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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
4
Old fashioned remedies are praised for soreness and tonsillitis with yellow mustard plaster or poultice. Begg’s Mustarine combines pure yellow mustard with other ingredients to relieve pain quickly without blistering. Heat eases throat pain, pleurisy, bronchitis, or chest cold. available from druggists for 30 or 60 cents.
A historical health note explains sleepiness as normal only at proper bedtime and not when extreme. It contrasts alert individuals who sleep easily with those who are perpetually drowsy, links irregular hours and late nights to daytime fatigue, and recommends regular seven to eight hours of sleep, dietary adjustments, and avoiding meat in persistent cases.
An anecdotal letter describes Sister Mary and her sisters Carrie and Hattie in Europe, detailing travel mishaps, a seasick voyage on a steamship, a ticket theft scare by a steward, and a navigate through compassionate crew and passengers including army folk, German officers, and pleasant meals, ending with adjusted view of travel and social chatter.
A passenger forgets the landing ticket tucked in the bottom of a steamer trunk. Purser delays as the trunk and ticket are traced via family contacts in Leadville and Cherbourg. The return ride is dismissed. she is told she can beat her way back on any steamer.
City employee recalls the toughest task was landing the current job, and the next hardest was keeping it from being taken away. The exchange highlights the ongoing strain of job security and accountability in local government work.
A college girl’s affection is argued through her hair dyeing in class colors as proof of devotion, with a father noting the gesture as meaningful evidence of true love. The exchange frames romance in lighthearted, domestic terms and highlights youth courting rituals.
A desperate tramp demanding a secret stash threatens violence at a poor home. Georgia reveals the money in an old vest kept in the kitchen, prompting the intruder’s removal. The tramp is carried outside, left bruised and spent, while Georgia’s father continues to wear the vest.
The AME congregation celebrated an outdoor festival then debated profits use. They favored buying a chandelier for the meeting house. Marie Ringer, the town roustabout, asked who would play it if purchased, sparking humorous inquiry.
A six year old girl named Kate, new at school, uses a classroom gesture in the chicken house to request eggs. She tries raising her hand to signal the hens and their egg laying, prompting her mother to hear the unusual scene.
An old-fashioned father challenges a young man about affording his daughter's comforts. The reply states the daughter's salary already pays rent and buys clothes and food, implying shared finances will suffice. The exchange highlights traditional views on marriage and economic partnership.
A playful exchange notes how a small fault spoils much honey and how a girl can spoil a lot of money. An estimate asks a beloved date to the opera, with the bill for the evening pegged at about eleven dollars.
The clubs organized with state college aid aim to make farm life more efficient and rewarding. They teach industry, thrift, and cooperative spirit, showcase best practices for handling farm products, and strengthen ties between school and home life. Leadership can come from county officials or local groups. The challenge is sustaining member participation and completing projects with leaders maintaining contact and motivation.
A historical note stresses the link between clean creamery surroundings and desirable butter flavor. It explains that specific bacteria give sourness to cream, comparing it to yeast in bread making. Emphasis is on avoiding foul drains and keeping utensils spotless, feeding hens with clean scraps, and maintaining sweet milk and cream from delivery to the creamer y.
A New York inventor has created a hair-waving apparatus that prevents burning or scorching. The curler is a perforated metal tube with an asbestos sleeve and an electric dryer. This setup dries and curls hair with controlled heat for a natural wave.
Household writers urge women to reclaim nightcaps as a thrifty beauty habit. Modern caps are lace and silk, protecting elaborate hairstyles for days, while a DIY dressing table under a mirror offers a budget alternative to store bought furniture.
Francis Burton Harrison as governor general argues for Philippine independence, cites a stable government elected by suffrage, and supports conditions akin to the Platt amendment to reassure investors. He praises native officials, notes successful public utilities, railways profits, and expresses willingness to retire if self-government is granted.
A reader argues Filipinos are misrepresented by sensational images. He notes 10.5 million Christians with culture and refinement out of 11 million inhabitants and says Filipina women are modest. He claims Manila street life differs from common stereotypes.
A health notice explains periodic illness causes appetite loss before an attack. It advises sufferers to eat only light meals and avoid meat. If they do, two Chamberlain's Tablets may prevent the attack.
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