Bryan stories and farm outlook mark Washington notes
Washington readers recall Wil lam Jennings Bryan’s humorous Lincoln Rotary tale and his Miami transfer joke. E Hradhute of the Farm Bureau reports a ten billion dollar U.S. farm income this year, with 1921 22 figures at 7.5 billion and a banner year outlook due to strong corn hog cattle prices and good product values. Public notices include rental ads and help wanted postings, and a funeral service notice for Claude Saunders.
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E. Hradhute
Ienations Farms Bureau Federation
Farmers'of America
Brad?ute
Brad Fate
Daily Market Reports Chicago Grain Market
Grain and livestock prices listed for Chicago markets show corn quotes and hogs and cattle trading. Prices span futures and cash ranges with notable activity in hogs near 15 cents higher and cattle steady to higher amid varied weights and classes.
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Chicago
Movies Teach Us How To Behave On Screen
A fragmentary essay discusses how films shape social expectations about behavior. It cites expectations for handling objects, riding horses, and daily routines, noting a stereotype that young women should be pampered and modest. Barbara Eilen Joy, secretary of a national honor committee, weighs in on gender norms in New York.
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Desert
Istaha
Barbara Eilen Joy
New York
Dawes Stuck A Fish Jaw Hook In Finger
Dawes suffered a jaw hook injury in his finger while fishing, leaving readers curious about how he removed it. The brief note captures the mishap and a hint of the awkward moment.
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L, Dawes
Snake Bite Incident Messages From Colora Scene
A snippet reports a snake bite scene in Colora with a man seeking medical help after a 60 mile journey to a doctor. The fragment notes a quiet city summer and comments on open air benefits for pros and the cautions about keeping teeth exposed.
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Colora
Chicago Wants to Beat All by Itself
A fragmentary line notes a desire for independence and a metaphor about tails wanting to wag dogs, suggesting rivalry and control themes without clear context or events.
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Shicago
Mary Pickford Taken In a Funny Kidnapping Prank
A light feature recalls an incident where a joke targeted film star Mary Pickford. The background highlights public fascination with celebrities and a paper’s playful coverage of a staged kidnapping quip.
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Eogees
Mary Pickford
Local Oil Field Development Reports From Yipis Area
Local supervisor notes activity near Yipis with wells on Edwards and Veale farms reaching 916 feet depth. A 70 barrel well on Edwards farm produced gas or oil near Hawkins farm. another well at Center mile from Dover Hill and a Lost A township site are drilled or planned. Franklin’s Hawkins farm well described as a producer. Hill plans another soon.
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Yipis
Ial
Pau
Kingsbury
Asd Peet
Hartman
Frank . Edwards
Charles Hurd
Per Drews
Ain
Hawkins Farm
Miles
Franklin
John Temp Graves Dies at 69 in Washington DC
John Temp Graves a noted southern writer and public speaker died at his Washington home aged 69 after a brief illness. Graves who gained national recognition for his writings and oratory was in the capital for only a few days before his death.
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Washington, D. C
John Temp
Graves
South
G A R Held Event at Red Men’s Hall Ends Quick
Notes show a G A R held at Red Men’s hall with no business transacted and a birthday party mentioned. Guests included Mrs Ruth Cole and daughter though names were mislisted as Misses Ruth and Esther Colvin. a streetcar incident near Aug 8 injured twelve riders and wires fell on a tire track.
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G. A.R
Red Men’ S Hall
Betty
Charles ’ Mermoes
Ruth Cole
Ae P
Ruth
Esther Colvin
Rural telephone revamp sparks farmer blow up at manager
A Washington area farmer berates F J Huffman over new rural party line dialing. Officials say ten subscribers share a line with suffixes like 169 W 11 meaning two rings two parties at each end. After explanation the man calms and accepts the change.
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F. J. Huffman
Focal Telephone Exchange
Huffman
Tehep
Sarah
NEHFS LEAVING FOR WESTERN STATE SOON
Washington will lose its only big league baseball player Art Nehf and family plan to move to Phoenix Arizona within three to four weeks. Nehf will finish the season with New York before relocating to seek better health for Betty. They will retain their Main street home and may return to Washington briefly before visiting relatives in Shelbyville Kentucky.
