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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
A brisk critique of gossip as a social poison. The author mocks the professional gossip as a creature of malice and whispers how rumor damages reputations, faith, and community, asking whether such culprits have a place in heaven or hell and whether they possess a soul.
A fragment urges voters to recall the upcoming presidential election this fall and suggests setting an alarm as a prompt to remember the event. The tone echoes civic duty and timely participation in the electoral process.
A fragment from a satirical column ponders men gifted with high intellect yet cursed by a striking absence of practical sense. The witty observation hints at public figures and curious behavior, suggesting a broader joke about intellect versus common judgment.
An editorial uses the oak as a metaphor for rooted, stable community building versus the transient tumbleweed of nomadic residents. It argues true growth comes from deep roots, shared local interest, and collective effort, praising the Community Service movement for fostering durable, oak-like neighborhoods.
An elderly man moves into a new community and earns the friendship of neighborhood children by a simple pat on the head and a kind word. The warm greeting travels as if sowing bread upon the waters, with small acts growing into lasting trust and affection.
The census bureau reports Van Buren's population as 861, though many locals believe the figure understates the town's true size. Residents express skepticism about the official count and suggest stronger community growth beyond the numbers.
Poem urges modernizing ads beyond quaint methods, urging action to refresh copy and reach audiences. Mentions changing practices like running a page and updating campaigns. Ends with a call to advertise to stay alive and visible. Notes Nelson & DePoy offering 76 acres for sale.
An outline of Solomon's anointing as king, his handling of rivals, and God’s offer to grant wisdom. The lesson highlights choosing wisdom first, the king’s tasks, and the result of seeking God’s kingdom. It notes Solomon’s exceptional mind and the promise that God adds other blessings when wisdom is prioritized.
A quotation from Edward Carpenter urges a steady, unhurried journey toward a great destiny. It promises that signs will appear around the traveler and that messengers will precede to cheer the way, guiding with steadfast purpose.
A succinct maxim on the value of practical judgment. Tyren diwirds notes that true common sense reflects sound discretion and wise decision making.
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