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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
3
A cluttered classified page lists shoe discounts, farm loan services, a square piano for sale in good condition, and local professionals in Indiana. It also recounts Mr. Vaughn Farmer’s seed corn loss due to rats with a pest control pitch for RAT SNAP sold by local vendors.
Public sales being booked for fall by Dobbs and Vestal. Office over Central Nat's Bank with contact numbers 168 771 and 179. Also a help wanted ad for a general house worker, no washing or ironing, apply Maude Bridges by telephone 96.
N Windsor, a farmer, recalls using rat poison years ago that nearly killed his watchdog and left his family frightened, until a neighbor recommended RAT SNAP as a solution.
An advertisement touts a “sure rat killer” marketed in three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00. It is sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co R P Mullins and titled Rat-Sway Beats the Best Trap Ever.
Public auction in Greencastle Indiana on Saturday August 14 starting at 1 30 P M. Six two year old mules one four year old mule one two year old draft colt one good driving mare. Terms announced at sale. Henry Grubb Heirs. Dobbs and Vestal auctioneers.
A wartime style testimonial from Mrs. Emily Shaw touts RAT SNAP bait with claims it killed twelve rats in one week after a small purchase. The ad notes RAT SNAP comes in cakes in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R. P. Mullins.
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 9, 1920. W. H. Graham Supt DePauw University Buildings and Grounds.
Rat Snap claims to kill rats and mice, deter others, and leave no odor as corpses dry inside. Sold in cake form in three sizes 25c 40c and $1.00 by John Cook and Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins with a guarantee.
Public notice lists Chautaour festival set for August 15 to 17 at Fillmore. A reward is offered for an extra rim and tire missing near the edge of the road by town Friday near noon, with Crawford Blacksmith Shop handling inquiries.
An article explains batik etching as a popular up to date craft for girls, tracing a Japanese introduced method using a wax pencil on brass or copper. It covers preparation, etching in fluid, wax masking, and finishing to create trays boxes frames and decorative pieces.
In an 19th century reminiscence, Daniel Webster was a favored patron of Joshua Seward who bought a farm in Woburn. Webster ordered a chaise for the Fourth of July, but no payment arrived. Seward told a lie about varnish to avoid upsetting Webster, who later learned the truth and wept with emotion. The tale, recounted by H. C. Hall in Boston Transcript, illustrates Webster’s majesty and humanity.
Notes suggest using fine talcum powder to remove grease from photographs. A separate tip adds whipped cream with chopped ginger as a filling for sandwiches made with nut bread.
Members of the Christian Endeavor at the church are asked to bring ten cents each to Sunday's meeting to fund a social at Mr. Robinson's home. The BeeHive Rebecah Lodge will hold regular session Monday at 8 o'clock with Ethel Schachtel as Noble Grand.
Local Aug 15 17 Chatituqqua Festival highlights visits by Newman and Singleton families, travel plans through Indiana towns, and assorted social notices. Illness recoveries, weekend guests, longtime residents, and a bridal ceremony in Indianapolis are noted along with church group meeting, a death in Marion township, and a livestock sale notice. Also listed are vehicle sales and a DePauw choir member's travel, plus sale ads and community notices.
Morning worship at 10 30 with recognition for Miss EF Fox heading to China soon Rev Clippinger and Miss Fox to speak Epworth League meeting at 9 30 Bible school led by superintendent Wm Van Arsdale with orchestra providing music Local church notices and ministry schedule.
Lead by Miss Marion Kendall. 7:30 union service at Presbyterian church with Rev Tidrick speaking. Maple Heights Sunday school led by Miss Grace Black, Superintendent Rev J E Cash, Pastor. Red and Blue contest.
Blaine E Kirkpatrick minister. Morning Worship at 10 40 with sermon Without sound of Hammer. Epworth League Institute work at Lake Side Ohio and Baldwin Kansas. Union service at Presbyterian Church led by Rev Tidrick. Intermediate League forming for 12 to 16 year olds with Senior League at 6 30 tomorrow. All invited.
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