Madison November 21 1930 News Roundup
Madison community notes report visits and travels of residents including Cook visiting Beckett in town and Emmett Wood leaving for Indianapolis. Henry Yiesla marks seventh wedding anniversary while Z Stevenson heads to Cadillac Michigan for factory work. Prank: Amail tomato growth on potato vines. Legal actions include Walter Kahn filing suit against the Cincinnati and Louisville Packet Company. Westinghouse workers defer strike vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Ates
Wal Beckett
Emmett Wood
Ryker’ Kityr
Indianapolis
John Bott
Richard Stowns
Markland
Ird
Z. Stevenson
Cadillac
Mich
Elmer Crittenden
Pukeman Alexander
Kiemer
Mee
Frank Harman
Marylouise
Little Rock
Ark
Eliza Hicks
Colored Women’s Lodge
Moffett Cemetery
Edward Turner
Aliia Lurner
Sulzer & Bear
Jefferson Circuit Court
W. 0. Proteman
Vevay Reveille
Jesse Curry
Switzerland County
Proteman
Citizens League hears Indiana constitutional convention case
A large Madison gathering heard Indiana Citizens League speakers argue for a new state constitution. John Lapp and Loyal Lochridge outlined 1851 origins, 35-year need, and nonpartisan support from Democrats Republicans and Progressives. They urged education, donations to fund The Citizen, and appointed Scott to lead fundraising and circulation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Citizens League
Luskury
Indianapolis
Eichorn
Madigan
John Lapp
Stats Law
Capitol
United States
Roga I
Lochridge
League
The
Citizen
Indiana
Gov. Ralston
Europe
Clasace
Speake Jogs
Crozier
Elm
Er E. Scott
Joseph M. Cravens
Scott
Cravenars
Madison
Lockridge
Fourth Congressional
Remarkable Ohio River Stage Record Recalled by Veteran Riverman
Engineer Joseph Henry, veteran riverman, recalls the 111 foot high Ohio River stage at Cincinnati beginning September 18 1881. He served as second engineer on the Louis A Sherley, a Madison and Cincinnati White Collar line daylight sternwheeler, sister to the General Pike. The river was clear of boats except the mosquito fleet and the closest postwar reading was 2.3 feet on October 28 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Joseph Henry
Cincinnati
Henry
Louis A. Sherley
Madison
Unidentified Gunman Kills Ft Wayne Storekeeper
Frank Dawkins proprietor of a general store and station east of Ft Wayne was shot by an unidentified burglar in the early hours. He died from his wounds, and authorities pursued leads as investigators questioned witnesses.
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Ft. Wayne
Frank Dawkins
Here
Collision on the Missouri Pacific near Omaha kills two engineers
A head on crash between a southbound Missouri Pacific train and a freight near Plattemouth, Nebraska, kills both engineers and one brakeman, with numerous passengers injured but none fatally.
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Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Plattemouth
Suffragists Prepare Nationwide Campaign For Ballot Change
About 5,000 suffragists including men and women will gather in Washington for December and 3,000 plus will attend the San Francisco Panama Pacific Exposition convention to back the Susan B Anthony amendment. The effort targets removing sex qualification to vote and rallies in states to press congress. The Congressional Union plans extensive outreach, with New York and California strong representation, led by Mrs. Belmont and a large committee across many states. Take The Herald.
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Washington
United States
San Francisco
Congressional Union
Congress
Lacey Burns
Miss Burns
Union
New Jersey
White House
New York
C. H. P. Belmont
Women Voters’ Convention
Belmont
Willam Kent
Practical Health Hint Worry in a Poison
Dr. J. H. Kellogg explains in Good Health that worry is a poison and a real disease. It acts as a short circuit that drains mental energy and undermines useful activity, comparable to bodily illnesses like indigestion or rheumatism.
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J. H. Kellogg
Brushly’s sketch prompts a painterly overdraft move
A humorous scene in which the artist Brushly faces a cashier who mocks his work as a nearly perfect composition yet lacking a background. The cashier suggests a $50 payment and a $2.89 overdraft for balance, prompting Brushly to shift the overdraft to a trust company across the street.
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Brushly
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
A New York Run poem line describes a six foot muscular man active and energetic who would fight his weight against wildcats yet follows orders from a slender five foot wife reflecting household dynamics and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strife
New York
Bar admission brag sparks cousinly banter
A brief quip from the Pittsburgh Press reflects a playful exchange about legal barriers. One brother claims admission to the bar yesterday, while the other jokes his own presence in bars daily.
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Brudder
Pittsburgh Press
Watery duet aids singer in Montana flood
A charming young singer named Hannah fell into rising waters in Montana. Reportedly she floated away as her sister accompanied on the piano, with the scene described as a dramatic flood duet.
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Hannah
Montana
He Owned Up. A suitor plans a kiss after a stern rebuke
A London Mail quote captures a stern father confronting a young man who hopes to kiss his daughter after a permissive remark. The young man admits his plan to wrap an arm around her waist and kiss if she does not object strongly.
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London Mail
Humorous Verses and Wordplay Across Papers
A collage of playful snippets from periodicals includes a pun filled note about a street car conductor Hugh and his habit of passing others, a cold scene on Perch street with a shawl request, and a limping Mary with shoes too tight, all echoing light humor from diverse papers.
A Rare Bit Clarence Coonley Exchanges Banter
In a playful exchange the characters Clarence Coonley and Miss Mokington discuss cooking a Welsh rabbit and preserving a left hind foot for a future wish, captured in a humorous Puck dialogue vibe.
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Clarence Coonley
Miss Mokington
Puck
Hose Economy And The Silk Stockings Debate
A humorous note from The Purple Cow and Philadelphia Ledger contrasts costly silk stockings with cheaper alternatives. It jokes about wit and fashion while hinting at the social impact of prices on wearers.
How 'Bout 'Em and the Whistle of Joy in Work
Tenia Rost explores the idea of happiness at work, noting how a lead figure’s cheer affects colleagues nearby. The piece ponders social dynamics and morale in daily tasks.
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Tenia Rost
Property Transfers in Brooksburg and Graham Township
Charles P. Tevis transfers property in Brooksburg to Ella Miller valued at $2,000. Lucinda Stuart and husband convey 8 acres in Graham township to Sarah E. B. Chandler and others for $100.
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Charles P. Tevis
Ella Miller
Brooksburg
Lucinda Stuart
Sarah EB. Chandler
Graham Township
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Hatcher Hill
Hugh Craigmyle
Greensboro
N. C
Apostolic University
Graham Ross
Beast
Bennett
Anger
West Street
Third Street
Pearl Packing House
Graham Spoke
Vim
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing
Citizens League
Heau-Un
London
Servia
Turkey
Dardanelles
Nish
Douglas
Mexico
Cananea
Sonora
Carranza
American Dress Association
O. H. P. Belmont
Tugh Trugh
Hugh
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Charles
Michigan
Mary
Louisville Courier-Journal
Philadelphia Ledger
Toke the Herald
Ebersole
Anc
N. T. Drake
Masonic
He Madison Investment CO
Indiana Title Association
Jefferson County
Richert Block
Coffies
F. W. Pfortner
Jefferson Street
Humphreys’ Fomeo
Medicine Company
Willian Street
Humphreys
William Street
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
aNne
Loy. Ralston
Caliifornia
Ralston
California
Bert Hand
Los Angeles
Annie Lanning
Wella County
Brownsville
Progresso
United States Regulara
Stubblefield
Twelfth Infantry
Anderson
Kennedy
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