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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1921
Page
2
Leap Year Proposal Changes Quiet Home Plans
Amy writes a bold leap year proposal to Harry Ogden, asking to marry sooner and seek a home and cooking together. Ogden, though weary, receives the note with hope as the couple moves toward an accelerated wedding.
rediscovered ancient Tanagra tombs yield Tanagra figurines
In Boeotia Greece archaeologists rediscovered ancient tombs near Tonagra now Gremada with excavations uncovering ninth to fourth century BCE remains. Among finds are the famous Tanagra figurines from the fourth century BCE and a grand tomb of Corluna noted for five victories in lyrical contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gremada
Boeotia
Greece
Tonagra
Corluna
Chris
Pindar
Villeces
Tanagra
Thebes
Chalcis
Harnia
Plataea
Tannera
Japanese War Mail Clamp Cards Hide Soldier Locations
Japanese military censors stop letters home by forbidding details. Soldiers may only send a blank card declaring they are well. Cards are mailed back to Japan without postmarks, concealing sender locations from families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Massive Jewels of Tibet Describe Nomad Adornments
Tibetan peoples known for showy jewelry as nomads decorate with heavy silver earrings and coral mounts. Women adorn heads with jeweled regimens while men wear minimal attire. Hair braiding and three broad bands of wool or red cloth studded with rubies shells pearls and beads complete the display of wealth.
Carry Revolvers in Muffs Fashion among Kansas City Women
A Kansas City Star report notes women in business and professional fields increasingly carry revolvers in muffed handbags for night protection. Teachers milliners and clubwomen are cited, with real bullets preferred over blanks, and some women debating permits or police exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Board of Education
No Job For Perfumed Man In Business Hours
An essay-like report describes how scent and perfumery affect hiring. Managers in Chicago firms reject applicants who wear fragrance, arguing such men waste time on self-presentation instead of work. The piece notes stenographers face limits on scents and warns the scented man is seen as unsuitable for serious employment.
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Chicago
Hair currents in humans and animals reveal life habits
Dr. Water Kidd notes hair patterns in animals and man show inherited currents and those altered by grooming. The slope of hair tracks varies by species and behavior, with monkeys, ruminants, and humans displaying distinct downward or complex patterns. In humans, hair parts reflect early grooming habits and individual variation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Water Kidd
London
Kir
Sydney Smith
Sunny Side Home Run and Late Night Baseball Chat
The scene unfolds at 11:45 p m near a cuckoo clock as a humorous exchange about baseball wisdom occurs between Miss Biffkins and Mr. DeBor um. The dialogue pokes fun at positions and bids while he finally crosses home plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeBorum
Curious Ivory Watch and Other 19th Century Timepieces
A Swiss craftsman creates a complete ivory watch from an old billiard ball with all parts in the same material and good timekeeping. Paris produced the first phonographic watch in 1887, large but celebrated as a curiosity. Watches that speak the hour rise in popularity while remaining dusky next to fine chronometers. An English tradesman's chronometer shows tiny gold and silver fish with ruby eyes moving behind a crystal back, animated by hair springs and quicksilver. The Czarina of Russia owns a watch with a back model of the Holy Sepulchre and a standing guard figure, a coronation gift to Empress Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Czarina of
Russia
Elizabeth
Teetotalism Debate Sparks Banter at Meeting
Ebenezer Waterskin spoke passionately for teetotalism at a temperance gathering. He urged the crowd to decline drink as one would shun smallpox. A skeptical attendee, claiming 65 years of hard drinking, challenged the premise, but the lecturer teased that teetotaling would have altered his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Waterskin
Pencils Depend On Cedar Amid Growing Demand
The article notes the heavy reliance on red cedar for pencil leads and barrels, explaining that no substitute meets required qualities. Cedar pencils are described as constantly in demand and increasingly scarce, with the market facing rising prices and supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannnte
Old Slave Market at Memphis Recalled in Ink and Stone
An old brick building on Adams Street near Main and Second in Memphis housed a historic slave market once presided over by Gen. Forrest. The Memphis Appeal notes the two story inscription Negro Mart and Livery Stable now faded, while stories claim thousands of enslaved people were bought and sold there and vast sums moved upstairs.
