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Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1922

Page

6

Indiana Guard armory contract boosts Portland project

The National Guard armory for Portland was awarded to a contractor for 37 925 dollars. Construction will start as soon as weather allows. The War Finance Corporation announced 163 advances for agricultural livestock totaling 5 462 000 dollars across 23 sites, including 140 000 dollars for Indiana. A Porter Circuit court jury found John Mellick, sixteen, guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Mrs Stoltz on a farm near Valparaiso, with a life sentence. Jeffersonville city and surrounding towns Clarksville Port Fulton Claysburg agreed to jointly fund and maintain the Jefferson Fire Department for equal protection.

National Guard Armoery Portland War Finance Corporation Indiana John Mellick Porter Robert Stoltz Valparaiso Jeffersonville Clarksville Port Fulton Claysburg Jefferson Afr Jom WW. Smith Collins Smith Ed Ively Bhelby County Shelby County George C. Bryant State Agricultural Statistician United States Department of Agriculture Hancock County Board of County Elizabeth Bank TF. J. Dowden State Bank Corydon National Bank Hilzabeth Bank Elzebeth Harrison County Corydon Fairmount Agricultural Association Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Leas Fort Wayne Cornell Congress Womson Farmers Counies Union Starch Copimany Edinburg State Highway Commission Richmond Terre Haute Bartholomew County United States Army Washington Barry B. Smith Indiana National Guard Tippecanoe County Born & Co Lafayette U. & Grain Growers, Inc Richard V. Sipe Marion County Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company Sipe Indianapolis Seig Anderson

Lemon Woman Steals Spotlight at 4 Party

In Yonkers a man warns a stranger about his wife on the dance floor. The other man confirms, noting a tense moment as he reveals she walked on his feet. The exchange ends with a cautious tip about dancing with her.

Yonkers Statesman

Daughter Questions Love Before Marriage

A cautious mother advises her daughter to test love before tying the knot. The girl retorts that only marriage can reveal whether James will treat her well, arguing for a chance to see if she can stay committed despite possible mistreatment.

James

A Veteran and a Flight Filled With Banter

A traveler asks the captain how high they fly and learns five thousand feet is routine. A witty exchange follows about the well worn air lane and familiar bumps. A joke about Bill marrying an old flame ends with a line on fret and the vicious circle of worry.

Doan

Quirky City Talk on Paved Streets and Signs

A fragmentary newspaper style item notes a motorist quip about heaven's streets being paved with gold. A street sign joke follows about too many one way signs. It also touches on a pun about an ideal man in physics and a brief nod to a fictional deal man.

Mr. Chuggine Elac iii

Whispers and Witty Exchanges at the Tea Party

A giddy girl asks why men seek her kiss while a friend quips that men pursue the One of Teast resistance. The dialogue hints at flirtation and social flutter in a light extract.

Teast

Mountains of Land Recounted By English Visitor and Swiss Guide

An English visitor notes the abundance of mountains and land, while a Swiss guide explains the abundance required by their terrain, describing it as being put to heaps. The exchange hints at vast landscapes and the scale of topography in the region.

Fragmented dialogue hints at truth, trust, and rent conflict

A fragmented early 20th century dialogue references Jones truthfulness, dreams, egotistic men, and a planned cottage romance. It notes someone who owned a cottage increasing rent in advance and questions why a plan was not carried out.

Jack

Fragmented Irish ad snippets mix in old gossip note

A jumble of lines from a 19th century page shows personal remarks about marriage plans and family, plus advertisements for Cuticura talcum powder and Red Cross Ball Blue. Other items mention an LA attorney seeking a chauffeur and a cashier’s clever quip about married status.

But That's Her Work Salem News Phrase

A Salem News item quotes frustration over a young girl's alleged lack of education and her aversion to work, describing her as somehow avoiding effort amid local commentary. The passage reflects a dated, provocative view from the periodical.

Salem News

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