The Week in History from April Events
A historical log lists events from different years and dates in April. Notable items include DeWitt Talade inventing Pinocle in 1867, Michael Angelo painting a portrait of Andrew Carnegie in 1602, and Robert Fulton discussing steam power in 1790. It also notes emperors, princes, and figures involved in European affairs and cultural moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Ivan the Rriole
Russia
Ohea
Napoleon
Ars
Riddles and wordplay on everyday objects and ideas
A playful set of questions explores puns and hypothetical twists about design ink reading, book racks, ocean lessons, salmon scales, crow shade gloves, and a broken button fixed by a needle and three. It probes language and logic with whimsy.
Pleasant Hill Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Harve Sinerd
Local notices report a daughter born on the 8th to Mr and Mrs Harve Sinerd in Pleasant Hill. Several residents visited relatives over the weekend including Fred Freed, Sheldon Pershing, Dennis York, Josey Boyd, and Luther Mumaw. Additional social visits involve Miss Clara Shatyer of Oden, Miss Zenng Wikle of Vaokey View, and Rev John Winkreck's family.
Easter Program at the U B Church
Sunrise prayer meeting with orchestra congressional song scripture and prayer male chorus address song male quartet afternoon prayer mixed quartet exercise by C A Breden's class address R D Arford solo Walter Breden reading Zea Ackerman male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Congressional Song
Scripture and Prayer
C. A. Breden
R. D. Arford
Walter Breden
Reading
Zea Ackerman
Local Social Notes From Various Towns
Elmer Laughlin made a business trip to Owensburge Thursday. Jack Jamison went to Linton Sunday. Misses Belt and Irada Stone Kathsyn and Fannie Micly and Jim Mortland and John Richardson attended the music party at Dan Bora Thursday night. Tom Stout and laughter spent Sunday with Will Senderson and family. Mrs Henry Field Lillian and diram spent Sunday with relatives Bloomfield. Jesse Trueblood made a business tip to Elnora Tuesday. Vinnie Meeks is staying at Chas Nitcer's this week. Marie Toon spent a few days of hist week with Mr and Mrs Will Danner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bclt
Irada Stone
Kathsyn
Fannie Micly
Jim Mortland
John Richardson
Danbora
Tom Stout
Will Senderson
Marie Toon
Will Danner
Fragments of a Letter From Judge
A stream of disjoint reflections on chores work and life. Odd observations weave through domestic tasks fear and humor with scattered personal notes and sudden crossouts. The narrator muses on labor love death and daily routines.
On His Guard and Ribbed Velvet Remarks
A brief dialogue features Ive noting ribbed velvet will be worn this year while Adam asks, Do I have to lose any more ribs, highlighting a playful exchange about fashion and body image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Absence and Presents Inspire Witty Exchange
A brief quip features a wily old fox remarking that absence makes the heart wider and adds that presents have a similar effect. The playful exchange highlights clever wordplay between two unnamed speakers.
Snowy memories spark playful family chatter
A humorous reminiscence unfolds as a small boy and girl plead to join a snow day. Parents contrast modern mild weather with past harsh winters, recalling shoveling, snow banks, and childhood mischief while cautioning about pneumonia and safety.
The Gay Deceiver
A passenger recounts a train journey with a man who reveals he is married in Tarascon and about to become a father. He plans to quit long trips to stay with Edyth and their child, sharing a tender moment before catching a 9:32 homeward bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarascon
Cronton Eicase
Croxton
Cir
Tre
Weill
Varaseon
Edyth
Ped
RoxAll DPharmeist Promotes Resinl Grdernie Laxative
A Roxall Drugist, Afr J. Cl Aueady, touts Resinl Grdernie as the best relief for constipation. The druggist claims exclusive selling rights for this laxative, sold as candy tablets, suitable for men, women, and children. The Rexall Store, The Odon Drug Co. exhibit strong confidence in the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Odon Drug CO
Rexall
Grit and Grit Substitutes for Poultry Feed
The article notes that birds require grit to aid digestion and health. It mentions farmers using discarded china, broken glass, or furnace slag as grit substitutes when proper grit is scarce, warning that improper grit can impair fowl health. It also discusses risks from sick birds and the need for appropriate feed to prevent disease.
Poor Excuse Passes Muster With The Boss
A terse justification is offered as acceptable if it meets the boss’s approval, suggesting expedience over thoroughness in decision making.
Greatness and Purpose in a Leader’s Aim
A pondering reflection on ambition and worth asks whether a man who lacks direction can still be counted among the good in a world full of opportunities. The line between aspiration and aimlessness is explored through moral inquiry.
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Palm Beach
Rat plague study underscores rodent disease as public health tool
A Fasland local government board report on East Anglia plague in 1931 shows 75,252 rats examined over four months, 35 infected, and 27 premises harboring plague rats. All affected buildings were destroyed to prevent transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasland
East Anglia
If Some Men Had Never Been Born
A concise thought on the counterfactual idea that absence of some men would force others to earn their livelihood. It reflects on responsibility and social roles in a brief, reflective line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padds
Susie
Buddy
Eve
Income Tax Burden Hits Married Men at Limit
A statement asserts that the income of every married man is already taxed to the limit, implying further taxation remains unlikely. No additional context is provided to specify location or date.
Quarrel and Patches Heal Over Time
A fragment notes that a lover's quarrel and a boy's trousers will soon be patched up. It adds that a man’s refinement isn’t guaranteed by his mirror reflection.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ODON
Journal
Vuiton
Indiana
Flint-Eye
Dno, Storrs, Publisher
T.ie
Joshua Veyald
Thcir
Pleasant Hill
Harve Sinerd
Fred Freed
Sheldon Pershing
Dennis York
Bosey, Dale
Raymond Munion
Josey Boyd
Oden Sunday
Clara Shatyer
Oden and
Mer Aod
Leonard Malone
J. W. Pershires Zaunday
Esenol Overton
Fis Bs
Mis Zenng Wikle
Vaokey View
AL Stuman
O. HH. S
Prof
Hyndman
J. W. Pershing
Rabel
Luther Mumaw
Satuday
Fern Neeremer
Escho Freed
Mrs
Perry Russell
Rev
John Wink-reck
Sigia Pare
Elmer Laughlin
Owensburge
Jack Jamison
Linton
Henry Field
Lillian and
Diram
Bloomfield
Jesse Trueblood
Elnora
Vinnie Meeks
Chas
Ehle
Sand Burr
Lea
Terri
Roy Tevins
Judge
Lilsee
Oscar
Joerot
Mart
Ducds
Lal
Cranford
Gonfidenee
J.C. Braidy
Mec
Pickett
Grit Essential
Ledgerwood Bros., Big Grocery Sample and
Advertising Day
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