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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
18
The Vulcanizing Co offers tire vulcanizing by experienced staff using modern machinery to extend tire life. Distributors for Federal United States Goodyear tires hold a large stock of high pressure and balloon tires. Under Long Tem the Tire Man the shop guarantees quality service and aims to lower owner costs.
A prominent regional ice cream producer, Quality Ice Cream Company operates a modern, sanitary plant and markets its celebrated brick ice cream and specialty molds across many retail counters. The firm emphasizes healthful, pure ingredients and contributes to local economic growth through progressive management and expansion.
A Kokomo establishment at 119 East Walnut known as Sweet Book Store markets a vast stock of books including classics, reference works, poetry and fiction. It offers fine stationery and gift novelties under experienced management and positions itself as the community’s literary headquarters with a broad religious educational selection and modern bestsellers.
The Cyclone Oil Co. of Kokomo earns regional prestige through extensive trade, high quality Texaco gasoline and oil, and strong customer service. The firm emphasizes value, reliability, and wide distribution, with departments led by experts in wholesale and retail trade.
Roy Chapman’s American Museum Asiatic expedition reports deadly Mongol pack attacks as dogs devour bodies carried on carts. Guards armed with revolvers and knives faced fatal risk. Prof. Berky narrowly survived a three-dog assault after firing.
In 1889 Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling first met during Kipling’s world tour. Kipling spent hours with Twain in Elmira, each surprised by the other’s knowledge, with Twain noting they complemented one another as they covered different realms of knowledge.
A quirky calculation suggests a person should start the day with a large capital, estimating $30,000 in working capital to go far. The text blends misquoted figures and humorous valuation of head and eyes as assets.
Describes a pari mutuel or retalizer betting device with receptacles for each horse. Backers stake on their chosen horse and after the race the funds bet on all horses are shared among supporters of the winner, minus a 10 percent commission that goes to the machine owner.
The passage explains the origin of the phrase the heel of Achilles. It notes Thetis dipped Achilles in the River Styx to grant invulnerability while holding him by the heel, leaving that spot vulnerable.
In Berlin Germany the arm of a traffic signal at Alexanderplatz has been fitted with a fake right arm and hand holding a disc signal. When extended it halts traffic. when clear a traffic officer pulls a lever to release cars.
A history of the Kenneth H. Rich funeral business in Kokomo highlights modern chapel facilities and advanced equipment. Kenneth H. Rich personally runs the establishment and emphasizes scientific methods, dignified service, and wide community trust.
A lengthy industry endorsement highlights L. V. Record & Son as leading construction contractors and specialists. The firm offers expert planning, quality materials, and reliable service, with a broad capability from small jobs to large contracts, while promising cost savings for taxpayers.
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