Change of program at the Star tonight
Local brief notes say follow the crowds to the Star for a program change this evening while items advertise chocolate cream rolls and marble cakes at the Vienna. The High School baseball game to Sigourney this morning was called off due to rain. The ad copy mentions Hollister's Mountain Tea at 35 cents and local druggists Lemmon's and McElhinney.
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Vienna
Sigourney
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Government sues railway to halt merger and break lines
The government files suit in Boston to restrain the N Y N H and H Railway from merging with BK and M and to block its merger with several trolley lines. In Indiana, LaPorte grand jury returns seven true bills against Ray Lamphere for arson murder and complicity with Mrs. Gunness in Helge Lein’s death.
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Boston
N. Y
N. H. and
H. Railway Company
BK. and M
LaPorte
Ray Lamphere
True of All of Us In Winter Verse Exchange
A brief quoted exchange from the New York Press about Lazabones, noting skepticism of a boast about no flies on him during winter. The dialogue contrasts a claim of speed with the reality of snowbound days and idle days.
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Lazabones
New York Press
Uncle Eben on a Lazy Man with Curly Hair
A Washington Star quip notes the best wish for a naturally lazy man with curly hair who plays the guitar is that he will go bald young and suffer rheumatism in his fingers.
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Uncle Eben
Uncle Eber
Washington Star
Survival of the Unfit and a Light Verse Roundup
A mixed clipping runs lines of verse and brief notes from Chicago News and Boston Post. It includes a humorous exchange titled His Answer to Her and a short couplet Jack and vim about Jack kissing Jill on a bridge. The Boston Post notes the terrapin quail and deer scarcity alongside a growing ground hog presence.
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Jack
Jill
Chicago News
Boston Post
Local Notes from May County Communities
May 22 items from The County News recount local happenings. The nurse at Charles Green's has returned home, Jim Stump gathers ground material for a new house, Mrs. Philip Shauf suffered a bout of illness, Mrs. Miles Green returned to Keota after visiting relatives, Pp. J. Hanley visited kin last week, and All Bull added a new porch to his residence.
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Chas. Green’s
Jim Stump
Philip Shauf
Miles Green
Keota
Pp. J. Hanley
All Bull
Funeral and social notes from May at local town
May 23 items show funeral details for Mr. Davidson with corrections about Reverend Rob ertson. Visits from Beula Harper, Guy Tomlinson party from Morning Sun, Misses Paisley and Sewell from Winfield, and numerous relatives attending commencement. Eva Wolf arrives from Washington for visit and exercises. Primary and intermediate pupils perform with sunbonnet babies and rocking chair gift to Miss Jacobs. Smoke without fire at the Star noted.
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W. G. Robertson
Mr. Davidson
Genung
Beula Harper
Hedrick
Guy Tomlinson
Morning Sun
N. L. Long
Jessie Paisley
Pearl Sewell
Winfield
George McMillan
Near Washington
Davidson
Henry Wilson
Columbus Junction
J. R. Rickey
Chas. Hays
Jessie Neiswanger
Eva Long
Washington
Chas. Porter
Ainsworth
Albert Hall
Eugene Fletcher
Mary Porter
Wyman
Eva Wolf
C. A. Wooley
Miss Jacobs
J. H. Taylor
Miss Anderson
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Urges Immediate Action
If any person suspects kidney trouble they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay strengthens the disease. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
New Parisinspired Dinner Card Racks Enhance Table Decor
A Paris brought dining accessory debuts as tiny wire racks with back leg and two front legs hold cards for each guest. Artificial flower clusters cover the rack, and ribbons or fresh blooms match table motifs. Cheap to make, these racks add charm but may be taken as souvenirs by guests.
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Parks
Snowy Beauty Masks Menace of Shoveling
A Washington Star quips on the beauty of snow from palace to hovel, noting its fine appearance yet sharp practicality as shoveling becomes a chore.
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Washington Star
Love Struck Diary Confession Causes Humor in Pilttsburg Post
A humorous exchange between Gerald and Geraldine appears in the Pilttsburg Post noting affection and a warning about habitual drunkenness. The tongue in cheek item portrays affectionate obsession and social caution in a lighthearted newspaper brief.
