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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
2
Public notice lists pricing for cards of thanks at 50 cents each and obituaries at one dollar each at the gate, with an additional charge of five cents per line for poetry. The text specifies these charges clearly for readers.
The United States Postal Service targets a Richmond Virginia seller of a skin-bleaching product. The column argues racial change is impossible and urges African Americans to pursue self-reliance and virtue rather than attempting to become white.
A New York Telegram editorial argues prison labor fails to reform inmates or build skills. It notes plants aim at reform and self support, but prisoners gain no real work experience while guarded, and post release employment prospects remain dim. It advocates reform of prison work practices.
Guglielmo Ferrero argues that ancient Rome’s luxury was minor beside today’s urban excess. He notes Rome lacked steam yachts and private cars, while Roman feasts were dimmed by comparison to New York’s grand restaurants. He concedes Romans did well within their era’s limits despite indulgence.
A dramatic English commentary argues crowded indoor spaces in the House of Commons breed disease through dampness and poor ventilation. It envisions future scientific solutions to tear down and rebuilt cities to curb bacillus growth and improve public health globally.
The article echoes Cheyne the father of dietetics noting that simple frugal living guards health and that nervous disorders rise among the rich and lazy. It adds Cheyne would rather die than follow his own advice, illustrating skepticism about rigid adherence to his guidance.
A harsh critique of youth behavior, arguing that deteriorating manners among young men reflect broader editorial conditions. The piece asserts that indulgence leads to spoiled conduct, imbalance, and disrespect toward women, urging reform of surrounding social factors to curb bad manners.
City of Greencastle Indiana invites sealed proposals for concrete sidewalks curbs and gutters on Elm Street from Maple Avenue to Locust Street. Bids due August 23 1921 at 7 30 pm. Terms include certified check 2 1/2 of estimate, five year guarantee, monthly estimates, and bonds. Plans on file with City Clerk.
A luncheon scene unfolds as a garrulous woman wrongly links strangers by names and noses. The blue velvet guest reveals Mrs. Genevieve Grackle is Edgar Raymond’s wife. The mix up ends with the wife stepping in and clarifying the truth amid social flurry at a new Army cantonment.
An affectionate reflection on American boys, praising their energy and loyalty while noting some parental frustrations. The piece urges encouragement and support for boys as they grow, acknowledging mischief but emphasizing their potential and importance in society.
A quoted Harper’s Weekly vision critiques social reform and labor, imagining a utopian era after saloons close, industry leaders retire, unions relent, and trusts vanish with universal pensions and tax funded government. The piece satirically contrasts imagined abundance with harsh social controls.
The piece portrays sixteen and seventeen year old girls in Chicago and New York who study racing results on newspapers during commutes and on the job. They discuss jockeys and weights, then torn tickets reveal a cycle where losing prompts regret and winning fuels daily trips to racecourses and a life consumed by gambling.
A Leslie's Weekly quote notes how a man blends ideas and emotions with eating to enjoy friends, culture, and beauty. He dines amid clatter and dishes to honor events, celebrating sustenance alongside soul, creating an atmospheric yet gentle Western charm.
Historical note explains that languages endure when simple and practical. Conquest and colonization shape speech as conquerors favor direct communication, allowing the easiest form to spread. English, with few rules, aided Saxton influence.
The piece notes ships between Japan and Formosa adopting Western systems with limited Western passengers per voyage. It argues a full shipboard Western life is impractical when only one American or European travels aboard, urging a broader adoption of Western customs.
Mrs J E Skelton of Greencastle reports long term kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. She cites a weak back headaches and dizzy spells prior to use and says a box once or twice kept symptoms away. She reaffirmed the 1915 statement in 1919 and recommends the remedy. 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Medical reports show men are more susceptible to appendicitis, though sudden cases occur among women. Preventing intestinal infection guards against it. Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowel removing decaying matter. It helps gas and overall cleansing of the system.
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