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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
3
A five year old boy pressed his mother to let him attend a circus in a neighboring town despite a smallpox scare. She explained the fever and scars from the disease, and he replied he would come after the required vaccination.
Announcement that Dr. Sigler and Dr. James have formed a partnership to practice in Putnam and adjoining counties with offices at 114 North Jackson Street in Brothers Livery Barn Green Castle.
The Boston Transcript notes Massachusetts claims in producing notable men shaping modern industry. It highlights pioneers of air transport and urban subway engineering born in Massachusetts or nearby towns, praising the state's public schools and institutions that foster achievement.
An analysis estimates the typical American travels about four miles in a 24 hour period, equating to roughly 120 miles a month and 440 miles a year. The piece reflects on walking as essential exercise and contrasts modern tendencies to ride with historic levels of ambulation.
The article notes a student from an engineering school in Cincinnati will engage in construction work to gain practical experience. It mentions Miss Ethel Merryweather recovering well after appendicitis surgery at St Luke Hospital in Chicago.
A News correspondent ponders if red headed men are avoided by women and whether hair color affects marriage prospects. The piece notes women often admire red hair in their own sex and cites rising auburn trends while asserting red haired men are linked to wartime heroism and unlikely tramp roles.
Meets reference to foots bros for Federal Farm Loans and sewing by Mrs Earl Grimes Martinsville street. WANTED oats straw phone Black 268 Greencastle Route 6 Box 17. USED AUTOMOBILES Buick and Chevrolet roadsters offered by Putnam Auto Co. FARM HAND WANTED immediate work daily with good house privileges apply at the Herald office.
Real estate buyers seek modern or semi modern properties in good locations. For sale items include Buff Orpington cockerels. Greencastle Battery Co advertises radiators and office position offers. Elvin H. Harlan lists Greencastle Route 6. Respond to Lock Box 157 Greencastle Battery Co. North Side.
The article describes changes in India where widows of high castes are now allowed to remarry. It notes moves to educate women, establish homes for widows, and enable them to become nurses, doctors, teachers, and missionaries. Polygamy declines as women leave zenanas and join schools and public life.
Massachusetts State Bureau of Labor Statistics finds non collectible debts in Boston from groceries clothing furniture and real estate loans. At least 10 percent of residents owe for basic needs with wages insufficient to cover living costs, signaling widespread hardship beyond apparent prosperity.
An Indian caste story notes extreme superstition among locals. A coolie mauled by a bear is left untreated for days in a village despite a distant hospital nearby. He survives but bears a disfigured face, earning the nickname “reache wallah.” The incident shows caste rules extending to attending to the injured wife is expelled from caste.
A series of aphorism like lines on truth desire and self reliance. It touches ideas of luck patience self made men and the charm of pursuits. It also contrasts misery loves company and folly with youth in a stream of scattered thoughts.
Alcohol oils grease tires batteries and general supplies offered. Chevrolets on hand including 1919 four tens and other models priced to move. See Cox & Sellers for purchase.
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