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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
2
Public notice in Greencastle Indiana lists the local post office items and a proprietor named J Arnold at 17 and 19 South Jackson Street. Includes cards of thanks and notices for charges and notices with local addresses and a telephone number.
An American journalist returning from abroad notes the growing habit of affixing titles to names. He recalls Daniel Webster preferred as Mr. Webster, while today many are labeled Senator or similar. The piece warns this trend may erode respectful distinctions to German-like social signaling.
An English observer complains that American children roam hotels in Britain and on the continent, annoying guests, interrupting meals, and bossing staff. He argues such spoiled behavior should be controlled or faced with consequences, noting that English and French children are not treated as nuisances to adults.
A Chicago man has combined a policeman's club and revolver into a single weapon. The device uses a handle and club portion screwed together with a cam trigger mechanism. When needed the parts separate and a revolver is inserted, turning the mace into a gun.
A historical note traces Port Arthur’s ties to a Devonshire village. In mid 19th century records Rev James Arthur led Asheringswon parish and was father to Lieut. W Arthur of the Royal Navy. He commanded gunboat Alszerine in Chinese waters during a surveying mission before the 1860 landing by British and French forces. The Acteon flagship was towed to an unnamed harbor later known as Port Arthur after it was disabled.
Monks and priests separated pharmacy from medicine in the tenth and eleventh centuries. Constantine Afer of Carthage is noted as a father figure. Apothecary work spread from sale to the rich and alms for the poor, with France lacking mentions before the twelfth century. Additionally, a swallow’s speed is cited as sixty miles per hour, with recent tests doubling that to 128 miles per hour in a hurry.
A historical note describes ancient Egyptians using pure asphaltum to coat wrappings and bodies, claiming centuries of seepage turned deceased remains into a unique paint ingredient. The text asserts asphaltum's exceptional quality makes it the best paint material in the world.
The Chinese name for Port Arthur was Lasbunkow. The town then had a population of only a few thousand and was in need of a plan for its future development.
In a tale from Youth's Companion Lord Leicester of Holkham, nearly blind and widowed, proposes to Lady Anne daughter of Lord Albemarle. She boldly answers she would marry him, but only if Holkham is not ruled by terms. The exchange leads to a happy marriage.
In a playful exchange, Mr Poorman asks to wed Miss DeSigle with a future when roses bloom again. She replies that marriage hinges on being able to afford winter roses, signaling a lighthearted social moment.
A dialog shows an old woman scolding a tramp who begs for money to buy whisky. He admits drinking whisky to muster courage to roam and beg, revealing a harsh cycle of poverty and drink.
A puzzled Frenchman explains he would die if he drank from a bottle, then laughs that he would turn into a frog. His companion repeats the joke about the strange belief and the supposed consequence.
A brief exchange shows Edyth and Tom in a delicate engagement moment. Edyth declines an earlier proposal with a witty refusal while granting permission for others to decide. The dialogue hints at social norms and relationships in their circle.
Lively rural scene shows Fuzzy Freddie and Lanky Lounger in a tense exchange about a strong drink appearance. Lounger complains a farmer's wife struck him twice in the face, hinting at a troubled encounter and local tensions.
At the reception a guest questions Neurich’s belonging to the best society. The reply notes he behaves as if the highest circle longs to belong to him, highlighting social pretensions and wealth signaling in elite circles.
A brief remark shows Mrs. McFadds embracing temperance by giving up tight shoes as a symbolic step. The exchange notes her stance and a personal pledge to lead the cause.
A light exchange between Little Willie and his father about a piano described as an instrument of torture in a flat upstairs. The humorous vignette captures a domestic moment with a playful misunderstanding.
A quirky dialogue contrasts a pessimist and optimist over debt and cures. The speaker mentions a baby at a tent and jokes about remedies for drunkenness, ending with a note that death is the only cure today.
Advice on sand road drainage warns against overdrainage and suggests keeping roads damp. It recommends using clay, fibrous materials like sawdust, straw, and plant fiber to bind the surface, with sawdust packed to form a durable, plank-like road lasting several years. Charcoal aids poultry digestion and must be offered in boxes. It also discusses haulage costs on graded roads and optimal slope design for long hills.
A tip from the American Bee Journal advises using cambric and propolis to create a protective mitten with a forefinger sheath and a second finger sheath to deter bees, with practial notes on spacing and materials. The text then argues road construction benefits American agriculture and the public, noting both safety and cost-effectiveness as reasons to invest in good roads.
The sheep industry has undergone many changes in recent years and sheep breeding and feeding now contribute significantly to national wealth.
The text promotes feeding different grains separately at meals including corn wheat oats peas and buckwheat. It notes good everywhere and claims people miss it because they do not look for it.
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