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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
2
The Greencastle post office and city notices run in the afternoon paper from 17 and 19 S. Jackson Street. Cards of Thanks and obituaries are charged. poetry incurs a sea hire. Proprietor J. aroold oversees publishing.
The Chautauqua Festival in Fillmore runs August 15 to 17 with a packed program. Alexander Entertainers, Dr. Andrew Harnly, Columbia Ladies, Charles L. Ficklin, Manilla Quartette, and Robert Parker Miles headline a diverse lineup of lectures and music. Lake Manitou vacation reports note Cleve Thomas and Neely O'Hair enjoying bass fishing.
Lost item near town edge with reward offered at Crawford Blacksmith Shop. Vandalia Flour price listed at 24 pounds for 1.60 dollars. Incident location described as one block north of the square on Indiana Street. Festival dates noted August 15 to 17 in Fillmore.
A wooden wedding gift bundle shows a meat pounder four mixing spoons a fruit masher a mint masher a butter pot and a smooth It te board designed to cut cake or bread.
J T Christie travels to Lexington on business. Mrs Frank Treut and son Howard visit the Christie home. Mrs Eliza Wood returns from Kansas and Nebraska. Xerxes Hinton of Detroit comes for his mother’s death. Ayler family plans Baltimore Washington trip for weeks. Mamie Rudisell guests of the Rudisells. George Lipps visits from Indianapolis en route to Worthington camping. Mrs H C Rudisell travels to Indianapolis for daughter’s needs. Mrs E Grove of Knob Knoster visits Philip Albaugh’s family. Nellie Sheets takes vacation to Chicago. Frank Reed in Indianapolis for wife’s serious illness at St Vincents. Mrs Reed admitted last week. Florence Skinner seriously ill with lung trouble. E R Harris on motor trip to Northfield, Minn. Mrs F E Lewis of Indianapolis visits Dodsons and daughter. Dave Hughes returns from Sullivan. Mrs Herbert Leachman of Detroit visits Hamm family. Claire Bittles’ condition improves in Indianapolis hospital. Donners, Corwins, Cannons, Hughes family leave for Bay View Mich. Mrs Frank Brown of Seattle leaves Bainbridge after mother’s illness improves.
This piece highlights Sarah Biffen the arm less portraitist who painted with her teeth and served as miniature painter to Queen Victoria. It notes her 1821 gold medal from the Society of Arts and mentions other arm impaired artists M de Montbolon and Bertram Hile who learned drawing by tooth grip after losing arms.
Doctor in Paris recommends reversing the usual sleep position. He argues head level with or below feet and placing pillows under the feet rather than the head. Gradual adoption is advised to curb insomnia and night waking.
A French banker who died left 65 000 cigar bands, each unique, gathered over fifty years. The collection was arranged in cabinets and, with no heirs sharing the taste, was put up for auction and realized 20 francs.
The predicted automobile hearse has arrived and proves extremely satisfactory. Exhaust is muffled to render the machinery noiseless and the vehicle moves silently. A future development foresees a train of automobiles for mourners to the cemetery, covered and painted in subdued colors.
Cassier's Magazine notes that canaries and small warm blooded animals quickly react to carbon monoxide, signaling danger before humans. A cage with one or two canaries should accompany advance exploration parties entering a mine after an explosion to detect gas presence.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Holt Hughes Jr have left for Indianapolis to visit Mr and Mrs William Ramey for several days Mrs Ramey is the Hughes sister in law
Miss Eleanor Town, employed for a year in the United States Treasury department in Washington, is home on a month’s vacation. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Salem B. Town.
Sea snakes are plentiful in the south Pacific and have been found along the New Zealand coast. They resemble ordinary snakes near the surface with heads below water and come ashore at night among rocks. They feed on fish and though their small double fangs appear harmless they are reported to be venomous.
The new cement road from East Washington street pike and the National road to Stilesville opens just in time for tomorrow's Stilesville picnic. Putnam county residents gain a direct road to the picnic grounds. Travelers report the route as great.
