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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
4
Readable items include Pure Cane Sugar bulk coffee crystals coffee syrups canned vegetables beans peaches apricots apples salmon milk corn flakes corn puffs cereal bacon ham lard Navy beans lima beans potatoes soap washing powder and toilet paper with multiple bulk and two for pricing. No clear single event or person. collection reflects a general grocery ad.
The article describes a cheerful Papuan custom of killing to balance a death. It portrays widespread murder as routine, alleging natives lack pity and repeatedly justify violence as paying for a death. A Malay death at Humboldt Bay prompts a bow and arrow reprisal to settle the score.
A hardware salesman uses a novel three minute hour glass gimmick to impress Mr. Smith in a prospects’ office. He places the sand timer on the desk and urges brief speech, illustrating the value of time as he proposes a concise three minute conversation.
The fireman recounts a blaze at the Von Biffers' house on the avenue. Misa Von Biffer carried her little niece from the flames, a brave act the speaker recalls as one of his most moving memories.
For forty years cattle horns dotted the Tango until they vanished opening a new trade. A Yankee observer on the plains conceived using the bleached horns for tortoise shell ornaments. He shipped a carload East and a factory processed them with a secret method, laying the groundwork for a fortune.
A Louisville and Nashville roundhouse incident delayed the early morning train after McAllister slept on the job Thursday night. The engine fire went out, steam was raised slowly, and the Paris-bound train departed 59 minutes late, arriving about two hours late. Ske was paid off.
A Lakin man, away from home, found his yard overrun with dandelions. Neighborhood ducks wandered in and grazed the lawn, leaving no dandelions and a fresh coat of grass by night. This accidental method solved the problem.
The Boy Scouts gained a boom in the state for their patrol work during and after the Bangor fire. A witness advocates compulsory military drill in high schools, citing the Scouts’ aid as proof of needed discipline and readiness.
A vivid sketch of the Mediterranean sea food scene highlights the term fruits de mer as the broad name for tiny shellfish. The piece notes Marseilles Leghorn and Naples as pivotal markets, and praises Bouillabaisse and matelotte de poisson while describing quayside booths, garlic oil scents, and seaweed aromas enticing passersby.
A party of ice fishermen watched a large fish hawk swoop on a pile of pickerel, devouring half and forcing the rest to be rescued. The bird returned, seized another fish, and flew off, marking a rare instance of birds competing with fishermen to save their catch.
Mrs. George Wrigley of New Brunswick found her wedding ring after 26 years in a curious case aboard a train. A strange youth handed a letter to her, then left quickly. The note, unsigned and undated, claimed the writer expected to die soon and asked the ring be returned to its rightful owner.
In Rotherham districts several headteachers replace reading books with newspapers. They claim pupils gain broader general knowledge from current papers than from traditional texts.
A shopper noted an unusual leather bag with a curved opening on one side. The salesman claimed it was for carrying small dogs, describing it as expensive and larger than a typical handbag.
Sunday Magazine recounts Andrew Jackson as a precocious youth who carried a flintlong musket at 14, served as district attorney of Tennessee at 23, became a U.S. senator at 30, and finally reached the presidency at 62 highlighting a remarkable career.
The text argues that highly intellectual men often have limited bodily power as mental effort diverts energy from physical functions. It suggests a law of balancing energies where brain work consumes energy at the expense of physical use and self control.
Germany plans to reduce saltpeter imports from Chile by using electric-chemical production of manures that supply atmospheric nitrogen. The approach could lessen reliance on Chilean saltpeter in the near future.
A reflection quoting Sir John Lubbock on teaching. It argues teachers should emphasize both the duty to pursue happiness and the happiness found in duty, suggesting a balanced educational approach.
Excerpts reflect on domestic life and social change with remarks about household help and daily life. It notes Britain’s horse stock over four years old for harness or saddle, over 3 million head, and mentions 12,000 dairies in London and suburbs. It also lists 17 recorded accents of Mount Ararat.
Ancient Indian miners exploited copper in the Lake Superior area using simple tools and wedges. They dug deep shafts, smashed rock with grooved hammers, and left large masses of native copper weighing tons. The debris shows extensive activity across about 400 acres.
A method of sermon collaboration tried in Los Angeles brings nine local ministers together to produce one sermon which nine congregations hear the following Sunday. The plan leverages diverse gifts from illustration to theology and evangelistic fervor to craft a stronger, more influential message.
An old note recalls Hindu mythic belief in airborne vessels used by Devatas. It then lists telegraph wire lengths by country with the United States at 1,160,965 miles, Germany leading Europe, and Russia including Siberia at 402,371 miles. A tug on the Mississippi can move 1,000 tons of grain from St. Louis to New Orleans in six days, while Suez tugs transfer a vessel sea to sea in forty four hours.
A Royal Society of Arts lecture by Leon Gas ter warns that indoor electric lamps emit ultraviolet rays harmful to health. He urges bulbs that obstruct these rays and cites a safety measure for long term eye and skin protection. A Thoughtful Girl highlights a feature on a highly regarded daughter in Atchison Globe.
A brief humor exchange notes English quirks with a joke about a political candidate. The man remarks that a candidate may win if he only takes a stand on a forthcoming issue, illustrating slang and wordplay in everyday discourse.
The Minneapolis Journal describes making buttonholed loops from embroidery cotton to hold draw strings on a linen bag. Place loops at regular neck intervals with several long loose stitches, avoid mass strain, and buttonhole over the loops with a coarse thread for a heavy decorative look.
A New York Sun pattern describes a practical bath apron for mothers while bathing infants. Use one yard and a quarter of oilcloth, bind long edges, create a pocket with three divisions, and add a belt with four front buttons. Include a matching flannel apron with four buttonholes to fasten over the oilcloth apron.
The New Haven Journal Courier notes that mixing periods can harmonize a room if pieces are beautiful in themselves and share color unity. Some authorities urge a single period, but thoughtful, intrinsic beauty can justify varied selections.
In St James Budget a pension era reminiscence recalls Nelsons collapse of fortune and allegiance. The narrator recalls the faithful valet Tow who blamed not being aboard for Nelsons death at Trafalgar and how the captain wished to be dressed in stars after battle.
A 7 year old near death after 10 days without food reports relief from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The note claims the medicine removes catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, improving appetite and strength. It promises money-back guarantee and lists R P Mullins as a seller with druggists nationwide.
Clarence Cour of Fort Wayne Indiana reports dramatic improvement after using Trutona for lifelong blood and stomach troubles. He cites better appetite sleep and bowel regularity and calls Trutona a remarkable reconstructive remedy. Sold at Mullins Drug Store Grencastle.
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