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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
3
Mrs F L Newton of Irving New York recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after her eight year old daughter recovered from whooping cough. She says a bottle was kept in the house since and has yielded good results each time it is used.
An old advertisement targets women urging irregular or delayed use of Triumph Pills, claiming safety and dependability and noting they are not sold in drug stores. The text warns against experimenting with other products and encourages saving.
For centuries scholars debated how Egyptians moved the huge pyramid stones. Recent inquiries suggest the blocks may have been artificial or concrete, produced nearby, with desert sand as the primary material.
Mr and Mrs John Cannon and family and Judge and Mrs James Hughes returned from Logansport after Christmas. Miss Helen Buis of Marion township will start as stenographer for County Agent Charles Jackson and County Superintendent Frank Wallace on January 1. Warren Newgent bought the L G Wright residence on West Walnut street. Dick Bunten, ex sheriff, visiting from Dalhart Texas. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Young of Washington township. Dr McGaughey treats Mrs Henry Snider after foot injury. Charles Jackson returns from South Bend. M L Darnall critically ill at home on Crown street.
Claude W. Duncan remains seriously ill after a second stroke a few weeks ago and has grown weaker. He is the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs Allen Tildon at the Tildon parents’ home on east Seminary street. Nan Robbins, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Barnaby for Christmas, will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday. Get your Calendar and Almanic. R. P. Mullins, Druggist.
A niece overhears explaining that Uncle Will, widowed, moves in with his brother until he finds another wife. The remark reveals family reaction to the loss and a humorous take on settling in after bereavement.
Verona assigns Bernice the role of cook and declares it her day out as the trio play house. The exchange sets a playful, informal dynamic among the girls.
A London Punch report claiming a Scottish parrot developed rabies is false. The bird was only mimicking bagpipes, overturning alarm about the animal's health.
A divorce filing alleges the marriage was a delusion and a snore. The complaint cites estrangement and unhappiness as grounds for separation, noting ongoing disputes and attempted reconciliation.
Forbes Magazine notes that failure marks a mile past yet not the end of the journey outlining resilience and persistence as key through repeated effort and learning.
Red Cross White Pine promises to stop coughing with its cough remedy and markets Red Cross Cold Tablets as a cure for the common cold.
Classified ads list J B Harris Notary Public offering auto license blanks with free addressed stamped envelopes and an office in Court House second floor. Also Foots Bros promoting Federal Farm Loans and Mrs Earl Grimes offering sewing services on Martinsville Street 2b Pd.
MEET ME AT CHRISTIE'S USED AUTOMOBILES advertise Buick 4 roadsters and Chevrolet 490 roadsters in good shape at bargains. REAL ESTATE notes multiple buyers for modern or semi modern properties. call Putnam Realty Co. A Goodrich Hot Water Bottle promises warm feet. WANTED young man for office work with dictation, advancement. FOR FARM LOANS abstract of title via Wm. B. Vestal, Dobbs & Vestal Real Estate, Greencastle Indiana. tf fe CALL 716 for stock hauling or moving. can haul 60 hogs or move household in one load.
Alcohol tires oils grease batteries front the North Side Square. Cox & Sellers offer several 1919 Chevrolet nineties at cheap prices. County wood for stove or furnace sold by Wm. M. Randel. The Thomas Buggy Co retires and asks all debts be settled at once.
A brief announcement promotes Grahams Vegetable Sanitary Soap as a remedy for chapped hands. The ad emphasizes its cleansing and soothing qualities for daily use.
Denatured alcohol designated for radiator use is reported at the Greencastle North Side plant. The note indicates storage and handling procedures for the chemical within the battery works.
A reflection on how complaints arise from people who know less than ideal yet possess more than they can properly use. The author argues deficiencies lie in arranging and applying facts to deduce general principles correctly.
Quebracho bark will tan leather at least three times faster than oak or hemlock and has made fortunes for investors in que bracho lands within a decade. About 1,000,000 tons of the wood or dry extract are shipped annually to the United States and Europe. Growth is slow with an estimated 1,000 years to maturity.
The article describes sailor beliefs to summon favorable winds. It cites old rituals such as whistling during calm seas and making libations or sacrifices to appease storm spirits. It notes Russian sailors pouring oat meal and water on a rocky promontory to favor their voyage.
A Chicago Tribune reader recalls a mortifying incident at an evening church wedding. Delayed arrival left few seats, forcing a front pew sit and a hat removal that drew an escort’s movie theater remark, making the ceremony uncomfortable throughout.
The City of Greencastle in Putnam County Indiana filed with the State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition to issue ten thousand dollars of refunding bonds. A public hearing is set for January 13 1920 at 10 00 am in Indianapolis at the state house. Taxpayers and interested parties are urged to attend. Attest W M McGaughey city clerk and E Rupert Bartley mayor.
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