Local notes from Greenfield and nearby towns
John Crouch of Indianapolis visited friends here on Sunday. Carl Bundy of Greenfield was here yesterday. Advertisements urge Lutholtz's white barber, and a mix up led to a brief arrest and costs. Numerous residents travel to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Marion for business and family visits. A rural telephone yields a humorous remark about spring work. editorials note how outsiders’ instructions are filed away. Several visitors and residents return from trips, with church and Memorial services referenced.
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The
Journal
John Crouch
Indianapolis
Carl Bundy
Greenfield
Lutholtz
W. Main Street
F. C. Leasure
Carroll Swain
Woodruff Place
G. W. Seibert
Mise Ethel Smith
St. Paul
Minn
Washington Life
For Sale Farms in Indiana Counties Ad Listed
Journal Want Column notes 30 or 40 farms in Johnson Brown and Morgan counties for sale. Address J W Perkin Morgantown Ind R R No 3 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson, Brown
Morgan Counties
J. W. Perkin
Morgantown
Ind
Local News Notes Rushville and Area
John Yatel and Albert Webb of Rushville visit The Journal while Russell Edwards returns from Chicago to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Edwards. T D Neal of Indianapolis, AOUW president, was in town to see J E Keys on business. Seven farmers petition Rush County for a section of Knightstown and Rushville pike to become a free gravel road. A C Fouche, at Terre Haute druggists convention, won a $14 prize for driving a nail through a board at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Edwards
Chicago
Mrs. W. M. Edwards
Rush County
Knightstown and
Rushville
Terre Haute
A. C. Fouche
Memorial services and Knights of Pythias events across towns
Red Men from here attended Wenonah Tribe memorials in Greenfield while over thirty Knights of Pythias including Uniform Bank joined memorials in Connersville. Odd Fellows held annual services at the Alhambra with Rev E S Conner delivering the address. The Knights plan another memorial at the Alhambra next Sunday with elaborate music and an address by Anion B. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Knights of Pything
Uniform Bank
Connersville
Odd Fellows
Alhambre
Charles D. Morgan
E. 5. Conner
Odd Fellowship
Methodist Church
Rebekahs
Glencove
Knights of Pythias
Alhambra
Charles Wright
J. Russell Powell
Indianapolis
Friends
Anion B. Hunt
George W. Powell
Scrubbing a Pastry Board Following Wood Grain
Instructions advise washing the pastry board first then sanding lightly to restore color. Use a brush aligned with the wood grain to remove dirt without roughening the surface. Rinse with cold water, wipe dry, and air dry the board to finish.
Dustwall and corner broom bag makeshift hamper
Instructional note suggests sewing a canton flannel bag with nap inside to slip over broom heads. Tape a string to hold at the handle and wash after use. A few bags keep calisary sage ready to cover fragile papers while cobwebs are searched.
Glycerin Cited as Indigestion Remedy
A brief note praises glycerin as a valuable indigestion remedy and suggests taking six minim teaspoonfuls with a wafer after each meal. It adds caution on diet and warns drastic dietary excess could be fatal, while encouraging medical discretion in food choices.
Batter Preparation Note for Light Fried Cakes
Instructions describe mixing four ounces flour with salt then adding half a pint lukewarm milk dissolved with quarter-ounce butter. Work smooth, let stand an hour, beat egg white to stiff froth, fold into batter, and use when needed.
Distinguishing Cotton from Linen by Wet-Through Test
A guide explains how to tell cotton from linen by dampening the fabric tip of the finger and pressing. Linen wets through slowly, cotton floods the fabric. linen threads appear more uneven than cotton.
Wille Hoppe Dominates Early United States Billiards Matches
The article notes Wille Hoppe, famed billiards expert, facing Jake Schaefer in the flare of United States matches. It cites Hoppe’s tour in Kansas City and Denver venues with a long-running 5 grand average and best run, sparking debate among veteran billiards masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uberu Aera
Hoppe Piwra
Wille Hoppe
United States
Jake Schaefer
Bas Wah
Sthuater
St.Louis
Khansas City
Denver Soo
Polete Pilose
Emryevie II
Kynsa Cler
Wille
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Special Trains
Special railroad arrangements for the Indiana State Encampment in Madison from June 12 to 15 1908. Pennsylvania Lines offer round trip fares to Madison from stations including Columbus and Indianapolis with extra G A R Special trains on June 11 12 and 15 to Madison. Returning service via regular trains. Madison highlighted as a key peach and berry district with Clifty Falls and Hanging Rock nearby.
