Carrigan School News Highlights Local Visits and Diplomas
Carrigan residents hosted visitors from Patoka Benton and Salem over the weekend. Local youths earned diplomas for reading four Illinois Reading Circle books, with several students receiving seals for additional titles.
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Frank Snyder
C. A. Speers
Mises Etta Fulton
Freda Briscoe
Carrigan School
Harry Bopp
Patoka
Laura Harker
Marion Reed
Viola Harker
Centralia
Frank Harker
Carrigan
Murfin Mason
G. A. Fulton
Dwight
Neal Briscoe
William Fulton
James Meridith
J. W. Reed
Sam Ticknor
Benton
Alan
Chicago
Cecil
Glen Hicks
Lawrence Heinzman
Ernest Brubaker
Salem
Luther Groff
Hazel
Lois Hicks
Alice McGheen
Dorothy Hicks
Hazel Hills
Illinois
Garol Harker
Juanita Meridith
Hazel Hicks
Mary Fulton
Cecil Baker
Dorothy Meridith
Local notes from Patoka area feature visitors and sales
Miss Arelene Walker assists during a big shoe sale at Mode in Centralia. Local residents visit relatives and travel for hunting and weekends. Hardware ads promote phonographs, heaters, mattresses, paper, and auto tubes with bargain prices.
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Arelene Walker
Mode
Centralia
B. Holland
Rice Redmond
Buffalo
B. Jung
Dowagiac
Mich
D. L. Freyer
Rose Davis
Borothy Wasem
U. of I
Champaign
L. R. Farmer
Gentralia
Patoka
R. H. Fettz
James Troutt
Sandoval
Brunswick Phonograph
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
Edisom Phonograph
Furn. Co
Hdw
Thanksgiving visits among Terre Haute High School families
Local students and relatives gather during the Thanksgiving holiday at Terre Haute High School area homes. Several individuals from Decatur Kalamazoo Lansing and Edwardsville are listed visiting with families, with trips to nearby towns and Shrine meetings noted.
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Ruby Cain
Terre Haute
Joe Outhouse
John Rogier, Jr
U. of Clark Blankinship
Decatur
Harold Linton
Norman Carter
Louisana
Norm
J. R. Carter
Mrs
Carol Mojonnier
Frank Elifritz
Dale Thompson
Bob Eagan
R. N. Gray
Tom
Edwardsville
Lizzie Wasem
Rettie Clark
Henrietta
Bettie Simcox
Christina ‘Crawford
Panama School
Lee Crawford
St. Louis
Mildred Wasem
Georgia Purcell
Salem
Harry Dawson
Chicago
Bennes Doty
Lisle Grey
Deon
Mich
Committee Drafts New Tax Reduction Rates Amid Fractures
The house Ways and Means Committee began drafting rate schedules for a new tax reduction bill amid intra party disputes. Democrats and Republicans clash over the overall amount with proposals from 225 to 500 million dollars. Budget directors anticipate a modest cut and note flood relief and assorted tax areas under review.
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House
Ways and Means
Dembagne
Treasury
Mellen
Caid
Congress
Col Frank L Smith Expected to Be Seated in Senate
C J Doyle, personal attorney for Colonel Frank L Smith the U S senator elect from this state, said on returning from Washington this week that he believes Smith will be seated when Congress convenes next month.
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Senate
Frank L. Smith
United States
Congress
C. J. Doyle
Smith
Washington
Editorial Shorts on Railroader William H. Clune and Maine Politics
The column notes William H. Clune, a railroad engineer who died in Los Angeles leaving about 20 million from moviemaking wealth. It comments on Maine voters abandoning direct primaries, cites the adage Maine goes, so goes the nation, and jokes about parachute fellas counting to ten before releasing. It mentions prohibition affecting ginger ale and cracked ice and reflects on a father’s influence.
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William H. Clune
Los Angeles
Prohibition and Proclamations in a Wide World of Wit
A collage of jokes and quips mocks Prohibition, Broadway, and public figures. It notes Levine’s claim of building $1500 planes, jokes about flappers, a Kansas plane fight, White Way cops in tuxedos, and a pesky river of bootlegger tales. The piece lampoons society, wealth, and dented morals with pointed lines and social satire.
On the Water Wagon Practicing Moderation
A light dialogue trade crops up about restraint and repeated attempts at sobriety. A passerby asks if lasting change is possible while another asserts certainty from past trials.
Global peanut and fruit industry insights span continents
The article surveys major peanut producers led by Africa, China, India, Japan and the United States, notes long lived citrus trees in Japan, highlights the raisin industry with 1923 output, and reports on shifting crops including Argentina wheat, flaxseed acreage, and poultry trends. It also covers wood dating, hen culling for profitability, National Forests funding, Swiss butter subsidies, and Louisiana flood area farmers switching to truck crops with marketing aid.
