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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
11
A Weathercock on a barn top argues with the Wind brothers as they blow it this way and that. After days of mischief the cloud Misty calls them back. The Weathercock sighs and gains calm, while the Wind brothers resume their strong, varied breeze at their mountain bed.
A line o cheer by John Kendrick Bangs notes laughter amid troubles. The speaker mocks sorrow and keeps hopeful wit when dark skies rise and tears fall, choosing humor as a shield against life’s woes.
A reflection on the value of frankness with oneself and trusted friends. It argues honest sharing reduces burdens and invites help, warning against evasion and deceit. The piece cites Stevenson and Wheeler Syndicate observations and ends with a political joke about a candidate.
The name Emmeline traces to Amal and Navarre lineages with variants such as Amelina Nimena Chimene and Emylyn. It later anglicizes to Emmeline and Emmy, while Jasper, identified as Emmeline's talismanic gem, is said to ward off evil and deter venom bites.
A cryptic note from Wheelir Syndicate ties rain to a jasper worn by the praying person. It marks Tuesday as Emmeline’s lucky day with five as her favored number and hints at a ritual or superstition.
An unusual classroom scene features students debating the most effective method for presenting critical views. A well founded student calls for disciplined critique and strong sourcing in journalistic practice.
Mrs Crabshaw argues against mortgaging the house for a car while Crabshaw contends the auto will speak for itself. The exchange frames a dispute over prudent finances and public image in a domestic scene.
Mary Marshall Duffee presents a balanced etiquette table on candy sharing. Do not be greedy if it is someone else’s, and share generously when you have a box. One or two pieces beyond invitation is enough. eating half the box is rude.
Mother Goose narrates a tale where geese assert they need no other creatures as friends and prize their own Goose viewpoint. The piece contrasts geese with swans and discusses vanity, loyalty, and independence through dialogue with goslings in Indianapolis and references a state bar association study on anti strike laws.
In a classroom scene a teacher asks what birds are kept in captivity and a student quips Jailbirds, as reported by the Christian Sun.
Governor McCray received a report from the employee classification committee directing state departments to classify clerks stenographers bookkeepers and related staff. Department heads must fix salaries within set ranges by October 1 with governor approval, prior to the next fiscal year.
Wabash July 29 Fulton County school trustees visited North Manchester to recruit teachers for advanced grades at Manchester College to fill staff for fall and winter terms. County trustees plan to report by August on starting the term with fully credited teachers while some Fulton staff already list tentative hires to the county superintendent.
A hermit crab lives in the shell of dead mollusks to protect its soft abdomen. The creature has a delicate membrane and can die from minor shell damage. It carries its portable home and sometimes changes shells with great caution to avoid threats. After moulting it must find a larger dwelling to fit its growing body.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap for thorough cleansing and pore care followed by Cuticura Talcum powder to achieve clear, sweet, healthy skin. The copy touts the perfume and delicate influence on appearance.
A New York Sun note recalls librarians jokingly transforming misheard book titles. Patrons misstate titles like The Call of the Wild and To Let while librarians correct gently, noting the humor in the memory games of readers.
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue in a grocers advertisement.
A fragmentary line appears to blend ominous imagery and a warning tone about sleep. No clear event, place, or person is identifiable in the readable text.
A reflective line on gratitude noting that the deepest gloom comes from those who have never received thanks. The sentiment contrasts happiness with ingratitude and highlights human warmth.
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