Martinsville news items and visits noted around town
Allen Tyler of Marshall and George Kite of Casey were in Martinsville on business. Miss Thelma Horrell from Indianapolis visited her grandmother. Martinsville chautauqua set for July 30 to August 4 at Lake Grove north of town. Top local market price for hogs reached 75 dollars. cattle prices reported. Residents widely noted in and around Martinsville with various family visits and travel.
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Martinsville
Allen Tyler
Marshall
George Kite
Casey
Leo Fasig
Terre Haute
John Stevens
Robert
Will
Verge Gallatin
George Baker
Orange
Stricklett
Stem Wilson
Decatur
Thelma Horrell
Indianapolis
Insurance ads and local notices from Marshall area
Insurance on farm and city property offered by Cole and Cole of Marshall with lowest rates. Charley Wielands barn pattern near the Davis branch washed down by flood. Dan Gilbert of West Union visited on business. Ed Babcock visited Mabel Taylor. Mrs. Harry Harbor visited Terre Haute relatives. Lucan and Wieland threshing machine began Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Wray of St Louis and Jesse Babcock and sister Bertha visited relatives here. Shilo party buyers came Saturday to purchase cattle.
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Charley
Local notes from portland trip and farm weather
Harry Husted travels to Portland Oregon on Saturday wind and rain damaged oats. A small worm is yellowing corn. Fox hunters with hounds hunted Tuesday night. Harry Beachd and family visited Hutsonville friends over ten days. Mrs Henry Maus came from Indianapolis to visit her parents in Romine. Rev Mr Smith preached at the Baptist church marking his new pastorate.
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Harry Husted
Portland
Oregon
Harry
Lost During War and Weather Aftermath in Rural County
A long rural notice records local residents visiting and illness cases, weather damage from heavy rain and lightning, a log event saving livestock, and crop damage. It also recounts World War I battles and movements, including Serbians victory, Austrians defeating Russians, French defense near the Marne, and German advances and naval actions.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings
Fern and Maud Clark visit Lawrenceville for a week or two. Esther Grant visited her mother and sister last week. Roy Bartlett and wife visited Will Ogle and his wife. Many attended the West York show Monday night. Howard Jackson spent Sunday with Lena Foster of Kankakee. Maud Lafferty of Danville visiting relatives here. The suppedition hints at a plentiful crangs blossom soon.
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Fern
Maud Clark
Lawrenceville
Esther Grant
Roy Bartlett
Will Ogle
West York
Howard Jackson
Folka
Lena Foster
Kankakee
The People vs John Webb case on fenocu destruction
The People accuse John Webb in a criminal matter involving cutting and destroying fenocu property. Details outline alleged acts, dates unknown, and court action proceeding in a local jurisdiction. The record notes charges and anticipated hearings with limited available specifics.
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Fenocu
The President of the United States Title Debate
A New York Sun editorial argues the proper address for the U S president is simply The President of the United States. It notes state leaders also use governor as their title and warns against adopting Excellency or Honor as formal addresses.
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The
United States
New York
Commonwealth
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America
New York Sun
Graveyard Gag Stirs Laughs in Provincial Theater
In Bar ry Sullivan's memoirs Wright the first gravedigger wore many waistcoats to stage a splashy entrance. He undid them as the fall Ophela Wright prepared to begin, sparking loud laughter. Paul Bedford dressed in the discarded waistcoats grew fatter, heightening the comic riot as Wright continued.
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Wright
Ophela Wright
Paul Bedford
Paul
Little Boy Curses Like a Pirate to Grandmother
A five year old boy, raised on street life, earns the nickname for swearing, and despite his mother's warnings he admits to misbehavior. On visiting his grandmother he proudly notes he was good except for twice calling her "an old devil," a quip reported by the New York Post.
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Granma
New York Post
Romance tongues tracing Latin roots across Europe
The text notes that French Spanish Italian and Portuguese derive from Latin, while German English and Dutch evolved apart with minimal Latin influence. It cites linguistic relationships, quotes from a New York American opinion, a joke about proposals and footprints, and ends with a note on China's tea crops and export controls.
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New York American
A Loving Couple Exchange Little Sugar Question
A light domestic exchange shows a wife asking how many lumps of sugar George uses and the husband offering a playful reply with a wink. The vignette captures a quaint domestic moment.
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George
Yonterx Staicsman
Bargain Textiles and Dress Goods Sale Rundown
The notice lists low prices on Percales Ginghams Chambray shirting and various fabrics including Silk Tissues Voiles Crepes Batiste Lawns and Pepperelle Sheeting with yard and per piece prices. It also highlights discounts on Extra Values in Shirtwaists Summer Dresses White Voile Dresses Wool Skirts and a special yardage offer on Ribbons with reduced rates.
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Percales & Ginghams
Best
Mrs Morerbus Scene Described As Fountain Of Youth
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Morerbus with an emphasis on ageless appearance and lively behavior. The voice hints at persistent youth and a cheerful demeanor despite advancing years.
Advice on seeking aid from friends, women, strangers and kin
A proverb urges asking friends for advice, women for pity, strangers for charity, and relatives for nothing. It reflects social norms about aid and relationships in a past era. The quotation credits Spauiah Prov.
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Spauiah
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