Local Social Notes Round Salem Area Highlights
Mrs. Mary Graves and daughter Hilde spent the weekend with O P Graves and wife in Pleasant. Nale family visited near Salem. R R Shanks attended church at Salem. Inez Nale of Salem stayed with cousin Miss pal Nale. Mrs Jane Bartlett visited with daughter Mrs Pearl Rodwan of Salem. George Lavere Retz spent Sunday evening with H D Rush. Watts visiting from Frankfort Indiana. Robert Rexcoat family and Gladys visited B F Kepley. Gladys Nels and Mabel Turner at Roy Marshalls near Martinsburg. Clyde Nelson returned from Indianapolis where he worked for Van Camp Co. Mrs Uphn Purles and children visited Press Martins and attended church. Jobin B Elliott family spent Sunday near Becks Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graves
Hilde
O. P. Graves
Pleasant
Nale
Orange Nale
Salem
R. R. Shanks
Inez Nale
Alva
Watts
Wmmer
Frankfort
Ind
Robert Rexcoat
Gladys
Mary Rexcoat
B. F
van Camp &Co
Uphn Purles
Mary and
Osborne
Press Martin’s
Jobin B. Elliott
Ed B. Eliott
Becks Mill
Dry humor as Durty July 4th drink raid unfolds
Sheriff Barnett intercepted an attempted beer sale at a Durty July 4th picnic and seized about three barrels of allegedly beer and dry beer tied to Lt. Denny. A thirsty dry citizen near Brownstown asked for a drink, but Bud declined and the sheriff warned of jail. The badge reveal sent the man fleeing into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durty
Barnett
Denny
Bud
Salem
Brownstown
Harry
Salem Democrat
Littell Undertaker and Embalmer Firm in Indiana
An obituary or notice references Arthur G. Littell, an undertaker and embalmer in Indiana, with fragments noting names and possible dates. The readable text centers on the Littell business and its local civic presence, marking him as a funeral professional.
Village Socials Spread Through Weekend Visits
Visits filled a weekend as Mire Slater and family from Wilmer Bunty spent time in Jackson with Estelle at Noble Jol, Virginia and Margaret Davis hosted callers. D. Jeffs, Pekin visitors, and extended family joined Mrs Weller and Humphrey clan with relatives from Milnois Little York Jeffersonville Canton and New Philadelphia in a busy social page listing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater Mire
Wilmer Bunty
Jackson Oa
Ter Estelle
Noble
Jol Gon
Virginia
John Jets
Margaret Davis
Forestry
Bertha
Muola
James Weller
Charley Guernsey
Henryville
Jeffs
Louise
Dora Jeffs
Pekin
J. W. Jeffs
C. W. Humphrey
Milnois
Pierson Woskom
Ruth
Little York
Sherman Davis
Mary Katherine
Jeffersonville
Rodney Anderson
Fragmentary dialogue on buying demabers and refusals
An excerpt shows a blurred exchange about purchasing demabers for Alckel. A fat gentleman with a gold-handled umbrella and an aggrieved Bland-keeper argue over price. A pickle man and an alphabetical character weigh persistence and refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alckel
Pickle
A Critic on Unconscious Humorists Across Screens
An exacting critic muses that many people unknowingly become humorists, noting that screen actors often appear unaware of their own comedic effect. The ornery individual laments the pain of watching such moments on film.
A Bad Spring For Women Lumbago relief with Foley Kidney Pills
The advertisement notes a harsh damp spring causing backache rheumatic pains and related ailments. Mrs T J Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska reports recovering from lumbago with Foley Kidney Pills, and the ad credits Markland Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Bucknell
Hardy
Foley Kidney
Markland Pharmacy
Ady
Last Chance Recital Haunts Serelent’s Reflections
A fragment shows Mise Serelent reciting a piece titled The Last Chance. The speaker reflects on fifteen years on the carpet and the weight of a final opportunity, conveying somber introspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Serelent
Hiss Serelent
Public Sentiment and Park Delights in Quirky Quote
A column of fragmented quotes reflects public sentiment on pulse readings and attitudes toward couples in the park. It humorously notes high priced meat and everyday exchanges, with a nostalgic cadence linking old tunes to modern frugality.