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Washington
Art Nehf
Alcre
Netifo
Arthur Jr
Dannie D
Betty
Phoenix
Arizona
Nehf
New York
Neht
Shelbyville
BLUE LAW ENFORCEMENT STARTS IN WINCHESTER
Randolph Gaunt reports that Winchester Indiana will enforce the blue law tomorrow with bans on amusements. Sheriff Daily and J Brown ordered strict adherence, backed by the ministerial association, as dance halls and Sunday sports face restrictions.
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Winchester
Ind
Randolph Gaunt
Daily
J Brown
Ministerial Association
Jackson
Funk Motor Speedway
Three Violent Deaths Within Twelve Hours in South Bend
South Bend reports three violent deaths within twelve hours. Fred Kamble, 3, ended his life via gas after cancer offered no relief. George Wagher, 19, shot himself after failing to satisfy promised luxury for his wife earning 35 a week. Martin Wisnewski, 26, World War veteran, drowned while swimming nearby.
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South Bend
Ind
Fred Kamble
George Wagher
Martin Wisnewski
Will Fix Road Levies September 8 Meeting Budget Figures
Taxing officials plan a September 8 meeting to set county and township gravel road levies for next year. R L Crane estimates county highway expenses at 75 750 with 20 cent levy needed after state gas tax funds. Township estimates include Barr 19 500 at 77 cent levy, Bogard 13 500 at 75 cent, Elmore 6 200 at 19 cent, Harrison 5 100 at 67 cent, Madison 6 060 at 30 cent, Reeve 5 700 at 70 cent, Steele 3 500 at 11 cent, Att Buren 1 700 at 27 cent, Veale 7 100 at 70 cent, Washington 38 900 at 39 cent.
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R. L. Crane
Barr Township
Bogard Township
Elmore Township
Harrison Township
Madison Township
Reeve Township
Steele Township
Att Buren Township
Veale Township
Washington Township
Texmissioners
Punty
Ford Demolished In Collision With Post
A Ford touring car from Kimmel & Shake company was wrecked yesterday afternoon near Montgomery and United Brethren church after the driver failed to turn. The car struck a telephone post, breaking it, then hit a Walnut tree before stopping. Both occupants Daniel Pie and Ira Ridgeway escaped injury with Pie sustaining a minor scratch.
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Kimmel & Shake Danders Company
Montgomery
United Brethren Church
Daniel Pie
Ira Ridgeway
Oae
Pie
Ford Plans Air Routes for Country
Detroit August 8 Henry Ford moves to create a national network of regular commercial air routes. A new organization unit is formed to study the feasibility and manage development of scheduled aeroplane service spanning many states.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Stout
Burglar Strikes Quality Grocery in Odon
Burglars entered Quality grocery and meat at Odon recenty taking only five dollars in change from the cash register. They busted a rear glass pane after taping it to dampen noise.
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Odon
William Edwards Pleads Guilty For Hunting Squirrels Without License
William Edwards appeared in J. C. Shelly court and pleaded guilty to hunting squirrels without a license. He paid a $5 fine plus $19.59 costs. Game Warden Holstine made the arrest.
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William Edwards
J. C. Shelly
Eee Ente
Holstine
Tharp Involved In Auto Crash With F H G
F H G accompanied Tharp at the scene of an auto accident and is reported to be receiving care today. The brief notice notes the two men were together at the incident and one is listed as being treated.
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God
Ment
Tharp
Earth Trentor quake felt in San Bernardino area
A slight earthquake shock was felt in San Bernardino and other California cities early today but no damage was reported.
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Trentor
Los Angeles
Calif
San Bernardino
California
For Sale Cottage on West Tenth Street by Dillard
Four room cottage with two porches lights and city water in good repair. West Tenth Street possession at once. Liberal terms. Price reasonable. John W. Dillard.
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West Tenth Street
John W. Dillard
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