Nation Building Through School Construction Gains Steam
A survey by the Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association notes widespread public school construction across the United States. It highlights a shift from one to three room schoolhouses toward consolidated, modern facilities and cites Bedford Bloomington stone shipments and $225.6 million spent last year on re platting aged structures as evidence of the trend.
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United States
Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association
Bedford-Bloomington
Thomas J. Vernin
The
Association
School visits by parents benefit education
The South Bend Tribune argues that parental visits to public school classrooms are undervalued. It notes many parents think schools are good enough not to require visits, while others are too busy to attend. Those who visit once or twice per semester gain insight into teachers and their children, improving parenting and school understanding.
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South Bend Tribune
Home Ownership Surges Despite Nationwide Expenditures
A survey by the Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's Association shows fourteen million American families own homes. It notes America spends nearly three billion dollars yearly on automobiles and about two billion on tobacco and sweets. Yet homemaking remains the largest business, with residential building comprising about six billion dollars of the year's construction program.
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Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association
America
Tts
Duty of Owning Home and Mortgage of Responsibility
Morality of home ownership argued as duty for every man to provide shelter. Suggests rent money could be redirected to build ownership, preserving renting benefits while eliminating drawbacks. Emphasizes debt of housing regardless of ownership or renting and calls for plans to secure eventual ownership.
Spruce Up, Clean Up Rushville Idea
The Rushville Republican urges city residents to care for their premises by planting shrubs flowers and keeping lawns trimmed. It argues upkeep improves life quality and dispels eyesores, stating nothing is too big a task for a diligent homeowner.
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Rushville
Jury Won’t Believe It Keeps Them Apart Months
The passage recounts a dialogue where Joan explains she has been laid up for three months. James asks where she has been and if she is seriously unwell. She confirms illness but says the jury would not believe it. The exchange hints at strained relationships and humor about convalescence.
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James
8.S.S
S. S
Silver lace trims lead midseason hats and gowns trend
Julia Bottomley notes metal lace and silver effects dominate fashionable evening wear. Silk threads threaded with silver, velvet accents, and georgette gowns feature bold metal lace. Hats use wide trims, suede box turbans, and velvet shades. lace remains the outstanding upcoming fashion.
Diet and dental care for children and hosts tips
The article urges breast feeding for better teeth, warns against sweetened milks, and stresses brushing after meals. It explains acid damage from sugars, mastication for saliva, and condemns dipping food in milk or tea. It also offers hostess suggestions, menu ideas, and serving sequences for meals and teas.
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Durand
Remembered Young Man Who Helped Her in Need
Indianapolis News reports a charitable act from nearly two years ago when William T. Bailey, city attorney’s assistant, lent $20 to a young widow who sought aid. A silhouette photo and a note reveal the widow later opened a Cleveland millinery shop and sought funding to finance the business as townsfolk learn of the quiet gesture.
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Wiliam T. Bailey
To& Tet
Indianapolis
Tad
Cleveland
Indolis News
New Diamond Mines Reported in Belgia Congo and South Africa
The article notes discoveries of diamond deposits in Belgia Congo and South Africa seen as highly promising. Experts warn diamond production may decline without new mines and development has progressed since World War II, with deposits known since 1907.
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Belgia Congo
South Africa
Dow Remy
Cuticura Ad Promises Skin Improvement
Watch Cuticura improve your skin with gentle face application of Ointment. Wash with Ointment and hot water. It claims to aid poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Two Shortridge Girls Pick Funeral Play Titles
While walking home from school two Indianapolis Shortridge High School girls joke about funeral music. Betty hopes they play Remembrance at her funeral while Dorothy snaps that she would want Lis Ger Awhile played at hers.
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Topsy
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Betty
Borothy
Lisger
Indianapolis News
Pays to Stick to It Says the Grit Opinion
A saying from Grit argues that steady focus on a chosen opportunity yields wealth, while drifting from task to task hinders success. The piece asserts that success comes from recognizing and sticking with one main chance.
Hall for Women's Use The Dominics Memorial Hall Site Ottawa
The Dominics government grants a site in Ottawa for a national women memorial hall to house the general offices of major Canadian women’s organizations. The plan centers on a centralized hub for prominent national groups and activities in Ottawa.
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Dominics
Ottawa
Canada
Traffic Stu Report Mentions Field Day Incident
Traffic Stu notes a chaotic day with remarks about a man named Cholly having a field day yesterday. A collision occurs as a pretty girl driver exchanges cards with him and another pretty girl backs into a bin during the exchange.
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Stu
Cholly
Hint to Stert for Home She (bored) Radio Start
A brief item notes a prompt or tease about starting a radio or home activity. The fragment mentions Stert, Auston Transcript, and a cue to begin something soon, reflecting a casual local note or column teaser.
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Stert
Auston Transcript
Fragmentary Quote About Hoodlums Writing Books
A fragmentary exchange discusses whether hoodlums should be left alone as they might take up acting, reflecting a curious, incomplete street chatter tone. The lines hint at concern about crime, literacy, and unlikely career paths, but lack full context.
Spelt Differently On Birds And Jailbirds
A playful exchange ponders a term for a place where birds are kept and then shifts to a jailyard synonym. The dialogue links avlart to a bird enclosure and suggests a related word for confinement of criminals, noting its knavish nature.
Wisdom on lips and folly’s rod in Proverbs line
A Bible verse from Proverbs 10 13 contrasts wise speech with the punishment for lack of understanding. The line notes wisdom rests with understanding while folly invites correction through discipline.
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Aids Distended Stomachs Quick
An ad claims Dave's Mentha Pepsin relieves gastritis and bloating by soothing the stomach. It asserts the product stops gas related distress, improves digestion, and can ease symptoms causing dizziness or headaches. Buy from a druggist with a money back promise if not helped.
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Dave
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