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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
2
A fable-like meditation compares a cat preying on a mother bird to dangers facing human mothers. It argues cruelty, ambition, neglect, and poverty threaten the future by leaving children motherless, urging society to protect mothers to ensure the race’s vitality.
An editorial urging young men entering the business world to use their brains wisely. It compares the brain to a garden that flourishes with cultivation and warns that enthusiasm must be tempered to avoid perilous pitfalls. Daily 30 minute self analysis is recommended to refine tasks and plans.
The writer argues that core price declines await after labor and raw material costs fall. They warn shoppers to expect delays, noting workers and manufacturers unlikely to voluntarily reduce wages or prices. Prices are tied to broader economic readjustments and time.
The essay discusses favorite sons in politics and how the status brings media attention and distinction. It argues both parties can gain publicity through such figures, noting the ease of obtaining public notice for favored candidates.
The speaker urges choosing a candidate who can stabilize unsettled conditions and reach the chestnut regardless of political affiliations. They warn that simply being a favorite son won’t keep the region off the rocks in the coming years and call for a capable leader.
The piece condemns gunmen as quick on the draw and corrupt, praising vice while terrorizing respectability. It links gunmen to political and police corruption and argues strict law enforcement would remove them, though ward politics and city police fail to act.
The piece argues that a smile reflects inner character. A good man’s smile radiates friendship and brotherly love while a bad man’s smile resembles a hyena’s grin. A playful test shows a smiling contest between them ends with the decent man ready to work and the depraved one ready to fight.
The text argues that chewing food slowly ensures better digestion and satisfaction, preventing overeating. It warns that hurried meals overload the stomach and reduce productive power, emphasizing that health and productivity depend on thorough mastication.
A reflective remark about wisdom and folly contrasts with an instruction to study oneself. It notes a dinner call from a wife as the signal to move, implying a social cue or household rhythm. The passage blends proverb and daily life without a clear event or named entities.
Mrs. S. C. Rader of Akron Indiana Miss Grace Jay of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs R W Styerwalt with children Alfred and Esther of Greenfield Ohio visited at Lydia Jays home. The Styerwalts drove nearly 200 miles in about eight hours noting Indiana roads are better than those in Ohio. Elvin T Wilson hosted dinner with the Styerwalt party and the Jay sisters last week.
A cited remark argues the public is excluded from railroad debates as the issue grows more contentious, with a claim that public input is consistently ignored and the situation is escalating.
A historical note discusses Mexico's strain from military leaders seeking top political power as generals dominate political aspirations. The piece highlights friction between military ambitions and civilian governance, illustrating a pattern of generals vying for the presidency.
A man searches for alcohol, stumbling in circles as he hunts for drink. The scene captures a nightlife mishap and the lengths some go to obtain spirits.
The article notes that paper milk bottles face safety issues and consumer hesitation due to concerns about drinking from them. It discusses durability and perceived risk as reasons for poor reception.
Notoriety seekers often rise to attention but soon become infamous as public interest wanes and scrutiny increases.
The statement notes that every person has a valid political belief, yet urges subjection of that belief when it clashes with another's views. It emphasizes restraint over asserting differences in public discourse.
It notes that a neighbor's faults may reflect our own, suggesting self awareness and humor about human imperfection. The line implies introspection about personal shortcomings while acknowledging others.
A cultural riff on the United States pattern of sprees from war profiteering to consumer spending, musing on future aspirations for a different kind of national spree. The piece links historical spending surges to broader social behavior and national character.
A young man writes affection filled letters on a typewriter and signs them with a nickname. The court transcript describes the letters as sentimental and soft spoken.
A remark notes that some civil engineers are not always civil, highlighting tensions between professional duties and personal conduct.
The piece notes rising costs in politics and notes Uruguay has one automobile per 148 people while a summer pedestrian believes the opposite, reflecting divergent views on mobility and economy.
A philosophical question asks which came first the egg or the bird. It ponders the origin of species and the role of the egg or bird in life's continuity.
The piece questions whether a would be president can spend less than those who elect him and debates the ethics of campaign fundraising and spending in the pursuit of the presidency.
A succinct proverb notes that while every person has a brain, some fail to use theirs effectively. The saying reflects on judgment and intelligence in everyday conduct.
