Heavy Rain Deluges Greencastle This Weekend
Greencastle suffered a heavy downpour described as the hardest in weeks on Saturday morning. Local residents, including Ben and Mrs Corwin returning from a month in St Paul and Duluth, are noted along with visits from Mrs Smythe and Princeton visitors. Community events include a union service at 7 45 PM at the Presbyterian Church with Dr Marshall preaching and the Putnam county teachers institute being hailed as highly successful.
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Ben Corwin
St. Paul
Duluth
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Marshall
The
Christian Church
Classified Acts Pay Up Arrears at the Herald Office
All subscribers in arrears on their subscription option are urged to pay at the Herald office or send money orders by mail. The notice thanks readers for prompt attention and cooperation.
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the Herald
Local handyman ads seek electrical repairs and wood orders
A terse classified listing from Verdale Indiana offers electrical work including motor wiring and repair, with charges to be arranged. It also promotes fireplace installation and wood cord sales with a phone contact for orders.
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J. B. Tibbs
Verdale
Ind
Acme Trunk and Bag Showroom Ad Explores Deals
An old classified style ad promotes E Miller Meat Market and a direct factory order option for trunks and bags in Spring Valley. It mentions a sale of household goods including a base burner, a range, and a one pen cop, with address details at 15 E Berry Street and other scattered items. The page also advertises a dance at the American Legion with Beecher and the Terre Haute Orchestra.
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NCE
American Legion
Beecher
Mwell Orchestra of
Terre Haute
E. Berry Street
Notice to Nonresidents in Putnam County Court
In the Putnam Circuit Court May Term 1921 Lou C. Young vs William K Young Complaint No 10064. The plaintiff through Theo dore CrawleyAttorney states defendant William K Young residence unknown despite inquiry. Defendant must appear and answer by October 15 1921 at Greencastle Court House or default will be entered. Clerk Harry W Moore signed August 27 1921. 31D Aug 27 Sept 3 10.
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State of
Indiana
Putnam County
Putnam Circuit Court
Lou C. Young
William K Young
Theodore Crawley
William K. Young
Greencastle
Harry W. Moore
Resignation Causes Stir In Odd Domestic Tale
A pithy note of resignation surfaces amid a comic household feud. The speaker muses on life choices while the husband vents, mixing marriage doubt with a quip about a cook. The staged humor hints at domestic friction and stubborn loyalties.
Doubtful Compliment Echoes in Back Parlor
A faint voice murmurs in a dim back parlor with a woman calling Freddie and a gentle exchange about a heavy head and light shoulder, suggesting an intimate, uncertain moment.
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Freddie
Angel
The Last Straw in a Philadelphia Courtship
A Philadelphia girl refuses a persistent sailor who believes couples resemble each other. She calls the rejection final and firm, while he comments on shared appearances, shaping a sharp domestic vignette.
Valuable Discipline Given By Farmers
Josh vows to take up aviation. Farmer Cornstessel warns that if he flies he will learn to keep machinery in repair more carefully than around the farm, reflecting on prudent maintenance in new trades.
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Josh
Corntessel
Girl in Pennsylvania Sandbags Men with Appearance
A fragment notes a Pennsylvania girl who attracts attention by appearance and then “sandbags” men. The passage implies she uses looks to surprise or overpower them, but offers no further context or events.
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Pennsylvania
Punny Exchange About Fever and Threats
A playful dialogue features Jim describing illness as a fever and a doctor who “arrested” it. The humor rests on a wordplay about being threatened, with the narrator quipping that the fever was arrested for making threats.
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Jim
Evening Up With Jo'son Tale Of A Santarium
A fragmentary dialogue features Jo'son claiming a shared marriage identity and trying to compensate his wife by maximal enjoyment. The line hints at domestic strain and a darkly comic approach to happiness in a constrained home.
