Priscilla Dawn Meets Jim Langham and His Father
At a social dinner Priscilla Dawn, admired for poise and beauty, rebuffs many suitors while Jim Langham pursues ambition. Jim's father, Jamie Langham, arrives and bonds with Jim, his later gratitude turning Priscilla toward simple kindness and authenticity.
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PrsciLa Dawn
Jim Langham
Priscilla Dunn
Jim
Priscilla
Miss Dawn
Tim
Douglas Dawn
Robert
Wentworth
John Stern
Hudson
Jin -Langham
Tater
Robert Wentworth
Langham
Mr. Wentworth
Dawn
Stern
Priscilla Dawn
Jamie Langham
Jamie
James Langham
Vention
Womn
Funeral Held for James Baxter Pate in Bloomfield
The Bloomfield Christian church hosted the 2 PM funeral for James Baxter Pate 32 eldest son of Minor F. Pate. He survived by his widow his father three brothers and one sister. A World War I veteran who trained in several camps and served in the transportation department in France died Saturday at his father's home.
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James Baxter Pate
Minor F. Pate
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Christian Church
France
Bordeaux
Transportation Department
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate
Mary J. Usrey as administratrix of the Samuel A. Usrey estate has filed final settlement with vouchers in Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield Indiana. The November Term 1928 session will hear the case on December 24 1928 when heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk David F. Bland. Attorney Henry Bordenet. 11 28 12 5 12.
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Mary J. Usrey
Samuel A. Usrey
Greene Circuit Court
Mary E. Usrey
Bloomfield
Indiana
David F. Bland
Greene
Henry Bordenet
Oh Daddy Coming to Grand Opera House
The musical comedy Oh Daddy by Richard C Maddox arrives with unanimous press praise. The two hour and a half show at the Grand Opera House on Monday December 10 features Louis Morgan and Adele Lewis with a large chorus in gowns designed by Lester of Chicago and New York.
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Oh Daddy
Richard C. Maddox
Lester
Chicago
New York
Daddy
Grand Opera House
Louis Morgan
Adele Lewis
Eels Found in US Rivers Hint at Bermuda Origins
Report notes eels in rivers and creeks across the United States appear to hatch near Bermuda in the southern North Atlantic, suggesting a broad migratory and developmental pattern across Atlantic waters.
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United States
Bermuda
North Athintle Ocean
Ethical Pathway: Profit Motive Shapes Enmity
A reflection on ethics noting that a man cannot truly love his enemies, only advance enough on the moral path to render them profitable. The line contrasts genuine compassion with tactical utility in adversarial relations.
Good and Bad by Jud Tunkins on singing
Jud Tunkins comments on vocal styles saying good singers need coaxing to start and bad ones must be threatened to stop. He implies a contrast between performers and their drive, in a brief humorous remark.
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Jud Tunkins
Appearances Are Deceiving Quote Exchange
A Philadelphia Bulletin comment notes that appearance can mislead as a dialogue about powder and rouge. The exchange contrasts painted looks with a candid assessment, reflecting on how appearances conceal or reveal true character.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Good of Mankind Doctrine
A concise maxim asserting that a nation betrays its own interests when it fails to prioritize the welfare of humankind. The phrase emphasizes universal good as a guiding principle for a nation's policies and conduct.
Oversupply of Modern Verse Feeds Free Prose Trend
Critics note a glut of 21st century poetry that prized free form, unlimited length, and momentary acclaim over craft. Publishers report crowded shelves, cautious buys, and a shift toward accessible, immediate works amid fluctuating markets and reader appetites.
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