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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
4
Cloverdale resident Elmer Finney and his 3100 fur dog hunted fur bearing animals. The coon treed, Finney shot to aid the dog, mistaking it for the coon, fatally injuring Fido. The coon escaped. Alice Jane Morris, daughter of Gail Morris, is reported quite ill.
The Parent-Teacher Association pursues finishing a Primary grade room under Mr Kennedy. All local teachers attended the county institute at Greencastle. A community Christmas tree will be held December 22 in the High School auditorium under PTA auspices with a short program by Grade rooms. Our basketball team lost by two points to Paragon but shows promise at home Friday against Fill. Juniors lead in attendance for the third month at 99.29 percent. The Manual Training class built four new tables for school and community use. Juniors expect a shipment of Patent Can Openers to fund their Junior-Senior banquet.
A 40 pound candy stick is shown in Broady's restaurant window in Cloverdale. The giant confection attracts many visitors and comments.
Mrs. Sarah L. Staley, formerly of Indianapolis, died Friday night at her home in Fort Myers Florida. Born in Cloverdale in 1837, she was laid to rest Monday at the Grayville Illinois Methodist church. Grandson Durward Staley of Indianapolis attended.
Local notes report a foot injury from chopping wood for Charles Hurst. Teachers Nell Leachman and Fleetta Goodwin visit homes. Louis Morrison and John O’Conner take a business trip to Hoosier Highlands. Several residents travel to Indianapolis for business and visits. many families host or visit relatives over the weekend. The period also notes a lumber shed wrecking and preparations for cabin construction at Hoosier Highlands, revival meetings, and local illness and births.
The Ypres Tower in Rye’s Cinque Port area remains well preserved from the twelfth century. Built by William of Ypres, Earl of Kent, the quadrangular keep defended against French invasion and later figures in wartime history as a namesake link to a former ally.
Report notes that figs are dried sun or pan dried, roasted to brown brittle powder, ground, pressed into tablets, and dissolved in hot water as a coffee substitute. This process reflects regional practice on beverage alternatives.
A dwarf orange tree in Japan bears fruit shaped like a human hand with fingers and a thumb. The tree remains under five feet tall and features a peculiar five-fin gered fruit form observed in local reports.
A religious reflection from T Scott asserts that affliction temptation guilt and a troubled conscience should not lead believers to despair of God’s aid and comfort. The message emphasizes steadfast faith and divine support amid trials.
A London Opinion quip notes that with age women grow to favor common sense in men while, conversely, aging men increasingly dislike common sense in women. The remark frames gendered expectations as people mature.
Jud Tunkins argues that a man who minds his own business risks being labeled unsociable rather than a valued citizen. His quip suggests social perception hinges on engagement and visibility in the community.
Readers learn that spiders tree frogs lizards and snakes are commonly found concealed inside shipments of pineapples bananas and other tropical fruits, highlighting hidden stowaways in global trade.
A brief quip notes it is easy for a man to live on his wife's money but he cannot reach heaven through her religion, reflecting a humorous stance on marital finance and faith.
Eleanor urges Robert to stay for dinner as a potential storm looms. Robert declines, saying the weather isn’t severe enough yet.
A vintage note from the Boston Transcript urges restraint in lending and borrowing to prevent trouble, reflecting a cautionary public sentiment about social conduct.
Jud Tunkins says it is a lucky man who returns from a vacation without looking more tired than when he started. The quote reflects his view on travel energy and rest.
A Tattler quip features a street merchant and a lady trading patter over fruit. The merchant offers cucumbers as the lady questions the bananas, delivering a light period piece of humor. The exchange illustrates urban humor in a simple street scene.
Ikeco readers explore old proverbs on enmity and the value of having an adversary. The collection analyzes how rivals sharpen effort, warn against arrogance, and reflect social norms through time.
Short verse praising a mother, noting her role and blessings with the family’s praise and reverence. The line echoes biblical language honoring motherhood and family unity.
An insomniac in distress longs for sleep and imagines somnambulism as a last resort if sleep cannot be secured by other means. The fragment suggests a fixation on sleep loss and a dreamlike impulse toward sleepwalking as escape.
A brief clipped remark, the office boy muses about doubling his income after folding a ten dollar bill, reflecting a moment of aspiration and humor in a workplace setting.
A whimsical collection of quotes and quips contrasts playful dog humor with proverbs about time. The piece riffs on appearances and meaning through a string of pithy lines and old-timer musings.
The text contrasts blessings as largely negative with Schopenhauer's claim that the greatest boon is absence of pain. It notes a misquote about Schopenhauer and pain as a core concept.
A gas and oil station formerly run by Sherrill Bros on Main Street is now open for business. The owner pledges 100 percent gasoline and oil service and is present to assist customers.
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