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Newspaper
Remington Press
Location
Remington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
4
Editor H. J. Bartoo reflects on the reach and purpose of daily papers and weeklies, pondering how literature and journalism shape public perception and the pursuit of progress through time and space. The piece questions the value of effort and production in a world focused on visible outcomes.
The excerpt debates land value, air rights, and taxation as a core issue. It argues ownership of land centers the earth, opposing confiscation or costly purchases, proposing government declaration of land tenure for long leases as a solution.
A proposal suggests a tax fix that would resolve all taxation issues by applying a single rule 100 years from the set date. The idea emphasizes long term simplicity and future stability in fiscal policy.
Patrick Filburn, State Labor Inspector, urges youths to acquire a trade as insurance against job loss. He notes plenty of skilled mechanic and common labor work but few white collar options, citing clerks who shifted to manual labor after the war and lacked trade skills.
The text presents a fragmented, archaic style mentioning bog chestnut and a horse named Evidently. It weaves images of chestnut prints, a chained tres, and leaves, suggesting a rural, observational mood without a clear narrative or conclusion.
Domestic bituminous coal exports for 1921 reached 20,652,788 long tons valued at 122,696,704 dollars, down 40 percent from 1920. Major decreases occurred to France, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, and Argentina, with Canada taking 61 percent of craft coal exports.
A scanned column touches on cloth testing by a government bureau, precious metals like platinum, and the economics of wool and tariffs. It recalls a railroad doctor using a sleeping drug, a street orator praising debt payment, gender psychology on women, and ongoing federal prosecutions. Also mentions paint products at Gumm's.
Indianapolis reports the contract for the ideal Lincoln Highway section between Dyer and Schererville has been awarded to Stone & Webster Contracting Co of Boston. The one and one third mile concrete road will feature ten inch pavement, 40 feet wide, with five foot gravel shoulders, landscape planting, and electric illumination, to be completed by December 1.
Department researchers report that heavy or late spraying can leave measurable arsenic lead or copper on fruits and vegetables. Washing and peeling reduce residues, but some harvests show significant levels especially in dry climates. Bulletins outline residue findings and safety guidance for growers and consumers.
A distorted verse laments buying a new car and paying for it with gas. The poem imitates moral warnings about spending and home, using vehicles and drivers as symbols. It ends hinting at consequences and a call to subscribe.
Lewis S Alter and Son advertise crushed limestone for fertilizing concrete or roads and hedge posts for sale. Phone orders to 122 G.
The Presbyterian church joins with Methodist and Christian churches for Home-coming Day on Sunday September 17. Events include Sunday School at 9 30 am morning services with lay speakers and music, followed by a basket dinner. Evening sermon by Rev H C Chapin. Families urged to sit together and bring baskets for dinner and fellowship.
The Christian Church invites members to Homecoming on Sunday September 17 with services from Sunday School to the evening program. A Jasper County Christian churches conference is set for Thursday September 21 in Remington with sessions at 10 AM 2 PM and 7:30 PM and speakers including Rev W C Asbauhart Rev O E Joines Mrs Walls Ray Rice.
The church invites all to attend Sunday September 17 with baptismal service during morning worship. Members returning from summer breaks are urged to join in all services including Sunday School Epworth League and evening worship. The cooperations of churches are praised as all people are welcomed.
Mike Hayes of Chicago visited Mike Moynihan. Gilboa Center school opened Monday with staff: Primary Esther Geier, Intermediate Lola Skinner, Eighth Cecile Culp, High School Miss Seevers, Principal Miss O Connell, Assistant Principal Mr Reece, Math Bert Sheetz. Mrs Brewer and family from Kentland visited Moynihan family Sunday. Helen Garvin teaches at Howard school. Roy Douglas lost three hogs to lightning Saturday. Zimmerman's Meat Market notes strong beef supply for threshers.
Burdett Porter, Trustee, Carpenter Township, will be in his office over C. AV. May's sales room on Saturdays to pay claims and handle business related to his office.
Classified notice advertising an Overland touring car in good condition with starter lights and demountable rims. Will sell cheap or trade for a Ford touring car or roadster in good order. Apply at Press.
Emory Meader of Indianapolis spent last week here with his son Edward. Numerous visitors and residents are noted visiting relatives or traveling to Chicago, Indianapolis, Buckley Illinois, Danville Illinois, Delphi, Wabash, and other places. Births are announced and local gatherings, visits, and family events fill the week.
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