Local notes and classifieds from Mooresville column
Reading through Mooresville notes listings about social visits sales timber and mill work repairs moves and upcoming events. Notable items include the Likely club meeting with Mrs Lillian Branch, May ice plant operations, a public sale of C M Hadley, sewer remonstrance in west town, K P lodge twentieth anniversary, and the sale of eggs and groceries at Brittons and Warrens stores. Also mentions inspections for sanitary conditions and local moves to new houses.
Head Body and Legs Game Delights Players of All Ages
A playful old English party activity uses 3 by 6 inch slips where each player draws a head then passes the paper to the right. The next player adds a body and the process continues with feet and a final title. Unfolded pictures spark peals of laughter from odd combinations.
Widow Misreads Headstone Inscription in Cemetery Keepsake
Mrs Marble, grieving widow, visited Ann Stone a headstone dealer to inscribe her late husband. She requested To my dear est husband and if there be any room left We shall meet in heav en. Reading the stone she found the engraving read To my dearest hus band, and if there be any room left we shall meet in heaven. She found the error heartbreaking.
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Port Chester
Clover Leaf Sale Offers Skirts and Shirts Discounts
Local ad notes reduced prices on dress skirts and shirts during the Clover Leaf Sale. Mentions 50c quality items now selling for 40c and highlights the location of the Four Leaf Clover shop.
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Sea Yard
Savage Proverbs From African Tribes Cited By Ethnologist
An ethnologist cites Basutos Yorubas Wolofs and Pashtos proverbs highlighting color and caution. Notable lines warn not to abuse the crocodile after crossing the river and self harm for injustice. Some imagery includes moorings of gates and rapid kraals.
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Africa
The Dragon and the Goddess at Dinner
A dinner guest questions the Chinese philosopher about believing in dragons while he retorts by asking why the Goddess of Liberty on her coins is valued when unseen, noting she may not exist and suggesting a parallel belief.
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Flisha Wood
F. Jones
Karl Pfatt
Public notices of residents and connections listed in local column
A sequence of names appears in a community roster with places such as Waverly Tadianpolis Monrovia Indianapolis and Oxford along with initials and titles. Individuals include Thomas Burk J R Barlow Elsie Gilliam Jessie Carter Larre Shepherd Amanda Greeson and W L Jessup among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burk
O. Schurmann
Fivereth Allen
J. BE. Comer
Waverly
Jessie M. Carter
Tadianipolis
Larre Shepherd
Elsie Gilliam
Fiorence
Cal
Alice Swetrengih
Jackson
Clayton
D. TE. Gregory
Tadianpolis
Sanders Tinbbard
U. OW. Carter
Allen Hagee
Wannah Jupp
W. C. Smith
Mary BR. Moon
C. W. Park
Rath Rawnsley
Monrovia
W. L. Jessup
Sarah Kk. Marine
Mearl Rooker
Indianapolis
Amanda Greeson
J. R. Barlow
Oxford
Katisas
W. IP Gregory
Williams Offer for Portraits and Frames at 1208 W Taylor
Frank W. Williams Company in Chicago advertises agents wanted for 16x20 portraits at 40 cents, frames from 10 cents, sheet pictures one cent each. Promises 460 percent profit or $36.00 per week with catalogue and samples free.
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Craven
Frank W. Williams Company
W. Taylor St
Chicago
Ill
Travelers Grow Enthusiastic About Provinces Beyond Havana
With the railroad extension, tourists are widening trips beyond Havana and discovering that the provinces offer greater attractions. Major cities are picturesque and distinct, hotel accommodations are adequate though not superb, and Americans dominate the visitor mix. Barrel salt is priced at 410 to Britton's, $1.20 per barrel.
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Britton’s
Havana
March Pig Rearing Tips For Early Litter Profit
Indiana Farmer urges careful early pig rearing in March litters. Keep sows lean, provide warm, well-bedded sleeping areas, exercise pigs daily, and move them to pasture or rye patches as soon as possible to prevent ailments and boost growth.
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Indiana
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Lillian Branch
Walter Edwards
Bernice Shirley
Martinsville
Oe Toys
Livingston Manker
John Hornaday
Lewis
Will Jessi
Inquire of Public Service Co
Edith Hadley
Callie Matthews
Kokomo
Ida Sample
Kivan Hadley
Thomas ©. Brown
Evan Hadley
Bass’ Drug Store
William Skard
Fountain
Mrs. Utterback
Henderson’s
C. M. Hadley
Ciate
Ais
Chas. Bennett
John Bennett
Otto E. Rooker
W. L. Thompson
Eeith
Frank Matthews
Harper’s Mill
Hobert Ixillian
Lenna Liebson
Dunreath
W. H. Henderson
St. Joseph, Ilinois
First National Bank
Friends Church
BL. Carter
GC. E. Rooker
East Harrison Street
W. A. Voncannon and
Mr. Carter
Tow
Cyrus Drenking
Spencer
Town
Mrs. Jenkins
Dan Cupid
Its
Breedlove
Me.Pherson
Smantha Wilson
Joseph Johnson
Thornberry & Bellows
O. E. Rooker
Will Henley
Mrs. Rooker
A.C. Barley & Co
O. G. Warren
Mooresville
P. Thompson
Wes Stewart
W.M. Hobson
Brooklyn
Sol Dobson
West of Town
Frank and
Arthur Patron
Gasburg
T. H. Greeson
K. of P
Christian Church
Yocum
Friendswood
W. L. Dewees
Board of Health
Phornberry & Bellows
Warren's New Grocery
Indiana Street
Warren’s Grocery
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Wey Beach
Cuba
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