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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
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The article traces the canal’s history from the French attempt led by Ferdinand de Lesseps starting in 1879, through financial failures and scandals, to the United States purchase in January 1904. It notes the nine mile artificial canyon, massive concrete structures, and gates, with the canal opening to navigation on August 15, 1914, spanning about 41 ½ miles.
The Episcopal Church campaigns nationwide for five ships to mobilize members as church leaders and supporters. Rector George Craig Stewart explains the plan aims to unite believers with God, stressing stewardship and lay leadership while seeking funds and participants for holy orders and leadership roles.
Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for children with croupy symptoms and for adults with coughs or lung colds. She reports rapid relief after a few doses and quick recovery with continued use.
Rapid progress in repairing over 20 000 miles of northern France railroads includes 180 bridges and 350 stations rebuilt or partly rebuilt. Public highways 30 000 miles long with many bridges are being restored. Over 50 000 men employed in the reconstruction effort.
An outbreak described as flu like disease killing hundreds of cats in London is not thought to affect humans. Surgeons cannot confirm the illness, which spreads rapidly and resembles poisoning, with deaths often within two days. In other news, Zachariah Coffin travels from Shawnee to Greenfield to attend a family dinner at his brother Edward Coffin’s home.
Lawrence Kansas will employ all loafers by forcing able bodied men without steady jobs into coal mine labor. The mayor announced police will arrest every man in the city who is not employed.
Testimony on the value of land in the New York financial district was offered during the sale of a 46 by 42 feet plot for 450000. The bid underscored the high value of prime urban real estate.
Signora Comani becomes the first woman to conduct a case in an Italian courtroom, drawing parallels to Portia and Shylock. The tale, dating to Bologna in the fourteenth century, notes the daughter of a jurisconsult stepping into her father's role, though the public teaching siting differs from modern court practice.
Dialogue shows a broker declaring total ruin while the wife reassures with stock gifts from Christmas. The exchange hints at survived investments and domestic tension amid financial fear.
Miss Greene plans a wedding attire and asks Mrs. Jones to view her new frock. A light misstep in compliment leads to a humorous exchange about looks and status in a London Answers item.
Denatured alcohol intended for radiator use listed for sale at Greencastle Battery Company located on the North Side Square.
Miss Marton Bishop, director of 3,500 girl scouts, announces a dress reform crusade in New York City. She says a gentlemen's agreement discourages short skirts high heels and cosmetics while each scout must recruit three peers to abandon modern dress.
The old barkentine Fremont, launched in 1850, lies aground on Newport beach near Los Angeles as waves rapidly break up its hull. Once seized by the government for piracy, it later engaged in the slave trade and last served as a prop for Treasure Island.
W F Stead hauled a wagon of alfalfa seed to Proporia Kansas selling 102 bushels for 1927.25 dollars believed to be the most valuable farm product load ever marketed in Kansas. Stead received the large sum for the produce.
In western Ohio farmhands push to form unions demanding seven dollars per day for eight hours work. Led by socialists, organizers report slow progress but steady activity as talks continue.
Thomas 8S Ary died at Carmi Alabama aged eighty three years He once drove Abraham Lincoln from here to Shawneetown during Lincoln's senatorial race.
A garbled note suggests economic events or parties faced confusion and disengagement. The text lacks clear names or dates but hints at a disrupted release or splintered group activities. Further context is needed to identify entities or outcomes.
A lyrical, archaic voice explores the senses of a garden, fruits, and plant life. The flowing verses depict vines nectarines peaches melons and flowers while musing on memory and imagination.
The article notes albino brook trout as highly conspicuous in the wild and discusses their rarity and vulnerability. It mentions the species' visibility to predators and the potential threats from fishermen and other dangers, reflecting concerns over their preservation.
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