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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
4
War Paint Flower and Golden Fleece Vestments
An early flower Bloodroot reveals red sap when cut, once used as war paint and later mixed with sugar as a cough remedy. In Vienna, altar hangings and vestments linked to the Golden Fleece show inventories dating to 1477, tied to Duke Philip the Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Magazine
Vienna
Flanders
Philip the Good
The Greatest Man Chooses Right with Resolution
A quotation from W I Channing extols the greatest as one who chooses right with invincible resolution. It highlights resisting temptations bearing heavy burdens with cheer, calmness in storms, fearlessness under menace and frowns, and unwavering reliance on truth virtue and God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Channing
Hat in the wind toys with a brother's hat joke
A windy day prompts a playful exchange where a brother complains the wind keeps taking his hat and asks if the wind has a head, only to hear a witty reply about why the wind would want the hat.
Unkind Exchange Amidst Liberal Criticism
A blunt, unsympathetic scene shows a stout woman criticized by a slender onlooker and his companion. The remark implies her attire and figure were the subject, with a wry retort about timing and style.
Boy Is Made Over by Downtown Shopping
A Neighbor notes a transformation as Donald, once in rompers, wears a regular boy's outfit after his mother buys it. The comment highlights a social trend of dressing boys in traditional attire and the downtown shopping trip as a turning point.
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Donald
English Rural Superstition Report
A Nashville Banner note reports rural English superstition that when several girls are christened together the godparent must perform on the girls first or they will grow beards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Nashville
Ancient Greek Wash Tubs Made From 2000-Year-Old Sarcophagi
In Greece the shortage of wood and metal leaves few washtubs. In Khasia near Athens the village women repurpose stone sarcophagi over two millennia old as washing tubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Khasia
Athens
Propagating Mistletoe Onto Trees in April
The essay explains placing ripe seeds on tree bark in April and covering them with muslin to protect from birds. It notes seeds must be gently pressed into bark and protected during establishment.
Earnestness Wins in Weighing of Moral Worth
A compact reflection on character, stating that steadfast, sincere conduct earns respect from both the church and society, while wavering belief and half measures fail to gain regard. The message emphasizes enduring virtue over verbal piety.
Two Ways to Misfortune Ladders and Destinies
A reflection on ambition and risk warns that striving for the top can lead to misfortune if the means, or ladders, are ill chosen. The piece notes both ascent and downfall are possible outcomes of determined ascent.
The Wearing of Furs in Medieval England
Henry I first wore furs as monarch and Edward III enacted a 1336 law barring those who could not spend 500 to wear them. The note highlights royal attire and a statute linking fur use to wealth in medieval England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I
England
Edward III
Words From a Great Heart
A quotation from Victor Hugo highlights laughter opening the ups and the heart revealing pearls and the soul at game time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
The Tactful Wife Hat Advice Quip
The London Opinion notes a witty exchange about fashion, suggesting a husband needs a new hat and a wife should consider one too, in a humorous domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Deer Nuisance Widespread in New Zealand
Deer in New Zealand cause extensive damage with an estimated 300000 animals, alleging origin linked to FIP torment TP Mateene Hae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Soldier's Love Letter Becomes Valid Will for Soldier's Estate
A dead soldier's love letter and companion testimony led a New York court to award Ernest C. Mason's $23,000 estate to his sweetheart Miss Eleanor Knapp. The letter and a contemporaneous note state Mason wished all he owned, including insurance, go to Knapp if he died. The court cited wartime unwritten will allowances for soldiers and mariners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Eleanor Knapp
Ernest C. Mason
Mason
Hindenburg
Miss Knapp
Yangco described as Philippines Rockefeller figure
Yangco, a Manila merchant, philanthropist, and former Philippine resident commissioner, is hailed as a major national figure. He financed education for many Filipinos to study in the United States and hopes graduates become educational apostles and uplift the Philippines. He is well known in Washington for his congressional role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licentione Iy
Institute of Beauty for Dogs Opens in France
The French establish an Institute of Beauty for Dogs with charges for muzzle alteration at 20 dollars, tail shaping at 4 dollars, and ear modification at 8 dollars. Minor hair removals cost less. The Journal des Dehats notes dogs endure treatments with stoic philosophy, questioning the aesthetic value for canines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Beauty For Dogs
Grave Journal Des Dehats
Turtle’s Bite Wrecks Auto in Butler County
George Ardler, a Pittsburgh motor truck driver, stopped to pick up a land turtle or snapper. The creature bit his ankle after riding in the cab, causing Archer to lose control and crash the truck into a guard rail. The turtle freed itself and appeared unbothered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ardler
Pittsburgh
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Archer
Joose
Baby Born During Taxi Ride to Hospital in New Ortone La
A baby arrived en route to a hospital in New Ortone Louisiana as a taxi sped to the destination. The mother, Dassau, began crying after the car stopped near a hospital entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Dever Dassau
New Ortone la
Bate Dassau
Boenttal
Synthetic fibers transform fashion and industry
The article explains acetate fiber production from cellulose, naming scac and scroop as fabric characteristics. It highlights varietal dyes, mixing with natural silk, and the rise of artificial fibers for sweaters, lace, furs, and broad textile use. It notes fibers can be made in many shapes and lengths, with strong consumer and craft appeal reported by the Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Youth Burglary Suspect Snags Jail Time After Comic Quote
A youthful burglar, jailed after entering a northern city drug store, recounted his comic misadventure. He described reading signs at the door and window, claiming the store’s welcome push and we aim to please banners guided his actions, ending with a wry remark on his predicament.
