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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
4
A Chinese legend ties tea to Darma, a son of an Indian king who in 519 A D sought religious austerity in China. After years of sleep deprivation he cut off his eyelids, which formed two shrubs named ehaa. The tale suggests he chewed the leaves to gain arousal, and tea spread to the ezar and London by 1639.
Sage Brown recounts bitter encounters with Japanese laborers on Molokai ranches. He notes work offers with decent pay and housing but the workers ask about barber shops stores and a picture house before considering jobs. The tale ends with sympathy for a sick brother.
The article explains why rings are worn on the left fourth finger and traces the belief to a nerve linking to the heart. It cites Macrobits and Sacuenatia noting the tradition may originate from ancient Egyptian beliefs about the heart and a nerve connection.
A quotation from Collier's Weekly cited by Melville BL Stine explores the perception of preachers' sons and deacons' daughters within churches. It notes frequent scrutiny of their conduct, with minor offenses magnified and little leniency shown.
In Tokyo D Shune general manager of the Japan tourist bureau said plans are under way to build tapare hotels in Tokyo Yokohama Kobe and Osaka but construction will take time. Measures aim to reduce congestion in the eight hotels by encouraging country travel and wireless data on unoccupied rooms is planned. The matter is under negotiation with the Garapanles.
Closing out sale on a farm four and a half miles south of Greencastle on the Greencastle and Manhattan road after surrender of possession following the sale of the property.
Auction starts at 10 30 a m offering a bay horse weighing 1300 pounds two work mules three other mules cattle a Jersey cow milk yield of three gallons daily hay and corn three tons hay 25 to 50 bushels corn farm wagon and implements household goods and notes terms include six percent interest and two percent cash discount.
Althea Driscoll's wardship revealed a social ladder tale in Brampton. Mrs. Brown and sister Mrs. Parks rise on Driscoll fortune while Althea, warned by her true ally Sidney Throop, seeks to end guardian misuses. The Browns move to New York after marriage to Althea, leaving Parks to manage the old home.
Dr William C Mills of the Ohio State Archeological and Historical Society plans excavations of seven prehistoric mounds at Camp Sherman on land condemned for the camp. He disputes Squier and Davis long held theory that the mounds are built by a distinct Ound race. Mills reports earlier digs found 138 skeletons and 12000 relics in one mound.
In a comic newspaper snippet Mrs. Fields reads aloud a playful misquote about Benjamin Bhinhaw during a congressional debate. Partner Fields interjects, noting the honored speaker spoke as much when silent as when shouting in the chamber.
A father's question to his son after college graduation prompts the reply that the young man will seek a position in New York paying five thousand dollars per year. The exchange highlights differing interpretations of the salary figure between generations. The humorous mishearing of five thousand versus six thousand adds a light domestic touch.
J F Spurlock, Dobbs and Vestal are listed as auditors with Paul Albin acting as clerk.
Three hundred miles south of Salt Lake City and reached by automobile from Lund Utah Little Zion canyon is described as American national playground. The canyon features deep red and cream white cliffs towering 2500 feet and dramatic natural bridges and amphitheaters drawing many visitors.
Dr. W J Matthews of the American Museum of Natural History notes the Teinoden or Terrible Tooth as a prehistoric creature. He explains that early humans were small furry tree dwellers, seemingly too insignificant to threaten the era dominated by giant reptiles. The opossum analogy underscores a theme of sleepy diminutiveness in ancient life.
The Ameri ca Forestry Magazine notes North America hosts many squirrels but the largest and most brilliant in color are in the Orient and the Gastolies Along the coast of Mituhar sund a squirrel as big as an ordinary cat is described with vivid red upper parts and intense black, white, and yellow lower parts.
Sixty million chairs have been manufactured in Gardner Mass since the industry began a century ago in that town. The milestone marks a long history of local furniture making and steady output through generations.
An article explains bedbugs with colorful regional names and notes scientists offer a cure. It promotes Pesky Devils Quietus 2. D. Q. a 35 cent package that makes one quart to kill bedbugs roaches fleas and eggs without harming bedding. Sold by R. P Mullins Drug Store.
Miss Nelda Werneke an instructor at Lexington College in Lexington Kentucky is spending her spring vacation in this city.
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