Springer Heir Doubts Million Estate Claim in Wilmington
Mrs. Samuel C. Smith of Chicago, claiming direct descent from Charles Springer, doubts the family fortune’s 500 million dollars. She notes past meetings and fees yielded little, cites a 1880 Chicago gathering and a Wilmington 1908 inquiry, and says the estate has produced no solid basis for claims.
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Springer
Wilmington
Del
Samuel C. Smith
Chicago
Charles Springer
Hurst Hotel
St. Louis
Sherman
Conflicting Living Arrangements Spark Magistrate Question
A woman tells an English magistrate her husband has rooms at his mother's house but she refuses to live with relatives. He may come and live with her instead. The magistrate confirms the approach and asks where she is living, she replies with her mother’s home.
Unchanging Human Nature Quote in Cincinnati Enquirer
A columnist notes that despite many changes over the years human nature remains constant since the days of Adam, as quoted in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Adam
Cincinnati Enquirer
Faith and Works Quotation by J Beaumont
A religious reflection on faith and deeds linking spiritual ascent to joined faith and works. It presents the image of faith as a bird needing works to fly to heaven and achieve eternal rest with companions.
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J. Beaumont
He Hung Upon Her Words In A Recent Novel
A fragment from a popular novel suggests a scene where a character tightens attention on a speaker. The line implies a notable emotional moment as the listener studies the speaker’s words closely.
Blythe Sees Dirt Flying From County Road Work
Smythe notes mudslinging at the political meeting last night while Blythe observes dirt flying from the county road grader this morning.
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Blythe
Smythe
Paddled Her Back Joke Sparks Light Conversation
A playful exchange features a pun about Jack paddling Agnes down the river after a kiss request is refused. The joke plays on rough behavior and humor in a casual dialogue between two speakers.
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Jack
My My My Johnson and Jackson Exchange Barbs
A brief dialogue shows Johnson calling Jackson an ignoramus and questions his schooling. Jackson replies he has never attended school and asks how long “at” has been. The exchange highlights a humorous clash over education.
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Johnson
Jackson
Water in Rooms After Roof Fix
A hotel owner explains a guest asked about water in their room. The proprietor notes water was present earlier but the roof was repaired to stop leaks. The exchange highlights property maintenance during a stay.
Poor Teacher Sunday School Joke
A Sunday school teacher questions Willie as he shoots paper to make lessons more interesting. Willie replies he is trying to engage students by making Sunday school more entertaining.
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Willie
Blonde Bess Oaines in Modern Outfit Commentary
A line describes Blonde Bess Oaines noting her mother's reaction to modern clothing, calling it striking with a red impression. The remark emphasizes familial scrutiny of fashion.
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Bess Oaines
Frontline Tramp Seeks Aid Behind the Back
A Leather Medal Gent. Housewife questions a tramp who claims he is not a beggar but a front line veteran. He explains no one heard him and then says he came around to the back seeking help.
Doubling Low Average Milk Yield Through Better Breeding
A U S Department of Agriculture study shows the average dairy cow yields about 4000 pounds of milk with 160 pounds of butter fat. Selection, feeding, and breeding could double this output, reducing herd size and costs. High producers earn more per cow as output rises. culling cows producing less than 4000 pounds of milk and 160 pounds of fat yields the biggest gains.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Fussy Dame Seeks Dog License for Her Pet
A humorous exchange has a woman asking for a dog license. The clerk confirms and asks what the dog’s name is. The woman replies Fido in a neat, period-appropriate moment.
Thought for the Day on teamwork and effort
A brief reflection notes that success in life requires both individual effort and cooperative teamwork. It emphasizes steady, combined effort as essential to progress and achievement.
Lickskillet Items From Bloomington Star Recap
Arminta Jones skipped the missionary meeting to work on a new poem. Doc McFadden notes little illness with one whooping cough and one measles case. Aunt Becky Jones suffered a loss when a hawk carried away a Plymouth Rock hen. A huckster wagon traded eggs for a sun bonnet. Deacon Ebbersole treats a back ailment with mustard plaster. The preacher mows weeds and whitewashes the horse block. The Woman's Uplift League plans a catnip tea. Love Ann Long had nose surgery and is recovering. Ambrose Fish’s son Obadiah excels as a corn doctor in Terre Haute. The Bixler twins wore blue jeans to church for the first time.
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Missionary Society
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Sally Hawkins
Ebbersole
Love Ann Long
Ambrose Fish
Obadiah
Terre Haute
Bixler Twins
Young Couple Wed at Oaktown Methodist Parsonage
Miss Nora Bedwell and Melvin Enochs quietly wed at the Oaktown Methodist parsonage with Rev. Fred Bedwell officiating. The couple, popular locals, will reside in Terre Haute after a brief honeymoon, leaving behind friends in Mt Calvary and Sun day school groups.
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Melvin Enochs
Oaktown
Fred Bedwell
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Enochs
Bert Bedwell
Ben Enochs
Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
Terre Haute
Mt. Calvary
If you want to get into the good graces of some people
A compact saying notes that seeking others advice can win favor. It suggests using thoughtful questions to earn goodwill and improve relations with those whose opinions matter. The idea emphasizes listening and humility as social tools.
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Wren
Glass Used in Road Making
Report notes experiments using cork iron and glass for road surfaces to withstand heavy motor traffic.
All Needed
A reflective note quotes Barry Cerf on the value of all masters, from supreme to smallest, emphasizing communal growth and shared skill across levels. The passage urges broad participation and recognition of every contributing role.
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Parnassus
Barry Cerf
Man’s gratitude for careful driving on trolley line
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes Mr Grampson as saying he feels like tipping his hat to a courteous motorist who slows, lets him alight from a trolley, and reach the curb safely, despite calling himself a hard man.
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Mr. Grampson
Birmingham Age-Herald
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