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United States
Fingana
Switzerland
The Judge's Josh Shows a Book in Hand
A recent spread of college student photos features Josh The Judge holding a book, amid a sequence of student portraits, highlighting study and campus life.
How It's Done Jane Sits For Perfect Lines
A witty verse notes that Jane stays in the best spot to keep her posture and view, ensuring always perfect lines. The playful ditty mocks fashion and poise while praising steady composure and timeless presence.
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Jane
The Poor Simp n Mary Badly Said Exchange
A sharp domestic quip features a husband heckling his wife over a neck mole prompting laughter as the exchange hints at social propriety and teasing in a confined setting.
Thumbs Up Wet and Wetter: A Rained-Off Hand Joke
A humorous exchange notes that rain is absent while one person insists the apparent weather is damp, and another responds that the hand is turned wrong, framing a playful misperception about weather.
The prize winner with bowlegged stride and sided shoes
A humorous notice claims the latest prize winner is a man so bowlegged he must have his shoes sol ed on the side illustrating a quirky local contest.
Companion Quips About Telescope Like Recollection
A humorous exchange compares a companion to a telescope noting clarity and magnification. The line hinges on a playful contrast between seeing clearly and exposing every detail, reflecting a light conversational mood. The brief exchange centers on wit and perception.
Dumb Bell Pause and Pray for William Peck
The note mentions William Peck and a pause to pray for him. It suggests a social or local incident with a humorous or informal tone about a man and a girl related to paying a check. No clear events or dates are provided, but the piece centers on William Peck and a companion.
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William Peck
Dry copper carbonate treatment for smut in wheat
The dry copper carbonate treatment is among the best methods to control stinking smut in wheat. Use two to two and a half ounces per bushel. A barrel mixer with a side door for loading the wheat and powder works well. Wear a dust mask or wet handkerchief to cover the nose and mouth during mixing due to copper carbonate toxicity when inhaled.
Such Service and the Soap Debut
A humorous exchange in a dining scene shows a guest impatient for soap after finishing a finger bowl. The dialogue highlights etiquette expectations and light social friction in a genteel setting.
Such a Gal Such a Gal One How Is Her Line
A light humorous note about a performer and crowd reaction. The crowd follows her, suggesting she draws attention and energy. The snippet implies a jockeying for attention and a playful judging of her performance by onlookers.
Some Statistics About self-described hot males
A playful remark questions how many men call themselves hot and suggests they would smoke if lined up end to end with nothing else to do. The line uses humor to critique vanity and idle male ego in a lighthearted way.
Radio Dumbbells Top Radio Lineup Singalong Classic
The audience hears plans for the next number The Song of the Volga Boatmen with a fan noting a repeat of Paddlin Madelin Home. The exchange hints at a light musical program featuring crowd favorites and familiar tunes.
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Paddlin
Madelin
Study This One Dialogue Fragment
A brief quoted exchange notes a remarriage plan and mixed feelings about it. The dialogue centers on two speakers referencing the first husband marrying Clara the next day and the narrator’s tempered reaction. The tone is witty and observational.
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Treasury Department
Clara
Married Men Only Adam Comic Exchange
A humorous panel shows Adam blaming Eve for a ruined Sunday suit after a dispute about salad, with Coy banter about domestic chaos and women. The sketch plays on gender roles in a lighthearted, old time newspaper style.
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Adam
Eve
Real Anxiety Mollie Plans Tomorrow’s Wedding
Mollie confides she will marry tomorrow and feels terribly nervous. Charlie asks if there is any chance the man could escape beforehand, signaling a tense situation around an upcoming wedding.
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Mollie
Charlie
Ain't It True Poet Defined By Father in Digressive Exchange
In a playful exchange a Dutch immigrant father defines a poet as a fellow who writes verse and more verse. The lighthearted moment underscores language play and identity in domestic dialogue.
One Test Okeh Quip on Foolishness and Birth
A brief quip ponders certainty and wisdom noting that not being born every minute avoids foolhardy doubt. The line plays on quick wit about judgment and timing.
That Kind o' Girl and a Cracking Exchange
A clipped slang exchange centers on a character asking why a woman fled a car and ran home. The reply cites being chaste as the motive. Ed Plunkett quips about hiring only elderly women and avoiding flappers if a distinction could be drawn.
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Ed Plunkett
Tramp Seeks Meal After Encounter With Short-Tempered Landlady
A tramp asks for a square meal from a landlady who warns him that her husband may return any minute. The sharp exchange ends with the tramp leaving hungry as the couple’s quarrel erupts.
It Can Be Done Mary Fair Enough
A humorous exchange unfolds as a maid insists on personal space and rejects an unwelcome advance. The dialogue captures social tension with sharp wit and defiant humor.
Signed Up Heat Art Exhibit Ah Joan d Arc
An intriguing note mentions Joan d Arc and a Kappa tie in a quirky reference to an art exhibit. The fragment hints at a social or club context and invites participation. No clear event details or dates are provided.
