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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
3
Kansas pioneer H Manley recalls homestead days when a neighbor unable to read or write asked him to write a letter to relatives in Vermont. The scribe hesitates then the old man says to include the phrase not withstanding as a pretty good word.
Advertisement claims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cures kidney and bladder troubles in women. Notes backache headaches loss of ambition and nervousness as linked symptoms. Encourages sending ten cents for a sample bottle and lists drugstore availability for larger sizes.
A restaurant owner removed the sign reading Home Cooking after observing pedestrians glance at it then hurry past. He concluded the sign was not helping the business and decided to take it down.
Advertises Red Cross Ball Blue used to remove grime, claiming soft coal makes laundry harder. Public notice suggests buying from grocers for cleaning needs this season.
Customer orders a good tender beefsteak and questions the waiter Jake. Jake jokes about the rough job but promises to provide a sharp knife and serve a quality cut.
An oculist provokes curiosity and broadens perspectives as people encounter new ways of seeing. The piece highlights the eye specialist’s influence on perception and awareness.
Mrs Mary Ann Cullen widow of James B Smith died of paralysis at her daughter’s home in Lawrenceburg. The obituary notes she was a Civil War veteran and aged eighty three. More than 80 Sunday schools at Anderson united for a demonstration.
Thomas Taylor who came to Bedford from Salem several months ago died following a surgical operation for relief of intestinal ulcers. He is survived by his widow.
Rev. F W Burnham of St. Louis president of the United Christian Missionary society delivered the principal address at an all day gathering of Christian churches in White county hosted at Monticello.
Despondent over his physical condition John Witkowski twenty six ex service man and shell shock victim committed death by own action at South Bend by shooting himself. He recently returned from hospitals at Cleveland and Dayton.
About forty members of the Brotherhood Bible class of Jeffersonville conducted Sunday services at the First Methodist Church in Scottsburg. The program featured chorus singing and instrumental music by class members. Rev. J. B. Godwin was the pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. John McKee hosted an old fashioned birthday dinner at their Lawrenceburg home for the eighty third birthday of Mr. McKee. Huff post, G. A. R. members were guests of honor with Mr. McKee serving as commander.
A. L. Donaldson chief engineer of the state board of accounts is summoned to Laporte to help La Porte and Pike Construction of Wabash reach an agreement over a pavement completed last fall. The city and Pike have been deadlocked on a settlement.
The will of Dr H C Davisson who died at Hartford City is filed for probate in the Circuit court. It disposes of property valued over $50,000. Grace Methodist Episcopal church receives 2500 for building. Several bequests go to local people. Major shares go to Samuel J Farrell and John D Farrell.
Columbus mayor B A Tucker is sued over a statement claiming city affairs are run more efficiently now than under the abolished board of public works. The mayor says the council and committees in charge administer city matters promptly and efficiently.
A lease on the Valparaiso University building and grounds was filed in Circuit Court at Valparaiso by Cook Laboratories of Chicago. The Valparaiso Realty Co, owner of the university, granted the lease extending seven years from August 20, 1928. University trustees challenge the lease as worthless and vow to keep the institution operating.
Three members of the Regener family from Evansville died in the Wabash River near Flint between Lafayette and Attica after stepping from a sandbar into swift current. The victims were George Regener, 28, his wife Mrs. George Regener, 25, and Mrs. Elmer Strauser, 21.
Saint Joseph County expects its largest oats crop in 15 years with yields from 35 to 40 bushels per acre in South Bend, about ten bushels above last year’s average. Corn across the county remains in excellent condition while wheat yields are projected to drop below average from 30 to about 20 bushels per acre in southern areas and to 10–14 bushels in western districts.
A clemency action is reported granting mercy to an inmate held at an Indiana penal institution in Indianapolis. The terse notice provides few specifics about the applicant or the terms of pardon.
Earl Jones, 39, was killed when struck by passenger train No. 93 on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line north of Clinton. He was reportedly crushed into pieces at the scene.
Benjamin a Maly fugueigais sea Baptist minister and Sévéral lead a thousand members of Rec Men lodges from Madison County at the annual Shadyside park picnic in Anderson. Dunlap & Co. of Columbus won a $65,000 contract to build a new Courtland high school. Charles G. Baxter, 54, Nickel Plate conductor who lost both legs near Continental Ohio, died at Fort Wayne Methodist Hospital.
Two unmasked men robbed A. B. Rich, cashier of the Edwardsport bank, while he was alone inside the Edwardsport bank. They escaped with more than $2,500 in cash.
Christopher Dorman, forty five, of Columbus, sustained six broken ribs and internal injuries when three sacks of wheat toppled onto him, crushing his side as he lay on a wagon bed.
