Auto Swing Crash Delights Spencers Guests In Indiana
An odd mishap occurred at Mr and Mrs C M Spencers home when their porch auto swing, hung from the ceiling, was used by Mr and Mrs Ben Scott who were nearby. The vehicle caused a loud crash but no one was injured and the swing was fixed to continue the ride. The piece also notes local social notes, a market by M E Ladies Aid, a political launch of The Citizen, and visits by Genevieve Booe Veda Anglemyer Ruth Ewbank and others across Kingman Crawfordsville and Veedersburg.
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C. M. Spencer
Spencers
Ben Scott
Spencer
Why Athletes Get Stale In Training The Muscle Skill Study
A Johns Hopkins study led by Dr. Lashley observes 20 untrained individuals divided into three groups learning archery. The five shots per day group improved most efficiently, needing less total practice time than groups with twenty or forty daily shots. The findings suggest short practice periods over many days yield greater efficiency in muscular training.
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Lashley
Johns Hopkins University
Purple Passages in Rhetoric A Question of Style
The text argues that purple patches, while often condemned, can serve as vivid expression if they reflect genuine style. It compares a writer to a drab coat with bright patchwork and defends bold color as acceptable when it showcases ability and inspiration.
Woman Declines Courtesy on Streetcar
A man recalls giving up his seat to a woman on a street car. She thanked him with a sharp reply about how long she would have to stand, underscoring a chilly social exchange.
Afterthought sparks proposal in tender embrace
A woman recounts Jack lifting her into his arms and proposing. She wonders why he did not propose first, and she concedes she did not think he intended to propose until he held her. The exchange captures a fleeting, intimate moment between the couple.
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Jack
Conversation Sparks Gossip On Arranged Marriage Talk
In a tavern exchange Bess suggests a marriage plan and price for Alice to wed Mr Jablots. Jess quips Alice has been “on the shelf” long enough and could be a bargain.
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Bess
Alice
Language Lesson Sparks Muttered Debate in Houston
A brief exchange in Houston humorously questions whether the word man is a proper noun or a common noun. The father and child clash over grammar, prompting a lighthearted moment on language categories.
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Houston
Dialogue Fragments Highlight Character Behavior
The excerpt presents a back and forth about a character's intelligence and habits. A speaker dismisses another as an empty head while contrasting a reputation for drinking with a claim he drinks only water.
Clip Pings From Fights Thought To Be Scrapbook Material
A light exchange about storing footage from fights. The speaker jokes that keeps clip pings only in a scrapbook. The dialogue hints at casual attitudes toward documenting altercations.
Local Notes and Community Happenings
Unspecified townsfolk engage in daily tasks from new hats and waistcoats to home and farm projects. Neighbors Ish Duncan Marsh Farr Fred Harvey wear fresh attire while others finish foundations and hay for the season. Visits, travels, and harvests mark a lively week across the community.
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Ira Duncan
Marsh Farr
Fred Harvey
Osborn to Hold Public Sale Near Tangier
Louisa C. Osborn will hold a public sale of her personal property at her home near Tangier on Tuesday, July 27.
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Louisa C. Osborn
Tangier
Miss Mabel Lightle Visits Gifford Family
Miss Mabel Lightle of Gifford Illinois visited Sam Dybarger and family the past week returning home Wednesday. Buy an ice book at Robinson and Reath’s. ady.
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Mabel Lightle
Gifford
Ill
Sam Dybarger
Robinson & Reath’s. Ady
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Palm Beach
C. L. Steinbaugh , Son
Kingman, Indiana
M.E. Ladies Aid
Dr. Cuthbert
Levi Woody
Covington
Benedict Arnold
Genevieve Booe
Crawfordsville
F. R. Jones
Robinson & Reath
Citizens League of
Indiana
The
Citizen
Veda Anglemyer
Indianapolis
Kingman
Henry Detleff
Chicago
G. W. Grismore
H. J. McAlister
Seward
Veronica
Veedersburg
Ruth Ewbank
New Post Toasties
Jersey
Kellogg’s Crumblers
Pettijohn’s Breakfast Food
Kellogg’s
Ralston Wheat
Dutch Tea
Rusks
Rector’s Grocery
Charles M. Spencer
Leonard Cory
Charley Zackmire
Peg Tunin
Dick Booe
Citizens Bank
Bill Drake
Fay Cook
Elm Tree Club
Hi Brown
Allen Dickens
Claude McGraw
Terre Haute
A. H. Dickens
Leyi Redenbaugh
W. P. Jackson
Rush Creek
Leise Russel and Sons
Horace
Harold
Grandma Russell
Grandma
Miles Thompson
George Knuauer
Silverwood
Thomas Weaver
Paul and
Willard
James Lewis
Montezuma Sunday
Thain Russell
Mabel
Perry Leonard
Seth Wood
John Williams
Rosedale
Minnie Woody
Louisville
George Weaver
Olive Weaver
Mildred
Methel
Wm.h. Drake
Syron Grismore
Rector’s Cafe
W. A. Rector
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