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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
3
Corinne Benton, a young woman, struggles with heartbreak after a failed romance. Doctor Westover navigates her mood, clearing her path to a business course and eventual healing through patience and professional guidance. The pair share a cautious, evolving bond as Corinne confronts love and resilience.
Jean Webb, a schoolteacher with a failing home, turns to selling tea in a garden house. A generous tea event inspires her to start a Wayside Tea Room with help from Mrs Delbridge and Phil Delbridge, who also hints at a romance as the venture grows.
Scrap Book item recalls a dramatic fire scene where all residents escaped. A young woman begs a fireman to save a second floor window occupant but reveals she was seeking a bicycle she had bought on installments. The crowd notices the mix up as the fireman returns without a child.
Dorothy Parker cites Aunt Bertha and a Ouija board to claim Disraeli and others respond, while a Franklin high school library exhibit of colored book covers attracts visitors and spurs interest. The piece suggests inventive displays can raise reader engagement in public libraries.
The piece compares old and new power sources noting the horse’s decline as a hauler and the rise of the motor truck. It argues the electric lamp is judged by the same old standard set by candles, highlighting ongoing reliance on legacy measures in modern institutions.
A man reflects on his brief foray into politics saying he was too modest to convince others or himself that he could outdo the incumbent. He notes he never believed he could fill the office better than the others.
The Palestine Weekly reports a plan to harness the Jordan River to generate electricity light and heat and to drive pumps for irrigation of barren valley lands. With Palestine lacking coal the project aims to supply power and foster industrial progress through river power and irrigation.
Ralph Etter resigns from L. T. Hurst Co. Greencastle to manage sales and service for Davis Automobile Co. in Indianapolis. Davis state sales handled by Fred V. Thomas. Families planning moves to Burlington and Indianapolis. Rotary Club meets at Christian church. Judge Hughes family visiting Gary. Mrs Call to Niagara Falls trip. Hootman son Harold improving in Memphis. Precinct registration clerks appointed. first registration day Sept 4. all voters must register.
An obscure excerpt discusses paper walls of promissory notes and elephants aged 150 to 200 years. It contains fragmented observations about language and contempt, mentioning Noe and the Japanveses in a reflective, antiquated tone.
An old advertisement touts P. D. Q bed bug killer promising strong action with a 35¢ box and a 2.50 gallon option. It claims eggs are killed and clothes are not harmed, featuring a devil head logo and hospital endorsements. Sold by R P Mullins Drug Store via Owl Chemical Co. Terre Haute Ind.
A Greencastle Indiana classified page lists FOR SALE items including two coal stoves from R. E. Knoll Company and three windows doors on Hanna street. LOST an army officers rain coat with contact by phone. WANTED a married man to work on a farm by day or month. Public sales note and Rat Snap advertisement touts effectiveness and prices with local distributors.
Mrs. Emily Shaw proclaims RAT SNAP a superior trap solution after purchasing a 50 cent box. She notes the product killed 12 rats in a week while catching 3, and says she cannot raise chicks without it. RAT SNAP is sold in three cake sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins.
A patient with long suffering colic and liver problems credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief after one dose. The advertisement claims the product removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and calms inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money back guarantee offered by R P Mullins and druggists everywhere.
Farmer N Windsor recalls rats damaging his farm and praises RAT SNAP as a safe effective rat killer. Ad promotes three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and lists John Cook Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins as sellers. Also notes sale of fancy egg plant and tomatoes at John Eitel & Son and that offices close Sundays.
Abdy Cliff of 637 Coffey Street touts Trutona as the sole medicine addressing his chronic constipation and stomach troubles. He reports regular bowel movements, renewed appetite, and relief from a heavy lump-like sensation, praising its effects and recommending it to Indiana residents. Trutona is sold in Greencastle at R P Mullins Drug Store.
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