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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
3
A humorous column section presents playful banter about golf and marriage. Jokes reference a caddie laughing at mishaps and a wife described as eyeing, dogmatic, and fashionable as Pomeranian styling shifts. The items read like light wit from a vintage humor page.
A head waiter asks if the diner ordered ham and eggs. The guest replies with a humble request for the meal, highlighting class and politeness in service. The exchange contrasts direct orders with refined phrasing in a dining room vignette.
A Sunday school teacher asks what the flood produced and a bright child answers mud. A lighthearted exchange follows about contradictory terms and a playful romance moment.
A brief humorous note from the Herald mentions a man who just joined a discussion group as a free thinker. The exchange quickly questions his marital status, asking if he is a bachelor or widower.
Advice claims digestion improves with moderation and thorough chewing. It recommends five hour gaps between meals and taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to make meals more enjoyable.
Classified ad from Putnam Auto Co offering a Buick, 4 roadsters and a Chevrolet, all in good shape, at bargain prices.
Classified brief listing notes four show cases two display wall cases brown and Moffett on Washington street. Wood for sale call Walter Young at Manhattan. Real estate buyers seek modern or semi modern properties call 69 Putnam Reality Co Inc. Young man for office work dictation advancement call Box 157. Hauling stock or moving call 716 hogs or household moves. Farm loans abstracts of title offered by Wm B Vestal with Dobbs and Vestal at Greencastle Ind. tf
Alcohol tires oils grease batteries Dobbs Bros North Side Square offers several 1919 Chevrolet fours and other items. Cox & Sellers available for inquiries. County wood seasoned or green for stove or furnace priced by William M. Randel at phone 716.
Local Greencastle readers learn of Miss Mary Wade visiting from Ellwood to spend holidays with her parents Dr and Mrs C A Wade. Several families host guests and attend Christmas events as Third Ward school prepares Christmas exercises and church groups plan meetings. The report notes travels of Ruth Lane, Ruth Tucker Noble, and others, plus local officials Chas Carver and upcoming public meetings and services.
Frank Thomas who suffered a paralytic stroke Monday passed a restless day Wednesday. Mrs. H. K. Green and Victoria Blue spent the day in Indianapolis on business. Mrs. George Cook of Indianapolis was in Greencastle Wednesday and Thursday, guest of Mrs. Jennie Gardner. Mrs. Cook formerly resided here. Mrs. O. L. Reeves and daughter Meredith, of West Franklin Street, returned home after a two week stay at French Lick. Mrs. Sarah Nutt of East Locust Street has gone to Evans ton Illinois to visit her daughter Mrs. Margaret Helm.
These tablets target indigestion and constipation by toning the stomach and aiding natural function. They gently affect the liver and bowels to restore a healthier condition. When dull and constipated, give them a trial and expect pleasing results.
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