Love and ambition clash in Cedars tale of two men
Bert treks toward engagement with Rhoda but lacks funds for a wedding ring. Jim Bayes, once a suitor, courts Rhoda and wins her heart, with Bert's hopes fading as Rhoda announces engagement to Jack Benton. Time and fate decide谁.
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Bert
Cedar Valley
Bayes
Rhoda
Jim
Jack Benton
Jack
Yarn Embroidery Adds Smart Touches to Linen Frocks
A Pittsburgh Leader fashion note describes yarn embroidery used casually on frocks. Cream linen chemise features pale yellow green and blue rose motifs. a yellow linen sport dress shows white scrolls and pockets covered in embroidery. pale green linen adds white stitching with daisy borders.
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Pittsburgh Leader
Diogenes Revealed Lived Aboard A Tub Named Yacht
In a séance the medium channels Diogenes who confirms he lived on a vessel called a tub rather than a houseboat. The legend, once mocked by jealous yachtsmen, is presented as the recovered truth.
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Diogenes
Times
Night Talk of Brother and Love in London
In London a speaker recalls restless night due to a toothache and being in love. The discussion notes that the brother fell asleep first, highlighting a lighthearted domestic moment amid urban life.
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Hunter
London
Navy crepe frock with loose waist and wide skirt
Paris fashion updates feature a long waist and broad navy crepe skirt. White organdie accents provide a summery touch.
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Paris
Uneven Dress Lengths and Bell Sleeves Rise in Fashion
The article notes individuality in dress through uneven lengths for frocks and coats, with wide hoop skirts for evening wear in tulle and lace. Sleeves feature nun’s sleeves and new bell shapes, often with contrasting georgette at the wrist, creating a lantern-like effect.
Seance Note Sparks Quick Wit Amid Casual Banter
A brief exchange jokes about a man named Scatterwits rushing to a seance by a noted spiritualist. One character calls him crazy, and another agrees, noting his claim of a date with Helen of Troy. The dialogue reflects light humor and cultural references.
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Scatterwits
Helen of Troy
Quip on hash and leftovers
A witty exchange notes that hash is scarce because there is nothing left over to hash. The brief joke hinges on a play of words about reuse and supply.
The Bud She Wears A Short Skirt Revealing Change
A fragment notes a woman shifting from a long skirt to a shorter one signaling a gradual social change and personal rebellion against propriety. The line hints at evolving fashion norms and female empowerment in a restrained era.
Chorus Girl Breaks Heart Over Spendthrift
A chorus girl recounts turning down a young spendthrift. Her friend notes the heartbreak, saying the man now takes two girls to supper each night, indicating the split affection.
Farm Talk Sparks Plans For Barn To Golf Course
A farmer notes his son’s growing interest in the farm as discussions arise about converting the barn into a garage and possibly adding a nearby golf course. The dialogue highlights conflicting visions for land use and family involvement.
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Clendy
Bookmaker and Clerk Clash Over Snagged Bet
In a lively exchange the bookmaker lashes out asking to hear what he said, while the clerk consoles that he was surprised the bookmaker did not think of it first and argues that the man might be losing his nerve.
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Iis
Senator Surgham Faces Deluge of Constituent Mail
"Am not sure," said Senator Surgham. "A lot of mail has come in from my constituents that I haven't yet had time to open." The remark highlights a backlog in correspondence awaiting review.
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Senator Surgham
PLEA IN DEFENSE AND WRY USHER COMMENTS
Natural Gift questions Miss Wry as a suitable usher while Miss Nipp defends her by noting she keeps people in their proper places. A Pessimist laments faith in men waning and comments on fake stock levels amid hopeful sentiment.
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Miss Catt
Miss Wry
Miss Nipp
Public Auction of Farm Stock and Implements Near Greencastle
R M Gorham farm 6 miles east of Greencastle on Stilesville road hosts sale Tuesday Aug 30 1921 at 1030 am. Auction includes 8 head mules 18 cows 1 Duroc sow 30 Black Faced ewes hay and grain farm tools and two 6 horse gas engines. Terms credit six months at 8 percent with 2 percent discount for cash. Dinner served.
