Mystery Drum Case Serial Unfolds in Columns
A belief in the drum and a discrepancy between the beatings and men’s records sparks an unfolding mystery to be printed as a serial in these columns.
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Newspaper
Remington Press
Location
Remington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
8
A belief in the drum and a discrepancy between the beatings and men’s records sparks an unfolding mystery to be printed as a serial in these columns.
A letter from a Luisburg official laments the wartime loss of German men and says many German women seek American husbands. The article notes this paper cannot run a matrimonial service and warns of potential tariffs if wives from abroad proliferate. It ends with a light subscription reminder.
The Juniors host the Senior and faculty banquet at the Christian church basement then escort guests to Vane Howard's home for further entertainment. Seniors face exams Friday and some exemption thresholds are set for high performers.
The Epworth League held a candle light installation service led by Miss Hazel Thurner with Will Ott’s talk on former years. Officers included Lola Skinner president and Hazel Gray pianist, at Ebworth League activities and upcoming union services announced for Sunday.
Presby terian church announces no preaching next Sunday and a morning memorial service at the Christian church where the pastor will preach on Climbing the Heights. Evening union services at the Christian church with music by the High School. All churches participate in community services. Recommends Sunday School and communion at dawn. services end in time for the 11 o clock memorial. See Tinsley, Pastor.
Corn planting progresses in the vicinity. Charles Laron won first in shot put at the state meet in Richmond on Saturday. Leonard Larson went to his brother Charles’s home Wednesday after a severe fall left him unable to work. Dr S K Avery dentist in office Tuesdays and Wednesdays over Tovd’s drug store.
All Hemstitching offered with scalloping and orclets excluded. Scales for fabric fabrication at ten cents per yard with cotton thread provided. Emphasizes high quality workmanship and materials.
A fashion page highlights summer dresses in Canton crepe crepe de chine and tub styles. Colors include jade white henna periwinkle and flame with prices from 5.00 to 39.75, plus sheer fabrics such as voiles and organdies priced 5.00 to 22.50.
Silk dresses in taffeta crepe de chine and crepe de chine are discounted 25 to 40 percent. Black navy and brown shades dominate with sale prices around 19.78, 23.75, and 29.75 dollars.
The article argues for stricter driving education and penalties to curb auto accidents. Detroit cut fatalities from 240 to 134 in a year, Massachusetts reduced injuries from 11 055 in 1920 to 3 744 after campaigns. Pedestrian safety, especially children, is stressed with calls to slow down near groups and ban risky street play. Licenses should be revoked for repeat offenders to deter dangerous driving.
Readable text notes a large porcelain bath tub offered cheap due to room fit issues. Mentions it was bought previously and a press office outlet is involved in the sale. Contains limited identifying details.
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