Community notices and visits across Bloomington area
Mr and Mrs Charles Vickery of Bloomington spent the past week with relatives including Mr and Mrs James Daltor and the Stout family. Several households hosted guests over the weekend and Monday. The Loyal Women's Sunday School class held a silk quilt block contest with M E Pickett winning first prize. An Easter market and bazaar are planned at Poindexters store the Saturday before Easter. M B Ulrich & Co advertise wall paper and paints. E P Brady and family joined George Kemm is at Worthington on Sunday. Mrs S E Bowman visited Indianapolis for a few days.
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Charles Vickery
Bloomington
James Daltor
Loyal Women’s Sunday School
M. E. Pickett
Sc. J. Status
Bazagrat Poindexters
Dwight H Yes Makes Business Trip to Bicknell
Dwight H Yes traveled to Bicknell on Tuesday for a business matter at M. B. Ulrich's Corner Drug Store, which carries wallpaper and paints.
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Dwight H.yes
Bicknell
Rat Control and Pest Price Notes From Ad Snippet
A fragmented ad note mentions rat control with a product name Rat-snap and a claim of high effectiveness. It lists prices such as 50 cents, 5c, and 1.28 dollars, with unclear references to related items or savings.
Polite Coachman Earns Favor from Wealthy Master
A wealthy man hires a new coachman who is told to be very polite to keep his place. The master asks about the horses and the coachman replies politely, ending with a courteous exchange.
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John
Senator complains about motion pictures recording likeness
Senator Sorgnam says photographers misled him about free motion pictures. He claims viewing himself on screen convinced him they used AI tricks to damage his popularity. He questions the photographers' intentions and changes stance after seeing the footage.
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Senator Sorgnam
Mild humor on boarding house repartee and aging wit
A playful exchange notes the dull banter at a boarding house after a star boarder departs. An elderly spinster, teaching the young idea to shoot for thirty years, now delivers the few sharp retorts.
Fragmented dialogue hints at personal finance woes
Fragmentary excerpts show Mrs Mages and Mrs Naggs arguing about profits and a missing check. The scene includes Susan and Charlie in a domestic moment ending with Charlie writing a check for a hat, followed by tears and a light remark on profit.
Dense population claim sparks London New York joke
A Londoner and an American debate urban density with a joked comparison between Trondon and New York. The exchange highlights skepticism about population statements and cross city comparisons.
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Trondon
New York
Uehishman
Unusual Mouth Size Stirs Conversation in Cover Narrative
In a dialogue under Conversational Cover, Old Satan is linked to discontent. The speaker notes an unusually large mouth that spans ear to ear, with ears positioned back to accommodate it. The exchange hints at plans to provoke dispute and to work while others speak.
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Old Satan
Motorist Motto Sparks Lighthearted City Debate
A playful exchange quotes a motorist claiming streets in heaven are paved with gold while another quips about not needing paving material if it means fewer One way signs. The banter highlights local traffic humor and city signage concerns.
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Mr. Chuggins
Offended Lady Confronts Shopkeeper Over Empty Store
In a terse exchange a woman accuses a shopkeeper of insult after discovering his shop is empty. A policeman asks where the insult lies as the offended party asserts the lack of goods provoked the remark.
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Macam
Luxurious tastes and sports preference debate
A quotation arguing that baseball appeals to refined tastes more than football. The contrast asks why luxury is tied to diamonds and if a diamond is a finer luxury than a gridiron game.
Right Church but Wrong Pew cartoon caption
Cartoon caption mentions a movie director asking an applicant if she can swim and a bathing beauty job being sought, with a witty exchange about not being a fish. The piece reflects magazine humor and wordplay.
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Cartoons Magazine
Split the Expense Style Dialogue
A quoted exchange discusses supporting a daughter in her accustomed style and saving 60 percent of current costs. The dialogue centers on assurances of comfort and financial efficiency in a domestic arrangement.
The Remedy of Unspoken Love in a Quiet Exchange
Conversation reveals a tense family moment as Jack notes a fatherly warning and a girl cites Napa’s advice to seek more companions. The exchange hints at romantic secrecy and enduring affection within a small circle.
Watchful Waiting At A Children's Party
Little Pat was invited to a party and was not paying attention to his plate. The host asked why and Pat replied he was waiting for the mustard to cool.
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Little Pat
In Loving Memory Of Vernon Storm
Obituary tribute for Vernon Storm of Terre Haute Indiana who died April 1 1921 at age 29 son of John K and Edith Storm brother of Vernon K Storm father of Ethel V Storm. Poem laments his absence and faith expresses belief he rests with God on the eternal shore.
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Vernon Storm
John K
Edith Storm
Vernon K. Storm
Ethel V Storm
Terre Haute, Ind
In Memoriam Keller Mary A
In loving remembrance of our dear mother two years since her departure. We miss her kind words and welcoming smile. Her spirit hovers near, guiding us through life’s rough places. She was a good mother and will never be forgotten.
Early Cultivation Key to Potatoes Strong Patch
The article emphasizes immediate and frequent cultivation after planting. Growers should use a weeder or spike-tooth harrow to level ridges, then shallowly cultivate between rows. Cultivate deeply only once to loosen soil near seed pieces, then return to shallow evenly level work. Overcultivation harms plants and storage potential.
Sale of H. B. Wallick and L. O Cooper Breeding Stock
The spring farmers and breeders sale last Saturday drew good attendance and solid prices. H. B. Wallick reports strong demand and quick turnover, noting the stock did not fetch last year’s peaks but averaged well. Wallick focuses on pure bred Chester White hogs and is adding foundation stock to his herd.
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H. B. Wallick
L. O Cooper
Mr. Wallick
Washington man seeks Sheriff nomination in city visit
John Waggoner of Washington toured the city on Saturday as he pursues the nomination for Sheriff.
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John Waggoner
Washington
Waggoner
Wanted a salesman to canvass Daviess County
Advertisement seeks a gentlemanly salesman to supply a team or light carriage to canvass Daviess County with an established line of proprietary medicines extracts toilet articles soaps spices and related goods. Experience unnecessary but not object. For full particulars address The H C Whitmer Company Columbus Ind.
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Daviess County
H.C. Whitmer Company
Columbus
Ind
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