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Geraldine
Pilttsburg Post
His Honest Workmen Toll Claim Shown False
A Philadelphia Ledger note asserts a man claimed his wealth came from honest tolls he did not personally own, casting doubt on his earnings and integrity. The brief item hints at a contested source of wealth and questions the legitimacy of the toll proceeds.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Homeopathic quip on kleptomania cure
A witty line from Lippincott's jokes about homeopathy. It jokes that a wife with kleptomania is “taking” something all the while, implying a cure that doesn’t address the underlying issue. Read as a light, era-appropriate humor snippet.
Emily's Explanation Sunday Teases Aunty's Double Chin
A humorous exchange has Arthur asking why Aunt Emily talks so much and receiving a playful answer that she sports a double chin. The quip appears in Browning's Magazine as a lighthearted caption or vignette.
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Emily
Arthur
Browning
Joke repeats past pattern says Kerrs in World
In a brief exchange noted by the New York World, Mrs. Kerr questions why a joke should not be copied, while Joe Kerr expresses cautious optimism that it could be repeated, reflecting a pattern familiar to the Kerr family.
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Joe Kerr
A Pessimistic Writer in Blue Texts
A pessimistic writer dwells on life with a dismal view. Critics say his books are so blue they are unreadable.
New Rose Named Automobile By Greene
In Yonkers the Statesman reports a curious claim that a new rose variety is nicknamed the Automobile. The exchange features Greene and Redd debating the name and scent, reflecting local whimsy and horticultural chatter.
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Yonkers Statesman
Crawfordsville High School Holds Crowded Graduation Night
Five graduates received diplomas in a well attended Crawfordsville High School ceremony held in the opera house. The program featured musical selections, class mottos in pink and green, and remarks by J. H. Huston and the school principal Mr. Weber.
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Crawfordsville High School
Opera House
W. G.robertson
Grace Fletcher
Helen Keller
George Brown
John McCoy
Tressa Taylor
Cecil Walker
Nina Wooley
Flo Fishburn
Frank McCoy
Cecil Lease
Miss Speer
You
Dolly Lease
Allie Williams
Howard Huston
Frank McGoy
J. H. Huston
Weber
Brown
Jacobs
Anderson
The Churches Sabbath Services and preacher changes
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning service at 11 Preaching by the Rev W C Allen of Oakland Calif former pastor of this church Also Christian Endeavor at 6 30 This item notes worship times and a visiting pastor’s prior role.
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Christian Endeavor
W. C. Allen
Oakland
Calif
Sabbath Services Schedule at Local Church
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 morning service at 11 memorial service at 3 junior class at 4 senior at 6 15 and a bacca laureate service in the evening at the opera house Rev W Fisher pastor conducts the services.
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Opera House
Rev. W. ©. Fisher
Sabbath and worship schedule for the church
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning public worship at 11 junior Endeavor at 5 senior Endeavor at 6 15 no evening service at this church union service at the opera house all are welcome Rev W R Saw hill pastor.
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Opera House
W. R. Sawhill
First Presbyterian Sabbath School and Endeavor Schedule
Sabbath school at 9 30 Junior Endeavor at 5 Senior Endeavor at 6 30 No preaching morning or evening.
Sunday schedule shifts with union evening meeting
Sunday school at 9 30. B Y P U at 6 15. No preaching in morning. Congregation joins in union meeting in the evening. Weekly prayer meeting occurs Wednesday evening at 7 30 led by Rev. Geo D Rogers pastor.
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Geo. D. Rogers
Preaching Service At Walnut School House Sabbath Afternoon
There will be preaching services Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the Walnut school house. The Rev W R Sawhill will preach.
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Walnut School House
W. R. Sawhill
Vienna Sunday Menu Promises Plenty of Food Delights
Local venue Vienna unveils a tempting Sunday menu with diverse dishes and specials. Patrons can expect hearty options, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere for a family friendly outing. Immersive dining set to draw in crowds from nearby neighborhoods.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold on Guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming customers get gold-worth value for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Notes
Corner of Iown and Jefferson streets hosts Sabbath school at 10 and a 11 o'clock service titled Soul and Body with a golden text from Romans. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Free reading room open Mon Wed and Sat 2 to 4 30 and located third door east of the Washington National Bank.
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Iown
Jefferson Streets
Rom
Washington National Bank
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