Local Visitors and Social Notes From Muskogee Area
W L Biggs and son Ruel visited brother L R Biggs in poor health. Dinner Club met at M S Kimball home honoring Mrs Gay Flenner's birth anniversary with several local families in attendance. Bertie Miller, teaching in Chicago, spent a week with relatives here. Charles Walter, recently with Borger oil field, returned for a two week family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Biggs
Ruel
Muskogee
Okla
L. R. Biggs
M. S. Kimbal
Gay Flenner
John Merrick
Marshall
Lafe Rhoden
Texas
Pulver Family Mentioned in Chicago Connect
Readable fragments name Clark Pulver and wife Mary E. Fred of Chicago, along with Harry Pulver, Charles Sweitzer and wife, and Mrs. Iva Crunrrin in a linked notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Pulver
Chicago
Mary E. Fred
Harry Pulver
Charles Sweitzer
Iva Crunrrin
Local Social News: Village Guests From Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Ivan Veach of Robinson visited Mrs Allie Veach on Sunday. Claude Huggins and family from Terre Haute stayed with Mr and Mrs Sperry Claypool Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Frank Nay and two children from near Kansas spent Sunday with Mrs and Mrs Fred Bueschmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Veach
Robinson
Allie Veach
Claude Huggins
Terre Haute
Sperry Claypool
Frank Nay
Near Kansas
Fred Bueschmeyer
Casey Social News Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Harry Caruthers and grandson and Mr and Mrs L D McGinness and families visited in Indianapolis and Columbus Indiana on Sunday. Everett Seaton and friend B F Stewart of Indianapolis were in Casey Friday visiting Everett's mother Mrs David Zeller before a long automobile tour to New York City Washington D C and southern states. Mrs Clem L Faunce of Terre Haute visited her sisters Mrs Isaac Hicks and Mrs Geo W Bowles and her son Myler Faunce and family. Mrs B B Sturdevant left Casey Sunday for Milwaukee Wisconsin as delegate to the Supreme White Shrine convention. W O Slusser newly elected justice of the peace opened an office over Casey National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Caruthers
L. D. McGinness
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ind
Everett Seaton
B. F. Stewart
Casey
Everett
David Zeller
New York City
Washington, D. C
Georgia
Clem L. Faunce
Terre Haute
Isaac Hicks
Geo. W. Bowles
Myler Faunce
B. B. Sturdevant
Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme White Shrine
W. O. Slusser
Casey National Bank
Local Residents Active In Melrose Area
East McDaniel George Filloon Melrose town ship assessor and Charles Hodges of near Melrose were callers in the vicinity Tuesday. Isaac Hoskingon and wife were in Hutsonville on business Saturday evening. Mrs Snavely of Melrose has been sick the past week at the home of her daughter Mrs B C Sackrider. Esther Wheeler and daughter Frances who is staying with Mr and Mrs Reason Wheeler near Mt Olive spent Sunday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Filloon
Melrose
Charles Hodges
Isaac Hoskingon
Hutsonville
Snavely
B. C. Sackrider
Esther Wheeler
Frances
Reason Wheeler
Mt. Olive
Albert Francis
Local Families Visit Ocations Near Martinsville
Otis Williams and family spent Sunday with Ben Miller and family near Martinsville. Golden Carpenter of Advance was calling on relatives Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Williams
Ben Miller
Martinsville
Golden Carpenter
Advance
Virgil Veach Surprised On 18th Birthday At Home
Friends gathered at Virgil Veach's home for a birthday surprise Saturday evening to mark his eighteenth birthday. Mr and Mrs George Dillier of Greenup visited Greenup and Mr and Mrs Clark Leggett. Mr and Mrs Glenn Hurst and son of Terre Haute visited the Hursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Veach
George Dillier
Greenup
Clark Leggett
Glenn Hurst
Terre Haute
W. Hurst
Martinsville Fair Set for August In County Circuit Run
Clark County Fair Board finalized the county fair dates August 14 to 18 and planned it as the second in a five fair circuit starting in Robinson. Hubert Bennett topped the Indianapolis market with a Hag Angus calf at 14 1/2 cents per pound, shipped via local shippers. John Newberry family moved to Marshall to buy into a feed store. Chas Taylor family visited Mrs Homer Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Fair Board
Farm Bureau
Robinson
Martinsville
Greenup
Charleston
Paris
Hubert Bennett
Indianapolis
Angus—enttle
Ah -Bennett
Shippers’ Association
John Newberry
Marshall Monday
Chas. Taylor
Jamestown
Ind
Homer Snyder
Royal Neighbor lodge gathering in Marshall Friday night
Mrs John Holler, Mrs Perry Tharp, and Mrs Robert Buckle attended the Royal Neighbor lodge at Marshall Friday night. Mr and Mrs Carroll Gard and Dan visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Williams of Avon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holler
Perry Tharp
Robert Buckle
Marshall
Carroll Gard
Dan
Joe Williams
Avon
Choctaw and Terre Haute Families Visit Relatives
Ralph Jackson and wife of Terre Haute stayed with Perry Jackson and family. George Blizzard of Terre Haute visited John Blizzard. Fenton Cline celebrated his 16th birthday with a surprise party. Wesley Shotts and family spent Sunday with relatives at Kile. Everett Sweitzer and Paris neighbors visited C G Hollenbeck family. Eld Grant French of Mt Carmel visited Hershel Cline. H C Blizzard and wife and George Blizzard from Terre Haute joined Mrs Hattie Blizzard and children. Alice Lambdin and Raymond joined later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Jackson
