See Sharp for Lawn Mowers and Garden Tools in Local Notes
Local items report F M McLaughlin in Rockville on business and Arnold Todd visiting Clinton friends. Notes mention A M Kay brick mason work in Bloomingdale, Miss Cora Mathas visiting Miss Mildred Murdock, and many guests at dinners and outings with neighbors in Rockville and nearby towns. Queenly details include ads for cordials and furniture polish, and updates on Dr. M C Phillips and Mrs. Susan Dennison’s health, plus social visits to Terre Haute, Homer, and Waveland.
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Arnold Todd
Clinton
Happiest Man Honest Example of Living Well
The Ohio State Journal writes about a man who works honestly, avoids excess, saves money, and plans to invest. He values home life, reads good books, and treats his work honestly, proving prosperity follows virtue. Water keeps its level and so does conduct and character.
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Ohio State Journal
Mystery Manor Door Mat Welcome Reveals Mood
In a domestic scene Mr. Comrox notes the kitchen doorway as a more intimate threshold than the formal front hall. The old kitchen step door mat bearing a Welcome message hints at hidden comforts versus distant etiquette in the home.
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Mr. Comrox
Jones Bros PROMO Local Market Ad from Montezuma IN
Jones Bros in Montezuma Indiana advertises a wide assortment of foods including nine flours 17 coffee brands canned goods vegetables citrus butter eggs tobacco cigars and fresh meats. They buy country produce beef hides and other goods paying top cash or trade and invite customers to visit.
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Jones Bros
Montezuma
Ind
Melting mood leads to a chilly ice breaker
Tom asks how Jack won over Miss Chillington and learns the ice wasn’t broken on purpose. A light exchange shows Jack stumbled into a melting moment with the guarded socialite.
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Tom
Miss Chillington
Jack
Sea songs charm audiences with buoy like whistling
A dialogue notes sea songs appeal due to nautical imagery and the whistling of buoys, suggesting rhythmic harmony with the tides and maritime life. The exchange hints at nostalgia and coastal culture shaping musical tastes.
Humorous Exchange Reveals Cumrox’s Golf Effort
In a light moment, Cumrox says he does not play golf but remains committed to improving at it. The remark shows a self deprecating tone and a steady work ethic.
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Mr. Cumrox
Timber talk hides political maneuvering and risk
A wry note on how leaders promote favored candidates while avoiding decisive cuts. The dialogue suggests guarded bargaining and the fear of decisive action trimming political support.
James Makes Leap For Medicine On Shelf
A quirky exchange notes James making a large jump toward a medicine shelf and jokes about a jumping toothache as a playful aside. The remark frames a humorous moment centered on a household scene.
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James
How Appendicitis Can Be Prevented
An old ad claims simple buckthorne bark and Adlerika relieve or prevent appendicitis by removing foul matter. It promotes a one spoonful treatment for constipation sour stomach or gas and touts Adler-Ika as the easiest most thorough remedy sold by Corner Drug Store.
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Adler-Ika
Advt
Joke Exchange at Court Over Caddy's Battle Claim
A courtroom quip features a teacher asking a pupil about Bunker Hill and a witty reply revealing a two year caddy stint, delivering a light judicial moment.
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Battle of
Bunker Hill
Exchange notices for livestock and breeder mares
If you have a horse cow mule hog or any thing you wish to sell list it at the exchange. Two young mares 3 and 4 years old weigh 1000 and 1100 pounds. Shires will make good breeder and workers. One Poland Boar 400 pounds 25 dollars cash takes him.
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Shires
Poland
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H. S. Cornwell
Montezuma Mill & Elevator
Depariwen
F. M. McLaughlin
Rockvill
A. M. Kay
Bloomingdale
Cora Mathas
Mildred Murdock
Sam Pressler
William
Terre Haute
Hazel Cheeswright
Ines Wheeler
Maxwell and McFadden
Rockville
Walter Williams
Otter Creek Junction
Miles
Mrs. M. C. Phillips
Judson
Grace McLaughlin
Martha Morton
Hillsdale
Messrs and
Messdamer
Will Dodson
Walter Southard
James Robbins
Leatherwood
Otis Armstrong
Fairview
Homer Shoemaker
Susan Dennison
Edward
Indianapolis
Lutie Hosier
Ft. Wayne
Annie Colla
Lucy Carr
Anderson
al Sharp
Dunlap Hotel
Harry Reeder
Lora
Harry
S. P. Hancock
Homer
M. EB
Perry Reed
King Hotel
Perry
J. EB. Hancock
Waveland
Geo. Mathas & Son
Jones Bros. Meat Market & Grocery Store
Willhite Lumber Co
W. W. Willhite
Prop
D.M. Scott & Sons
Tate
John S. Houchin
Presidential
Harbboge
Munn & Co
Furaarvican
S2cay
York
Washineon
Reese
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