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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
3
In a doomed building rescue, a young woman pleads for help as firemen evacuate residents. A fireman returns with tragic news of a child missing, only to reveal the real loss was her new bicycle. The scene ends with her fainting from shock and grief.
A Franklin Los Angeles Public Library librarian arranged colorful new book covers along a bulletin board to showcase advertising art. The display drew interest from visitors and reportedly increased reading. The piece also touches on credulity and a playful spoof about ouija board antics by Aunt Bertha and Aunt Dorothy Parker.
A joke line where one man laments modesty doomed his political run telling another he failed to convince anyone even his eel that he was fit for office. The exchange reflects light humor about public life and self-promotion.
The Palestine Weekly published in Jerusalem argues for developing the Jordan River to supply power light and heat. It suggests harnessing the river would also drive pumps for irrigating valley lands now barren, compensating Palestine’s lack of coal or fuel.
Jessica Boardman, under the care of Aunt Louisa in a western town, seeks a secretary. Aunt Louisa tests her by faking letter mix ups to see if Jessica is more than a plain face. Slade Tremont falls for Jessica, and the ruse reveals true affection leading to a marriage proposal.
A woman in her thirties reflects on youth and a long-ago romance sparked by a fraternity pin and old letters. A chance reunion with the past lover reveals his lifelong devotion and a widow’s lingering feelings as he asks to stay for another train.
Official notice lists registration board locations across Putnam County for the general election on November 2 1920. Precincts include Jackson North and South Barnard Roachdale Franklin Wilson Fincastle Russell Clinton Bainbridge Floyd Marion Greencastle Madison Washington Warren Jefferson Cloverdale Mill Creek with polling sites and officials named.
A compilation of short items covers nurse duty, sermon supply services, British Museum postcard sales, hospital work hours, a four wheel clock patent, advice on risk taking, underwater burning flame for ship salvage, and a London firm offering typed sermons to clergymen.
A boy seeks early permission to visit his grandmother for her new cookies. He pleads charm by promising to return daily when grown, and his mother agrees, pleased by the sentiment.
Classified ads list farm loans offered by local firms Brown and Moffett and others, plus services by W H Evans of Greencastle Indiana and J Sudranski Co. An anecdote by Mr Vaughn describes seed corn loss to rats using RAT SNAP product sold by John Cook & Son and others. Public sale bookings noted by Dobbs & Vestal with office details. Bartlett pears advertised via J D Torr with contact L-1.
An old ad promotes RAT SNAP noting it kills rats and mice, repels un-killed rodents, leaves no odor as carcasses dry, comes as ready cakes, and is claimed safe for pets. Sold by John Cook and Sons, J. Sudranski & Co., and R. P. Mullins in three sizes priced 25c 40c and $1.00 with a guarantee.
Mrs Emily Shaw praises Rat Snap claiming her husband bought a $2 trap and she used a 50 cent box. She reports 12 rats killed in a week from RAT SNAP, saying it keeps her from raising chicks without it. RAT SNAP is sold in cakes in 25 50 cent and 1.00 sizes and is guaranteed by John Cook and Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins.
An old farmer recounts using rat poison that nearly killed his watchdog and explains adopting RAT SNAP as a safer, effective rat killer. The ad lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and names John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins as sellers.
An advertisement promises relief for itchy skin diseases via Triumph Pills from the National Medical Institute Milwaukee. A separate notice states Miss Harriett Matthews, new Director of Woman's Halls at DePauw University, will recruit kitchen serving room and house work staff at Rector Hall Hanna Street entrance on Monday August 30.
An advertisement touts Argo Phosphate as a remedy to build up run down conditions and restore flesh and rosy cheeks in women. Dr Frederick Jacobson claims rapid improvement in a few days. The ad notes dispensing by R P Mullins and includes multiple sale notices for a gas range and produce from John Eitel and Son.
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