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Newspaper
Princeton Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
1
Sandy Higgins recalls his wild pursuit of Widow Harry after a ball, the wedding plot thwarted by a rival doctor. He foils the match with a prank using lunar caustic, causing the couple to wake with black faces and a furious, comic scene.
A historical table lists 134 US cities with populations of 10,009 or more, ranked by size. It notes 41 cities bigger than Columbus, Ohio, and includes anecdotes on editors and newspapers, plus humorous pieces on slang and advice between generations from Terre Haute and Cincinnati papers.
A National Baptist correspondent notes in the South west many preachers hold secular jobs. In towns a Baptist minister may run a shop or farm and still preach for little pay. The piece contrasts New England views with Southwestern practice and adds humorous anecdotes about social mores and everyday work.
A schoolboy composition centers on salt as a spice that spoils potatoes if forgotten. The piece, titled Balt in playful mischief, reflects a humorous approach to kitchen chemistry.
A metropolitan printer recalls a country old woman who asked to have her fading Bible printed again for fifty cents. He bought a copy from the American Bible Society, and the woman exclaimed in awe at the result, marveling at printers' work.
The author laments impolite behavior of well dressed attendees at gatherings. Loud laughter and talking hinder speakers from distant locations, and a calm remedy may be needed. Suggestions include a hiss or a polite request to maintain quiet so listeners may hear.
A rough-looking man on Chatham Street, New York, knocked down a Jewish man. The assailant demanded why the Jew had “mushed” him, then asserted Jews crucified Jesus Christ. The Jew responded that it was centuries ago, but the attacker resumed his attack.
A Philadelphia Age notice reports Indiana appropriates 5000 annually for governor home rent while six years of rents totaled 21000 dollars with some governors paying less or owning homes. Taxpayers question the right to charge 5000 a year and radicals threaten legal action if not answered.
The Louisville Ledger poses pointed questions about Democrats and bigamy including whether any Democratic congressman or president was ever convicted or pardoned for bigamy, and whether a president has pardoned a man convicted by a jury of such crimes. The note ends awaiting a reply.
Distilling firms in the district recover and expand as high price of apple price stimulates activity. Wolflin and Co at Mt Vernon resumes operations after a brief suspension. Bingham Brothers at Patoka suspends temporarily. Haaleton distillery to resume soon. By September seven grain distilleries expected active, plus fruit distilleries in operation. Twenty to thirty more may begin during the next few months.
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