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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
3
A Los Angeles correspondent describes Equatorial Brazilian homes built with brick and tile, wood scarce, open fretwork, and airy interiors. Painted fronts in cobalt and emerald, gilt frames attract ants that hollow soft wood. canvases and gilt surfaces also suffer from pest damage.
Reports from sounding balloon observations reveal that atmospheric temperature does not simply fall with height. The lower layer cools as altitude rises, while above a certain height the temperature begins to rise. Scientist W J Humphrey suggests distinct atmospheric layers that mingle little with each other, with the upper air floating above the dense lower layer. An Emma Calve reminiscence describes her birth-day visit to her French province estate and a farmer’s joke about singing for pay.
The Carnegie Observatory on Mount Wilson California features a white canvas exterior and mirrors inside instead of a traditional telescope tube. Visitors stay in chalets with each guest assigned a small house. Observations began in April 1904 with daily photo heliographs and additional pictures noted beyond the spectro heliogram.
The bells once in the Bastile prison end up in a private Parisian house on Avenue d Ebylon after being moved from Romilly. Each bell bears the inscription Made by Louis Cheron for the Royal Bastile to the year 1761 and bears royal arms with a large cross.
A competent authority cites direct physical loss from coin emission through chimney smut at 600 million dollars annually and adds an incalculable but appalling indirect loss of poverty disease and death caused by slovenly practice.
Agnes Herbert recounts in two chapters of Somali land how a hunter returned a baby oryx to its mother. After a long cautious wait in thorn brush, the doe approached, sniffed, and the infant was joyfully accepted and followed by the mother who guided it away.
Town residents travel to Indianapolis Terre Haute Brazil Crawfordsville and Oxford for family visits school and games. Wabash Purdue and DePauw games draw crowds while several Greencastle fans fail to secure seats. Family updates include Erna Lyon Genevieve Wilson and Gertrude Herod visiting and returning home.
Further investigations are to be carried on by W. W. Campbell director of Lick Observatory, R. H. Tucker astronomer, and Lawson.
Hazel M. Lear notary announces availability of automobile and truck license blanks at the Herald Office. Orders for plates encouraged before the rush. bring certificate of registration.
Albert Shuey of Greencastle announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk, subject to the decision of the Primary Election.
Paul Coleman of Marion township declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county clerk. Clothing items praised include suits and overcoats priced at 16.50 to 23.50 under C. J. Crews.
A correspondence from Forest and Stream recalls Alexander Erickson and other Texas stagecoach guards facing a bold robbery. The deed halted two coaches with about twenty three passengers while the bandit seized valuables, then returned fifty cents to a Jew arguing over a meal. Discretion and nerve shaped the reaction of the guards.
Fred L. O Hair as president and S A Hays as vice president announce January 20 and 11 opening performances at the remodeled Opera House. The program will be entirely home talent with local stars coached by a director from the Rock Producing Company. Costumes, songs, dances, and multiple specialties promise a versatile show with broad appeal and strong Legion support.
Earl Higgins pleaded guilty before Squire Kennedy to intoxication and to driving while intoxicated after colliding with a machine driven by Dr. Frank Christie of Greenscastle near the Pratt residence. Higgins pays about $100 in repair costs and a bottle found at the scene was disowned by Higgins-Danville Republican.
A new return shows Ireland consumes over six pounds of tea per person yearly. Per capita use has been steady for five years but rose about one pound in the prior decade. Only Holland among European nations exceeds one pound per head. The Tory War Budget levies sixpence tax per pound on the tea for the poor.
Reverend Levi Marshall officiated at a simple family ceremony held at the Albright home on east Howard Street. Mary Elizabeth Albright, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Albright, wed John H. Goddard, son of Mr and Mrs Millison H. Goddard, who lives west of Greencastle. Goddard works at the local fire department.
New York reports nine deaths from wood alcohol poisoning linked to holiday liquor. Victims include a 50 year old woman found on East 35th Street and a 14 year old boy, with others dying or seriously ill after consuming tainted spirits. Investigations note liquor contamination and mislabelled bottles as authorities work to identify additional victims.
A Parisian actor once earning well has become a cab driver to spite his divorced wife who garners a share of his salary. He finds cab driving the only occupation her money cannot control, as he draws no wages while paying cab hire. He says he is making a good living and is happy.
A sufferer with eight years of stomach trouble tries Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after a friend's success. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. Sold by leading druggists.
In southern Chile locals reportedly measure weather with a crab shell barometer. The dead shell stays white in dry air and develops small red spots as moisture rises, turning entirely red during the rainy season.
Oakland December 29 The University of California announced earthquakes may be predicted with weather precision due to A C Lawson professor of geology observing the earth's creep He says earth movements are both antecedent and consequence allowing warnings to be sent to affected districts in advance
In Algiers the grinding of corn is done by women as in ancient times. A portable handmill is used for the purpose, strapped to a camel or donkey during the tribes wandering.
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of Central Trust Company to be held at its Greencastle Indiana office in the Central National Bank Building on Tuesday January 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for electing a Board of Directors and transacting other business.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the Central National Bank stockholders will be held January 10 1922 between 2 00 oclock and 4 00 oclock pm to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
William McFarland transfers two lots in Greencastle to Homer C. Hall for 2000 dollars. Earl H. Hall conveys a Carpentersville lot to Gladys G. Hall for 1000 dollars. Samuel Miller sells 78 acres in Floyd township to Ethe McGaughey for an unspecified sum. Clyde Smith transfers 78 acres in Floyd township to Ethel McGaughey for 1 dollar.
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