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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
4
A string of blazes hit local buildings with the Scott saloon, the Brown residence, and now the old hotel. Varying theories swirl about a common cause and a new fire-safety system may be discussed at upcoming meetings.
A town debates fire protection funding and argues a water system is essential for lasting safety and citizen protection. The piece urges prompt action, citing existing lighting and sidewalks while criticizing current fire defenses. The ad closes with a bike tire endorsement.
The piece jokes about the editor's craft and limits in reporting births marriages and deaths. It urges readers to share news to avoid blame and even humorously warns against damaging the office cat if stories are missing. It stresses the daily grind of newspaper work and the need for reader cooperation.
North Carolina faces renewed drink trouble as a new concoction called Rip Gizzard or Meal Beer spreads. The drink uses meal sugar dried apples and water to ferment behind stoves and sun. Experts describe a potent liquor with a strong laxing effect and rapid production. The Anti Saloon League and W C T U intensify efforts to curb this cheap illicit alcohol trade. A peanuts ad appears. other local notes mention travel and visits by Mrs Newhouse and the Anns in Indiana.
In an interview scene the actress refuses a duke marriage claim. She directs a reporter to use staged photos showing street attire a horse ride and a dog to prove she has never met the duke and remains devoted to her craft. She states she is wedded to her art.
An inventor unveils a new publicity method in Paris where a man wearing oversized rubber soles prints advertisements on sidewalks. The pads are reinked from a water reservoir carried on the back and fed to the feet through concealed tubing.
A patriotic citizen proclaims the party boss removal while Senator Sorghum cautions that a successor boss will emerge powerful enough to oust the former leader. The exchange highlights political turnover and vigilance.
A young man offers guidance that greatness comes from hard work, not ego. He cautions against relying on ego alone and emphasizes perseverance.
In a humorous exchange Hostess-Doctor Spriggins asks for a fitting response while the Doctor, absent minded, asks to inspect the dress, highlighting his distraction. The dialogue hints at a light chatty segment about attire and medical minds.
An exchange mocks propriety as a-speaking woman denies a son’s drinking in a social scene. The dialogue counters assumptions about adolescence and temperance with a sharp, witty line.
Hall Boni stelle faced an extraordinary demand to wed within hours to inherit a fortune, a scenario that contradicted his lifelong bachelor outlook and tested his willingness to marry for a vast sum.
A man given only a few hours to wed proposes to three charming acquaintances, all of whom accept. His ensuing troubles unfold rapidly with surprises he never anticipated, driving a brisk sequence of events.
When Aljl seems lost and hopes with the girl of his choice and riches fail, the one feminine creation he truly loves saves both the day and the fortune. The new serial Love in a Hurry will appear in this paper. watch for it.
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