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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
3
A jumble of items includes Bow shoes offers and a rural tale of prize seed corn loss. The ad mentions Christie farm loans and local tradesmen Brown and Moffett architect and gardener W. 4H Evans Greencastle Indiana NJ Vaughn Farmer and a seed loss story tied to a rat damage claim. Rat Snap is promoted with three package sizes. John Cook & Son and J Sudranski & Co. and R. P. Mullins are listed sellers.
Public sales We are now booking on fall sales See us early for your tote Dobbs and Vestal Office over Central Nat s Bank Residence phones ee and 771 Office Phone 179 Wanted general house work No washing or ironing Telephone 96 Maude Bridges Meet Me At Christie's every pair of low shoes at a great reduction Chris ties
A vintage ad claims Rat Snap is a safe and sure rat killer after a poisoning scare. It lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and names John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins as sellers.
Public auction set for Saturday August 14 at 1 30 P M at the Sale Pavilion Greencastle Indiana. Includes good two year old mules four year old mule a two year old draft colt a good driving mare Terms made known day of sale Henry Grubb Heirs Kebbe Vestal Auctioneers Car 5. Sale of women's slack and white low shoes advertised Christie Store. For strictly modern room house in best residence part of the city address TO 249.
Emily Shaw praises RAT SNAP in a festival context. Her husband bought a 50 cent box, the trap caught 3 rats but the product killed 12 in a week. RAT SNAP comes in cakes in three sizes and is guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and others.
Rine Tomatoes 3c per Ib at CHEL S FLOWER STORE. RAT SNAP kills and scares rats. no smell. cats and dogs avoid it. Made in cakes, easy handling. Sold by John Cook and Sons, J Sudranski & Co., R. P. Mullins. Women’s Black and White Low Shoes sale at Kestie’s Shoe Store. Ford touring car with electric lights and starter for sale by Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co.
An extra rim and tire were found at the road edge near town on Friday near noon by the Newark Crawford Blacksmith Shop. Local inquiry seeks owner and pickup details.
And white tow Shoes is now on. Buy bargains while they last. George Gibson is confined to his home by illness. Wanted: Middle aged lady with a 4 year old boy for housework with good references. Write Mrs Crawford Route 7 Box 37 or visit Templeman’s near W C Torr Route 7. Also wants work in Green Castle. Wanted: Switch Board Operator for Belle Union. Apply J W Mc Cammack Fillmore AR 2 or call Belle Union No 79.
Water bills are due and payable on or before the fifteenth of each month at the Company office located at 26 South Jackson Street. Consumers are urged to promptly settle their accounts with the Greencastle Water Works Co.
The Putnam County Commissioners announce sealed bids for construction of multiple macadam and gravel roads in Jefferson Cloverdale Warren Jefferson Mill Creek Floyd Jackson Franklin townships. Bids due August 21 1920 at 11 AM with bonds and proof of non collusion. Right to reject bids reserved. Auditorium Putnam County Indiana.
An at home bug killer ad promotes a 35 cent package of Pesty Devils Quietus P D Q to make a quart of effective solution. It claims to kill bed bugs ants and roaches and eggs without harming clothing. Special hospital size five gallons for 2.50 and prepaid mailing from Owl Chemical Co Terre Haute Indiana. Sold by R P Mullins Drug Store.
A stenographer observes nurses filing by the desk moving between duties and asking for mail. Teresa Aiese stands out for weight and wit, liked by all though none tell her, which would have uplifted her at times.
Evan B. Stotsenburg, former Indiana attorney general, attacks the Tuthill Kiper tax plan and coal bill as flawed while detailing alleged abuses in the legislative session. He cites the tax board, local review, and political maneuvering that favored the Goodrich administration, noting risks to coal supply and state finances.
Work crews started patching holes in the downtown pavement using a road roller. The 15th annual Home Coming Picnic is set for August 18 1920 at Summers Grove near New Maysville Indiana with North Salem Band and other attractions. Veronica club members plan a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Chaimness in Fillmore tomorrow afternoon.
Gas company announces the final day to pay bills to receive a discount. Office hours extend this evening until 9 o clock at Greencastle Gas Co.
An advertised remedy promises to remove blemishes in days and rapidly increase weight using 5 grain argo phosphate tablets. It claims to clear complexions, smooth skin, and form, with Rosetone for bust development and harmless use when paired with Arc Phosphate, dispensed by R. P. Mullins.
In 1913 a purchaser reports four bottles of Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy restored his health after severe stomach and intestinal distress. He says the product helped him lose weight, return to work, and plans to keep it at home, noting a money back guarantee and wide availability through R. P. Mullins and druggists.
A brief wry exchange on a train features a passenger praising scenery and the other noting a long ride left. The line hints at cleverness as a currency and implies persistence through misfortune.
Terre Haute Ind Aug 9 Mrs Clara Lindsey 60 reports improved health after using Trutona claiming relief from kidney and bladder troubles back pain and fatigue She says appetite improved sleep restored and energy returned The ad extols Trutona as a tonic rebuilding tissues strengthening nerves and reviving vitality available at R P Mullins Drug Store Greencastle O
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