Secret engagements shatter at a party revelation
In a 1921 Western Newspaper Union piece, Mildred Thomas and Fanny Upton share a dramatic secret. A fiancé named George Howard reveals a past Atlantic City romance with another woman, causing a tense, public confrontation at a party.
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Fanny
Edward Brooks
Mildred Thomas
Fanny Upton
Mildred
Goose
George Howard
George
Atlantic City
Garfield Howard
Miss Upton
Mr. Howard
Fish Size Variations By Waters Say American Forestry Magazine
The article notes trout vary greatly within a species due to water conditions and describes color, size, form, and fin development differences. It cites Hallock stating a fish weighing seventeen pounds has been known, though most trout weigh three to four pounds.
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American Forestry Magazine
Hallock
Filing Feud Over Rods and Holes Echoes a Visit
A workman explains how rods fit into holes and can be filed smaller. A visitor, an undischarged bankrupt, quips that his bills did not get smaller, highlighting a rueful exchange about sizes and debts.
The Use of Sickness and a Bond Sale Notice
A narrator mocks a health reform claim while recalling measles in the household. The piece includes a notice: sale of nine thousand dollars in Cass Township five percent bonds for the Six Room Grade School in Dugger Indiana, June 12 1921. Bonds mature starting July 1 1922 with semi annual interest.
Famine Threatens Algerian Arabs Known as Drinkers of Sunshine
A year of drought has left Algeria's Arab shepherds on the edge of starvation. Seventy five percent of sheep have died and wheat may be needed from America to feed people through winter. The drought cripples the nomadic communities labeled Drinkers of Sunshine.
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Algeria
America
Out of Date Now
A playful exchange about an "old-fashioned girl" who enjoys cooking and uses "vamping" methods popular two decades ago. The dialogue contrasts contemporary and past dating styles, noting how phrases survive or fade over time.
Be Expected Bob Dont You Weigh More
The Boston Globe notes a playful exchange where Belle remarks she weighed nine and a half pounds at birth and Bob questions if she weighs more now. The quip captures family humor about growth and expectations.
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Bob
Belle
Boston
Notice to Contractors for Cass Township School Repairs
Charles Hale Township Trustee and Cass Township Advisory Board invite sealed bids by 2 PM on June 138th 1921 for remodeling heating ventilation and electrical work at Six Room Grade School at Dugger Sullivan County Indiana Plans by J Gaddis Vincennes on file locally Bids must include 1 per cent certified check and a contract bond The estimated cost is 7000 with right to reject all bids R A B Township Trustee Cass Township Sullivan Indiana
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Dugger
Sullivan County
Indiana
Cass Township
Dugger State Bank
Charles Hale
J. Gaddis
Vincennes
Sullivan
Appointment of administrator for Nordlund estate
Notice states Charles H. Bedwell is appointed administrator of Carl A. M. Nordlund, deceased, Sullivan County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Lindley and Bedwell, attorneys. First insertion June 1, 1921 for 3 weeks.
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Carl A. M. Nordlund
Sullivan County
Indiana
Charles H. Bedwell
Lindley & Bedwell
Notice of Final Settlement Estate of William B. Ridgeway
Sarah E Ridgeway executrix of William B Ridgeway late of Sullivan County Indiana has filed a final account in the Sullivan Circuit Court The hearing is set for Friday June 2 1921 the 47th judicial day of the May term Creditors heirs and legatees must attend to show cause why the report should not be approved SARAH F RIDGEWAY Executrix Hays Hays Attorneys
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Sarah E. Ridgeway
William B. Ridgeway
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sarah F. Ridgeway
Mariah Shoffner
Isaac . Shoffner
Sullivan Circuit
John C. Chaney
Notice of Estate Executrix for Isaac Shoffner
Mariah Shoffner executrix of the estate of Isaac Shoffner of Sullivan Court 9 gives notice of the June 24 1921 legal matter with John C Chaney attorney listed. First insertion June 1 1921 31.
Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing Ordered for Herbert H. Ruddell
Indiana district court sets July 11 1921 hearing for Herbert H. Ruddell on discharge petition. Notice to creditors to appear and present objections. clerk to mail copies of petition and order to known creditors. Judge Albert B. Anderson presides. clerk Noble C. Butler issues. First insertion June 1, 1921.
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Herbert H. Ruddell
District of Indiana
Indianapolis
Sullivan Union
Albert B. Anderson
A. D
Noble C. Butler
Behind the scenes of Illinois Central trains and crews
The piece highlights the unseen work behind railway operations from executives and dispatchers to track workers and miners. It notes the vast number of parts in locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars, and the ongoing need for maintenance, safety, and modernization. It emphasizes railways as essential to national prosperity, invites public feedback, and calls for a fair deal and constructive criticism.
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United States
Illinois Central
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Dr. Crowder
Ralph Bingham
Redpath
Seitz
Terre Haute
Star and Sullivan Union
Western Newspaper Union
Unc
Waleshtteena
Angel
Susan
Maria
Sullivan, County
Hays & Hays, Attorneys
Manning
Barre
Davis Brothers
Washington St
Sullivan, Ind
Fordson
Hofmann Auto Sales
Postoffice
Illinois Central System
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