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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
7
Barnes teams with Sprouse to chase the jewel mystery after a tense escape from Green Fancy. Sprouse reveals a tangled web involving Hedlund Ugo and a knife attack, while plans form to pursue Prince Ugo and the missing crown jewels across the mountains to Crowndale and the Grand Palace hotel.
Sprouse steals a stash worth about five hundred thousand from Barnes and warns of a two day head start before he will try to reclaim the loot. Barnes contemplates the risk while the sanatorium burglary leaves a wounded man at midnight and a dangerous plan unfolds toward New York.
The Rushcroft group evacuates Hart's Tavern after two inquisitive men pry into their affairs. Miss Cameron escapes by car with Tommy Gray's party while Peter tailgates, keeping watch with orders to stay on the tail light. The chase begins amid a stormy night and roaring engines.
The home mechanic explains constructing flower boxes atop newel posts and porch columns. To prevent rot, drain the box with a tin or zinc liner and a one inch drain tube to the downspout or edge. Place a window screen triangle over the drain to prevent pipe clogging.
Thrift Magazine advises gardeners to transplant native wood ferns to shaded lawn edges. Dig and plant multiple varieties with larger kinds in back, keep soil moist, cover with leaves in fall, and leave leaf cover through spring to conserve moisture.
The piece argues cities should act to curb aggressive billboards to preserve tidiness and beauty. It cites St Louis success and notes Kansas City follows, urging broader adoption nationwide for better highways and public improvements.
Dr. J. E. Westlake of Virden Illinois calls for fruit tree planting on every mile of county roads. He proposes Boy Scout guardians of the trees after planting and estimates county cost at about 12000 dollars. The campaign has been started in other Illinois counties.
A curio of remarks by Henry Watterson on politicians. A noted politician’s wife humorously listens to her husband over the telephone and asks to switch receivers because the current one is tired.
The piece contrasts local city life with broader national duties, urging readers to support hometown interests while acknowledging global engagement. It emphasizes civic responsibility and the balance between local loyalty and international awareness.
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