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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
2
Tobey the railroad cat of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line sensed danger and jolted the crew. The cat stirred alarm moments before a high trestle bridge collapsed under rain swelled water, forcing the engine to stop just shy of a deadly gap. Passengers in several Pullmans were aboard as the wreck nearly occurred.
An elderly woman lived 15 years in a cobwebbed top floor room opposite the Ohio state capitol in Columbus. Officials learned of the hermit like dwelling after painters spotted the window and she was found hiding there by night. She has been turned over to Associated Charities which is seeking her and reports say she disappeared as mysteriously as she lived.
Two miners Herbert Watherworth and Frank Tyler were found after eight months in an icy mausoleum in the mountains about 30 miles from Salt Lake City Utah. They were buried in a snowslide last October.
In 1921, Arthur Bowen and Lucy Stokes discover Uncle Jabez’s will enforces a 20 year not marry clause on each, with The Maple Vine apartment house held in trust and cash sums for each. Bowen and Lucy fall in love, learn the clause was a ruse by Mr Grif fins Coleworth’s connivance, and the estate goes to the couple’s firstborn issue if they marry.
A brief cartoonish exchange centers on a gallery scene where a woman misidentifies a painting as belonging to a man. She finally admits her mistake with a physical remark, then quickly realizes her error and delivers a light back-hander.
Local chatter notes a man entering oil work with modest aims as others boast vast wealth. The speaker finds it remarkable that this operator does not claim giant fortunes or hidden millions.
A boyhood memory contrasts parental rules with Miss Cayenne's reply about being grateful for avoiding sensational fiction. The exchange touches on restraint from dime novels and distance from modern thrillers.
In a humorous exchange a minister’s brief remark is credited with uniting a couple in marriage while a sleeping husband’s slumbering utterance leads to a divorce. The dialogue plays on how small phrases influence big life turns.
In a busy shop during a storm the modiste insists the gown changes the customer’s look. The customer urges acceptance and dismisses price concerns, urging Hel to take the dress despite the cost.
A witty courtroom exchange features a judge described as a human dynamo who electrifies the trial. The dialogue shifts to a joke about the judge charging the jury while a separate remark questions marrying an older man and a single qualification.
A courtroom session focuses on a motor car in a fun lot case where the vehicle fails to run. Lawyers debate ownership and mechanical issues as witnesses testify to the vehicle’s condition and alleged faults.
An exchange between show managers questions the role of environment on reviews. One manager suggests seating the grumpiest critic in Seat B9 for opening nights to test reception.
Inexhaustible claims about radium release spark talk of a limitless bank roll. The phrase suggests enthusiasm for wealth tied to radioactive science, reflecting speculative investment language of the era.
The exchange notes a familiar office girl who has changed her hair and sounds different on the phone. The narrator reveals she is in love, explaining the altered voice as the cause of the change.
A humorous dialogue notes a large donor seeking repayment of campaign funds. The candidate replies that a million is not much among friends, highlighting political fundraising tensions and the value placed on money in political influence.
A playful exchange recalls Milton’s dryness as the group jokes about a host’s lack of refreshing material. The banter emphasizes literary humor and a dry wit within the club setting.
A shopper asks for a bouquet for his wife and inquires about price. The florist responds he will detail costs after learning the nature of the quarrel.
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts a wife’s gown with a writer’s art, where flattery meets literary craft through metaphorical praise and a writer’s admission of struggle. The lines imply tension between appearance and creative work in a domestic setting.
In a circus cue, a teacher explains that the trunk is the middle of the body, prompting a child to respond with a playful misdirection about an elephant. The exchange shows a lighthearted classroom moment during a circus visit.
Millicent refuses sale of her father’s homestead amid seven years of pressure from Cyprian and Harold James. A private road blockade, a guarding bull, and a dramatic confrontation lead to Harold revealing old schoolyard affection. Millicent keeps the property as a shooting box, not a sale.
Deputy Glenn Schultz swam the North Platte with a six shooter in his teeth to flush out fugitives Abraham Saussito and Felipe Blanco from a wooded island. After a brief exchange of gunfire, the men surrendered and were jailed in Cheyenne to answer a murder charge.
Paris designers favor satin and canton crepe in redingote lines with floral touches on hats. Silver tissue flowers brighten black lace evening wear. dark blue taft over organdie forms a chic redingote look. The kimono sleeve adapts, and capes blend silk fringe with tricot and chiffon for wraparound elegance.
The article discusses a bright red shade in Paris millinery and fashion termed pillar box red. It notes debate over the term and origins with American buyers naming the post boxes and Paris providing the color, described as cardinal with a dash of pink and a hint of fuchsia.
Harry A Swart a paralyzed inmate of Chicago s Home for Incurables rode in a wheelchair nine blocks to Lake Michigan. He was assisted across a street by a policeman and pedestrians before vanishing over the sea wall. A rescue attempt failed as the chair dragged him to the bottom.
A guideline urges consistent thrift focusing on essential needs rather than denying basics. It condemns false economies that sacrifice necessities while promoting prudent spending on nonessential luxuries.
Rubber wear is worst at the heels. Cut heavy cardboard to fit the heel exactly and place it under the rubber when new. This simple measure preserves rubber life and reduces wear significantly.
The article notes taffeta evening gowns and matching wraps popular with young women this season. Frocks feature full skirts, cap sleeves, and ribbon accents, with coordinated ensembles emphasized.
Greer I L Lim A Hy slander.
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