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Ts Masonry
Adams Street
Main
Second
Memphis Appeal
Gen
Forrest
When Writers Speak Through Others on Meaning
An essay cites Bohme and Klopstock anecdotes showing commentators or readers may better explain allegorical works than authors themselves. Bohme supposedly forgot the exact meaning on his deathbed while his followers sought clarity. Klopstock reportedly claimed he forgot his meaning but valued the work as one of his finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohme
Klopstock
Mitten
Gottingen
Manchester Guardian
Germs on a Pinpoint Dust Count Reported
An English scientist lecturing in London claimed that dust placed on a pinhead can harbor at least 3,000 living germs, most of which represent disease, underscoring the importance of house cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Quack Doctor Tragedy and Vengeful Pact in Japan
A family sues a quack doctor after his wrong medicine kills their son. The dispute ends when the doctor offers his own son in exchange for the deceased child. Soon after he faces a neighbor’s wife gravely ill with a plea for his aid, prompting a grim remark about potential loss.
Question a Stunner at Washington Observatory Tour
Prof Simon Newcomb recounts a visit by several young western women to the Washington observatory. He describes answering their questions about the stars and constellations and a sharp reply challenging how astronomers determine star names without proof of inhabited stars.
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Simon Newcomb
Washington Observatory
Cultivation of the Onion and Its Profitable Range
Onions form a key crop for rural areas with small plots and favorable soils. Large field blocks of 25 to 100 acres are common where climate supports growth. Domestic production varies with market yields, while Bermuda, France, Spain, and Cuba supply substantial imports. Foreign bulbs often surpass U S varieties in quality and reach markets earlier.
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United States
Bermuda
France
Spain
Cuba
California
Addressing a Letter in Japanese Style
The article explains that Japanese addresses are written from country to street, listing the country first and the building number last, contrasting with Western formats. It notes the sequence moves from larger geographic units to the specific residence and explains how this affects mailing practice.
What’s Yours to the Devil’s Bar Side Look
A terse vignette depicts a man in front of a bar asking another “What’s yours?” as the devilish figure smiles, suggesting a sly confrontation or temptation without explicit details.
The Farmer's Home Improvement for Comfort and Value
The article urges farmers to plan houses as combined residence and office with future expansion in mind. It warns against rushed, poorly designed builds and highlights cost savings and convenience from thoughtful original plans, especially for wife and home life.
Professional Instinct Captures Scribbler’s Rejected Proposal
In witty dialogue Marie questions the reaction to a refusal while Louise notes the scribbler plans to use the moment in his next novel. The exchange hints at a writer’s habit of transforming real refusals into fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Tale of Woe a Hungry Wayfarer Recounts Half Million Loss
A distressed man asks for food from a kind woman in New York after losing half a million in a gilded gambling den. He fears return would force him to testify and bring disgrace on his trusting family, prompting the humorously wary exchange.
What She Thought
A girl carrying weight for age listens as Julia replies I think many things Then another notes she has had three marriage proposals since last met The conversation hints at rumors about an uncle and a will with a sum referenced though unreadable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Absentminded attorney questions bachelor witness
The attorney cross examines a witness asking how long he has been a bachelor and what led him to remain single. The witness replies he is a bachelor, prompting the lawyer to press for the circumstances of his bachelorhood.
Corn and Milk for Hens.
An Indiana Farmer column argues that plenty of corn combined with skimmed milk yields higher egg output. It asserts milk is essential and that wheat oats and meat with milk are less beneficial than corn fed with ample skimmed milk for large egg production.
Her Only Trouble
A humorous dialogue between Mr. Stubbs and John about a baby teething. Mr. Stubbs laments two weeks of crying while John jokes that nature is the dentist, slow but effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stubbs
Martha
John
Nature
Keep Away the Flies Theatres and Church Complaints
A quirky exchange notes theatre fashion and church etiquette as two speakers joke about big hats. One quips hats screen sleepers in church while another curses flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunner
Guyer
Fat Fees Prompt Rural Lawyer With 50-Pound Hug
A city lawyer questions country lawyers about fat fees. A rural lawyer replies that a client recently settled his fee with a 50 pound hug, claiming that much weight proves the money is substantial.
