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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

3

Magnitude of Gold Industry Across North America

An excerpt extols the vast scale and profits of the gold industry, tracing its reach from California through Nevada, Wyoming, the Midwest, and to the Atlantic. It notes annual output near half a billion dollars globally with American production contributing over $200 million in profit, distributed to many people.

Sacramento California Serrada Mountaine American Nevada Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Minnots India Ohio York Massachusetts Atlantic Ocean Industr Tigald W America Mexico South Africa Lesile

Dustless roads sought to curb automobile dust menace

A Kingston public works inquiry notes the problem of road dust from rubber-tired cars. Researchers seek a cheap dust-proof surfacing to stop dust dispersion, with tests using coal tar, calcium phosphate, and other mixtures. Estimates link 2,150,000 miles of U S highways to driving dust and disease.

Office of Public Heads Kington Tts United States

Snake Venom Value and Collection Methods in Early Markets

Venom from Australian snakes dominates early supply with prices around 5 to 6 per grain equating to roughly 39000 per pound. Tiger snake venom, costly and powerful, fetches sixteen times the price of black snake venom and four times that of brown snake venom. Death adder venom yields three times as much per bite as tiger snake and seventeen times that of brown. Venom is collected by hand to prevent loss, using a rubber band to provoke a bite onto a glass plate.

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Fat Man Strut Linked to Repletion Drawing Diaphragm

English scientist notes the fat man’s posture stems from stomach fullness pulling the diaphragm up and shortening the thorax. He claims this explains the fat man’s appearance and contrasts with perceived faces of other ethnic groups.

Trust, Suspicion, and the Joy of Honest Living

A reflective essay argues that suspicion harms childhood and happiness. Trust educates character, while suspicion breeds deceit and isolation. Open-mindedness and magnanimity unlock true joy, as honest faith fosters confidence and fair dealings, with rare exceptions for those who betray trust.

Energy and Genius in Success

Energy directed toward action matters more than genius in achievement. The piece argues energy is not a fixed trait but develops from effort, and many so called geniuses rely on workers and sustained action. It notes Kipling and Edison as divergent cases, then stresses cultivation of energy through habit into productive work.

Evening Star Kipling Edison Atlanta Georgian and News

DePauw Purdue game draws alumni and students home

Local note recounts Virgil Hibbs and other DePauw alumni visiting Greencastle for the DePauw Purdue basketball tilt. Several students remain through New Year while others return to towns for holidays. Community notices include lodge meeting, retirements, illness, theater plans, a wedding, a death, and family travel across Indiana.

DePauw Purdue Greencastle

Where Work Counts and the Value of Energy in Production

The writer argues that many brilliant thinkers fail in execution, while the truly successful are those who translate ideas into work. Energy to produce outruns mere conception, and the average dreamer rarely turns truth into action.

Fire truck tires lead to big expense in Putnam County

Sam Ham deputy sheriff and Alonzo Arnold were seen in Putnam County on Saturday on business. The big fire truck wheels have been removed for replacement with solid rubber tires, a costly task. One old hose wagon could be hitched to the ladder wagon if needed for a fire. William and Dennis Jones travel to Indianapolis to visit Mr. and Mrs. Kemper and Miss Ida Ruark. Miss Florence Talburt rode to Indianapolis Saturday. Walter Evans of the Greencastle post office is ill and staying one mile west of town. Lost in DePauw Gym open face gold watch and chain with fraternity crest. reward offered at Herald Office.

DePauw Herald Office

Relief sought by National Medics Institute

Public notice advertises Triumph Pile relief product for irregular or suppressed conditions and urges readers to request free particulars by mail. Also offers automobile and track license blanks from Herald Office in Milwaukee and promotes ordering plates before rush with a certificate of registration required. Hazel Ai Lear, Notary Public, Herald Office.

National Medics. Institute Milwaukee, Wis Herald Office Hazel Ai Lear

Albert Shuey declares candidacy for County Clerk nomination

Albert Shuey of Greencastle announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for County Clerk subject to the primary election. The statement signals his campaign launch and political intent.

