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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
14
Kokomo Auto Parts Company at 230 South Union advertises as auto wrecking and used car dealer with a large stock of new and rebuilt parts. It sells parts for most makes, buys old cars, offers up to date supplies, and promises courteous service and wide expertise.
Local sporting goods house advertised as a year round supplier for all seasons. It markets baseball equipment in season, football and basketball gear in fall and winter, plus skating and tennis supplies. The store emphasizes extensive stock, special orders, and a long standing community reputation.
The Coca Cola Bottling Company in Kokomo is highlighted as the exclusive Howard County distributor for Coca Cola. The piece touts sterilized bottles, strict quality control, public inspection access, and the plant’s modern, low touch production. It notes Indiana’s rising bottled beverage consumption and the plant’s role in the state’s distribution.
The Dickey Motor Car Co displays Paige and Jewett vehicles praised for new balanced crankshafts smooth ride and low prices. Moon Six sedan, Continental motor and advanced features emphasize quality service, with local management described as public spirited and experienced.
Roy Chapman of the American Museum Asiatic expedition says dying locals invite evil spirits into bodies. In Urga wild dogs roam death carts over rough ground, devouring bodies. Members fear deadly encounters. Prof. Berky barely survived an attack, saving his life with a revolver.
In the summer of 1880 Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling met in Elmira during Kipling’s world tour. Twain recounts a two hour interview where they traded insights with mutual respect, Kipling’s early fame noted and Twain acknowledging their equal sharp wit.
A visitor overhears a couple on a hotel veranda discussing stars and science. The girl with golden hair praises astronomy and wonders how astronomers determine distances, planet sizes, and the sun’s speed, while asking how they name the stars.
A historic overview traces ivory carving from the Stone Age through early eastern civilizations, Roman era, and the medieval period to modern times. The text notes a continuous production thread spanning millennia, attributed to M. B. Levick in the Nentor.
An editorial praise of the Indiana Lumber Company and Kokomo Lumber Co. highlighting their large stock, up to date facilities, and customer service. It details free plan services, in house estimators, and the company’s impact on local business and building material supply. The piece commends reliability and broad territory coverage.
A county banking review lauds Citizens National Bank as a cornerstone of financial growth noting sound management, safety deposits, and a proactive savings department. It highlights federal charter, Federal Reserve membership, OCC supervision, and lists officers including President Frank McCarty and Vice President George W. Landon.
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