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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
2
Legal notices and classifieds detail charges for obituaries cards of thanks and poetry, with pricing of 50 cents per card 1 dollar per obituary and an extra 5 cents for poetry. Publication is in Greencastle Indiana with standard post office designation and contact details for the Herald.
A family scene reveals a daughter’s piano affection clashing with Mrs Praise-My and Mrs Knock. The instrument’s creaks and groans reveal friction, casting doubt on the harmony of home life and musical ambition.
A fragmented tale follows Bill Rhodes posing as four professions including lawyer pastor physician and finally a self described professional man. He recounts his misfortunes and moral struggles while dining with Mrs Archer before slipping away leaving her stunned by his confession.
Mrs Knag admires a magnificent view during a house viewing and her husband Mr Knag declares they will buy the house. The scene centers on an excited property purchase moment.
A terse exchange questions whether a proposal occurred on first sight. The response hints at prior meetings, noting two prior encounters.
The text offers aphorisms on ambition, job satisfaction, social circles, and self-reliance. It contrasts smart talk with real achievement, notes lawyers focus on economy, and comments on tainted money and personal choices like buying one’s own cigar.
The observer notes a humorous dental tale where the more a dentist peers into mouths the better his business seems. The line plays on the paradox of finding profit in examination and the amused tone echoes a Victorian quip about dentistry.
Jocular exchange notes that while his wife handles meals, she does a lot of stewing. The line humorously contrasts cooking tasks with the idea of giving up.
A stranded sailor clings to debris as a shark looms near but a quick crew rescue saves him from drowning amid heavy waves. The incident draws attention to perilous sea conditions and the courage of rescuers.
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