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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
The Herald Greencastle Ind post office item notes second class matter with address 17 and 19 S Jackson Street Greencastle Ind proprietor Charles J Arnold. It lists rates for rights of thanks obituaries and poetry lines with a per item and per line charge.
The Kansas City Star recalls General Winfield Scott as a strict disciplinarian during the Mexican War He demanded officers be impeccably dressed even at night His guard summoned a shirtless captain for leaving his coat on a late midnight errand and the officer spent the night in the guard house under watch.
A train conversation reveals a detective’s claim that his most complete fraud case was his wife. He says she seemed angelic yet had a tempestuous temper and cunning. He confesses the way he discovered her true nature, by marrying her.
At a Los Angeles boxing event a young bantamweight was introduced as The Californian Cata mount, sparking quips from Harry Pollard at ringside about the effort to stretch the name. The midget fighter replied that the announcer barred using his real name Solis Mietkowski.
A famed professor confronts Lin Smith for watching his watch during a lecture. Smith explains he checks the time to confirm it runs, and the professor replies that his sighs prove he is still breathing. The exchange highlights sharp repartee in a university setting.
Mrs. George Willis identified a mutilated railroad corpse as her husband and buried him. The real husband, living elsewhere in the state, has returned and denies death. Willis seeks funeral cost payment from the wrong person.
The article profiles Beatrice, drawn from Col. Thomas Chudleigh’s daughter later Elizabeth, duchess of Kingston. She marries Augustus Hervey, earl of Bristol, then the duke of Kingston after a dramatic secret wedding. Her beauty sparks duels, scandals, and a riotous, aging reputation in London and Paris.
The inaugural committee sold medallions at five dollars in 1825 to defray expenses. Today only one exists, owned by J A Larrick, a Washington police officer. The medallion was given 15 years ago by Edward Murphy, whose father bought it and witnessed Adams's inauguration. Its inscription reads Science Brings Peace and America Plenty.
The chief scout Sir Robert Baden-Powell admits using foot reading to choose his wife calling her “the best wife I ever had.” Examples cite short steps as fussy, hurried steps as nervous, slow slouch as lazy, smooth quick steps as intelligent, and flatfooted gait as dull. A scout notes hard heel strikes signal a bad temper.
Article discusses a Manila Bulletin clipping about US letters urging a law to ban dog eating among Igorots in the Philippines. Secretary Kuluw hints at indirect legislative avenues while noting humane concerns. It also reflects on the concept of the average man as reasonable and influential in shaping public life.
The Damascus blade in Pilgrim Hall, linked to Miles Standish, bears inscriptions that were translated in 1881 by Prof. James Rodale. Arabic lines reveal a creed of peace and divine justice, reflecting the Pilgrims' spirit as visitors view colonial relics in Plymouth.
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is described as the third holiest sanctuary in Islam and the Kibla in a brief report. It notes roles in Jewish and Islamic history with figures such as David, Solomon, Mohammed, and rulers like Omar, Al-Malik, Saladin, and Suleiman linked to the site.
The principal at a school, sharp and sarcastic, scolds teachers for ignorance on subjects. The new recruit, a widower’s widow, remarks with a sly joke about reading papers only for society news and death and funeral lists to spot new widowers.
The motorcycle is described as a versatile tool for cowboys on cattle ranges. It aids rounding up, driving strays, and fence inspection, with an emphasis on pursuing coyotes. The article notes riders can tire and lariat a wolf, finishing with a few motorized twists.
A column of quips and anecdotes on gender, money, marriage, and behavior. It features lines about contentment, crankiness, love letters, and social mores with witty observations and playful asides. Notable bits include a mock love letter from Eve Maude and reflections on greed, time, and reputation.
Society leader Corthindt Bleecker recalls shore style humor at a Newport ball as two local girls rib the fashion with witty lines about bathing costumes. The banter centers on the playful contrast between summer wear and last winter gowns amid seaside elegance.
The Y W C A reports 1 2 1 2 association centers across the U S an increase of about 300000 members in five years There are 351 centers in 284 cities with over 25000 population 111 in summer communities and 750 in colleges This excludes work by the American association in eight European countries and in India Japan China South America and Honolulu
A celebrated novelist discusses morning writer’s block while a debutante recalls an idle hour at a writing table. The exchange highlights the struggle to produce even a single word.
A shore citizen asks his son what Christmas gift he wants. The boy replies he desires a humdinger like the one seen when Mr Jones and another man came up from the basement. The exchange reflects a playful family moment singled out by the publisher’s audience.
Twenty one pairs of hounds paid tribute at the grave of William Sethy-Lowndes, longtime master of the Whaddon hounds. The scene unfolded in the village churchyard overlooking the Whaddon Chase, as the pack passed the flower-lined grave after the burial service.
In a light Boston Transcript witticism a bridge club laments Mrs Gauasio leaving. The exchange notes her poor play but praises her neighbor stories as the reason for her exit, hinting at social dynamics over a card game.
In a fiftieth year seventh grade class a boy quips that faded colorful tissue bows are better than lacking beans. The moment brings a gentle smile from the young pretty teacher with humor and patience. The scene is noted by the Indianapolis News.
Willian Hunter, dubbed the king of the sea lion hunters, collected 352 scalps for 880 dollars at a bounty of 2.50 per scalp in Washington. He dedicates full time to sea lion hunting and receives additional pay from salmon fisheries for ridding waters of sea lions.
In London during the Olympia jamboree time, a Highland soldier entered an underground train and found a world gathering of scouts aboard. A boy offered his seat with "Will you please take my seat, miss?" The soldier replied with a blush and a gentle "Thank ye, me lad, but I'm not a girl guide yet."
Mr Flatbush asks about a bus e on Pleasant avenue and Mrs Flathbush replies with a playful request. He says he took it with his camera and the couple compare their future home with the prize image.
In a playful exchange Goldilocks asks the Fairy Godmother to wish herself young and beautiful, prompting a witty reply about wishes and self-perception. The dialogue explores vanity and self-acceptance in a whimsical tone.
The black opal, prized as the gem’s finest, has seen a 300 percent value rise over two years. Quality stones now fetch about 340 per carat, with sizes spanning 1 to 4 carats and most known gems mined in Australia.
A witty Louisville Courier Journal remark notes a dog accused of biting a man but portrayed as friendly with fleas. The quip frames the case with humor while acknowledging the alleged bite and the dog’s benign demeanor.
A brief exchange presents a quip about cleaning the teeth of a winter gale using an ice pick. The dialogue evokes a rural or working class tone with a humorous edge and regional flavor.
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