Man of the woods laments magazine siege and coffee substitute
A woodland narrator describes magazines pressuring him to subscribe, while canvassers include widows and students. He recalls past magazines offering stories and jokes, but now alarm editorials warn of health dangers. He recalls coffee disappearance and a substitute made from roasted marrowfat peas urged by Dr. Zinkfoogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan
Veterinary College
Orson
Dr. Zinkfoogle
Marriage Breaker Reported in Petrograd Divorces
A Petrograd source claims a so called marriage breaker issues over 500 divorces weekly with no investigation required beyond the applicant’s signature. The note labels it a deplorable result of bolshevik rule and cites widespread fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petrograd
Tough meat prompts sharp exchange in Kansas City Star
A hypercritical customer complains the meat is too tough in a rapid fire restaurant scene. Heloise the waitress replies briskly suggesting the customer flatten it with a foot to gnaw it, reflecting a bite of old city humor from the Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Kansas City Star
The Difference Between Housewife and Husbandman
A witty exchange contrasts the roles of a housewife and a husbandman. It implies a housewife sustains the home with constant care, while a husbandman focuses on work and harvest. The remark plays on gendered labor and domestic expectations.
The Varied Activities of Faith
A report on faith work and religious study outlining the varied activities of a Bible doctrine teacher at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. The piece highlights instructional methods and outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Blvie Institute
Chicago
Faith Opens Door to Salvation in Pauls Mission
A sermon on the conversion of Saul of Tarsus and Pauls mission. Faith is the key to entering God’s spiritual blessings and the Christian life. The preacher stresses that faith comes by hearing the word of God and must be fostered by faithful preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Saul
Tarsus
Paul
Apostle
Antioch
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Church of God
God
Timothy
Satan
Be Swift to Love and Kindness on the Dark Journey
A short inspirational meditation urges rapid affection for loved ones while life is brief. The speaker, echoing H. F. Amiel, emphasizes not waiting to express care until illness or death threatens us. It counsels kindness and joy in everyday moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Amiel
God Gifts and the Need to Surrender Will
A sermon reflection by Rev. Andrew Murray on receiving all good gifts from God and shaping a strong will into a vessel for divine Spirit. The text urges joyful reception and deliberate surrender to enable splendid service for God. The piece emphasizes joy in giving back what is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Murray
Commissioners Allowances and Repairs Ledger 1921
Sullivan County issue lists payments to numerous district residents and firms for repairs and allowances. It records names such as John Wambaugh Oliver Bedwell Frank Bolenbaugh Cleave Railsback and many others with amounts ranging from a few cents to over seventy dollars. Also includes a notice to non residents in the Sullivan Circuit Court announcing a divorce and custody action against Lawrence Anderson with a May 1 1921 hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wambaugh
Dist
Oliver Bedwell
Frank Bolenbaugh
Cleave Railsback
George Miller
Same
Marshall Braner
W. FE
Virgel Bennett
Elias Kilgore
Turman & Riges
Eugene Ransford
Saime
Sam Berlingmier
Milton Piety
Carl Lester
John Barnes
James Norris
W. R. Reynolds
Will Strain
A. Gambill
Archie Booker
C. A. Brentlinger
Homer Kasinger
Monk, Jr
Geo. Liston
Tony McKnight
J. Steffy
B. Kerkhoff
Homer Bicknell
No. Carkins Chem. Co
Trail
Val. Elec. Co
Game
Frank Hiatt
Helen Elec
Shop
Sull. Tel. Co
J. H. Neff
Help Inf
Linda Watson
Wal. Val. Blee. Co
Bushell
Powell
Harry Brown
Walter Scott
W. A. Scott
G. R. Scott
Chas. Coffman, Same
Geo. Coffman, Same
Roland Campbell
David A. Bedwell
Walter Leach
Wm. A. Bedwell
Henry Alsbrook
Jas. A. Woodard
Leo A. Woodard
W. H. Leach
Geo. Hampton
John Hampton
Henry Buck
Claude Zaayver
Robt
Hampton
Aaron Pope
Bert Pope
Sull. Mfg. Co
C. FE. Prose
Elmer Prose
Allen Behem
Frank Webb
Wilber Irvin
Jas
Scott Andrews
Jas. Bolenbaugh
Hugo
A Austin
Frank Benson
Standard Oil Co
A. Steadman
L. Brooks & Son
H. V. Lisman
Thurman Brodie, Dist
Carl Brodie
John Hart
Raymond Walters
John Moore
Stonewall Brodie
Alex Hiatt
John Priver
George Corbin
Geo. Mayfield
Thomas Arnett
Eliot Douthitt
Ed Padgett
Clark Ridge
John Ridge
Alonzo Foust
Bishop Walters
Chas. Moore
Clarence Shepherd
J. W. Cox
Tom Wolfe
Clark Alexander
Chas. Harris
Will Bell
Felix Jones
Chas. R. Railsback
Elliot Fisher Co
F. M
Roy Drennan
Sal