The Liverpool Queen Victoria Memorial receives a new bronze figure for Education and a companion Industries pair. The centralEducation statue is praised as an admirable likeness of Sir Oliver Lodge formerly of Liverpool University and principal of Birmingham University.
George F. Pollock appointed assistant commissioner of the general Land Office in Washington DC had no formal schooling until after age nineteen. He earned thirty five thousand dollars annually for intellectual work early in his career.
William McGaughey the young son of Dr and Mrs William McGaughey is confined to his home by illness. Dr W M McGaughey and Mrs McGaughey, visiting relatives in the east, are due home tonight. Mrs McGaughey stays in Pittsburg to visit friends.
The wealthiest family in Japan is described as the Japanese Rothschilds with an estimated value of 250 million dollars. England reportedly hosts various rat and sparrow clubs aimed at exterminating these pests. The Erie Came allegedly opened in 1525 and spans 365 miles.
The article advises timing honey harvests, using full seated combs for late feeding, and substituting sugar syrup when needed. It recommends dividing stocks, discarding old queens, introducing young queens, and keeping hive warmth at night. Also, it notes using the entrance feeder to stimulate brood rearing and keeping queens laying for a populous stock. W. B. Treadwell
The piece discusses White Wyandottes as a US origin sport from the Wyandottes. It notes medium size, yellow legs, rose combs, rapid maturation, and white plumage as its main attribute. It questions economic superiority and advises hobbyists to consider but not abandon laced Wyandottes.
Roses may be layered for propagation in summer but should stay with the parent plant until the next spring. Fasten a branch by cutting it partly, insert a toothpick to hold the cut open, and cover the portion with earth.
A man knowing ducks and possessing a suitable range with a pond of clean water and ample aquatic life can raise ducks at little cost.
Classifieds show low shoes at a great reduction. Meet Me At Christies. FARM LOANS available from Brown and Moffett. WANTED TO RENT a house near Greencastle for a sma family with permanent tenant. John K Hand 1042 Van Buren St South Bend Indiana. FOR SALE square piano good condition bargain 525 N Indiana. Architect Contractor and Landscape Gardening W H Evans Greencastle Indiana.
Mr Vaughn Farmer recounts sending for pedigreed seed corn, storing it in a sack, and rats consuming the entire lot, with five dead rodents found next morning. He attributes failure to the rats and mentions RAT SNAP sold by local dealers John Cook & Son and others as the remedy.
Dobbs and Vestal advertise fall sales dates with offices over Central Nat’s Bank and residence phones 168 and 771, plus office phone 179. Maude Bridges seeks girls for general house work no washing or ironing phone 96.
Ad claims RAT SNAP solves rat infestations after a near miss with poison. A customer recalls a watch dog near miss and endorses RAT SNAP as the sure safe killer. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins with guarantee.
A middle aged lady with a four year old boy seeks housework work. She can furnish good references. Write Mrs. Crawford Route 7 Box 37 or visit Templeman's near W. C. Torr Route 7. Would like work in Green Castle St.
Mrs. Emily Shaw touts RAT SNAP as her husband bought a $2 trap but notes the product killed 12 rats in a week after buying a 50¢ box. She says she would not raise chicks without RAT SNAP, sold in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 cakes and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and partners.
Immediate removal will determine the sale of the property east of the Bowman Memorial Gymnasium building known as the Harris house. It will be sold to the best bidder on or before noon Monday August 1, 1920. W. H. Graham Supt. DePauw University Buildings and Grounds.
Advertises RAT SNAP bait as a kill option for rats and mice with added claims it also scares away pests. Describes cake format and non attraction to pets and lists three sizes with prices. Names John Cook and Sons and J Sudranski Co as sellers.
Cane sugar 24 cents per pound and cured meats with garden vegetables at reasonable prices offered by F. E. Todd & Sons at the corner of Franklin and Market streets, phone 583.
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