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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates for 1923 with terms for Indiana and outside state, and notes foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
A broad reflection on how roads have improved from muddy tracks to pavement and the coming need for wider highways to support heavy truck traffic. The piece predicts motor trucks and rail competition, potential freight rate drops, and a future where everyone may run for office. It also touches on public interest in schools and the mindset of optimism.
The piece argues work requires focus while play restores the mind and body for daily toil. It claims disciplined separation of work and leisure sharpens performance and endurance, contrasting the wise and the foolish in their adherence to nature’s laws.
The excerpt argues that American youth benefit from sports and open-air exercise, urging equal opportunities for girls to develop mentally and physically. It links women's freedom to national progress and motherhood's value, advocating gender parity in athletic access.
A proverb advises delaying payments if you want to maintain a favorable public image, suggesting that prompt debt settlement might signal financial weakness or poor planning.
At month start 5757 volumes, 8 added, total 5765. Circulation 1491 with 186 class and 1305 fiction items. 57 average daily, 87 percent fiction. Borrowers begin 2628, 9 new, 301 cards withdrawn, total 2336. Finances balance 882.17 receipts 6.83. expenditures 265.85, final balance 616.32.
The author questions whether American histories are biased toward Britain or Germany, noting past claims of pro German narratives and current criticisms of pro British slant. He asks who crafts these narratives and why a truly pro American history is not produced by historians, schools, or authorities.
Notice to contractors bids due July 2 1828 at 1000 pm at Sheridan Town Hall for grading and cement paving on California street from Tenth to Second streets. Bidders must show per foot curb per sq yard payment per catch basins deposit a certified check 214 of engineer estimate with a minimum 100 dollars. Plans on file with town clerk.
A year after forming the Ar-Ca-Na bachelor club in Indiana polis a delegation presented Mr. and Mrs. Oberleas with an electric percolator as a wedding gift. The group included W Appel M Fields I Hale C H Fisher L Clifton J Parr and guests Miss Kern Miss Wells and Mr. and Mrs. J F King.
Sheridan Epworthians prepare for the District Convention to be held Monday and Tuesday at the Methodist church. Two sessions Monday and three Tuesday. Monday morning dedicated to registering delegates. Private homes will house visitors estimated at two hundred to three hundred.
Public initiation event scheduled at the Horse Show grounds in Noblesville Friday June 15 at 7 p m. A large class will be initiated with speeches by eminent speakers and a public invitation extended to all.
Mrs. F. E. McDonald hosts a miscellaneous shower this evening for Miss Helen Lanham in anticipation of her upcoming marriage to Commodore Markleville scheduled later this month.
Livestock markets dated June 14, 1923 show hogs firm to higher in Indianapolis with top $7.25 and bulk $7.15, cattle steady, calves weak. Chicago reports 33,000 hogs with 18,600 over and top $7.00, 10,000 cattle and 7,000 sheep. Buffalo lists 15 cars hogs from $7.40 to $7.50.
Southern Indiana mostly fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the south. Mrs. J. M. Thistlethwaite and guest Mrs. Funk of Warsaw visited Indianapolis Friday to call on friends and had luncheon with Mrs. Mary Wilson.
Indiana Secretary of State certifies that The Newby Construction Company filed and attested consents and papers under the voluntary dissolution act. The company is in the process of dissolution, with the secretary affixing seal in Indianapolis on a stated Sunday in June 1913.
Gwen Gates drainage commissioner will open bids at 10:00 A M Saturday June 30 1923 for a part dredged and part tiled drain in Boone and Hamilton Counties Indiana petitioned by J Fred Stahl et al and ordered by Boone Circuit Court Plans and specs are on file in Boone County surveyor office Lebanon Indiana Bids received there with certified check of 500.00 payable to Gwen Gates as evidence of good faith The successful bidder must furnish bond equal to the bid right reserved to reject any and all bids.
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