Funeral customs linked Tut-Ankh-Amen tomb to Korean rites
The Detroit News notes a link between Egyptian and Korean burial practices. It cites hair and nail clippings buried with the deceased and argues superstition demands keeping parts of the body from enemies. Similar customs exist in other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Detroit News
Small Town Merchants Face Mail Order Punchline
A Peeweecuddyhump shopkeeper laments that locals know each other too well. He recalls a customer arguing local injustice by mail order firms while noting his wife buys five times as much from distant octopus sellers, in a humorous quip from the Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeweecuddyhump
Kansas City Star
Orphaned Neice’s Boy Seeks Page Job in Legislature
A southern legislator sought a page position for his niece’s son, a 35 year old dull-witted orphan with no father or mother. He argued three reasons why the boy should get the job, citing his orphan status as the sole justification.
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Page
Got the Habit Ethel Bride Fainting During Ceremony
The bride Ethel nearly fainted during the ceremony and was supported by her father until it ended. Edith notes that her father is now supporting both of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Edith
Sheffield
Porcelain Fuse Handle Improves Safe Removing of Fuses
A porcelain fuse handle aids safe removal of fuses from a Tasman platen. the device reduces risk by providing a sturdy grip and insulated contact area for safer maintenance work.
Notice Sale of Real Estate in Greencastle Indiana
Putnam County Commissioners will sell at private sale on August 11 1923 at 10 30 am at the Courthouse Greencastle Indiana the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the east half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter plus five acres from the south end of the west half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter all in section 20 township 13 range 3 west totaling about 65 acres. Terms cash or installments. Auditor R E Knoll and commissioners Skelton Buis Davis listing. 2tD July 9 Aug 2
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Putnam County
Court House
Greencastle
Indiana
Jefferson Township
Towit
David J. Skelton
Costly wedding cake shaped like grand piano
A celebrated musician’s marriage features a grand piano cake recreating the instrument in sugar and edible materials. The keys even sound when touched, making a novel edible sculpture for the ceremony. English scientists have developed an apparatus to measure the tiny reaction time of human vision.
Rather Good Definition of Gossip
The quote defines gossip as the act of combining incomplete clues to create a wrong conclusion. It notes anonymity in the process and suggests skepticism about forming truths from rumor.
At the Zoological Gardens Warning to a Child Near Polar Bear
A mother cautions her child at the zoo not to approach the polar bear as the child already has a cold. The scene captures a protective moment amid visitors and animal enclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Gardens
Willié
You May Be Great in Small Earnest Deeds
A compact quote collection from the Boston Evening Transcript emphasizes that great lives are built from small, well done tasks rather than grand gestures. The message underscores virtue in daily conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greag Sre Mae
Boston Evening Transcript
Self Judgment and Capability Quote
A reflective quote notes that people measure themselves by what they feel capable of solving while others judge by past actions. The saying attributed to Lonefellow emphasizes interior standards over external opinion.
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Lonefellow
Docer't Often Happnen Cynical Observation
A cynical observer notes a man may kiss the wrong girl by mistake, implying irony and social commentary about relationships and chance. The fragment hints at mistaken affection and humor in everyday interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achetor
Eerhred
Help for the Old Folks in Greencastle
Local endorsement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for age related ailments. Mrs. Mary Howard of 408 N Indiana St Greencastle cites relief from kidney pain backache and nervous headaches after using the remedy. 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Greencastle
Mary Howard
Indiana St
Foster Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
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