Terre Haute
Perry Jackson
George Blizzard
John Blizzard
Fenton Cline
Wesley Shotts
Kile
Everett Sweitzer
Paris
C. G. Hollenbeck
Eld
Grant French
Mt. Carmel
Hershel Cline
H. c C. Blizzard
Hattie Blizzard
Alice Lambdin
Raymond
Allright
Local Families Visit Over Sunday Near Terre Haute and Vigo
Gus Thompson and family of Asbury visited Paul English and wife on Sunday. Albert Lightener staying with his nephew John Snedéker spent Sunday with relatives in Terre Haute. Anna Anderson of Marshall, Mattie Lowe and daughter Goldie joined Harry Wyrick and family for dinner. Earl Irwin and family from Indianapolis and Russell Bland and family near Vigo were guests of Clark Irwin and wife. Glenn Sweitzer and wife entertained a dinner party including Rev. F O Coffin of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Thompson
Asbury
Paul English
Albert Lightener
John Snedéker
Terre Haute
Anna Anderson
Marshall
Mattie Lowe
Goldie
Harry ‘Wyrick
Earl Irwin
Russell Bland
Near Vigo
Clark Irwin
Glenn Sweitzer
F O. Coffin
Proteins and Diet Balance in Human Health
The text explains proteins as essential to life and discusses protein quality and sources. It notes meats and beans as high protein foods, the role of nitrogen and kidney function, and how carbohydrates and fats support protein use. It warns against excess meat and starch to avoid health issues like high blood pressure and liver strain.
Scientists Correct Skunk Diet Misconceptions
Science researchers state the skunk is not a bird or egg eater as once thought. They identify grasshoppers crickets beetles and similar insects as its main foods with mice rats and ground squirrels also contributing to its diet.
Nautical term holystone and origin
The word holystone refers to a soft stone used to scrub ship decks. It is said to derive from scrubbing on Saturdays as preparation for Sunday inspection, linking the term to a holy stone and hoelystaning.
How annual tree growth rings reveal age in trunks
An illustrated explanation shows that tree trunks thicken yearly as new wood forms beneath the bark. Each concentric ring marks one year of growth, allowing age estimation by counting rings. Noting historic examples from Canada and western U S regions, some trees reach nearly two thousand years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canada
America
Washington
Oregon
California
How Ravages of Rust Are Being Lessened
The article notes rust damages across life and industry and highlights scientific progress in protecting steel surfaces. It cites historic steel wastage of about 30 million tons annually against a 50 million ton world production, with ongoing rises and strong research for corrosion prevention and recovery of iron.
Time Reckoning by Moon in Pre-Columbian India
Pathfinder Magazine notes that most Indians north of Mexico tracked time by the lunar cycle rather than years. Months began with the new moon and some tribes used 12 or 13 moons per year, with occasional extra moons to align with the solar year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pathfinder Magazine
Chevrolet
How to Fix Cracked Laundry Tubs in Slate and Cement
Instructions describe sealing slate soapstone and cement laundry tubs using a paste of Utharge and glycerin or commercial cement. Clean crack, work paste with a case knife, and use Portland cement mix or egg white with fresh lime as alternative fillers.
Cleaning a Rusty Gun with Homemade Mixtures
A historical note describes rust removal for a shotgun using mixtures. One formula uses four parts vaseline oil four parts? Saturate oakum and apply inside barrels. Another formula blends kerosene, sperm oil, turpentine, and acetone in specified ratios.
How to Decork Bottles With Ammonia Method
A Capper's Farmer reader asks about removing broken corks from bottles. The correspondent suggests pouring ammonia into the bottle to float the cork then letting it sit a few days so the cork dissolves enough to lift out easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
How to Battle Moths in Homes and Garments
Moths can be kept away by sprinkling camphor under the car pets and in corners of wardrobes. Turpentine and tobacco dust used by florists help. Cedar cigar boxes packed with cloves will also deter moths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
New Sport of Interest in Beef Raising
Illinois farmers rally around the Half-Ton Calf Club as Robert Mattix of Tuscola earns a gold medal by raising a calf to 1 060 pounds in a year. Gates family entries and Douglas county efforts spotlight improved beef feeding methods with home grown feeds and a seven gallon daily milk dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mattix
Tuscola
Urbana
Illinois
E. C. Gates
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Douglas County
F. W. Garrett
H. L. Gates
C. E. Gates
College Extension Service
Wayne Gates
Gaylord
Mattix
Time Is Valuable It Is Wonderful to See Person Passing Away
A fragment reflecting on time and companionship. It notes the worth of spending hours together, the simple pleasure of card games, and the irony of complaining about being short in life. The tone mirrors a contemplative spectator voice.
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Westfield
Westfield Review
Dolson
Casey Banner
East Mcdaniel
John Joseph Gaines, M. D
Martinsville Planet
Ohio Chapel
Armstrong
Science
Skunk
GATES
Shorthorn
Kesler’s Tire Service
Moses
J. E. Maullhouse
Marshall, Tl
Huy
Jr Economical Transportation
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