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Fragmentary note mentions a mild-tempered colubroid common in farming areas. It hints at snakes entering homes while likely seeking mice rather than drinking.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1921
Page
3
Literal wooing in a comic drawing room exchange
A young man takes things literally during a social encounter. He asks to kiss her in June and is jokingly told that mothers are in the room. He then suggests her father can kiss her, provoking a playful response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ble
June
Ed Bascomb entertains with jokes and local gossip mix
A lively local note describes Ed Bascomb reading jokes from a Cherry Pectoral Almanac to boys at the store. It mentions Cy Hawkins new tune for a graphophone, Zeb Stubbins ill with la grippe, and Ed Bivins's dry reform and church joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bascomb
Cy Hawkins
Buffalo
Zeb Stubbins
Gosport Sale Sparks Dizzy Tale and Mule Mischief
Last week in Gosport a sale stirred talk of novelty while a strong odor haunted the scene. Ed faces a coat disinfection before moving about town. Dec McFadden rushed to Abner Hamilton who loafed at the blacksmith shop and, after pulling a mule's tail, was carried home in a wheelbarrow. Doc diagnosed the case as collapsed locomotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Fish
Mesdames Hamilton
Hawkins
Love Ann Long
Love Ann
Ed Bivins
Martinsville
Si Plum
Ed Bascomb
P. M
U. S. Army
Gosport
Dec McFadden
Abner Hamilton
Bill Blithers
Doc
How Big New York Grocery Firm Keeps Down Rats
Vroome & Co., butter and cheese merchants in New York City, say RAT-SNAP keeps rats in their cellar under control. Farmers use RAT-SNAP as rats avoid other baits. Available in three sizes 35c 60c and $1.25, sold and guaranteed by Turman & Riggs and H. V. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vroome & Co
Butter & Cheese Merchants
New York City
Turman & Riggs
H. V. Bennett
Five Chinese Virtues And The Five Buttons
A fragmented note lists five Chinese virtues as core guides and mentions a coat for reminders. It references care and a Chinese tradition with an emphasis on moral ideals and personal conduct. Further readable phrases mention therapy and reminders tied to virtuous action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciichys
Tanlac Claims Unmatched Success Driven by Absolute Merit
Advertorial style claim from Dougherty and Walters asserts Tanlac's phenomenal, unprecedented success as a result of absolute merit. The statement emphasizes product quality and the brand's superior efficacy to persuade readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
All That, n Then Some. Infant Care Costs and Budgets
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times notes that infant care costs hinge on available funds and the practicality of financing. It argues the question is resolved by what households can allocate for infant upkeep and essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittscurch Gazette-Times
Facts are a Polish Diamond of Truth
The quote reflects James Bryce urging careful refinement of truth before public presentation. It emphasizes selecting essential details, polishing language, and avoiding extraneous context to present a clear factual statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryce
RAT SNAP Guaranteed to Kill Rats and Mice
Money back if RAT-SNAP fails to prove its claims. The product cremates rodents with no lingering odor. Rats abandon food to eat RAT-SNAP. Appears in cake form with no mixing. Cats and dogs avoid it. Available in three sizes 35c 65c and 1 25 sold and guaranteed by Turman & Riggs and H V Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman & Riggs
H. V. Bennett
A Tough Beard Stirs Westminster Households
A fragment reports a domestic quarrel overheard at Westminster with references to a wife, husband, and a missing shave incident. The terse note mentions months ago and a household dispute observed by a passerby, with limited corroborating detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Lenden Odaily Mail
Tanlac Satisfies Customer Demand Says Dougherty and Walters
Local merchants Dougherty and Walters praise Tanlac for meeting customer needs and boosting satisfaction. They report steady sales and positive feedback from patrons seeking effective herbal remedy options.
Last Bow Duel Marks Final Offensive Use of Arrows
An historical note records the last offensive use of a bow as a 1708 duel between two gentlemen at Medinburgh who fired three arrows each without harming one another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medinburgh
Noted Dog Trainer Recommends RAT-SNAP Rodent Killer
Joe Armstrong, celebrated dog trainer, reports rats around kennels and hundreds of prize dogs. After using RAT-SNAP, in three weeks every rat disappeared and dogs avoided the product. Tur man & Riggs and H. V. Bennett sell and guarantee the cake form in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Armstrong
Turman & Riggs
H. V. Bennett
Sediment Removal Guide for Water Bottles and Cructs
The sediment in water bottles can be removed by thorough rinsing with hydrochloric acid followed by clear water or ammonia water. This procedure uses strong chemicals to dissolve residues before final rinsing.
Tanlac Proven Effective, Claims Dougherty
A Dougherty endorsement asserts Tanlac is one medicine that does what it promises to do, praising its efficacy and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty & Walters
Dream of Nood and Flood Portends Business Disaster
Dream text suggests a flood motif where people and goods are carried away. It notes a warning of great disaster in business and mental weakness, yet hints at resilience as one swims out of the flood signaling recovery of power.
Illinois Central Rail Road to Sell Unclaimed Freight in Sullivan
Notice of public sale on January 16, 1922 at nine A M at the freight house Sullivan Indiana. Three boxes of steel bolts one box of bolts five crates auto gear parts with marks from The Brown Co. Syracuse N Y and Cotta Transmission Co Rockford Illinois. Crates numbered 28886 to 28897. Proceeds cover freight demurrage storage and costs. remaining funds go to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Pompey
Illinois Central
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Brown Co
Syracuse
Ind
Mutual Truck Co
N. YY
Brown Co. Sullivan
Illinois Central Railroad Company
B&b B. Small
Notice to Contractors Sullivan County Indiana bids on gravel road
The Sullivan County Indiana Board of Commissioners will receive scaled bids up to 12 noon on Monday January 2 1922 for 3959 feet of gravel road in Turman Township per petitions by Thomas M Sirnin et al. according to plans on file in the Auditor's office. The Board may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Turman Township
Thomas M. Sirnin
the Auditor
John G. Barnett
Frank M. Nead
Sullivan Circuit
Cass Township
Chas. Hale
Chas
J. W. Gaddis
Vincennes
Ders
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