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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1923
Page
4
A New York Sun columnist reflects on superstition and fate in a cautionary tale of Clarence proposing to Belinda in March, giving a diamond ring on April Fool's Day and Friday the 13th, then a mishap at her steps ends the romance. Belinda rejects him after a cascade of unlucky signs and accidents.
A humorous note from Youth's Companion on a satirical tale about guessing a woman's age. It cites Mr Fert Felix Weiss and his book The Sieve, recounting how a man claims to guess ages about ten years older and jokes about a woman revealing her age to obtain a landing ticket.
The Los Angeles Times reports Turkish women oppose full independence, preferring traditional harems. Many older women fear factory life and long hours, longing for the cushiony, indulgent lifestyle of the past led by Mustapha Phelim with food and gossip.
J. D. Hunger, former governor of Batavia, is chosen by the League of Nations to advise Albania on its finances. The appointment follows reports of Albanian oil riches and international interests seeking concessions, with Hunger seen as a neutral Dutch candidate. He has long service in his country’s official ranks and a Java record that impressed the league.
The tale follows Wijjit who, after months of late arrivals and punctual mornings, discovers a subconscious habit guiding his dressing order. He always puts left side items on first and notices the pattern only when disrupted by a late start. He fears self analysis may ruin his efficiency.
The Berlin based statistics place New York as the largest city worldwide with about 5.62 million people, London second, Berlin third. Europe leads in number of large cities, while Asia has more than North America, with six Asiatic cities over one million.
Miss Kelba Hurn of Seattle was elected to the Washington state senate and, after a term with no speeches, served on several committees and earned a reputation as a highly useful legislator. Her colleagues honored her with a platinum and diamond pin, noting that in Washington silence proved valuable.
A swan at a market gardener's grounds near Norwich dives to study green river plants but crashes through five panes of greenhouse glass. It ends with the frightened bird taking to the air again amidst damaged cucumber plants and stunned onlookers.
Snuff boxes now used in the federal senate chamber sit on the ledge left of the lobby doors. They are rarely used except by visitors and are kept filled with fresh snuff, a long standing custom in the chamber atmosphere.
A child observes workers using a pile-driver in a nearby lot. Edna tells her mother she feels sorry for the men as the heavy weight repeatedly reaches near the top but falls back down, delaying the lift.
Gould correspondent reports Creed Ringo of Lincoln shot a horned owl measuring 4 feet 2 inches from tip to tip across its wings. It was the largest owl seen in one piece, noted by Col lier s.
A Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist riffs on repentance and moral hesitation. The speaker Charcoal Eph notes a man fleeing to the mourners bench will likely relapse unless he ascends slowly and wavers, lest hell freeze over.
From time to time peoples revolt against overloading governing bodies with men or duties. Wise leaders pursue the permanent good by avoiding this danger and limiting formal burdens.
At Pisa a local echo ignores two sung notes but when three are uttered the sound rebounds from stone to stone with growing force, as if a mighty choir resounding through the ancient streets.
A short quotation from Charles Dickens highlights success as built on punctuality order and diligence. It emphasizes the power of concentrating on one object at a time and persistent habit formation.
A Kansas City Star passage recalls long marriage moments as a speaker notes brief suspicions during rare times. The quote reflects humor and doubt framed by domestic life.
A Boston Transcript passage recalls a memory of a father using a leather slogan to discipline or tease a boy, framing the sign as a painful reminder from the past. The line reflects on authority, memory, and the cultural impression of corporal admonition.
The duke of Wellington believed in omens and avoided battle if he sighted a gay or a yellow dog crossing his path. He would not commit to fight under these forewarnings, shaping his strategic choices.
A renowned musician reportedly achieved 1 080 300 notes struck in twelve hours, setting an immense record for sustained performance. The feat highlights extraordinary stamina and precision by the artist noted in contemporary coverage.
A reader shares a playful moment as a child named Billy announces at departure that he will be late because he must lick a fella. The note captures a family joke and the mother's amused reaction.
Scientists note no plant is food for all animals yet only mineral from the mineral kingdom used as sustenance is common salt. The statement highlights salt as the exclusive mineral-based nourishment across species.
A Louisville Courier Journal proverb notes many people feel happiness yet fear admitting it to themselves. The saying frames human hesitation as a common trait.
A platitude urging lasting impact prompts readers to live meaningfully so that at least a few people feel sorrow and recall the deceased with affection after their passing.
The piece cites a Winni pea Free Press remark on courtesy, noting true courtesy shows up toward those who cannot retaliate when you are not under pressure.
A reflective note asserts that a young man who smokes to feel important is unlikely to become a true man of significance. It emphasizes that moral maturity, not risky habits, defines real worth.
A Burlington Junction Post item notes that a puncture is a small hole in motor car tires encountered far from phones or garages, suggesting roadside tire issues during travel.
A quotation attributed to Lord Nelson notes the habit of starting a quarter hour before time, claiming it has shaped the speaker into a disciplined man.
Quote emphasizes value of collaborative effort in commerce. Highlights that a valuable man is one who can and will cooperate with others in business endeavors.
A proverb compares some people to a gardener's dog that neither eats cabbage nor allows others to. It emphasizes reluctance to share or act and uses a vivid animal image to express social behavior.
In the Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1923 Emory Nichols sues Stephen Akers et al to quiet title to part of the east half of the northwest quarter section nine township fourteen north range three west Putnam County Indiana The defendants are nonresidents and must appear by September 1 1923 or September 24 1923 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur The notice names numerous Bunten and related parties and describes the property amounting to 0.12 acre.
A fragment shows a character declaring disbelief at a kiss, calling the other person the fire girl she has kissed. The dialogue hints at surprise and admiration in a tense exchange.
The Greencastle Consolidated Schools announce a sale of a frame dwelling on Lot 7 Block 6 Central Survey Greencastle Indiana on August 27 1928 at 9:00 am for cash at not less than appraised value. Purchaser must remove building within 30 days. Sale subject to tenant occupancy for at least one year.
State of Indiana Putnam County SS Clarence Scobee and Earl Scobee sue Ephraim Dukes et al in Putnam Circuit Court September term 1923 No 11471 to quiet title to real estate in Putnam County.
Plaintiff by W M Sutherlin files a complaint with an affidavit listing numerous named defendants whose residences are unknown and believed non residents of Indiana. The suit seeks to quiet title to a parcel in Greencastle, Putnam County, describing 27 feet of the south end of lot 96 in the Original Plat. Defendants and all who claim any interest are warned to appear September 24, 1923, at the Putnam Circuit Court to answer or demur.
July 1923 Putnam County Indiana Clerk Walter S Campbell presiding with attorney W M Sutherlin. July 23 and August 18 listed as key dates in the public legal notice recorded by the circuit court.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Sarah Massey deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on September 24 1923 to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk witnesses July 28 1923. July 31 August 7 14
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