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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
4
The tale follows Peg Roberts known for rushing the train at the 5:55 timetable. Arthur Aitken confronts her over danger and late departures, then wins her affection as they ride the 5:55 together and state their love before missing the 6:55.
The Junior Red Cross school at Collestrada in Umbria collects straw kitchen utensils like cylin ders sieves and market baskets to supply nearby villages. Orphans weave light reed receptacles and woven sifts to replace metal items, with output about a hundred baskets and colanders weekly, absorbed by local needs.
A Harbin report cites a western Siberia merchant describing widespread destruction in Novo Nikolaevsk and Khabarsky areas. Fills detail terrorized populace, executions of editors and officers, peasant revolts, and local offensive against Reds near Minusinsk.
A local paper reports an eight and a half foot wolf of the sea caught at Viney Point Maryland up the Potomac. A party member removed the sharks teeth and kept them as souvenirs. Viney Point is not a summer resort.
The United States Geological Survey reports lower world gold production in 1919 than 1918 and predicts further decline in 1920. 1919 output is estimated at 815 to 850 million dollars with the US contributing about 58 million in 1918. First half 1920 figures imply US production under 50 million. Water shortages for placer mining and many stamp mills closing noted.
Mexico expects to export between 130 and 135 million barrels of oil in 1920, surpassing all nations including the United States, based on five month production records. Analyst George Blardone cites 1920 output near 190 million barrels, about 72 percent above 1919, with roughly 100 million barrels destined for the United States.
Billy, a bashful suitor, loves Roberta who favors another. At the Struthers farm a bull dog chase ends with Billy saving Roberta from a perilous tree escape. Roberta admits affection and teases Billy about his growing confidence and devotion.
In Sporting Reminiscences Miss Dorothea Conyers notes a practice that fox hunters pay for chickens killed to deter vigilant farmers from harming foxes. A case involving Mrs Keane shows evidence of feathers rather than bodies, with a feathery ruse exposed by an investigator leading to a sly remark about fresh birds.
The article notes rubies as July’s birthstone and recounts old beliefs. It cites claims that a necklace ruby could aid night vision, deter evil spirits, plague, and poison, and warn of misfortune. It questions who spread such fables and why people believed them.
A quotation from Hamilton Holt on postwar disillusionment describes war work as graft and bunk. He likens it to a girl dodging a movie by claiming she is busy with “war work” and ends with the image of washing her father’s armlet.
A south side woman used fly swatters to rid her home of pests but later found the interior nearly clear. The next day a daughter opened the kitchen screen door, saying she was letting in more flies to swat, highlighting a comical reversal of the effort.
The Birmlingham Age-Herald notes the Bibbles family essays varying literary roles. Mrs. Bibbles pens verse and club papers, Evangeline writes short stories, Augustus tries scenarios, while Papa Bibbles writes fiery letters to editors lampooning the high cost of living.
The detective notes the house shows disarray but the owner’s family is away for the summer. He weighs two possibilities burglars may have entered or the husband’s unusual housekeeping as an explanation.
A fragmentary quote contrasts resisting evil with keeping it visible. The speaker asserts vigilance against temptation and mocks passive surrender, invoking a Christian motif of opposition to Satan. The wording suggests a didactic, confrontational tone typical of editorial or sermon material.
A thirty five year old Clare recalls a youthful romance after discovering a faded letter and a pinship from a fraternity. Milton, now a widower, arrives in her hometown to confess a lasting love and asks to stay as his train delays. The tale blends memory, longing, and a second chance at love.
Great Britain's war debt totals 40 billion dollars with one fifth due this year. The writer cautions that price alone does not determine quality in men or cigars.
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