlighting isolation as he edges toward the street. Local notices include several town visitors and brief anecdotes.
Mrs Lydia Phraeter Dowdle aged about eighty died at the home of her son Charles Dowdle on West North street Tuesday night after an illness of stomach troubles. She was a member of Centenary church. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at two oclock at the home of her son on West North street conducted by Rev. Sneidon.
Verse urges faith over vice praising church and school as paths to paradise. It contrasts worldly luxury and fame with the cost to the nation and individuals, warning of damnation for those who seek sinful pleasures. The tone favors spiritual devotion and national virtue.
Weather conditions are not favorable for robust Christmas commerce yet. Local merchants expect a late surge if a cold snap and snow arrive, boosting interest and sales. Some report steady business while others see slow activity. families pursue festive remembrances as window displays entice children to tour stores with Santa and toys. Chas. Gray and family from Lette visited the town on Thursday.
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