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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
3
A tale of a restless Robin and his wife Mrs Redbreast as they try to prepare a tale of cherry stone soup. The husband boasts of his mother’s cherry pie while the wife quietly cooks and teaches a lesson about collaboration among wives.
A longtime musician recently arrived in the United States seeks employment in a band. He describes tough luck leaving his home country, recalls joining a king's household to perform, and notes the earnings would be small per piecealo while other instruments bring more money.
The essay traces how beard grooming shaped judgment of men across eras and cultures. It notes Caesar and Roman soldiers preferred shaving to avoid beards being seized in battle. It discusses postwar fashion shifts, English moustache trends among officers, and ancient beliefs linking beard and virility. It also mentions desert protection in Syria and Egypt.
The article traces the name Gladys from Claudian origins through Rome and Britain to English use in America. It notes Gladys’s link to the gem agate, believed to ward peril and grant courage and charm, and cites Tuesday as a lucky day and a number as her charm.
A health inspector warns they must report a seriously dirty well to the health board. The water in the well is described as fearfully dirty and unsafe for use.
Governor McCray may call a special session to act on bills, including reform of the Indiana reformatory and highway projects in Lake County. Lake officials seek $825,000 to cooperate with the state, Lincoln Highway, and the highway department for a $100,000 per mile stretch. attorney general Lesh doubts a legal appropriation exists. Discussions cover War Finance Corporation aid in Indiana and potential session scope.
The Indiana committee under Mr. Wooley met here and gave further consideration to its work. The corporation has placed about $140,000 of federal money in Indiana and 250 inquiries from Hoosier banks have been received, with only three banks arranging to obtain money. North and South Dakota and Minnesota have obtained about $4,000,000 through the corporation.
Peter Herres, 26, a former soldier, was shot in the right leg near the knee after he refused to stop for a highwayman in the rolling mill district. He carried $106, traveled with his young son, and drove to a hospital. the bone in his left leg was shattered.
Indianapolis reports the Bureau of Public Roads under the USDA distributed over 27 000 motor vehicles to states for road building. Indiana received 629 trucks and 135 automobiles through October.
Willard Elkins and Will Arnett acting as joint receivers for the Service Oil, Hosier Oil and Refining, and Iroquois Oil companies announce sale of the properties to the Blank Hantzer Oil Company of Marion. Consideration includes part payment of 300000 dollars.
In Montpelier on November 21, night watchman Jerry Engle shot and killed an unidentified robber from a gang trying to rob the post office. Two other men fled in a car. Engle was seriously wounded but expected to recover.
New Albany report states Edgar Lottich an undertaker is confined at home with gunshot wounds to both legs from a hunting accident. The incident occurred locally on November 21.
A detailed lesson on Paul’s voyage to Italy, the Alexandria ship from Myra, and Luke and Aristarchus aboard. It covers the storm Entrocydon, the crew’s peril, and Paul’s calm faith, warnings ignored at Fair Havens, shipboard discipline, and the miraculous rescue as they reach land.
The passage describes the people casting lots to assign one in ten to dwell in Jerusalem, nine in other cities, with all blessed for willingly offering themselves to reside in the holy city. This reflects the religious and civic organization of Nehemiah’s Jerusalem.
A religious note cites I Peter 2 11 urging believers to abstain from fleshly lusts as they travel as strangers and pilgrims. The excerpt frames moral struggle as spiritual warfare affecting the soul.
Toomsboro Georgia resident Mrs. Phillips reports severe backache headaches and irregular periods. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and recommends it to others with similar troubles.
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