02 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
The essay argues that twentieth century life breeds constant tension from speed and multiple pressures. It praises relaxation by willpower over diversion, urging daily practice of quiet, focused rest to reduce strain, extend life, and improve future work.
Mrs Walter McCord born January 12 1895 in Montezuma died in Bloomington Indiana after a sudden illness. She was a Montezuma native educated at Montezuma High School class of 1918 and longtime First National Bank employee before her 1920 marriage to Walter R McCord. Funeral was held in Montezuma Catholic church with survivors including her husband her parents Mr and Mrs M J McGinty and sister Miss Agnes McGinty of Washington DC. A deep family sorrow surrounds the loss as infant son Frank also died Sunday evening.
The One Ring Circus led by B L Wallace brings acts such as the Aerial Clacks Bell Brothers Adison Family Or ville and Frank the 4 Comeques the Royalists and Prof Boyton Troup of Dogs with Prof Meyer's all American Band. Two performances slated for Saturday June 11 at 2 and 8 pm Doors open an hour early Pre war prices 25c and 50c.
The article notes Memorial Day was observed as a holiday by the Post Office and by banks. It frames the day as a public observance rather than a specific event, reflecting on the mood surrounding the prohibition era and public institutions.
South Liberty residents recount Decoration Day activities with visitors from Terre Haute Danville and Chicago. Families from Cayuga Rosedale Clinton and Olivet Illinois attended services while several households hosted kin and friends over the weekend.
Attica prepares for a July 4th celebration as temperatures run unusually warm for the season. R. W. Sutton is painting his residence while the town notes that the unemployed loafers remain on hand regardless of times.
A new porch is under construction at the Cornwell property on North Main Street. Quite a number came up from Clinton on Sunday and enjoyed a dip at Ye Olde Swimmin Hole.
The town expects a strong blackberry yield and hosts an all day meeting with a basket dinner at the Church of Christ on Sunday June 2. A burglary at Myers Car and Tractor Co. Garage yesterday night saw about 25 tires stolen. Francis Marion Bever was born to Mr and Mrs F M Bever, with Emma Quinlan in Terre Haute hospital. Local youths form a baseball team. their debut against Mecca ended 14 15.
The column salutes a loyal volunteer reporter nicknamed the Ole Scout for his keen observations and steady news tips, calling him a regular News Mine for the editor.
Fragmentary note mentions Swat the Flies event at Swatt 8 with unclear details. No clear person or organization names or outcomes are readable. Further text needed for a fuller, factual summary.
The notice warns that houseflies mature quickly, reproduce in large numbers, and spread disease. It urges proper waste disposal and avoidance of public dumps to curb breeding, noting backyards and neighborhoods are at risk without sanitation.
Open faded Loor small size watch with gold dial and Swiss 17 jewel movement. Back engraved Ruth and W B initials. Attached Fleur-de-lis pin. Finder asked to leave at Enterprise Office.
A good upright piano is offered for sale with conduct to contact the Central Office in Montezuma for inquiries and purchase arrangements.
Classified notice announces a for sale Oliver No 9 typewriter with carrying case priced very low. Contact 161-3 Montezuma for details and pickup.
Brown mare, seven years old, left hind foot white up to ankle and a tiny white face spot. Notify John Mollie in Fountainer, Indiana.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana agrees to cover costs for dead animals and related telephone charges. The arrangement details compensation for disposal and communication fees incurred.
A lively May scene unfolds with farm life and playful animals. The piece describes rabbits, birds, lambs, and pigs, interwoven with the farmer and his son counting calves and dreaming of a Tin Lizzie as spring actions echo through the countryside.
The Montgomery Illinois News sketches May events including a Sunday school picnic with sandwiches and cake, warns of snake sightings, notes women’s summer clothing, and laments rising auto spending as the era ends with gospel imagery and a warning about gasoline trails.
Barnaby and Morris start a hack line between Montezuma and Clinton with three round trips daily at 5 00 A M 7 00 A M and 4 00 P M The $1 25 round trip fare covers workers in Clinton area and inquiries are by phone at 20 2 or 20 3
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith and children visited relatives here on Sunday along with Mrs. Sarah Linebarger and daughter Janet and Miss Madge Goldstein all of near Rockville.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Woodard and children spent Friday and Saturday in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs J H Ryan and daughter of Attica were weekend guests of Mrs T H Smith. Mr and Mrs L G Lundgren and daughter spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs H I McGilvery before going to Danville. Mr and Mrs Harl Youmans of Clinton are spending a few days with relatives here. Mr and Mrs Sid Cox and son motored to Terre Haute Sunday. Daughter Mrs T H Smith and daughter Beulah and Mr Ralph Lowry were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Smith. Mrs Elmo Vestal and children are visiting Mr and Mrs Tom Vestal this week. Mrs James Lewis and children and Mrs Byron Riley spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Ared Allen. Mr and Mrs Sam Smith and son spent Sunday at Bloomingdale. Miss Ruth Richards returned Friday from a visit in Illinois.
A terse schedule snippet lists a division in Brazil with times 4:05 PM and 6:18 AM. The fragment provides no names, places, organizations, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
Wednesday Louise Glaum stars in J Parker Read Jr production Love with Fatty Arbuckle in a two reel comedy Admission 15c 30c
Coming next Thursday Pearl White appears in The Thief. Sunday June 12 Wesley Barry stars in Bob Hamps ton of Placer. A big Fourth of July draw features Charles Chaplin in The Kid.
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