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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
3
Osip msk of West Denver, 32, while celebrating the fourth of July, lit a firecracker and pressed its end to his mouth causing a violent burst. He fled toward a nearby store, later returning with bandaged face and neck, iodine fumes still on him.
A fragmented, opinion filled piece discusses communication, isolation, and adjectives as Ruth at Wattles College critiques how language connects people. It philosophically muses on being an island among others, the role of mood, and the danger of over verbosity.
The article surveys early 20th century debates on women’s pay equality and social roles, noting arguments that women’s earnings equal half of men’s and the broader push for gender equality. It mentions a summer session, the idea of shared resources, and societal expectations surrounding women professionals.
Robert Ett critiques leather tanning in Scientific American noting modern methods lag behind former standards. He cites a two year hide to leather conversion and a five month process for some tanner, suggesting speedups without harming quality while pondering a proverb about overworking.
Governor Cox drew broad support as he opened the Democratic campaign in Indiana. He urged cross party weight on the League of Nations, called out Republican leaders, and framed the covenant as a national, not partisan, issue. Public response included Republican defections and strong praise for his disarmament and arbitration proposals. The South Bend rally in a tabernacle framed the crusade as a religious movement.
The article traces the rise of Valenciennes lace in Ypres and Flemish towns during and after the war, noting revived village industries and strong English demand. It highlights historic milestones in Flemish lace, the royal patronage, and famous points like point de Brosettes and binehe in 15th to 17th century Europe.
Rabbit pelts have gained value as fur used by fat makers, turning trapping into a profitable winter pursuit for country boys. An eastern firm plans to buy up to 10 million rabbit skins, typically sold by the pound containing seven or eight skins.
James H. Barry of the Star San Francisco recalls Bret Harte’s early work at the mint. Harte sent The Sneck of Roaring Camp manuscript and blue ink proofs caused a dispute with a single Indy proofreader. Harte allegedly snatched a face in a moment of temper, leaving a lasting impression.
A nearly pure gold nugget weighing 12 pounds was found near the Charters Tower mine in Queensland Australia. The Towers of Queensland region has grown from a desolate tract to a premier Australian gold field with deep levels near half a mile. The nugget is valued at about $4,000 though, while large, it is not a record holder. The world record nugget came from Ballarat in 1858 weighing 2,217 ounces, valued at £5,000.
The Madras railway chief engineer discusses rail creep on Indian bridges in Indian Engineering. On the Godavari bridge creep reached 3 to 4 feet annually until a special cast-iron sleeper and lock-fast steel key were used, drastically reducing movement. The author agrees with 1887 conclusions that creep is only fixed by solid anchorage.
Lord Pirate, a renowned ship builder, predicts Japan will lead future ship construction due to cheap labor abundant steel and inexhaustible coal reserves. He claims Japan can secure vast resources and dominate global yards.
Mrs C C Hurst and niece Miss Phoebe Conley depart for California where Conley will attend the University of California this winter. Prof and Mrs Thomas Harris leave for Baldwin Kansas where Harris joins Baker University faculty. S C Prevo and Gordon Prevo go to Texas to manage farming interests. Isaac S Newgent 86 of Brockton Ills visits Putnam County for the Newgent family reunion on September 12 at George Newgent’s Clinton township home. Youngest Newgent may attend.
Classified notices include lost item a rain coat at Army Offices and a farm hand wanted in Bainbridge Indiana. Public sales announced by Dobbs and Vestal with office contact details. Rat control ad promotes RAT SNAP with multiple local distributors.
RAT SNAP claims to kill rats and mice with no smell as they dry up inside. It warns the bait scares away pests it does not kill and comes in cake form requiring no mixing. Available in three sizes for sale by John Cook and Sons, J. Sudranski & Co., and R. P. Mullins.
Mrs Emily Shaw proclaims RAT SNAP superior to prior traps claiming her husband bought a trap and she spent 50 cents on RAT SNAP. She says the product killed 12 rats in a week after catching 3 and asserts she cannot raise chicks without it. RAT SNAP sold in cakes in 35 cent 65 cent and 1 dollar sizes with guarantee by John Cook and Sons and associates.
Orda Rice, a Greencastle conductor, reports backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the pills strengthen the back and eliminate trouble from long car trips. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, manufacturers.
Farmer N Windsor describes suffering rats after a poisonous bait nearly killed his watchdog. He credits RAT SNAP as a safe, sure rat killer and notes three sizes 35c 65c and $1.00 sold by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins. Also for sale fancy eggplant onions and tomatoes at John Eitel and Son. office closed Sundays.
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