Week in History Almanac Highlights by Date
The list recalls notable events from history including Stamp Act of 176, soil inoculation patents in 1904, a 1913 Omaha tornado, 1638 Rhode Island land purchase, 1784 Great Seal theft, 1913 Dayton flood, 1621 Samoset greeting the Pilgrims, 1890 Bismarck’s Berlin resignation, 1847 Vera Cruz capture, 1678 Calabria quake, 1632 Canada France transfer, 1817 invention of stenography.
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Omaha
Rhode Island
England
Dayton
Samoset
Bismark
Berlin
Scott
Vera Cruz
Calabria
Canada
France
Sears Catalogue Shipment Brings Heavy Load to Town
The town received the largest Sears Roebuck catalogs shipment last weekend with mail carriers busy Monday delivering them. The piece notes the firm recently announced a $20,000,003 CO dividend and questions its benefit to the community while praising local merchants for supporting schools churches roads and public enterprises.
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Sears
Roebuck
Eit
Min
Chicago
Weebl A GOOD BAND MEANS TO A TOWN
A good up to date band is a valuable city asset and strong advertisement. It elevates church ceremonies and social events with orchestral music, offering local pride and cultural refinement. It also inspires citizens to support and promote the band and town.
Civilization test by road obstructions and litter
The piece argues that civilization is shown by how people handle road obstacles and rubbish. It cites stopping to clear a fallen tree, removing debris for strangers, and the social duty of keeping public places clean to prevent accidents.
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Savage
Local Notes From Southern Steele Neighborhood
Mrs. Wm. Moren shows improvement. Samuel Eagle bought a new car. Frank Wilson visited Plainville on business. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Perkins visited Alfred Grove’s family. Mrs. Tyra Fisher and children spent time with Thomas Wilson’s family. Lewis Graber of Trainor in the area Sunday. Jacob Cornett made a Washington trip Saturday. Box supper for M. E. church at Cornettsville attracted many. John Rogers of Cornettsville started a peddling wagon last week. Ed Scott and Elbert Grove passed through en route to Washington Friday. Ladies and Knights Security Lodge held a supper at Cornettsville. Pie cake and coffee served. Charles Osman of Epsom was in the neighborhood last week. Does this snowy weather please you.
Pestful Dandelion Remedies From Local Readers For Spring War
Our Man About Town reviews several dandelion control ideas. A reader touts sulphate of iron spray mixed with water per gallon to kill numbers of plants while not harming grass. A park custodian warns digging plants in early spring is the only reliable method for large areas, demanding constant vigilance. Next week notes official remedies from Washington and Grand Forks authorities.
Southern Bogard Residents Attend Nearby Visits
Harve Scott traveled to Odon on business. Several neighbors and relatives visited over the weekend, including Mrs. Nettie Caples, Miss Nellie Baker, Ruth Brock, Corda and Ethel Grove, Mabel and Myrtle Tomey, and others. Trips to Washington and the county seat are noted, along with sickness in the Faith family.
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Nettie Caples
Nellie Baker
Martin County
Mrs. Brock
Ruth Brock
Corda
Ethel Grove
Mabel
Myrtle Tomey
Residents and visitors listed in social notes
FIRST GREEK Mrs. Jacob Summerville remains on the sick list. Miss Bertha Walls of Newberry visits sister Mrs. Hewitt Stout. Marl Laughlin visited Burns City relatives. Will Richardson family visited Tom and Mrs. Stout. Mr. and Mrs. John Meek and children from Bicknell visited their parents. Harve Wright and wife and Jim Atchley and family visited Dutch Wright. Will Inman and children from Linton visited J. B. Dalton's family. Martin Stout family visited George Dow. Dick Dalton spent weekend at Burns City. Laura Carr and Alma Toon visited Mrs. Richard Meek. Mrs. Marinda Bricker of Burns City visited Mrs. Jacob Summerville. Allie Carr and Florence Richardson were at Odon. Cal Miller was at Odon on business. Thurman Dalton visited Newberry. Seven thousand drug stores purchasing power noted with Rexall stores. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes of Kirklin visit S. C. Guthrie and relatives.
