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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
4
In a Washington report by National Grange representative T. C tkenson the annual meeting stresses optimistic signs amid farm distress. The speech urges resilience and duty, arguing America should lead in agriculture, industry, and commerce and that remedy lies in good old fashioned work.
A writer argues for strong multi level enforcement of liquor laws and notes towns like Van Buren where local county and state officers back federal efforts. The piece urges public support and reflects on attitudes toward law, humor about subscriptions, and a mix of local anecdotes and social observations.
Jones tells Smith his wife is an angel for three reasons she is always up in the air she harps and she never has a thing to wear. The quip plays on stereotypes in a light domestic exchange.
A bootlegger quips that prohibitionists and the unnamed officer would not accept a million dollars, a remark relayed from the Times of Cuba. A Havana business man greets a new U S stenographer who jokes about work customs with a bold request on her first morning.
A Chicago visitor returning from California via Arizona skimmed into Windsor during a train stop and obtained a handbill advertising J. H. Breed. The flyer boasts a large stock of goods and says Breed will offer huge bargains and even a game of draughts to customers in Windsor and surrounding areas.
A brief note states Patrick Michael McGee is in jail and may wake to stay in custody. The fragment suggests a local or obituary style line about his detention.
When it turns turtle.
A cheeky remark from Little Gee Gee sparked chatter as readers noted the Office vamp quips about girls in short skirts to dodge police attention. The line drew reactions from local residents and columnists.
A satirical Washington report mocks Bryan’s attire and political fate. The piece notes his shift from public ambition to a quieter life as a bookkeeper, with quips about insomnia and a vacation tale.
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stanley state president of the W C U spoke at the Methodist Church and at the Farmers Institute about the world wide prohibition movement. She highlighted W C U work for veterans at forts including Fort Benjamin Harrison and discussed Indiana laws on cigarette sales to minors and gambling. Local president Mrs. Kary Ducknall introduced her and urged new members, about 15 joining.
Multiple visits and lessons fill a weekend in Otterbein with relatives in Marion Warren and Landersville. Revivals at Flummers Chapel and the Warren Methodist church were attended by locals including the Love and Trout families.
Miss Ella Myers called on Mrs C Holmes Friday. The Golden Star class met Sunday afternoon with teacher Miss Inez Brown and many members including Gretchen Keith Ruth Trout Lil lie Harris Emma Hugh es Irene Walmsley and more. Otterbein church Young People's Union met at Miss Jennie Harris home for a business session then games and refreshments. Next meeting set for February 2 at Inez and Eldon Brown's home.
The Indianapolis Daily News priced at five dollars annually and the Van Buren News Eagles offering one year for one fifty, both advertised as parts of a four fifty yearly option.
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