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Joan d’Arc
Rich Field Artist Stirs Town With Tart Remarks
A Rich Field Artist makes pointed comments about local buyers and prices, sparking chatter in town. His sharp critique targets perceived bargains and warns against low standards, drawing mixed reactions from residents and fellow artists.
All the Time Consistent Employer and New Man Exchange
A brief quoted exchange shows an employer chiding a worker for slow progress and the worker replying that he could have done more but admits not being inclined to show effort. The dialogue suggests tension over productivity.
Moon in Place by Carpenter's Son
The riddle answer is stated as the moonbeams удерживать the moon in place day after day and year after year.
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Carpenter
And He Didn't Jimmy My What a Lot of Dirt on Your Face
Peggy and a man discuss dirt on his face in a brief domestic exchange. The line implies embarrassment and playful taunt in a moment of mud or grime. The interaction centers on a visible facial dirt and a reactive tone.
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Jimmy
Peggy
More Tactful Please The Sheriff Barked At Thief
A tense scene shows the sheriff demanding surrender as a horse thief faces execution talk. The thief quips about rude behavior and dismisses the sheriff’s harsh tone, highlighting a clash of authority and courage in a rural frontier moment.
Canary seed delays five year old Sally’s playtime
A neighbor questions Sally about her long time on the ground. She explains she has planted a whole envelope of canary seed and is waiting for the little canaries to grow.
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Sally
Sam The Soph Advises Generosity Over Loans
In a light campus note, Sam The Soph argues it is better to give help than lend to a roommate, praising direct aid over debt. The tip reflects practical dorm life choices and personal finance habits among students.
Edith and Mary in a Riddle of Love
Edith tells Arthur she is a riddle to him while Mary notes his wish to give her up. The dialog hints at romantic conflict and possible reconciliation.
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Edith
Arthur
Mary
Curious Cuss Father and Suitor in Probate Court
A playful old dispute unfolds as a father jokes that the man who marries his daughter will win a prize while a proud suitor questions the claim. The exchange hints at an impending marriage or betrothal discussed in a lighthearted tone.
Card of Thanks for G. W. Perkins Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance after the death and burial of our husband and father. Gratitude to those who sent floral offerings from Mrs. G. W. Perkins and Children.
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G. W. Perkins
Administratrix Notice in Estate of George W Perkins
Carolina Perkins is appointed Administratrix of the George W Perkins estate in Marion County Illinois. She will appear at the Marion County Court in Salem at the January Term on the first Monday in January to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay promptly.
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George W. Perkins
Marion
Ilinois
HS County
Marion County
Salem
Illinois
Carolina Perkins
Albert, Webb & Albert
Attys
Reward Offered For Information On Tampered Car Engine
A reward of 50 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who tampered with the engine of the writer’s automobile while they attended Sunday School and church services at Mound Chapel last Sunday morning.
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Mound Chapel
Oyster Supper At Mound Chapel Friday Night
Oyster supper Friday night at Mound Chapel church features wineier sandwiches pie and coffee. A pillowcase sale is held in connection with the event.
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Mound Chapel Church
Classifieds: For Sale and Lost Items Mixed
A cluttered list of for sale notices including Jersey cows bird dogs a work mare farm scales paint barrow crates and honey. Names include Wash Bowen F L Cox Bert Simcox Dessie Lucas Chet Belcher Jno Jennings Joe Wardley Jr John Frahs W H Cain A R Fiscus Jacob Godel with items such as fence posts kitchen cabinet and a log chain also lost keys and a lost log chain in threshing season.
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Wash Bowen
F. L. Cox
Vernon, Ill
Bert Simcox
Dessie Lucas
Chet Belcher
Jno
A. Jennings
Chas. Ververs Farm
Joe Wardley, Jr
John Frahs
W. H. Cain
A. R. Fiscus
Patoka
Jacob Godel
Vernon
Hand Painted Cards and Custom Greeting Designs
Birth announcements tally and place cards sympathy and other everyday cards birthday and holiday designs with exclusive messages. Phone 61. Mrs. O. A. Nattier.
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O. A. Nattier
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Bicknell, Ind
Patoka Hdw
Smith & Crawford Hdw
Donald Wilson
Robert Caldwell
Fairfield
Mar Anderson
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Clinton
Walter Murfin
Luther Paine
Ken- Mey
Elishe Ppine
Pope
Maine
Ily
Sinclair
Levine
Earl Carrol
Broadway
Kansas
Lowman
Uncle Sam
National Dentists’ Association
All America
New York
Lieut
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Navy
J” Im Thrill
Bud’ Stillman
Tex”Rickard
Bud
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India
U. S
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Lotta
Africa
China
Japan
Argentina
Forest Products Laboratory
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Josh
Pop
Mickiz
Nippur
Babylon
Okeh
Catch ’Em Young
Sam the Soph
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