Greenwich Village artists and roving writers cited in debate
A New York piece defends Greenwich Village against being merely near art and lists writers who lived there. The prompt calls out Edna St Vincent Millay, Floyd Dell, Sinclair Lewis, Susan Glaspell, Mary Heaton Vorse, Eugene O Neill, Theodore Dreiser, Nina Wilcox Putnam and others as examples of genuine achievement. It notes Theodore Roosevelt and Douglas Robinson supporting student artists while Rockaway Point is praised for efficient town planning and a unique butcher shop cum dance hall operation with sawdust repurposed for floor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greenwich
Washington and
Sheridan Square
Manhattan
Edne St. Vincent Millay
Floyd Dell
Sinclair Lewis
Susan Claspell
Mary Heaton Vorse
Eugene O’neil
Theodore Dreser
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Rockaway Point
Rockaway
Columbia prizes awarded at commencement ceremonies
Columbia University announced prize winners at commencement. Edith Wharton receiving the $1,000 Pulitzer for The Age of Innocence, noted for its wholesome portrayal of American life. Lulu Bett awarded the $4,005 prize for the American original play by Zona Gale, based on Gale's novel and lauded for its impact on American life fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Edith Wharton
New York
Lulu Bett
Zona Gale
Judges Wrath Over Subway Door Prank Ends With Fines
Two young men on a subway train kept doors from closing by placing feet in the door. They were brought before Judge Jesse Silberman who fined them 25 dollars each and warned that he would have broken their heads if he had been on the car.
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Jesse Silberman
Trained Horses Offer Long Rides From Manhattan Stable
The article notes a small number of highly trained horses at a Manhattan riding academy. Riders must have a strong hand and firm seat to ride beyond an hour from the stable, as horses navigate distance with a strict hour out and back. Rates are five dollars for two hours.
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Manhattan Island
Inexperienced Riders and Timed Rides Warned by Manager
The manager notes many riders lack experience and sense of direction or time. He credits the horses for controlling the ride, preventing riders from overrunning time limits and risking danger to riders and himself. He emphasizes the horses manage the pace and safety.
Indiana crops show heat and scarce rain across crops
The weekly Indiana crop report notes very high temperatures and sparse rainfall. Corn remains good but needs rain. winter wheat cutting is complete in the south and advancing north. Oats head with short straw, barley similar, rye and potatoes planted, clover cut, white top and timothy weedier, tobacco transplanting nearly finished, and fruit crops like asparagus and blackberries reduced by dry heat.
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Indiana
Timothy
Star Stands Against Noisy Streets at Night
Residents urge less noise after dark as warm nights make sleep difficult. They request cutting out horn honking and loud music on the streets and complain the racket is not tolerated elsewhere.
Transfer Complete of Ferry Property to Falls City Co
The old Ferry Company signs over its property to Falls Cities Transportation and Ferry Company. President Fromholz and Froman Coots finalize the sale with cash and two notes totaling 42 500. The Pilgrim remains under charter to a Pittsburg colored organization as debts are paid and a 25 000 mortgage is released.
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Old
Falls Cities Transportation & Ferry Co
Fromholz
Froman Coots
Pilgrim
Pittsburg
Tf Wans
Louisville & Jeffersonville Ferry Company
Calumet Excursion On the East St. Louis Steamship
A large group from Jeffersonville plans the Calumet club moonsite excursion aboard the East St. Louis on Friday June 24. The boat departs Louisville at 8 p.m. and Jeffersonville at 8 30 p.m. Attendees expect fine music refreshments and a pleasant outing.
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Jeffersonville
Calumet Club
East St. Louis
Louisville
Indiana Clark County notice appoints executor for Francis M. Taylor
Wilmer T. Fox named executor of the will of Francis M. Taylor of Clark County Indiana. Estate believed solvent. Publication adv. 151 Jung 22 29 July 6.
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State of
Indiana
County of
Clark
Francis M. Taylor
Clark County
Laig
Wilmer T. Fox
Jung
Society notices and upcoming visits mark city life
Lieut R V Thomas and Mrs Thomas head to Camp Grant on July first. Mr and Mrs Omer Miller and daughter Marjorie of Indianapolis visit Mr and Mrs J L Miller Locust St. Daughters of the American Revolution plan a lawn picnic at Mrs Hutchinsons West Front St. The Spring Hill PTA hosts a summer festival with ice cream cake popcorn and parcel post sale to raise money for playground swings.
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R. V. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
Camp Grant
Omer Miller
Marjorie Miller
Indianapolis
Mr. Miller
J. L. Miller
Locust St
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anna Hutchinson
West Front St
Spring Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
Black children to visit aunt in Huntington West Virginia
Fay Black and Melvin Black Jr will depart Friday to Huntington West Virginia to visit their aunt Mrs C W Henshaw. The note mentions Mr and Mrs M J Black as their parents.