Ed Douthitt
Same. Pris. & Crims
Wm. Williamson
Sal Co
Richard Park
C. F. Briggs
Surveyor
J. H. Shake
Salco Health Com
N. Botts
J. W. Lindley
Salco
Wm. H. Cooper
Jackson
G. Moreland
H. T. Smith
W. J. Hux
Curry
I Cecil Hux
Thos
J. Walls
J. S. Hazelrigg
Alpha DeHart
Caddie DeHart
Jessie M. Poe
Turman
A. H. Davis
A. B. Davis
Caroline Wible
Hamilton
Robt. Calvert
Chas. H. Milman
L. F. Walters
Wm. M. Irons
Cc. Oo. Alsman
Jefferson
J. L. Shake
Sarah KE. Shake
Benj. Figs
Leliah Carrithers
Haddon
Wm. FE. Lovell
C. A. Atkinson
Roscoe Carrithers
Jessie S. Colvin
Gill
R. Richardson
Arminda S. Colvin
Roy L. Colvin
Louis Colvin
A. J. Rich
Jan
Vale
Val
Elec. Co
Brush Works
Dan Ford
Sull. Co. Water Co
Mfg. Co
Giles Transfer Co
Ginnicks & Hout
D. Booker
F. Walters
Geo
Notice of Final Settlement in Hollingsworth Estate
Alexander C Hollingsworth as administrator of Thomas FP Hollingsworth dies in Sullivan County Indiana has filed the final report of accounts in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Monday May 2 1921 first day of May term 1921 creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Walter F Wood attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Anderson
William R. Nesbit
Sullivan Circuit
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of Indiana
Charles R. Ratlsback
Sullivan Circuit Court
Alexander C. Hollingsworth
Thomas FP. Hollingsworth
Walter F. Wood
Eliza Hollingsworth
Alixander C. Hollingsworth
Estate of Eliza Hollingsworth Creditor Notice
Estate of Eliza Hollingsworth late of the Muar term 1921. Creditors Alexander C Hollingsworth first insertion April 18 1921 events continue through April 31 1921.
Bids Sought for Gill Township Gravel Road Project
Sullivan County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for 11 899 feet of gravel road in Gill township petitioned by Frank Kimberlain et al versus People of Gill township. Bids due noon, plans on file in Auditor’s office. Right to reject any bid reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Gill Township
Said County
Frank Kimberlain
H. Poston
John Scott
Percy Wolfe
Board of County Commissioners
Frank M. Daniels
Hamilton Township
William Hummel
Rock Road
Jefferson Township
Jeff G. Jackson
W. H. Poston
Notice to Bidders for Gravel Road in Hamilton Township
Notice to bidders for construction of 23806 feet of gravel road in Hamilton township. Petitioned by William Hummel et al. versus People of Hamilton township. Plans and specifications on file in the Auditor's office. All bids.
Construction of Rock Road in Jefferson Township Petition
Plans filed with the county Auditor for Section No. 1 6400 feet of rock road in Jefferson township pursued by Jeff G. Jackson et al vs People of Jefferson township. Announcement dated April 13 1921 with Auditor Frank M Daniels signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Poston
John Scott
Percy Wolfe
Board of County Commissioners
Frank M. Daniels
Commissioner’s sale of real estate in Sullivan County Indiana
John W. Lindley as commissioner will offer for sale at public sale on Saturday April 30 1921 at 2 PM at the Samuel Badders residence the NE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 11 and part of the NW quarter of Section 12 in Township 8 N Range 8 W containing 11.25 acres more or less. Lands sold free of liens with a three payments plan and minimum price two thirds of appraised value four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariette B. Case
Martin E. Badders
Sullivan Circuit Court
Samuel Badders
Sullivan County
Indiana
Towit
Section
Township
Range
Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern Railway Company
First Domesticated Animal Explained in Early History
The dog is likely the first domesticated animal, with sheep, ox, camel, and horse added soon after as humans found animals could be adapted to their needs and beliefs.
Notice of Final Accounting in Chapman Estate
James M. Fisher administrator of Mattie C. Chapman estate filed a final report in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for the May term 1921. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Attorney: G W Buff. First insertion April 6 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Buff
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Walt
Mase
Ps.in
Tan
I. R. Leonard
Floyd Lamb
Turman & Riggs, Same
J. H. Allen
McWard & Railsback
Daily Times
R. P. White
Knox Orph
Willis
F. M. Cunningham
Kimberlain
J. P. Wilkey
Ij. P. Wilkes
Ham
J. B. Hawkins
Eng
Nannie Ballew
Miner's Store
Greenwood Bros
Dr. R. H. Vancleave
Jesse TP. Allen
F. M. Douthitt
Claude Ford
J. A. Hash
J. F. Asrey
Joe K. Smock & Son
Oscar R. Rich
N. Buchannan
State of
Ima Glenn Anderson
Atte
John W. Lindley
James M. Fisher
Mattie C. Chapman
Clothiers
H.c.steel
North Side Square
Quality
Sullivan, Ind
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Hofmann Auto Sales
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