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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
5
A humorous, fragmented reminiscence mocks lawn hoses and sprayers, lampooning mishaps and attire as a man and a woman interact with outdoor watering gear. The piece riffs on misused hoses, misdirected spray, and social pratfalls in a playful, satirical tone.
Stutz entry number two with Len Zengel prepares for the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. Zengel, a former National racing team member, won the Elgin National Stock Chassis road race in Wil. In 1910 he won the Fairmount Park race in Philadelphia in a Chadwick Hig Six. Billy Knipper will serve as relief driver for the 20 mile race.
Racing experts expect a higher average speed in the Memorial Day 600 mile race at Indianapolis based on Tetzlaff and Bragg’s Santa Monica performance. A 79 mph target is discussed as feasible, with many California entrants plus Ralph Mulford and Bob Burman among favorites. Farmers Endicott races a Schacht car in the 50 mile Sweepstakes, while two Indianapolis-made cars lead the field.
Miss Agnes Hackler visited Miss Edith Wilkey Sunday. Alley Bechtel and family moved near Mud Pike Tuesday. Miss Lula Wade is on the sick list. Fred Seals went to Washington Monday. Francis Wilkey visited at Joseph Wilkey's Sunday. Miss Pearl Brown visited Frank Ritchnow and family Sunday. Miss Tena Bolding and siblings of Baile spent Sunday with John Arney Jr. and family. Mrs Daisy Cracraft spent Wednesday night with John Arney Jr. and family. Miss Pearl Brown spent Sunday night with Miss Agnes Hackler.
The giant petrel of the Arctic region feeds on offal until fully bloated and unable to rise. It runs on the ice with wings spread like sails when pursued, then suddenly disgorges semidigested food before fleeing again. If caught a second time it repeats the act and departs after emptying its meal.
The readable lines evoke a lyrical singing moment with imagery of siren like voice and shifting fantasy. Fragmentary phrases mention mid play and palaces, suggesting a performance context and interrupted transmission.
President Taft supports a national Memorial Day emblem proposal from J W Hamilton of St Paul urging all citizens to wear a sprig of evergreen or knot of national colors on May 30. Hamilton’s letter, transmitted through Senator Clapp of Minnesota, asks schools to adopt the practice and extend it to those honoring fallen heroes.
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