Between Friends Dear Girl Letters Distorted by Humor
A humorous fragment from the Chicago Daily News quotes two Dear Girl letters. One declares a firm resolve never to marry, the other asks if a father has lost his money. The passage ends with a witty line on hydrophobia as an imagined disease and a savage dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Egotist and Love Shaping Sleepless Laborer
A short reflection on how ego and love influence work life. The egotist invites insomnia by dwelling on self, while love makes the laborer avoid demanding shorter hours. The average man mistakes his place in the world until debts exceed what he owes others.
Actors Don New Stage Names to Shield Family Honor
Report notes some performers adopt aliases to avoid disgraceing their families. The practice appears among entertainers seeking privacy and reduced public scrutiny while pursuing careers on stage and screen.
Gas as Fuel for Cooking Boosts Gastronomy
The use of gas for cooking is presented as a helpful method to enhance gastronomy. It discusses benefits in preparation, control, and efficiency for diverse cuisine.
No clear event or subject in brief line
Fragmentary line reflects blame shifting and comparative judgment without identifiable people places organizations or dates. No standalone news item or actionable event is present to summarize.
Earth Road Maintenance for Light Traffic
Earth roads can be excellent under favorable traffic and climate but are suited to light use. When traffic increases, additional material is needed to replace worn earth, wind, and rain erosion. Repairs should start with adjacent earth, then gravel or crushed stone as conditions allow.
Feeding Grain for Dairy Cattle Rations
A small amount of corn won’t harm the herd if the grain ration stays light, but large grain feeding makes bran gluten meal oats or cottonseed meal best. Farmers should know it is not economical to feed grain while cows are on pasture, despite milk yield increases.
Waste land in Turkey sells at fifteen dollars per acre
Property notices describe land in Turkey offered for sale at 15 dollars per acre, with good farming land priced from 100 to 150 dollars per acre.
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Turkey
Rival able to appear at any time
The note reflects a generic warning about a rival who could emerge unexpectedly, with emphasis on readiness and timing. No concrete names, dates, or places are provided.
Just and Laughs and the Time Flies in Horse Trade
A farmer visits a neighbor to buy a horse. Unsteady ages and misstatements fuel doubt as they haggle over the horse’s age. Two weeks later the farmer returns still unsure, prompting a sharp exchange on memory and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jais
Jake
Neiebber
Well Named. Twins and Contraction Gaffe Spark Banter
In a playful exchange, Jankins responds to a quip about calling his twins by a pun on control. The remark hints at a lighthearted moment over a naming choice and the speaker’s inability to govern their fate.
Two Come-Ons at the Coliseum Hall
An ex Democrat recalls a speech by William Jennings Bryan in a hall that led to his first presidential nomination. A companion, an ex-copyist, also recalls a 19th century moment near a corner when a man named Bull Con Bel gave a talk that prompted a twenty dollar contribution to see the lake hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Brgan
Securing a Substitute
A comic exchange in a Pittsburg Post excerpt centers on a couple M and Mrs Thirdflore and a stork bringing twins. The husband urges sending for his mother while the wife counters that they cannot get along with mother and notes the need for a janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Mrs. Thirdflore
Mr. Thirdflor
John
Pittsburg
Verbiage in City Legislation Noted by Press
The Philadelphia Press cites excess council language as an example of legal verbiage. It notes a bill passed by the common council last Thursday amending an ordinance related to nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Philadelphia Press
Precious Light Falls at Lincoln Park Zoo Elephant Conversation
A whimsical scene at the Lincoln Park Zoo unfolds with a refined male elephant declaring love and a female elephant joking about being worth her weight in peanuts. A distant hyena laughs at the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park Zoo
Hyeos
Physician Advises Walking For Patient
A physician prescribes more walking and work exercise to the patient. The patient reacts with exasperation as he laments pacing the floor all night with the baby.
Waiting for Rain
Two authors discuss selling a story about rain as a rainy day tale the editor would not accept if it were dry weather. The exchange highlights the need for timely relevance in publication.
Why She Quit. A Domestic Job Tale From a Curious Exchange
An applicant recalls serving Mr. and Mrs. De Jones for two years and explains she did not leave them but claims they were seeking to dismiss her. The exchange spotlights a terse custody of duties with a hint of illness and tension.
Fragmentary Adage About Talkers and Wisdom
A clipped aphorism notes that the loudest speaker at the corner is likely to be dumb, comparing talkativeness to an oyster when at home.
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