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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
2
Public notices and classified notices from Greencastle Indiana edition list charges for words of thanks obituaries and poetry. Includes address 17 and 19 S Jackson Street and publisher Charles J Arnold.
A rail of Democratic primary notices lists candidates for congress and several Putnam county offices. Jacob E Cravin W E Gill Charles S Bait Fay S Hamilton Otto G Webb Edward H Eitle jorge Allen Eggers Will Glidewen Jess M Hamrick E S Lige Wallace Harkins L Jackson seek party nominations with May 4 1920 primary voting.
Reese R. Buis of Marion township announces bid for Second district commissioner pending Democratic primary May 4 1920. David J. Skelton of Washington township declares candidacy for Third district commissioner with Democratic primary set for May 4 1920.
The third district lists J J Hendrix of Washington town as candidate for county commissioner and O A Day of Marion township announces his run to Putnam County voters in the Democratic primary contest.
L M Chamberlain of Cloverdale township declares his bid for Third District commissioner pending the Democratic primary on May 4 1920.
In Bayville, Barton Wardell funds a striking wardrobe for John Wardell, boosting his image as a statesman on a party ticket. Florence Brill and Mrs. Wardell weigh social differences as Barton’s admiration grows into commitment with Florence, while Mary Wardell worries over family standing and future prospects.
Cyril Vance clings to jealousy while a stranger investigates a tannery burglary tied to Bryce Rutgers. Doris Blake faces romance and property fears as a detective recovers stolen rubbers and confronts the bachelor suitor. The town reels from intrigue and a family romance settles into new balance.
Soldiers of the Homeward Bound engineer regiment, long stationed at Bordeaux to build docks, discover on their bulletin boards that most citations go to a mess sergeant and five cooks for morale boosting meals. A noted major, praised for unloading ships during the Argonne drive, modestly says he cannot cook.
In the Argonne a Dixie regiment colored pioneers receive mail but Jefferson Madison Monroe and Washington Jones fret over ill news. Monroe mourns a gal’s marriage while Jones boasts exemption from the draft board, as reported by the Pittsburgh Post.
A neighbor circle recalls a tale of a husband buying a soda for an unnamed woman and reacting softly when thanked. The story expands as a child mentions a similar incident by another husband and wife interaction, with secrecy and social teasing surrounding marital fidelity.
A back country rancher visits Los Angeles and protests a waiter’s serviette usage. He draws a six shooter, demands the handkerchief be removed, and asserts he knows when to use it without hints. The scene underscores frontier etiquette clashing with city dining norms.
Miss Chrystal Macmillan reports rapid progress of woman suffrage in Spain after returning from Madrid. Women hold key educational posts and work as journalists, though few are physicians. Four Spanish nations, Spain Argentina Uruguay and Cuba, seek affiliation with the International Women's Suffrage alliance.
The article weighs whether New York or London is the largest city by population. It notes New York’s 1920 census and London’s 1921 census will determine the ranking, with metropolitan London smaller than New York but Greater London nearing eight million, possibly surpassing Greater New York.
Wade Denham, once a trusted grain firm employee, falls into poverty with Ben Devins and discovers a letter and money stashed by fate. Denham later learns Ben stole the envelope to mislead him, funds Edwin Ward, the letter’s intended recipient, back toward hope, and returns to Rose cottage with renewed purpose and Myra Ward’s recognition.
Walter Pierce asks Myrtle Clare to meet at two in the afternoon to hear a sincere confession tied to a promise ring. Myrtle suspects a hidden motive while Vivian secretly admires a suitable suitor, and Elwyn Brooks learns the truth leading to engagements.
The tale follows John Harlan and Lucia in a bustling home with four children. An efficiency expert at Rohert Will issues a new system rewarding workers with raises and bonuses for each child, sparking pride as John learns of promotions and a forecast of continued family prosperity.
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