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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
3
A child named Charles endures his grandmother’s warnings while she fries doughnuts. He sighs that grownups must mind rules, then reflects that thinking and listening to elders is hard work for the young. The scene highlights family patience and lessons in self control.
Fragmentary text references a couple from Yorkshire on their honeymoon and a meeting with Mrs. Clayton in Resent Street near Streatham. Vocals of the scene show greetings and social chatter amid confusion and fear.
Fragmentary OCR notes a royal succession dispute in Spain involving Infanta Mer Tahony and a request tied to a father’s death. Mentions a new birth and unclear references to the Salte law and a 7 year period. The text is garbled with names and dates unreadable.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus remover. It claims a tiny bottle costs little at drug stores and, with a few drops, relieves pain and lets the corn or callus be lifted out root and all without soreness.
A humorous exchange notes a husband’s smoking in the house and a plan to reply about economy and restraint. The dialogue reflects domestic soundness and practical humor in a Boston Transcript style.
Advertiser promises Othine double strength will remove freckles with nightly and morning application. One ounce often suffices to clear skin and lighter freckles may vanish. Money back guarantee if it fails.
The piece argues self pity harms progress reminding readers that others face far greater dangers. It urges resilience, noting trouble is part of life and self pity wastes time while neighbors may envy minor burdens.
The Philadelphia mint resumed gold coinage in May, producing 15 04 double eagles valued at 300000. Minor coins reached 1 427 600 dollars with 240 half dollars 2 186 000 quarters 4 000 000 dimes and 850 000 pennies. Also 17 040 00 pieces of silver and nickel were minted for Cuba.
A brief note honors women as angels for their ongoing giving and assistance, highlighting their steadfast generosity and supportive roles in communities.
Fruit growers in Decatur county anticipate a large harvest with apples pears and cherries in strong condition. St. Louis and Evansville bulletins report retirements and local government consolidations, while college commencements and farm strikes mark Indiana life across towns like Columbus Lafayette Kokomo and Vincennes. The piece notes wool pool plans and disease free wheat in Shelby county with ongoing crop reports and state meetings.
Governor Thomas Riggs Jr defends Alaska saying there is nothing wrong with the territory but faults the management. He cites rich resources and potential while noting government inefficiency as causing settlers to abandon their claims. The exchange frames Alaska as resource rich yet hampered by bureaucratic chaos.
The Rev Dr Charles L Mead formerly pastor of Trinity Methodist church Denver for six years has been named a bishop at the general conference in Des Moines. Born 1868 in Vienna New Jersey he rose from office boy at a Hackettstown bank to NYU Drew Theological Seminary and Syracuse University. He served Newark Hoboken Baltimore New York City Madison Avenue church and overseas Y M C A chaplain in France during World War I supporting A E F troops with the Seventy seventh and Seventy eighth divisions.
Queen Marie of Roumania and King Ferdinand plan to defer their U S visit until next spring due to the presidential campaign. Marie says Americans will be busy with elections and would have little time for a queen, while Ferdinand notes other official duties before travel. The couple awaits invitations from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and railroads for travel plans.
Senator W H King of Utah argues that Americans have pursued vast expansion and big projects, opposing thrift and conservation. He calls for radical change in national mindset and education to emphasize thrift, labor dignity, and detailed life discipline.
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