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R. M. Gorham
Greencastle
Stilesville
Fillmore
Jersey
Oliver
Stork or Milk Man Bring News of New Baby
Humorous exchange over a baby arrival credits a milk man rather than a stork, with a witty insistence that the wagon proclaims Families Supplied Daily. The line captures playful local dialogue and domestic charm.
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Johnnie
Stork
Beyond Their Means. Her Husband
A light dialogue cuts to budget strains as rents soar and cottage pudding becomes a rarity in a frugal household. Mrs Junebride counters with the belief that high costs rule out dessert treats while her spouse questions the idea.
Sharpness Demonstrated Dialogue Fragment
Dialog excerpt shows Nell boasting sharpness after a quarrel with Dora about convincing someone Nell had been dull and then cutting him ever since. The tone hints at a tense personal exchange and shifting reputations.
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Nell
Dora
Snorts Worthy Reflects on Monument Beside Funeral Promise
The Main Thing quotes Senator Snorts Worthy debating monuments. He muses gratitude, then jokes about waiving a monument if constituents guarantee a congressional funeral after his death.
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Snortsworthy
Senator Sorghum Voices Classics Approval
The senator affirms approval of studying classic works arguing they influence campaigns and public platforms, even if people do not remember much of them. The exchange underscores value placed on literature in civic reflection.
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Senator Sorghum
Dialogue Exchange Between Pinkley and Valerie
The exchange features Mr. Erastan Pinkley warning Valerie after a sharp comment. Pinkley cites a carved ivory remark and cautions against repeating such a cutting line.
Mean Allusion in Prehistoric Times
A humorous exchange asks about prehistoric times and recalls Miss Pelmleigh and her friends fainting gracefully whenever help was needed. The quip frames social expectations in a playful, dated tone.
His Stellar Role in a Galaxy of Stars
A theater exchange features a lighthearted quip about stars in a company. The actor proclaims all are stars, yet emphasizes Betelgeuse as the singular guiding brilliance in the ensemble.
Curious Scene by the Sea Front Church
On the seaside churchfront, many ladies gathered while one observer asks the reason. They awaited the tide to go out, a local maritime cue noted in casual conversation.
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Jones
James
Looks and Lucre Rich Wife and Stingy Husband Exchange
A dialogue about appearances and money shows a rich wife defending her wealth while a stingy husband accepts a small allowance. The exchange hints at inheritance and family traits shaping behavior without naming people or places.
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Seminary Street
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Home Lawn
Martinsville
Smythe
Mort. Diall
Rockport
J. F. Stevens
Princeton
Bay View
Steven
R. O’hair
Stevens
Europe
Putnam County Teachers Institute
Frank Wallace
F. C. Tilden
Prof. Tilden
Williamsport
Fowler
Clyde Wilson
Bainbridge
Claude Coffin
Tom Dawson
Jefferonsville
Ang
Thomas Owens
Mily
Raymond Welch
Peter Welch
Welch
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Ford Lucas
East Seminary Street
Mrs Noble Snider
Mrs. Noble Snider
Putnamville
Clyde Sutherlin
David Sublett
Mary Stevenson
Champaign
Nelson
National Medical Institute
Swaukee, Wis
E Miller Meat Market
Acme Trunk & Bagtory
Spring Valley
Philadelphia
Mollie Mather
Western Newspaper Union
Hayes
Cedars
Jim Bayes
J. E. McCurry
West Side Square
Opera House
A. Cook
Mgr
Samuel Goldwyn
Arnold Bennett
Mutti
Jeff
Fox News Weekly
Eddie Polo
Indianapolis, Ind
Via
Indianapolis
Highlander
Local P
HL & E. True, Co
Roy Buis
Buss
Cols Hunter & Dobbs
Alex Bryan
Hurst & Co
Mebber
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