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Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Relief Corps
Madison
Ind
Pennsylvania
Madinas
Uslumbus
G. AR
Indianapolis
North Vernon
Columbus
Clifty Falls
Hanging Hock
Household Rug Making From Scrap Materials
Practical household guide describing homemade rug weaving from scraps. Instructions cover gathering materials such as coffee sacks, yeast jars, pepper shakers, and old clothing, plus steps to weave strips into durable rugs that protect floors and are washable.
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Mateb Beter
Wien
Make a Lamp Shade From a Handkerchief DIY Tip
An old lamp can be beautified with a simple handkerchief shade. Cut a round opening in the center, edge-trim with a matching color, and fit with a plain frame. A frieze of pins and a silk handkerchief with pink bands enhances the look.
Cleaning fomite skin with soap and soda solution
The text instructs to soak skin in a week solution of soda and warm water after washing with a lot of soap. It warns if tinseI remains in clear water then skin will become hard and dry.
To Cheen Carpets Brightened by Salt and Turpentine Rinse
A fragment describes treating carpets with salt sprinkling followed by wiping with a cloth dampened in arm water mixed with two spoonfuls of turpentine per quart to restore brightness. Details are sparse and garbled.
Social Guests and Visits In Indiana Towns
Doe Goble of Mays yesterday. Mr and Mrs C F Baxter spent Sunday in Indianapolis with Miss Hazel Hardin. Miss Neamn M MceCanz of Indianapolis guest of Miss Myrle Sheburne. Mr and Mrs E E Elliott entertained guests including Leane Woodard of Sabine and Miss Ethel St Clair. Attendees listed: L A Mite D L Cummings Richmond, Edar Pallace and Mrs J H Jones Newcastle, C R Cornell Cambridge City, C R B Butler Carthage, S W Trout Shelbyville. Miss Leora Applegate returned from Rushville visit. Ella Hill of Milford accompanied her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Elliott
Ieane Woodard
Sabine
Ethel St Clair
Max Barrett
Adah Elliott
Russell Elliott
Susie Elliott
Arno
L. A. Mite
Cummings
Richmond
Edar Pallace
J. H. Jones
Newcastle
C. R. Cornell
Cambridge City
C. RB. Butler
Carthage
S. W. Trout
Shelbyville
Leora Applegate
Rushville
Ella Hill
Milford, C
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ED Barker
W S. Weaver, Jeweler
John Widan
Nathan Hallowell
Dollar
Costa
R. W. Hussey
Cincinnati
Hussey
Ira Martin
Knightstown
Geo. Latshaw
Besd
Banner
Kuigttetown
Greenfield Republican
Milwaukee
Ads
KK. L. Harrison
Grace Herroun
Bentonville
Harry Elliott
Merta Elliott
EB. Ramsey
Mooresville
Charlottesville
William Brinkimnan
Dayton
Ohio
Herbert Hussey
Miss Roby Copper
Muncie and
Anderson
W. B. Cayler
Oscar Moon
Marion
W. S. Weaver
George Lockhorn
John T. Caseley
Caseley
WN. A. the Blood
N. Adams Street
Rebecca Trueblood
Kokomo
John Yatel
Albert Webb
the Journal For News
T. D.neal
A. O. U. W. of America
J. E. Keys
Seine
Pier Ie
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
John Larimore
D. E. Harroun
Frrinseg
Pennsylvania Lines
W. M. Edwards
Rilla Harshman
South
Jefferson Street
Smith & Brown
Doe Goble
Mays
C.F. Baxter
Hazel Hardin
DePauw University
Mrs
Edward Hardin
Neamn M. MceCanz
Myrle Sheburne
FE. Jackson Street
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