Albert Shuey Greencastie

Marion township candidate seeks democratic county clerk nomination

County Clerk candidate Paul Coleman of Marion township announces his bid for the Democratic nomination. Also notices listing clothing prices and a help-wanted ad solicit experienced workers for protective work, with contact details for J. Ganor, former government detective in St. Louis.

Paul Coleman Marion Township J. Ganor Gov't St. Louis

The Quick and the Dead Hat Nest Delivers Church Sensation

A bluebird built a nest in a woman's hat in Swinefield New Jersey. She wore the hat to church and caused a local sensation. However observers note that living birds attract more attention than deceased ones.

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Maple Heights Mission Service Schedule

Mrs. Grace Black supervises Sunday school at 2:00 with a sermon at 3:00. No change to Sunday School hour. Evening worship at 7:30 conducted by Mrs. Grace Black. Public welcome.

Grace Black

Revival Begins At Church With Watch Night Service

The Church of the Nazarene invites attendance as Rev Chas F Pegram leads a revival starting Saturday evening with a Watch Night service. Morning Sunday school at 9 30. Worship at 10 45 and 7 30. Young Peoples Society meets at 6 30. The opening sermon titled Holy Ghost Revivals And Our Need Of Them.

Chas. F. Pegram Young Peoples Society

College Avenue M E Church Services and Week of Prayer

Emmett Porter ministering at College Avenue M E Church. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9:00, morning worship at 10:40 with theme The Gates of Time, Epworth League devotional at 6:30, and evening worship at 7:30 on Peace that strengtheneth. Week of prayer observed with services in various churches.

Emmett Porter Epworth League

Sunday services and Union Week of Prayer listed at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 with J C Bridges as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:40 featuring a sermon on Persistance and a solo by Lucille Gillespie. Evening worship at 7:30 with a sermon on The Wrath and Mercy of God and a solo by Annie Moore. Junior Christian Endeavor at 4:00 Thursday. Annual Union Week of Prayer observed in churches Monday through Friday evenings. program details elsewhere.

Victor L. Raphael J. C. Bridges Lucille Gillespie Annie Moore Junior Christian Endeavor Union Elswhere

Death of Mrs. Sarah L. Coombs in Reelsville

Mrs. Sarah L. Coombs aged 79 wife of Richard L. Coombs died Saturday at 3 30 am from a complication of diseases after fourteen months of illness. She leaves five daughters one son and four grandchildren. Funeral at 10 30 am Monday at the Reelsville home with burial in Lower B cemetery.

Sarah L. Coombs Richard L. Coombs Reelsville Coombs J. R. Huffman William W. Revell San Diego Cal KK. H. Diebold San Francisco Margaret Coombs Santa Monica California Elizabeth Coombs Ed. Coomba Lower B_ 's cemetery

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notes from Clinton Township

Real estate transfers include Ernest Meyers to Bert R. Garrett for land in Clinton township, $1. Matt J. Murphy to Charles S. McIntyre for six Roachdale lots, $600. Roy Irwin to Ella Barnett for 21 acres in Washington for $1. A 9-year-old Clover Dale boy was shot in the left leg while rabbit hunting near Eminence. the bullet hit through a rabbit, was located with X-ray, and no serious injury expected. DeLoss Walker of Philadelphia, former DePauw graduate, visits. Mrs. Fred DeHaven of New York visits East Franklin Street. Clyde DePauw student visits nearby.

Ernest Meyers Bert R. Garrett Clinton Township Matt J. Murphy Charles S. McIntyre Roachdale Roy Irwin Ella Barnett Washington Everett Sandy Cloverdale Sandy Greencastle William Sandy Martinsville McGauchey Fred DeHaven New York Maude Bridges Franklin Street Indianapolis Clyde Ater DePauw Sigma Nu Edinburg

Human Hypocrisips and Public Deception

Fragmentary 19th century prose reflects on human hypocrisy in daily interactions. The text questions sincerity amid social display, noting a tension between outward pleasure and inner unwillingness to reveal true intent.

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