Local Notices From Yarabee Region Report Changes and Visits
YARABEE Menzo Denny took charge of the Poor Asylum last week. Rev Holmes fired a regular appointment at Blue River Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Morris Thompson spent Monday at Roy Humphrey's. Hd Moteinger and family were guests of Winnie McCookey and family Sunday. A large crowd attended the ice cream supper at Manson Metsinger's Saturday night. Cleo and Bernice Gorman Mary Baker and Lemuel Churchman were guests of Geo Wells and family Sunday. Mrs Clyde Richards and two daughters of California are visiting relatives in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzo Denny
Rev. Holmes
Blue River
Morris Thompson
Roy Humphrey
Hd Moteinger
Winnie McCookey
Family
Manson Metsinger
Cleo
Bernice Gorman
Mary Baker
Lemuel Churchman
Geo Wells
Local Social Notes from New Albany Area Visit Kin and Friends
Mr C A Crabb and family and Mrs Rodman with Edna spent the latter part of the week with F M Tash and family. Mrs Mary Johnson and daughters hosted dinner with Linnbe and Essie and Mrs Windley. Mrs Maggie Davis and family hosted visits. John Jeffs of New Liberty. Clara Johnson showing improvement. Cecil Russell and family visited Emerson Alexander. W J Johnson and family dined with his mother Mary Johnson and toured to Sellersburg with Lens and Linntee Johnson and Mrs W Dudley. Florence Fisher ill. W S Dudley visiting Charleston. James Gill and wife spent Sunday with his parents. Edward Gray left for Danville to attend school. Linois Johnson visiting Sellersburg. Charley Johnson and Kilston visited Grover Elrod’s sister. Mariah Patrick of Spencer returned home after a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Crabb
New Albany
Mivid Bellowe
Ty Rodman
Ednale
F. M. Tash
Mary Johnson
Igses Linnbe
Atd Essie
Windley
Maggie Davis Ha
John Jeffs
New Liberty
Clara Johnson
Cecil Russell
Emerson Alexand
W. J. Johnson
Sellersburg
Lens and
Linntee Johnson
W. E. Dudley
Florence Fisher
W. 5
Dudley
Charleston
James Gill
John Gill
Edward Gray
Danvilla
Mias Linois Johnson
Charley Johnson
Kilston
Qrover Elrod
Mariah Patrick
Spencer
Indiana
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An ad urges buying Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for summer stomach upsets. The copy touts a bottle as essential and claims it is worth its weight regardless of cost when needed.
South Boston Farmers Harvest and Visits Across Town
Farmers move from early to late harvest and plow corn as Dr Greens from Pekin vaccinates about sixteen people for typhoid fever. Dr Ernest Mead and family from Livonia dined with his grandmother. Walter Elliott spent time with cousin Dr Mead in Livonia then returned home. Susana Williams of Eafa yette visits relatives. Marlon B McClellan and party motor to Jeffersonville to spend the day with Grover Weisner and wife. Nelle Bowers of Sellersburg visits her father John and grandmother Mary Smith. Normal McClellan and family from Goodland visit relatives here. They motor to Louisville with Marion McClellan and wife. Henry McClellan and wife from near Remington visit M. J. McClellan. 4th of July celebrated at Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens
Pekin
Ernest Mead
Livonia
Angelina McCallister
Walter Elliott
Susana Williams
Eafayette
Marlon B. McClellan
Wits
Jeffersonville
Lyn
Remington
M. J. McClellan
New Liberty Notes on Visits and Arrivals
Saturday to Sunday visits highlighted by Tiare staying with her parents J. H. Casey and family. Frank Williams of Lafayette and Miss Hazel Ashabrandt of South Boston were guests of John Jeffa and family. Frank Walraven and Walker hosted at grandparents J. H. Casey. Venice Lucas traveled last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Eons
J. H. Casey
Frank Williams
Lafayattet
Hazel Ashabrandt
South
Boston
John Jeffa
Frank ‘Walraven
Mer Roest Walker
Venice
Local Social Notes From Big Springs and Vicinity
Big Springs society page lists visits and gatherings over the past week. Names include Bay Smith Grover Smith Mabel Voyles Ora Voyles and Walter Turner with Sunday visits. Albert Smith Wilbur Keehn at Grover Smith’s. Mabel Wright with homefolks. Asa Miller Thursday visits by Mia Claude Miller Geneva Mie Ezra Voyles. Hunter Worley and Myers family after church. Mrs 0 3 Boas visitors Eugene Boaz and Eugenia of Louisville. Condon Boaz and Virginia of Salem. Virginia? Jefferson of Virginia and Fitzline Boaz. Nora Voyles visitors Mildred Sappenfield Wavie Marshall John Cromer Chas Voylez Herman Worley of Palmyra. Mar lengo Cava Sunday. Guy Martin's west trip Sunday afternoon.
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Bay Smith
Turner
Mabel
Ora Voyles
Walter Turner
Albert Smith
Wilbur Keehn
Grover Smith
Mabel Wright
Mia
Claude Miller
Hittle
Geneva
Mie
Ezra Voyles
Asa Miller
Hunter Worley
M. Myers
Boas
Eugene Boaz
Eugenia
Louisville
Condon Boaz
Virginia
Balem
Messrs
Lauere Jefferson
Fitzline Boaz
Nora Voyles
Mildred Sappenfield
Wavie Marshall
John Cromer
Chas Voylez
Herman Worley
Cane for the Court in a Witty Courtroom Scene
In a brisk comic exchange Algernon and Reginald argue about a scheme to marry under false pretenses. Algernon accuses a deceitful matchmaker, while Reginald grimly notes the failed ploy and a dead mule, prompting a sharp quip about suing for nonsupport.