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Fay Black
Melvin Black, Jr
M. J. Black
Huntington
W. Va
C. W. Henshaw
Thomas Mullen Travels to Cincinnati for a Few Days
Mr. Thomas Mullen has left for Cincinnati and will be away for a few days.
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Mr. Thomas Mullen
Cincinnati
Mrs Roy Zollinger Returns Home From Visit
Mrs Roy Zollinger has left her parents Mr and Mrs J C Bussey after a five week visit and returned to her Chicago home.
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Roy Zollinger
J. C. Bussey
Chicago
Miss Cloone Parker Hosts M. F. L. Club Gathering
Miss Cloone Parker will entertain her M. F. L. Club Tuesday night at her Chestnut Street home.
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Miss Cloone Parker
M. F. L. Club
Chestnut St
Misses Jenks Take Trip to Indianapolis
Misses Oline Jenks and Margaret Jenks depart for Indianapolis this morning to spend a week with their brother Roy Jenks and Mrs Jenks.
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Oline Jenks
Margaret Jenks
Indianapolis
Roy Jenks
Mrs. Jenks
Misses Thelma Strief and Harri Ett Seiffried Visit Louisville
Misses Thelma Strief and Harri Ett Seiffried spent yesterday in Louisville as guests of their aunt.
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Thelma Strief
Harriett Seiffried
Louisville
Miss Vivian Denzler Visits Sister in Indianapolis
Miss Vivian Denzler is visiting her sister Mrs. Charlton Holmes and Mr. Holmes in Indianapolis for a personal visit.
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Miss Vivian Denzler
Mrs. Charlton Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Indianapolis
Elmer Collins Family Camping Trip Details Given
Mr and Mrs Elmer Collins and family of Meigs Ave are on a ten days camping trip.
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Elmer Collins
Meigs Ave
Local travelers plan trip to Marengo Cave this week
Mrs. Sarah Eberts and Miss Edith Eberts join Miss Irene Harris of Sellersburg along with Mr. George Newton of Louisville and Mr. James Ebers for a driving excursion to Marengo Cave this week.
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Sarah Eberts
Edith Eberts
Irene Harris
Sellersburg
George Newton
Louisville
James Ebers
Marengo Cave
Mauzy Couple to Spend Summer at Lakes as Guests of Son
Mr. and Mrs. John Mauzy will depart soon to enjoy the summer at the Lakes hosted by their son Ernest Mauzy of Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mauzy
the Lakes
Ernest Mauzy
Detroit, Mich
Nachands Move From Denver to City
Mrs. Kate Nachand and Miss Anna Nachand and Hal Nachand have moved to the city from Denver after residing there for some time. The family notes their arrival and extends greetings to friends in the area.
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Kate Nachand
Anna Nachand
Hal. Nachand
Denver
Genuine J. R. Watkins Sales Agent Opportunity Ad
We seek a lady or gentleman agent for J. R. Watkins Products in Jeffersonville and other towns. Large opportunity for hustlers. Write today for a free sample and details of our offer. R. Watkins Co. 65 Winona Ste. sota. Adv. June 18 25.
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J. R. Watkins
Jeffersonville
R. Watkins Co
Winona, Ste Sota
For Rent Flat Three Rooms and Kitchenette Ad
Rent notice for a three room flat with kitchenette appears in this issue. Inquiries directed to the office with dates June 21 22 23.
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Adv
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that quickly eases pain and stiffness in joints and muscles. It claims instant relief with topical application and asserts millions have been cured over the last fifty years for conditions like sciatica and lumbago.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Ella Jordan to Speak at Howard Park Methodist Tonight
Miss Ella Jordan will lecture at the Howard Park Methodist church this evening as she visits the park guest of Miss Laura Bushfield during her stay at the grounds.
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Ella Jordan
Howard Park Methodist Church
Jordan
Laura Bushfield
The
Park
St Luke’s Church Members Attend Glenwood Park Picnic
A large group from St Luke’s church and friends gathered at Glenwood Park for a Sunday school picnic today.
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St. Luke’s Church
Glenwood Park
Tabor Lodge Initiates 34 into First Degree
Tabor Lodge I C O F reported a two-session initiation with 20 candidates a week ago and 14 men admitted to the first degree last night. The fraternal event expanded membership and reflects ongoing lodge activities.
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Tabor Lodge
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Theodore Roosevelt
Douglas Robinson
Art Students League
Calumet Excursion
Mrs. B. A. Thees
Chariton Holmes
Ann Rodgers
Nearieee
United Home Furnishing Co
Keller Shoe Repair Shop
T.F
Mark
Midway Stone & Monument Co
Midway
New Albany
T. F
Pennsylvania
B. T.mccartin
Beck Bldg
Charles H. Zaun
Ahta. Davison
Sheumatiam
Fourth and Chestnut
Louisville, Ky
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