The piece argues divorces rise due to rushed marriages and ignorance of partners, aided by shrewd lawyers and accommodating courts. It notes most separations are not justified by exceptional cases, urges reflection on morality, and ends with a wry line about aging and honesty.
The speaker notes how their father now cheerfully covers family expenses. In his old age he seems both wise and self sacrificing, like a modern Solomon and a martyr.
The note suggests editorial writers must seek a new focal point if Carranza's influence wanes, warning of tougher times for their hot shot columnists.
An exchange claims it is less dangerous to steal whisky than to buy it, but no details are given on where the whisky was seized.
A bold five day Mutual Chautauqua season promises a balanced lineup across music lectures and vaudeville. Notable figures include Dr James H McLaren Lenzo's Wizard Band and Julian B Arnold with a final address by a Washington insider on sugar prices.
The piece argues that Chautauqua relies on Season Tickets for success. It states advance sale of a universal ticket funds promotion and backs the institution through backers and guarantors. It urges every forward looking citizen to buy Season Tickets for their family.
The article praises forthcoming Chautauqua programs with strong talent and well-planned assemblies. It notes the Mutual company’s experience yields quality entertainment and lectures, and highlights robust music and lecture offerings. It also remarks on the Circuit Chautauqua’s growth and broad local appeal.
A thoughtful musing notes that society owes each man a living but acknowledges some view it as a bad debt, reflecting divergent perspectives on rights and responsibility.
The saying notes that few people ever reach their stated goal as ambitions continually grow. It reflects on human drive, aspiration, and the endless quest for a higher objective beyond initial aims.
A lively street scene keeps political talk alive after a speaker on the soap box finishes. The crowd disperses slowly while the "box" remains present for future use.
A reflective aphorism notes that opportunity visits many, yet some wait passively for circumstances to change rather than acting to seize chances. The line emphasizes self initiative in pursuit of success.
Editors vow to keep advocating economic restraint while readers seek concrete policy details. The column argues for clarity and practical steps, urging lawmakers to translate rhetoric into measurable savings and growth.
A reflective note contrasts the virtue of truth with the dangers of speaking bluntly. It weighs moral duty against risk, urging careful honesty and discernment in difficult situations.
A pithy line contrasts those who rely on cleverness with others who profit from borrowed wit, reflecting on ethics and ingenuity.
A pithy remark contrasts people with brains and those relying on common sense to judge decisions or behavior. The line emphasizes uneven intellectual endowments in a concise provincial voice.
A quirky note suggests people regularly eat brain food without realizing it as part of their daily meals. The line hints at a hidden kitchen habit that blends curiosity with humor.
A concise note observes that delaying payment can serve as a strategic virtue when settling old grudges, highlighting the psychology of time and debt in interpersonal conflicts.
A reflective aphorism notes that youth know less as years pass and that a secret persists only while a woman finds someone trustworthy to share it with.
A collection of scattered aphorisms and musings on self belief economy politics and social behavior. Mentions a train delay at Indianapolis on May 31 for Speedway visitors and references Europe and optimism about goods and virtue.
A claim that every ton of sea water holds one grain of gold yields an estimate of about ninety billion tons of gold in the oceans. The figure reflects the long debated idea of seawater gold concentration and invites skepticism about recoverable amounts.
A New York woman asserts she receives telegraphic messages from her son who has been dead for two years. The claim remains uncorroborated and unexplained by authorities.
The Belgian monarchs abandon courtly comforts and travel by aeroplane from Brussels to England, signaling a move toward plebian habits and modern transport.
Amid Carranza's assassination there is talk of a return toward normal conditions in Mexico, though observers call the prospect only a possibility and caution against premature conclusions.
A reflective note on valuing leisure and fulfillment beyond labor and financial gain. The fleeting nature of time invites consideration of personal happiness, relationships, and meaning beyond career success.
A reflective aphorism notes that life offers varied prospects for everyone and that opportunities are not granted on demand but through personal effort and circumstance.
A concise reflection that life’s success comes to those who strive and engage directly. It cautions against shortcuts that attempt to claim outcomes without effort or personal action. The tone is proverbial and motivational.
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