Local social notes and travel in Sullivan area
A sweeping roundup of Sullivan residents and visitors includes Ow Younblood buying two lots on French Street Mapleton addition, Chester W Kirkh am and Mrs Ernest Thixtun visiting Mrs Mary Kirkham, and Mrs Adah Thixtun. Judges Ratcliff and Bridwell, Dr A H Caffee, and many others appear with family and travel updates.
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A. OW. Younblood
French Street
Mapleton
Chester W. Kirkham
Chicago
Ernest Thixtun
Kenton
Ills
Mary Kirkham
Adah Thixtun
W. W. Harbaugh
Harbaugh
William Harbaugh
Dirrelle Chaney
John C. Chaney, Jr
Don Cochran
John Herron Art Institute
Indianapolis
Cochran
Melvin Martin
William Martin
West Virginia
George Sinclair
Vancouver
B. C
Austin Sinclair
Mr. Sinclair
Max H. Holmes
Sullivan
Old Mexico
Deserted Village warning to spend at home
The message urges residents to buy locally to keep money circulating in the town. It warns that buying elsewhere leads to a deserted village with no funds for services, protection, and upkeep. It stresses that every dollar spent locally improves living and increases property value.
Treasury saving securities interest payment in Seventh district
On June 15 a total of 42 million dollars was paid to holders of First Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes as semi annual interest in the Seventh Federal Reserve District. The amount includes 1,129,242 dollars in interest.
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Treasury
W.E. Aydelotte
Treasury Savings
Treasury Saving
Federal Reserve District
Well Digger Sits in U S Senate
Peter Norbeck of South Dakota rises from obscurity after borrowing 150 dollars at age 25 to start a wells digging business. His firm becomes a leading artesian wells digger in the middle west, earning political honor through steady work and support from friends.
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Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
U. S. Senate
Pete Norbeck
Middle West
Young Boars for Sale from Hoosier Bill Line
Double immuned young boars for sale. Offspring of the famous 20,000 dollar boar Hoosier Bill and noted dams. Weight about 125 pounds. Martz and Shepherd, Carlisle, Indiana.
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Martz & Shepherd
Carlisle
Ind
Ford Tops Get You a New Top for Your Car
An advertisement notes Ford tops available at seven dollars, inviting readers to purchase new car tops from John A. Mattix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
John’ A. Mattix
Jud Tunkins Reflects on Far Sighted Faults and Near-sighted Virtues
The note quotes Jud Tunkins on the idea of being far-sighted about faults and near-sighted about virtues, suggesting a humorous or critical take on personal insight and social behavior. The fragment hints at a playful or satirical stance toward friends and self-perception.
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Punking
House Built of Compressed Straw at Moullargis France
A house with walls of compressed straw was built at Moullargis France by the au verg de la Chissee. The building uses tight straw blocks claimed to be as hard as concrete and non inflammable. Due to the material’s lightness, only structural foundations are needed and the house can be built in a month.
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Auverg de la
Narrow Minded Man Believes World Better Off Alone
A fragment argues that a narrow minded person refuses self admission and believes the world would be better without others, echoing a Detroit Free Press sentiment. The text shows garbled wording and biases.
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Detroit Free"Press
Deadly Dues Between Eagles in Sharp Fight on Tree
A garbled note describes two eagles clashing in a tree. One observer recalls watching a violent struggle as the birds fought, leaving a tense scene of danger and instinctive defense.
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Aalee
Globe Report Details Sensitive Sec Remarks
A brief note outlines a sensitive section remark where a homely woman is told she resembles another, provoking responses. The incident centers on remarks about appearance and potential anger between the women involved, as reported by the Globe.
Firefly Light and Life in Elateridae Family
A historical note explains fireflies as well known beetles in the elateridae family that emit intermittent phosphorescent light. It details that the light is controlled by the insect’s nervous system and is produced by both male and female fireflies as well as their larvae, with eggs already luminous while still in the pupal stage.
Notice it Reader A Curious Magazine Ad Remark
The Yonkers Statesman quotes the Observer noting advertising pages in magazines hint at a new corset type. The remark suggests a fashion trend or novelty item reflected in periodicals.
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the Observer
Aencant
Yonkers Statesman
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Mexico
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Arthur A. Holmes
the Union
Nelle Hanchette
West
Sue Brownlee
Omaha
George Hanchettte
Cuba
Ed G. Carruthers
Martinsville
Bertha Ruston
Little Rock
Arkansas
Chip Towsey
Terre Haute
Rebekah Lodge
Fairbanks
Sullivan Lodge
Ralph Thompson
University Oflinois
Walter Thompson
Lawrenceville
Ilis
Thompson
Indian Refining Company
Sam Springer
Beryl
Yellow Stone National Park
Belle Wilkey
Paul Poynter
Joe R. Crowder
Colorado Springs
Springfield
Illi
Crowder
Tom Allen
Ed P. Reed
Robert
Uncle Johns
Well Digger
Maxwell-Brown Shoe Co
Philippine Islands
Springer- er-Gouckenour
D. B. Bevis
Maxwell-Brown Shoe CO. Sullivan
W. H. Jones
Merom
Bert Hubble
Merom, Ind
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Salathiel Boone
Ellery Hayden
John G. Barnett
Murry Bledsoe
Treas
Elmer Carrico
John M. Thomas
James Adams
William Hayhurst
William Williamson
Riggs Clay Product Company
Shelburn
J. Frank Pierson
Hymera
J. F. Scherb
Justice of Peace Schere & Insurance
Petty
Ofice-Over
Eal Estate
State OF
Indiana
Isaac Mattix
Reed Bridge
Turman’s Creek
Turman Township
Sullivan County
Towit
John A. Mattix
N. C. Robbins
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