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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
6
A speaker urges mature listeners to travel for real education and observation over book learning. He argues firsthand sight provides clearer knowledge of snow Alps volcanoes and rivers than reading alone. A character interrupts with humor as the talk continues.
Hillsdale residents report a busy period with visitors from Clinton Dana and Yeddo. O E Aikman shopped in Danville while Mrs Julia Jones and Wayne helped Clair thresh. Ralph Johnson returned home after a year overseas. Mae Benner visits Orahood sister as Paul Staats visits Clinton relatives.
The Reserve Township trustee proposes 1920 expenditures and taxes at the Parke County advisory board meeting on Sept 2 1919. Totals include township 8900 tax 4c per 100, local tuition 9809 tax 33c, special school tax 5700 tax 25c, poor 927 tax 3c, other 2300 tax 10c. Net tax 75c per 100 and net property value 2 295 625 with 261 polls. Roy Aikman signer.
The piece sketches a rural scene with playful weather banter and dated slang. It notes dry conditions and a humorous take on lawn care and local life. The writing hints at seasonal chatter and a college town vibe without naming figures or places directly.
Marriage licenses list Andrew Lawson a farmer of Rockville to Lucinda Cox of Rock. The record notes the union in the Rock area.
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