Freedom of the City and other urban curiosities
New York notes debate over the modern meaning of freedom of the city, tracing it to an ancient peddler’s privilege. The piece links civic symbolism to a visiting scientist and laments shifting times while recalling Vassar Alumnae discussions on democracy and women's education. It also reports Greenwich Connecticut branding itself as the Home of Gentlefolk and the Gateway to England, sparking urban curiosity.
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New York
John King van Rennselaer
Manhattan
Poughkeepsie
Vassar Alumnae
Vassar
Greenwich
Connecticut
Gotham
England
The Panama Hat Scam Comes Full Circle
A poor man hawking hats pretends they are Panama originals to a housewife. She finds a Japanese label in each hat, exposes the ruse, and the man admits the truth in a human moment asking if the hats truly come from Japan.
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Panama
Montreal
Japan
Guilbert Sneak Preview Billed Under a Misprint
When Yvette Guilbert agreed to sing for the Neighborhood Playhouse the management rushed the program proofs. The punter corrected them, and only on performance night was it discovered that the singer was billed under a misprint.
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Yvette Guilbert
Neighborhood Playhouse
Notice of Final Settlement in Walker Estate
In the Clark Circuit Court September Term 1921 Sarah Walker administratrix of the estate of John H Walker deceased has filed his account and vouchers for final settlement. The matter will be examined September 12 1921 at which time all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. WITNESS The Clerk Charles K Zollman Clerk Jeffersonville Indiana June 4 1921.
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Clark
Circuit Court
John H. Walker
Sarah Walker
Clark Circuit
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Charles K. Zollman
No Chance. Dentist Fee Sparks Child's Silence
Raymond returned home from a dentist visit where a loose tooth was pulled. The doctor warned a dollar if he cried, fifty cents if he stayed quiet. Raymond said he didn't scream because he only received fifty cents.
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Raymond
Home Brew Jokes Spark Family Row Over Explosion Cause
A humorous dialogue centers on a claimed explosion tied to household yeast or sugar. Jimmie explains his father was hurt and his mother attributes it to excess yeast while the father cites too little sugar as the cause. The piece keeps a playful domestic tone.
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Jimmie
Society Notes Feature Local Visits and Illnesses
Ralph Lee Reshar visits his uncle Ed Reshar in Pike. Mrs. Alvin Malone is improving. Mrs. Manton Carr visits Corydon with W. H. Lockhart family and Sadie Laura Cooper on Division St. Miss Marie Deible leaves for Bloomington to school. Edward Zimmer and Katherine Louise recover from ton silitis and mayout. Laura Cooper improves at home on Division St. Mrs. E. G. Bailes hosts six oclock dinner for Carl Spangler’s birthday with family and friends including J osephine Spangler and Ruth Connor.
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Sadie and
Laura Cooper
C. W. Bowman
Division St
E. G. Bailes
Port Fulton
Carl Spangler
E. T. Watt
W. E H. Blocker
Josephine Spangler
Ruth
Connor
E. B. Bailes
Worthingtons Take Family Sunday Drive to Frankfort
Mr and Mrs Archie Worthington and baby with Mr and Mrs Wm Worthington motored to Frankfort Sunday for a family outing.
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Archie Worthington
Wm. Worthington
Frankfort
Local Notes from Memphis and Nearby Towns
Mr Pz J Fox of Memphis Tenn visits Mr and Mrs William Thorney for a few days. Mr J M Clem returns from Evansville on business. Children's day services held at New Chapel and McGulloch s Chapel. Thomas Jacobs at New Chapel Neighborhood is sick. John King on two weeks vacation visiting Reuben Casey at Lawrenceburg Ky and friends in Lexington Ky.
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Pz .J. Fox
Memphis,Tenn
Wiliam Thorney
New Chapel
McGulloch’s Chapel
Thomas Jacobs
John King
Reuben Casey
Lawrenceburg
Lexington, Ky
Mrs. Clem Treated For Carbuncle On Left Hand
Mrs. J. N. Clem suffers a carbuncle on the little finger of her left hand. Miss Lorene Weisenbach and Miss Mary Weisenbach spent the weekend with their parents in Bennettsville.
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Lorene and
Mary Weisenbach
Bennettsville
Civic Club to Serve Pies at Glenwood Picnic
The Civic Club members are solicited to provide homemade pies for the community picnic at Glenwood. The event will be held Thursday afternoon and evening with cafeteria lunch service arranged.
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Civic Club
Glenwood
Epworth League Plans Lawn Fete in Port Fulton Park
The Epworth League of Park Church Port Fulton will host a lawn fete in the town park Friday night to raise funds or support church activities.
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The
Epworth League of
Park Church
Port Fulton
Mrs Harry Alen fas Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Harry Alen fas has returned to her Bedford Indiana home after a short visit with friends and relatives in the city.
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Harry Alen Fas
Bedford
Ind
Carpenter Guests At Daughter’s Home In St. Thomas
Dr and Mrs Carpenter are guests of their daughter Mrs R V Thomas at their home on East Market Street in St Thomas. The visit centers on family gathering and local hospitality.
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Mrs. Carpenter
R. V. Thomas
St. Thomas
E. Market St
Miss Margarit Tomlinson Guest Sunday in New Albany
Miss Margarit Tomlinson of New Albany was the guest Sunday, staying with local friends and visiting notable sites around town, according to social notes in the newspaper.
Cincinnati and Fort Fulton Guests Visit Fort Fulton
Mrs. MacDensford and Mrs Moo dy Densford and children of Cincinnati are guests this week of Mrs. Wm. White of Fort Fulton and other relatives. Mrs. Jessie Wilson of Port Fulton is on the sick list.
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MacDensford
Moody Densford
Cincinnati
Wm. White
Str
Fort Fulton
Jessie Wilson
Port Fulton
Epworth League to Meet After Prayer Service
The Epworth League of Park Church Port Fulton will hold a business meeting Wednesday evening following the prayer service.
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Epworth League
Park Church
Port Fulton
Mr Alfred Hall Improves After Illness in Prather
Mr Alfred Hall of Prather, once very ill with appendicitis, is showing improvement as he recovers from the illness.
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Alfred Hall
Prather
Family Dinner Hosts at Missouri Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs F M Houston entertained at a family dinner Sunday at their Missouri Avenue home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Todd Reich Jr of Charlestown Mr and Mrs Luther Meridith of Sellersburg Mr and Mrs D S Allen and children and Mr and Mrs F M Houston of this city.
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F. M. Houston
Missouri Ave
Todd Reich, Jr
Charlestown
Luther. Meridith
Sellersburg
D. S.allen
Mrs W Becker and family visit in Louisville
Mrs W. Becker and children of Louisville were Sunday guests of her sister, Mrs B T Watt.
Child in Port Fulton Stricken by Scarlet Fever
Little daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Schiller of Port Fulton contracts scarlet fever as local health notices report. Age and exact dates not provided. Medical authorities urge precautions and isolation to prevent spread.
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Aereds
Albert Schiller
Port Fulton
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Yetta Guilbert
East Side
Horlick
Ff LD
Home Brew
United Home Furnishing Company
Ralph Lee Reshar
Ed Reshar
Charlesown Pike
Alvin Malone
Marie Deible
Bloomington
Katherine Louise
Edward
Edward Zimmer
Goodrich
Silvertown Cords
Were
Sagorn
J. M. Clem
Evansville
Goodrichs
Goodrich Rubber Company
Ohis
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