Neighborhood Notes Describe Local News and Daily Life
The column reports general health, social visits, and small-town activities. Entries include visits from Mrs. F C Grant, Mr. and Mrs. James Hershman, and Dr. Harold of Noblesville. mentions of farmers like Ted McKinney moving into a new house and Clark Millikan’s fall. and local improvements such as Lee Rayl adding a cow stable and Mort Moore harvesting 13 acres of corn at Mode Hinshaw's place yielding 66 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hershman
Shiloh
Ora Wiles
Charles Hines
Noblesville
Ted McKinney
F.C. Grant
Ekin
Mort Moore
Mode Hinshaw
Local Social News From Bakers Corner
Misses Carrie and Isaphene Graham visit near Cincinnati with uncle. Emor Baker and wife dine with C. B. Jones. Wi Baker and wife entertain H. A. Budaley, Jesse Kellam and families, Alfred Graham, and Estella Hodson's family. The merry maskers made their annual visit Saturday night. Mrs. C. M. McConnell hosts niece Mabel Williams and Mr. Cramer of Martinsville over Sunday. Nora Harnish of Kokomo visits the J. L. Mundy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. Baker
H. A. Budaley
Sheridan
Jesse Kellam
Alfred Graham
Estella Hodson
Merry Maskers
C. M. McConnell
Mabel Williams
Mr. Cramer
Martinsville
Public Sale At Sheridan Almanac Auction Saturday November Seventh
Perry and Foster will auction at their South livery barn in Sheridan on Saturday November seventh at 10 A M. Goods include good horses stock harness lap robes whips and 25 head of extra good milk cows from Nelson Bartin of Scottsburg Indiana. Cattle viewable November fourth. terms cash under five dollars credit six months. over one hundred dollars two percent. cash eight percent off. Timothy Clark to auction James Shapley farm two miles west of Sheridan on Strawtown road November twelfth. Two work mares harness wagon buggy corn and furniture with credit nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bartin
Scottsburg
Ind
Sheridan
Perry and Foster
W. A. Miller
Timothy Clark
James Shapley
Strawtown Road
Early pledges against gambling and drinking in medieval Italy
A Chicago News item notes Turin Studi Medievali presents three early pledge documents from Milan archives. Pasquali and Duca vow two years abstaining from gambling and deterring others, with 5 soldi penalties. Other pledges limit gaming and tavern visits, each breach costing 5 soldi. The piece suggests these were individual contracts, not a formal temperance movement, with German orders early leaders in temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Turin
de Proto
Sileto Ferrario
Lamperio
Germany
Order of St. Christopher
Sigismund de Diettrichstein
Landgrave of
Hesse
Chicago News
Sympathy for the Orphans Fable Comes From She Elephant
A fable notes an elephant accidentally crushes a bird then, hearing the unhatched brood, lovingly sits on the nest to keep the chicks warm. The tale appears in George T. Lanigan's Fable The Kind Hearted She Elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Lanigan
Aladdin Status Clash Cited in Genie Exchange
Aladdin asks about being at beck and call. The genie responds with a strict schedule excluding Tuesday and Friday afternoons Monday and Saturday evenings and every other Sunday per an exchange noted by the Washington Herald.
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Aladdin
Washington Herald
The Knocking proverb quoted by Uncle Eben
A snippet from the Washington Star presents Uncle Eben's proverb about opportunity knocking on the door. It frames the successful man as one who remains quiet to hear the knock and not fear failure that hinders his own knocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Self Love Reflections Quoted by Antonius
A thoughtful musing on ego and self regard as reflected in a quotation attributed to Antonius about how every man loves himself more than others. The line prompts contemplation of human vanity and personal bias across contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonius
Siward receives Fleetwood Plank after illness in a Sunlit Library
Fleetwood and Plank visit Stephen Siward at home, where the old man remains immobile with a twisted ankle and receives news about social clubs and local politics. The conversation reveals Siward's withdrawal from clubs and a lingering interest in current events as they share tea and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose of Sharon
Fleetwood
Plank
Gumble
Mr. Siward
Mr. Fleetwood
Siwards
Stephen
Siward
Gamble
Rye
Wands
Dr. Grisby
Billy
Ferrall
Amalgamated Electric intrigues and Siward’s retreat
Siward hosts Fleetwood and Plank at the club as the Amalgamated Electric share price rises and rumors of a break up swirl. Siward’s health and alienation show in a pale face and restless hands as he contemplates an office tomorrow and a quiet future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siward
Fleetwood
Plank
Harrington
Howard Quarrier
S. L
Dairy Demand and Farmer Response Highlight Change
Statements urge improved land use and dairy investment as farmers raise cows per acre and gain limited profits. The message notes past year milk payouts exceed 100000 and claims progressive farmers back soil improvement. It also asserts buyers prepay a year in advance for farm products.
Guaranteed Cure for Constipation Guarantee for Constipation
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is touted with a sixteen year track record and a money back guarantee if claims are not met. Customers like Alston of Boynton and Williams of Sidney praise its gentle action, noting it as a preferred laxative suitable for children and the weak. Obtain a 50 cent or 1 bottle from a druggist with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Eczema Curable Says Zemo Cream
Zemo a external use medicine claims instant itching relief and germ destruction for eczema and skin diseases. C E Gregory the druggist endorses its claims as an honest medicine. Wanted ladies to print calling cards at the News office 50 for 50c or 75c per 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
C. E. Gregory
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Neighborhood News
North Adams
Fred Miller
Boxley
Cecil Wiles
Elwood Simmonds
Green Harris Jr
M. V. Harris and
Harold of
John Birden
South Adams
T. S. Reveal
D. S. Carney
Milton Millikan
Clark Millikan
Lee Rayl
Ahilo
Bakers Corner
Carrie
Isaphene Graham
Cincinnati
Emor Baker
C. B. Jones
Nora Harnish of
Kokomo
J. L. Mundy Home
Perry
Foster
A Temperance Union
Indiana Condensed Milk Co
Shotover
Stvward
C. FE. Elliott
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