Birth rate debate spans cities and farms across America
A fragmented editorials section argues over birth rates in cities versus rural areas and tenements, noting urban decline and rural stability. It questions the social and political impacts of large families, including labor, rents, and trust profits, and mentions a pioneer obituary and an Esperanto sermon in Geneva.
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Dewnsund
Pacling Trust
Mik Trust
Glucose Trust
Comission Dealers
Alao
Humorous News Notes Sparkles in Bihar and Beyond
A collage of light comments and snippets from small towns. Quips about banks, oil interests, and manners mix with holiday travel, social norms, and local gossip. Several lines reference public figures and regional residents, hinting at ongoing civic and social themes of the era.
Five Donts For Girls At A Freedom Party
At a party marking independence from matrons Miss Anna Sowney recently divorced from a Trulian had guests pass around a list of do nots for women considering matrimony. The rules discourage marrying Italians or Frenchmen unless aligned, avoid musicians, avoid pretty men, avoid men driven by passion, and avoid lean men due to worry and volatility. The pageant concluded with Miss Sowney resuming her maiden name, aided by a celebration in the adjourned room.
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Anna Sowney
How She Kept Youth Through Kindness and Work
A woman of eighty with snowy hair and waning energy retains youth by forgetting disagreeable things. She masters pleasant words, maintains a hopeful heart, keeps heroes in mind, and seeks congenial work to inspire others and herself.
Modest dress sparks debate as new skirt shocks readers
A fashion item described as a hybrid skirt and breeches draws global attention for its skin like fit and pleated opening. Miss May Wright returns to Bloomington to rejoin her family for a few days amid the sartorial chatter.
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Mod
St Dreen
May Wright
Bloomington
Marlowe Feeds Dog Sausage Spree Sparks Debate
Louis Marlowe is described as a generous provider who indulges his dog’s sausage cravings. Mrs. Marlowe dislikes sausage yet Louis indulges, buying meat in bulk and keeping a steady supply for the dog. The piece notes officers worry about excess and the dog’s growing appetite.
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Louia Marlowe
Marlowe
Louis
Crossing the Bar Poem Fragment From Tenpysov
A fragmentary poem reflects crossing the bar and the voyage home at sunset. The speaker hopes for a clear call and to see a pilot again after leaving the boundless deep. The lines evoke sea twilight, bells, and the ambiguity of farewell.
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Tenpysov
Mrs Fenbee of Tennessee finds relief with Syrup Pepsin
A Cumberland Furnace Tennessee resident Mrs Fenbee suffered seventeen years from sour stomach and related indigestion heartburn and constipation. She used Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with claimed cure and offers a free sample bottle by mail. Also notes on agents and miscellaneous ads for portraits insurance and catalogues.
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Fenbee
Cumberland Furnace
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Teicold i
Batterton's Drug Store
Fadts and Fashions Show Paris Styles and Local Notes
Fashion notes describe modish wear with Paris trends like the beaded satin and long high waisted skirts. Pearls prizes are mentioned along with fur hats waning and wide sleeves on lace and net garments. Local health update notes Mia Foster's asthma and a colder spell as she shows slight improvement. Sam OConnor of Shelbyville visits.
Trustee Notices for Clay and Marion Townships
Edward Pumphrey trustee of Clay Township will be at Burney on Tuesday Clifty on Friday and home for the balance of the week to transact township business James B Jackson trustee of Marion Township will be at his residence on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday to conduct township business.
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Burney
Clifty
Barney
Edward Pumphrey
Clay Township
James B. Jackson
Marion Township
Township Notice of Weekly Business Meetings
Notice states that Joan T. Spillman trustee and Ora Cheek trustee will conduct township business at home on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday each week at Newpoint with hours 11 to 2. They advise other times as at their home north of New Oist.
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Joan T. Spillman
Clinton
Newpoint
New Oist
Ora Cheek
Truches
Balterres Township
Ren ee of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
An old advertisement touts Ren ee of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach liver and bowel ailments. It claims it cures chronic indigestion flatulence sour stomach and liver trouble and offers a free sample by mail from Betterton's Drug Store with bottles priced at 50 cents and a dollar.
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Fife
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
St. Triviold
Betterton
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