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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1921

Page

4

Sharks could flood market with affordable steaks say advocates

Harry Gankler writes to Atlantic City chamber leader Pres ident Leeds claiming Hoover era demand will create a shark steak market. He envisions abundant supply from coastal fishermen at four to six cents a pound and notes the flesh is pleasant. The letter cites the codfish season when large sharks were discarded as war surpluses.

Harry Gankler Leeds Atlantic City Federal Bureau of Sshertes

Christmas Romance in Brocton Ends in Missing Ada

Randall Petrie, a devoted suitor, discovers Ada Wilton’s cherished possessions in a restaurant hand bag. He recalls their past and searches for Ada while a note to Miss Laura Denne hints at her city life and possible fate. The tale follows longing, secrecy, and a final, hopeful quest.

Christman Bleman Larsecum Ada Wilton Sauchel Randall Petrie Tangle I Slo Ted Lttle Brocton Gui Petrie Ada Laura Denne Cotes Laura

Child Recounts Dream of Bears and Elephant After Pie

Willie, five, defies warnings to eat fruit pie and narrates a wild dream in which bears chase him, a camel turns a somersault, and a big elephant rolls over him. His mother remarks that overeating pie brings bad dreams, while Willie quips it was better than serious and free to enter.

Willie Spake Seirous Preon

Blight Misteake in Hazy Diary Entry

A fragmentary diary line shows a character named Jim pressing a suspicions on his wife over arsenic in soup. The text uses garbled dialogue implying a problematic household mystery.

Jime Jim Socn

Fragmented dialogue from a Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt

In a convoluted scene quoted from the Birmingham Age-Herald, characters discuss nerves, exhaustion, and a plan to meet at dawn. The passage blends sleep deprivation and a yearning for rest with fragmentary dialogue about a trusted druggist and familiar routines.

Food value of grape juice and other fruit juices

The Journal of the American Medical Association notes fruit juices rise as beverages and assesses their food value. A seven ounce serving of grape juice provides about 200 calories mainly from sugar, orange juice about half that, and loganberry juice from 6 to 8 percent sugar yields roughly 300 calories per liter.

Journal of the American Medical Association Oregon State Suantai College Corvallis

Woman’s Vacation Wardrobe Sparks Gossip

A brief exchange recalls a wife enjoying her trip while noting one woman owned three gowns, more than the others. The remark highlights social expectations and wardrobe counts in a small community setting.

Nebraska Man's Dry Joke Shocks KC Saloon Crowd

A Nebraska man walks into a Kansas City saloon and signs for drinks. After each round he asks for the bill, revealing he is not deaf and dumb but extremely thirsty, prompting the bartender’s punchline.

Nebraska Kansas City

Fragmented Market Talk Reveals Old Joke Exchange

An unclear dialogue hints at a dated joke exchange between speakers, noting skepticism and familiarity in a casual setting. The text preserves voice and tone but offers no concrete events or names beyond generic references.

Sunday Services At Baptist Church Schedule

The Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Services are held on the second and fourth Sundays with an evening service at 6:45 p.m. B Y P U meets at 6:18 p.m. every other Sunday. prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:50 p.m. All are invited.

Local Church Services Schedule Shiloh Saussiaville

Church notices list Sunday School times at Shiloh and Saussiaville, worship and prayer meetings on Sunday and Thursday, Epworth League Friday evening, and midweek prayer services. Strong entities include M. E. Church and Epworth League with times noted.

Bible School and Services at Local Church

The Christian Church offers Bible School on Sundays at 10:00. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. L. E. Knox serves as pastor.

Friends Church Sunday Services and Pastor

The notice lists church activities at Friends Church: Bible School at 9:45 a m each Sunday morning, prayer meeting at 7 p m, preaching every other Sunday at 11:00 am, and Sunday evening services at 7 30 pm. Rev Samuel P Talbert is the pastor and invites participation.

A and A Grievance over a Paper Story

Hop protests a published story about them that ran with a cut on Wednesday. He says the tale is untrue and would harm his reputation by alleging he sought money from friends. Lar urges them to keep to friends.

Hop Larb

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