LICKSKILLET ITEMS Serious misadventures and small town humor
The Bloomington Star column notes Rev. Eli Perkins visiting Brown county preaching in churches and schools with small offerings but many meals. Aunt Beckey Jones shows off coffee coupons, Mrs. Caleb Fish hosts an exclusive luncheon, and musical phonograph entertainment spices the day. Zeb Stubbins wears a tall derby, Cy Hawkins cycles into misfortune trading gear for a pewter watch and a leaky accordion. Aunt Sally Hawkins sends egg money, Deacon Ebberole claims grip, Uncle Johnny Spruceby receives pension and pays tobacco debt, Arminta Jones injures herself while dusting a Washington portrait and breaks her wrist watch mainspring.
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Eli Perkins
Brown County
Beckey Jones
Caleb Fish
Zeb Stubbins
Cy Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Perkins
Deacon Ebberrole
Johnny Spruceby
Arminta Jones
George Washington
Prompt fragment on Polyphemus strength and fate
A cryptic line puzzles the reader with references to Polyphemus and a creature named vereton. It hints at a dramatic transformation or fate tied to enormous strength and stature and a perceived threat to their owner. The text reads like a mythic digression within a larger tale.
China’s Great Variety of Trees
China has a remarkable diversity of trees, surpassing North America. The text notes many handsome specimens visible there and suggests several could be profitably grown in this country.
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China
North America
Buttersups and Geld Mines
A fragmentary update notes readers' mixed reactions to a piece on refuges and profits, highlighting confusion and misinterpretation of aims. The text hints at speculative finance and misused terminology within a volatile discussion.
Astronomer's Argument Challenges Public Skepticism
Jud Tunkins notes an astronomer claims dramatic figures, yet the public doubts his arithmetic and seeks verification. The exchange highlights trust in scientific forecasts versus confirmation bias and urges independent checking.
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Jud Tunkins
Veri
Remarkable Tanlac recovery story from Maxeys
A. J. Gillen of Maxeys Georgia reports a bedbound woman of three years regained strength after using Tanlac. After one bottle she rose to keep house, and by the third she cooked and handled chores for a family of eight. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
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Maxeys
A. J. Gillen
Property transfers across town and townships listed in deed records
Numerous conveyances recorded in Jackson Two and Merom townships as buyers pay sums from 1 to 12,000 dollars for parcels and lot segments. Transfers include coal rights, quarters, and subdivided lots across Shelburn, Gill, Haddon, Carlisle, Nash, Sullivan, and surrounding areas. Notable buyers include Lelia Turpen, Julius Hoesman, T. E. Eslinger, and W. Whitlock among others.
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Haddon
Wim. Unger
Frank Unger
Carlisle
T. O. Ellis
Geo. B. McCammon
Singer St. Necor
Lizzie Deiss
J. Davidson
Alumbaugh
W. W. Whitlock
Thos
A. Combs
H. W. Harbaugh
Owens
Nash
Snow Et al
Louis
Marie Zezula
A. C. Rose
J. E. M. Purcell
G. W. Gambill
G. N
Ruth M. Gambill
McNabb
Ella Knotts
Caroline Haskett
Frances Thomson Et al
C. C
Rosetta
Joe Buck
Wm. P. Turpen
Sarah Turpen
Stewart
Jesse Turpen
M. L. Thompson
T. R. Black
W. L. Lumber Co
Mapleton
T. A. Combs
Owens and Campbell
Jackson
Harvey Spears
Roland Bunyan
Farmer recounts loss of pedigreed seed corn to rats
Mr Vaughn explains how he stored pedigreed seed corn in a gunny sack hung from a roof beam and rats ate it all. He notes five dead rats found next morning and credits RAT-SNAP for remedies. Product sold by Turman & Riggs and If V Bennett in three sizes 32c 65e and $1.25.
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Turman & Riggs
If. V. Bennett
Fragmentary Crime Note From Aged Local Report
A damaged OCR fragment describes a supposed beard shaving incident and a theft in a place named Clontis. References to a man named Gitel Aye OM Patras tier and a stray lightning theme appear, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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Patrastier
Clontis
Carlisle and Haddon Township bid for coal and pump room
Tarlton C. Woodward trustee and Carlisle Haddon Township Joint High School Board invite sealed bids for a concrete coal and pump room adjoining the existing boiler room. Bids due Sept 19 1921 at 1 pm with $200 certified check, plans on file, bids marked for work, right to reject. Estimated cost 2500 dollars.
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Tarlton C. Woodward
Haddon Township
Sullivan County
Said Township
Carlisle
Indiana
Cval
Carlisle and
Isuch
Tarlton CC
Woodward
J. Frank Alumbaugh
Carlisle School Board
Arthur D. Cutler
Sullivan
Most People Friendly
A terse aphorism arguing self-reliance and caution in dealing with others. The speaker warns that while many will act for others, one should primarily act for oneself.
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the National Bank
OF Sullivan
Sullivan Vulcanizing Works
D. J. Kendrick
Washington St
Sullivan, Indiana
South Bend Tires
N.S
NLS
Sox
The
W.H. Hill, Jr. Farm Loan Co
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
North Side
Bloomington Star
Harry Dilley Dee Station
Ind
Willard Batteries
M. A
Schroeder & Price
Olson
West Side Square
Merom
T. E. Eslinger
van Horn
Old Town
Mr. Vaughn
BUICK
P. O. B. Flint
Michigan
Wees-Wilson Buick CO
Dixie
Syren
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