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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
2
At a New York City international convention waiters condemn tipping as a threat to self respect and wages while accepting it under employer pressure. Patrons admit the nuisance but continue tipping, with the system distributing tips among staff and upper management, keeping wages pegged to the tip model.
The article argues vacations boost product quality and profits, backed by a view that two weeks yearly aids rest and change of occupation. It cites William H. Sheldon of Connecticut testing early potato crops via an incubator method, turning backyard heat into commercial yield.
A Kennebec Journal note claims one railroad line has trained nurses on its transatlantic ships, implying rising costs that could price out moderate means travelers and leaving seasickness a costly burden for regular travelers.
A local who predicts autos will be within reach of the poor man soon. A similar forecast for chuck steak would be welcome. Borton is excited over a three foot his laughter. the town seems to have dwarfs.
Desperate war torn Europe shows faith in its young as elders sacrifice for orphans. Poland requests aid for one military hospital four general hospitals and twenty orphanages. Eight American relief groups unite as European Relief Council seeking 33 million dollars to aid starving children.
An advertisement highlights a Christmas dinner selection with candies nuts fruits vegetables fresh fish and oysters. It promotes low prices on sugar per pound and positions the store as a headquarters for holiday eats.
Readable text shows a holiday price list listing candies and fruits with unit prices. Items include apples oranges bananas and grapes priced around one dollar for mixed quantities. Some figures appear as 1.25 35e 18c 12c indicating varying unit costs from the era.
A New Jersey man who has been bald for thirty years is growing a new crop of hair. He rejects any theory linking his hair growth to the recent death of his wife.
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