Weeklong Church Fellowship Announced by Pastor D P McCoy
Pastor D P McCoy invites all to U B Church for a week of fellowship with Christ. Schedule includes Sunday services at 9 30 2 00 7 00 and daily services 7 15 with song. Each evening features a themed study from The Day of Triumph to The Day of Resurrection.
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Christ
Jesus
Christian Endeavor Schedule and Services
Christian church notices list Rev. Allen C. Trusty minister and activities. Thursday 7 15 Choir practice Friday 7 15 Bible School Sunday 9 30 Junior meeting 2 00 Morning and evening preaching by minister. The bible has guided civilization science and law for two thousand years.
Local visitors and birthday celebration in Scotland area
Mable and Roy Richardson stayed Thursday to Sunday visiting friends and church in the area. Various locals including Mrs. Tom Laughlin and daughters Dona and Belva of Jasonville, Belma Henderson, and Haise Utterback with son Harley were noted with calls and visits. A surprise birthday party for Mrs Hasler featured many visiting relatives and refreshments. A Talk with the King of the Belgians by Mary Roberts Rinehart is advertised in The Saturday Evening Post.
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Mable
Roy Richardson
Tom Laughlin
Dona and
Belva
Jasonville
Hasler
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Saturday Evening Post
Rexall
Aerial League in France Boasts Over 10 000 Members
A prominent aerial league in France reports a membership exceeding 10 000. The organization outreach spans pilot societies and aviation clubs across regions, signaling growing public interest in air sport and related activities.
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France
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Une
Siz
Co-operative Telephone
Flint Kyle
Co-operative
Jec. B. Stotts
Ory
Guy
Southern Steele
Wm. Moren
Samuel Eagle
Frank Wilson
Plainville
Calvin Perkins
Mrs. Alfred Grove
Tyra Fisher
Thomas Wilson
Lewis Graber
Trainor
Jacob Cornett
Washington
M. E. Church
Cornettsville
John Rogers
Ed Scott
Elbert Grove
Ladies and Knights Security Lodge
Charles Osman of
Epsom
Department of Agriculture
Washington D. C
Superintendent of Works
Grand Forks
N. D
Harve Scott
Odon
Alfred Grove
Family
Edd Scott
Alfred Myers
Calvin Keller
Alf Grove
Ethel
Clarence McCall
Mrs
Freely Poindexter
Mary and
Gladys Branden
Ora and
Mary McCall
Malinda Faith
Frank Brock
Roscoe Myers
Elnora
Charles Allen
Joe and
Austin Myers
Jacob Summerville
Miss Bertha Walls
Near Newberry
Mrs. Hewitt Stout
Marl Laughlin
Burns City
Will Richardson
Tom Stout
John Meek
Bicknell
Richard Meek
Harve Wright
Jim Atchley
Dutch Wright
Will Inman
Linton
J. B. Dalton
Mrs. Martin Stout
George Dow
Dick Dalton
Laura Carr
Alma Toon
Marinda Bricker
Allie Carr
Florence Richardson
Cal Miller
Thurman Dalton
Newberry
America
Mrs. Haynes
Kirklin, Ind
S. C. Guthrie
U. B
D. P. M'Coy
Tion
Coa.,, Inc
W. R. Thom
Allen C. Trusty
Scotland
Mable Richardson
Belma Henderson
Margarette Asdell
Mack Flinn
Russell
John Henderson
John Richardson
Mrs. Lafe Kirk
Haise Utterback and Son
Harley
Jennie Baker
Indianapolis
Clifford
Leland Asdell
David Asdell
Henry Fields
Nay Blackmore
Dana and
Thelma
Essie Henderson
Josephine Ogden
Elpha Henderson
Mabel Richardson
Aden Hasler
Rex Bert Hasler
Lester, Hiarm
Franklin Fields
the Farmers Bank
Natenat
Toga Enatae
Castoria
Karvng LH
Hood
WM. Bair
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