Rev. A. S. Warriner of Clinton County was re elected president at the closing session of the Epworth League Institute held at the Battle Ground camp meeting grounds in Lafayette.
The body of Orville Morris twenty an automobile mechanic was found in the Illinois Central yard at Evansville by a yardman. Both legs and an arm had been cut from the body.
Herschel Stone eighteen son of James Stone a carpenter was paralyzed from the neck down after his head struck a rock while diving into a shallow part of Blue Hole west of Washington.
Henry Sims with 83 bushels per acre leads Bartholomew County wheat yields. Frank Newcomb reports 25 bushels and Luther Ault 24 bushels, all from farms near Flat Rock.
The Interstate Public Service Company will begin rebuilding its bridge over Sugar Creek at Edinburg and straighten a sharp curve just beyond the bridge, per company officials.
A racing jitney driven by M. D. Mc Neil of Hammond struck and killed ten year old Joseph Wesnis as he ran from a sand pile into the street. Witnesses say the vehicle was traveling about 35 miles per hour.
Fairmount Liberty Green and Jefferson townships unite to host a fall festival in Fairmount from October 9 to 12. The event will be a street fair with a large farm product exhibit and a live stock show.
Charles P. Borders purchases the Arlington hotel property from Wabash Realty and Loan of Terre Haute and plans a modern two story brick hotel with 50 rooms. The old frame structure will be razed to make way for the new building.
Severe wind and an electrical storm tore through Monroe county and Bloomington blowing down hundreds of acres of corn and many shade and fruit trees. Lightning struck several telephone poles and five fire alarms were triggered within an hour due to live wires along the streets.
The damage suits filed by Ethel Coons for 15000 and her husband Pearl Coons for 10500 against Jacob Hirsch Amy Hirsch Warren H and Lena Farr were settled and the case dismissed before Circuit Court in Muncie.
Orlie Brown on the Downey farm northwest of Rushville reports the largest wheat yield this season at 30 acres with an average of 31.14 bushels per acre and No 1 grade. Gowdy farms west of Rushville expect 180 acres to average about 25 bushels per acre, with about one third thrashed.
The Adams County Memorial hospital board rescheduled the dedication from Monday July 30 to Sunday July 29. Principal speakers include Dr. 2H Good of Huntington and Harry G. Hill of Indianapolis. The hospital cost 125000 dollars and honors county citizens who served in the World War.
Eighteen year old Abrams suffered severe knee lacerations and heavy blood loss after falling from a swing at Mounds Park in Anderson. Authorities investigate the incident and determine the cause of the accident.
An octogenarian feature outlines a spelling and syllable pronunciation contest hosted by the Grant County club in Marion Park. Public interest centers on the method of spelling and how each syllable is enunciated during the event.
Red Top the rooster delivers a self aware lecture on good citizenship to the barnyard crowd. The hens and roosters listen as he urges them to boost their barnyard and avoid knocking it, ending with a polite wish for happiness.
Readable content is minimal and fragmented with no identifiable names, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
Reported sounds from beneath the Haddam hills near Moodus Connecticut recur with tremors and rattles. Locals compare the noises to distant artillery and coach rattles as theories about a slumbering giant are proposed without a firm explanation.
An eminent medical authority warns laxatives offer only temporary relief from constipation and may cause permanent injury. The ad explains Najol as a non medicine lubricant that aids natural digestion without gripping, likening it to Nature's lubrication and notes its use in leading hospitals.
A Boston Evening Transcript quip recalls a minister’s son who says his father knows only about God not mechanical troubles. A neighbor suggests seeking the father, who gently reveals limits to knowledge while highlighting faith.
An advertisement touts a refined woman thanks to a perfume. A Cuticura Soap bath cleanses pores, then Cuticura Talcum powder dusts to leave clear healthy skin and a sweet fragrance.
A man’s icy resolve softens when confronted with a woman's tears, revealing the power of emotion to move even the most guarded individual. The moment underscores the impact of vulnerability in intimate conflict.
A local arts column highlights a progressive magician whose show repeats familiar tricks. The piece notes audience familiarity with the routine and hints at evolving stagecraft while preserving the performer’s signature style.
A man studying a sparse menu shows little interest until a sudden reaction prompts him to ask the waiter for a specific item. He points to the line Ginger s Schnapps and inquires about what to eat or drink, revealing a curious menu misprint or phrasing.
War driven price surge hits cotton and oneen goods with doubled costs. Advertisers urge longer wear through Red Cross Ball Blue laundry use, noting grocers and shopping pages.
Mr Meek defends his dignity amid a joke about being a good husband. He recalls rising from a sick bed to search for a dog doctor while his wife proclaims him a good husband to others.
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