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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
3
Multiple ad fragments describe low shoes at reduced prices and a piano for sale in Greencastle Indiana. Also mentions finances from Brown & Moffett and local services by architects constructors and landscapers. A joke seed corn tale references pests and a rat poison product RAT SNAP offered by local sellers.
Public notice from Dobbs and Vestal invites early bookings for fall sales at their office over Central National Bank. Residence phones 48 and 771, office phone 179. Also an employment ad seeks a girl for general house workNo washing or ironing contact Maude Bridges.
An old Herald ad touts RAT SNAP as a sure rat killer and a safe product. It lists three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 priced to appeal to households and businesses, sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins. Hat-Smay Beats the Best Trap Ever.
Will sell at Public Auction Saturday August 14 beginning at 1 30 P M horses and mules listed for sale by owner.
At the Green Castie Sale Pavilion Henry Grubb Heirs list six good two year old mules one four year old mule a two year old draft colt and a driving mare with terms announced on sale day Dobbs and Vestal act as auctioneers A dealer promotes RAT SNAP rat poison with prices 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar and a guarantee from several suppliers toward a testimonial style advertisement
Local ads show fresh ripe tomatoes 3 cents per pound at Eitel's Flower Store. Also promoting RAT SNAP for rats and mice with five listed claims. available in three sizes 25c 40c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook and Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
Lost extra rim and tire at road edge near town Friday near noon. Reward offered by Crawford Blacksmith Shop. For sale Ford touring car with electric lights and starter and shock absorber. Originally owned by Lamar Grubb. Sold by Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co.
At the Chautauqua Festival Fillmore on August 15 to 17 a warning is issued through dialog about Alice marrying a widower known for his strict prior marriage. The mother counsels against the match, noting the husband’s past perfection and implying trouble in a second marriage.
London reports the Paris air convention creates an international air code guiding sovereign airspace rights. It permits innocent passage for foreign aircraft during peace, allows states to declare prohibited areas for military or public safety, and outlines an international air navigation commission within the League of Nations structure.
White rats and guinea pigs are used in experiments at the Child Welfare Research station University of Iowa to test baby foods. Food is weighed tested and measured with care. Dr Amy Daniels supervises the work which shows that in most cases foods good for rats are also good for babies.
In Brownsville near Waynesboro a copperhead with two fully formed feet was killed by Ira L. Kastrel. The two feet and legs measured 3.5 inches and the snake spans 2 feet 4 inches. The creature was preserved in alcohol and drew crowds to Kastrel's home.
In Chicago stockyards a beef and sheep kill plant adds a piano and ragtime to workers’ routines. Foremen report up to 20 percent gains in workmanship as 300 laborers sing and dance, boosting morale and reducing restlessness.
Warren K Moorehead curator of Philips Andover Academy archaeology reports three Indian skeletons found on a Deerfield farm. One over six feet, one of medium height, and a boy about ten to twelve. Buried face east on their right side likely over 500 years ago before Columbus.
Evra Holloway, a 92 year old Hudson river barge captain, welcomed a son at Bellevue Hospital New York. It marks his sixth living child with his wife and makes his total children twenty one, counting five from his previous marriage. The wife is 41 and this is her first child with him.
Robert Wright aged seventeen months dies at home after a park visit when he dropped tin foil in his mouth. His parents rushed him indoors as he grew violently ill and died within an hour. Authorities suspect poison in the foil.
Miss Emma Jones and W W Jones return from Burt Lake Michigan after weeks away. Raymond Kleinbub visits Mr and Mrs Charles Meikel then goes home to Elwood. Mrs Kleinbub and daughters plan to return this week. Dr and Mrs A W Broadstreet guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Hixon in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs George A Dobbs back from Martinsville trip. Mrs A G Brown and children return from Battle Creek Michigan. Brown stays longer for treatment. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Crawley on auto trip to Indianapolis Kokomo Noblesville. Mrs Eugene Snider and daughter Lucille visit relatives in Moberly Missouri. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Black and daughter of Martinsville visit Edwin Black and Miss Virginia Black.
Local notes report Christie's Shoe Store launching a five dollar sale on women's black and white low shoes with urging shoppers to buy bargains while they last. Other items mention residents traveling to Indianapolis and Niagara Falls, visits from out of town, and a community hog sale upcoming at Bunten farm near Greencastle.
A weekly journal displays a Barnum style photo on page one showing the Hon. Mrs. Macalister with a snake around her neck and fondling a baby crocodile as proof of society’s new publicity lure.
In Kokomo Indiana Deputy Sheriff Walter Knnsely and George Duncan bought a six week old calf that is well developed except it has no forelegs. The calf was purchased from Thornton stock men Charles Beck and Robert Craig.
In Weston West Virginia two barbers died after drinking hair tonic prompting warnings. Authorities urge caution and emphasize the danger of ingesting household preparations.
Bargain buyers urged to act as sale advert offers a strictly modern eight room house in the city’s best residential area. Respond by mail to P. O. box 249 and do not write unless serious about purchase.
Mrs Nell Matson Brown of Chicago visits at the Lockridges and has returned from Clayton with the Hamrick couple. Thomas Manuel, injured at the Presto Lite plant in Indianapolis, visits his parents Asbury and wife. he will miss work for weeks after a severe board strike to his abdomen and hip. Theodore Crawley was in Indianapolis today. Water bills for Greencastle residents are due by the 15th at 26 South Jackson Street. George Gibson remains confined at home due to illness. Our five dollar sale of women slacks and white low shoes is now on.
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