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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
2
Cards of Thanks cost 50 cents each at one pate. Obituaries priced at 1 dollar per obituary at the gate. Poetry incurs an additional 5 cents per line.
A slate of Democratic announcements in Putnam county promotes candidates for sheriff and representative. W E Gill of Cloverdale seeks the representative nomination, while Edward H Eitle Jorge Allan Eggers Vermandes C Hurst Will Glidewell Jess M Hamrick Fred Lancaster E S Lige Wallace and Harkins L Jackson announce sheriff bids subject to the May 4, 1920 primary.
Reese K R Luis of Marion Township and David J Skelton of Washington Township announce their candidacies for the county commissioner seats in the Second and Third districts respectively. Both indicate participation in the Democratic primary on May 4, 1920.
The scene features a judge arguing about visible means of support with a neighbor voice. A dramatic exchange centers on a wife said to weigh 460 pounds, described as visible, prompting comic or farcical dialogue about social expectations and appearance.
A collage of quirky lines and aphorisms from a Judge magazine excerpt. It blends humorous snippets about women, daily life, inventions, and social observations with playful wordplay and light satire. Notable bits include definitions, marital views, and comments on wealth, propriety, and human folly.
A Wide World Magazine account describes Japanese prison life with focus on a carver’s shed and a camp of convicts. It notes the stark class differences, the crafts and uniforms produced for the army, and the harsh economics of prison labor. An elderly burglar and expert tailor reflects on family loyalties and past battles while shaping khaki coats for the state. The piece contrasts physical types among inmates and contemplates memory of Manchuria and Port Arthur.
An innovative portable electric plant used on French railways speeds track laying. A 25 hp vertical steam engine powers a 220 volt dynamo with tools on small trucks. Two work crews lay rails and screws, achieving 19.7 yards of single track in ten minutes, seven times faster than hand methods, then tamp and ballast with electric tools. The setup can run from siding or adjacent double tracks during repairs.
A naturalist reports a cassowary fish catching method on a New Britain river. The bird squats in three feet of water with wings spread and eyes closed for 15 minutes. It then lifts its wings to drop small fish from feathers, mistaken for river weeds by the fish.
Salt figures prominently in daily life worldwide. It is valued as a necessity like water, with cultural beliefs from Africa to the Gold Coast, where salt can purchase slaves. Germans call salt a gift of God and linked prayer efficacy, while in the East salt is sacred and guarded, and Romans warned that spilling salt foretells disaster.
A Chicago mother hid 1500 dollars worth of jewels in her young daughter's slipper and later discarded the slipper in a garbage can. The New York Herald notes the oddity, asking where else a child's slipper could hold such gems.
Peter Thom of Barre grows a Scotch thistle over eight feet tall in his garden. The plant comes from seed taken from thistles growing on the grave of Robert Burns, as reported by Deerfield Valley Times.
Parents urged to choose a safe pleasant cough medicine for children. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is highlighted as effective, non harmful, and favored by many mothers based on long experience.
A witty Life magazine style note warns readers to chew thoughts carefully and avoid mental indigestion. It likens overloading the mind to overeating, urges absorbing headlines slowly, avoiding too many spicy ideas, and ending the day with balanced, reasonable reads.
A Manila cable reports the Philippine senate passed an equal suffrage bill granting women full political rights. The Filipina, praised for family and business leadership, may vote before American women. Mrs Jaime C de Veyra, wife of the Philippine resident commissioner, has advocated conditions in the Philippines before Congress wives groups.
Alice Lounsberry advises cultivating wild flower gardens with native characteristics and buying from nurseries to avoid weak planted roots. She describes a personal wild garden with columbine and May woodland orchids including moccasin flower and lady's slipper, emphasizing large permanent colonies over many scattered species.
A New Jersey inventor designs a pretzel holder with a central metal standard rising from a plate. Pretzels hook over the standard and form layers so top pieces do not slide off as the plate is passed. Restaurants and homes may use it to prevent spills and keep tablecloths clean.
The article notes a shift in bridal attire with orange blossoms fading from favor. London brides favor pale rose and soft blue, while many Paris and American brides keep white or cream gowns. Myrtle and green decor remain avoided, but blue and pink shades gain popularity.
Hot water is recommended as a remedy for pimples. Apply with a soft cloth and pat dry with a soft towel. Do not pick the pimples. less finger contact prevents irritation and speeds healing.
The tea gown has shed its former characterless mass of delicate fabrics and now presents a refined, stylish form. Once largely airy and plain, this garment evolves into a more distinct and fashionable attire reflecting contemporary tastes.
The piece notes the classic simplicity and dignity of tea gowns and other gowns, emphasizing rich materials. A Paris stage robe described as rose satin covered with gold lace and fur trim illustrates the trend, showcasing an absolutely simple cut beneath an elaborate upper robe.
A vivid description of a tea gown featuring a bodice with a V neck and a long sleeveless green chiffon coat bordered in green satin. The design emphasizes softness and elegance with gold trimming. An under robe of pale silk paired with a simple tunic shows varied outer garment shapes yet remains graceful in its understated line.
The description highlights chenille dot patterns in black veiling with white beads, Persian influenced colored chenille dots, and a range of fashion details. It notes kimono sleeves, suede shoes, and growing attention to shorter coats while ball and three-quarter length coats may rise in popularity later.
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