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Algernon
Algieab
Miza Gilredge
Reginald
Fragmented Verse Exchange Over Paper Worth
A scratched dialogue shows a writer and editor quarreling about poetry and paper value. The editor decries the verses as unworthy, while the poet notes paper shortages and the worth of what is written, framed as a brief, ironic exchange.
Fragmented Quote on Rome Decadence and Patrician Street Scene
A fragmentary passage contrasts decadent Rome with a line about two patricians stopping in the street to enjoy a gale fest without increasing automobile fatalities. The text reflects a satirical tone on luxury versus social restraint.
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Rome
Causes of Despondency and Chest Ailments Admit Relief
Cause of despondency linked to digestion and constipation and quick relief with Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims these tablets strengthen digestion move bowels and aid asthma and hay fever. A user testimonial from Schaaf states years of asthma relief and better sleep after using the product. Contains no opiates. Maxpyend.
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Chamberlain
Schaaf
Getting At The Facts In A Fragmented Exchange
A fragmented dialogue probes wealth and domestic expectations with quirks of speech. The excerpt hints at humor and social dynamics through clipped phrases about money worth and spousal behavior.
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy Praised
John F. Jantzen of Deimeny Saak. reports high regard for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy. He says it has brought great good and he has used it personally and with his family, recommending it as an exceptionally effective preparation.
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John F. Jantzen
Deimeny
Saak
Adv
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Busy Weekend
Bowman’s fling 2 over around here. Nid Wheate is better than expected. Alva Curtin went to the Knoba to pick berries. Lige Newton and family, Alva Stewart and wife visited John Stewart’s Sunday. Prank Bowers and Earl Falk painted Wayne Rodman’s home. Sam Newton is sick. Carl Stewart timbering for Pekin Timber Co. at Otto Naugie. Beverat attended Cora Wilson funeral at Bethel Tuesday. Homer Miller and wife of Borden spent Sunday at Win Messera’s. Bodine Spurgeon of Pekin at John Boardman’s Sunday.
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Alva Curtin
Knoba
Lige Newton
Alva Stewart
John Stewart
Prank Bowers
Earl Falk
Wayne Rodman
Sam Newton
Carl Stewart
Pekin Timber Co
Otto Naugie
Homer, Miller
Borden
Win Messera
Bodine Spurgeon
Pekin
Tohn Boardman
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Highlighted By Customer Testimonial
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for men women and children of all ages. A customer Mrs Chas Reitz from Mille writes she has used the product for eleven years and would not be without it. The ad promotes Markland Pharmacy as the place to get the genuine FOLEY'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Chas Reitz
USA Foley
Foley’s
Markland Pharmacy
Adv
Hone y Run Wheat Harvest and Local Social Notes
Wheat harvest is about a week to ten days from completion in this vicinity. A cream supper at A B Rickard's Saturday night drew a good crowd and reported a fine time. Cassy of Olive Branch visited homefolks Saturday night. Lebert Gorman and wife visited highfather Jim Gorman Sunday. Raspberry picking is nearly over with an unusually good crop this season. Tomatoes look nice but many crops are light. Alva McClellan and wife of Monon visited last week and spent the fourth at Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Rickard
Cife Cassy
Olive Branch
Lebert Gorman
Jim Gorman
Alva McClellan
Monon
Frank] Wade
Pekin
Derived Wonderful Benefit Ad From Markland Pharmacy
An old advertisement from Mrs. R icky Mount, North Carolina, touts a remedy for kidney impurities and rheumatic aches. The ad claims benefits including relieved backache joint and muscle stiffness and urges readers to seek the product at Markland Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Mount
WN. C
Markland Pharmacy
Ady
Trembling Leaves of Central American Palm Suspected
A note on the manaca palm common to Central American forests describes its leaves trembling violently without any wind. The text speculates tiny air currents may cause this reaction, though no other explanation is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Cold Precaution Do Not Let Damp Air In Homes
Public health notice advises unusual precautions during rampant colds and throat infections. Emphasizes keeping feet dry, airing homes, exercising, and gargling with pattheptia gargle two or three times daily to reduce spread.
The Penalty for a Good Reputation
An old market lament notes that famous remedies invite imitators. It cautions buyers against imitations, praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for its established trusted reputation and effectiveness for coughs. Fraudulent copies threaten the genuine product's value and consumer trust.
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Ratts Schoo
Arthur G. Littell
Calie
Soa
Chamberlains
Dawalt & Etzler
Undertakers
Siteu
Big Springs
Skin
Hanently
Bowman
Handle Peters
H.C. Sullivan
Purlee & Lewis
White-Swan
Tia
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