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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
2
An editorial condemns graft among prohibition agents in major cities. It criticizes political appointments, calls for integrity and fearlessness, and urges removing grafters and sidesteppers from the department to restore public confidence and enforce the law vigorously.
Discussion of cars moving from luxury to necessity fueling road building and economic gains for farmers merchants and travelers. Warns against reckless speed maniacs while noting England and France paying interest into the U S treasury as a sign of national honor and improved confidence.
The article argues Americans grow weary of active participation in a world court or League of Nations as Borah and Harding clash. It notes past aid to allies, wartime entry, arms sales, and keeping General Allen’s army in Germany, urging cautious readjustment and insisting on sanity abroad before further commitment.
A Chicago traction official acquired 17 000 acres in the Ozarks to retire quietly and raise fancy cattle. Surveyors found vast iron ore deposits, and $12 000 000 has been spent on a plant to process the ore into iron and steel, making the property far more valuable than a gold mine. Before selling your surface, ascertain what lies beneath.
The piece contrasts medieval kings with modern rulers and compares daring air admittance of danger with contemporary sky advertising. It notes a pilot weaving ad messages in smoke while local merchants claim cheaper, plainer routes in the paper’s pages. It cites a projected sixty billion dollar U S income.
A terse remark notes that some individuals fail to practice their stated beliefs because they do not engage in preaching, highlighting a gap between stated values and actions.
In a distant legend the Rain Gods bless a peaceful valley until northern invaders drive the people into mountains and deserts. A second tribe descends from the sky on the Winged Rock, learns warfare, and the land becomes a rotating mix of peace and conflict. Only Hualjatotla retains perpetual rains and fruit.
The text notes mixed tribal origins for the people described, citing Moki Santa Clara and Navatoo variations, with the Hopi identified as defending the desert nomad family. It presents a cautious, uncertain attribution of lineage within a refugee-like historical context.
The piece argues the justice department pursues corporations and contractors who robbed the government during the war. It condemns profiteers calling for broad punishment and public accountability, urging swift service in the next conflict to face consequences.
A Hungarian man reached 185 years old and records note at least fifty people living past 150. Since 1875 average lifespans have risen about sixteen years, with humanity inching toward the hundred year mark as trees endure for centuries without care.
In a Michigan remark Senator Ferris counsels girls to marry only when prepared to support a husband, urging young men to be optimistic and hurry to find a suitable partner.
The text notes a campaign push for government ownership of railroads, with uncertainty about benefits and a pledge to protest any further freight rate increases if such a policy gains traction.
A brief aphorism notes success comes from luck judgment and a touch of horse sense, with honesty occasionally given credit.
A discussion on the ease of being a popular goal spender, noting that any individual can spend toward goals but public favor varies depending on the approach and perception.
A light moment during a public gathering ends in laughter as a hat flies off a speaker. Onlookers share a smile and continue with the event.
A wry remark notes no one steals a fifty cent cotton umbrella because none are available. The line underscores the ubiquity of missing cheap items and humor about theft.
The statement argues that sixty billion is small when weighed against an average man’s self worth and the value he assigns to his time, highlighting the disparity between monetary scale and personal valuation.
A witty line notes delaying pessimism to extend time for hopeful waiting. It frames pessimism as a habit best postponed to tomorrow, suggesting optimism can grow with delay and patience.
A brief note observes that China’s government operates intermittently only when there is no active opposition. It hints at limited accountability and the quiet functioning of state mechanisms under certain conditions.
In a car incident the Centennial date change caused loss of control of the Hines car. Miss Griffith suffered a deep cut on one arm while others escaped serious harm. The Jessup car lost a fender, bent radius rods, and a light broke. Hines car sustained additional damage.
The text asserts that recalling parity reveals why some individuals show excessive generosity. It links fair treatment to broader charitable behavior and social norms.
The remark contrasts Sunday prayer zeal with Monday work behavior, criticizing those who appear devout in church yet falter in the workplace. It highlights hypocrisy and moral judgment in a compact, satirical tone.
A terse warning urges young men to consider the price of reckless behavior, likening it to crops whose yield declines with wasted effort. The saying highlights prudence and long term consequences in youth.
A reflective line notes a man at life’s peak feels stuck, unable to move forward or back and unsure where to turn.
A reflective line urges using one’s own wisdom before sharing counsel to avoid complaints about how others employ it. The note implies restraint and self reliance in guidance.
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