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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
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Democratic voters in Putnam county hear announcements from Eitle Jorge Gill Hamrick Glidewell Hurst Lancaster Wallace Jackson and Harkins Jackson as candidates for sheriff in the may 4 1920 primary. Each pledges to seek the nomination subject to the primary decision.
In Putnam county a slate of Democratic candidates announces bids for county commissioner. Reese KR Buis of Marion township seeks the Second district seat, subject to the May 4 1920 primary. David J Skelton of Washington township runs for the Third district, with May 4 1920 primary implications. O A Day of Marion township also enters the Second district race, awaiting the Democratic primary decision.
Notice to water consumers. All water bills are due and payable on or before the 15th of the month at the company office 26 South Jackson Street. Consumers are urged to settle promptly. The Greencastle Water Works Company.
The Erie railroad demonstrates a freighter train can lose a car mid journey and still stay on schedule with crew unaware. Ed Mott of Goshen notes a 1855 Susquehanna to New York train lost a cattle car at Port Jervis, later found empty in Shohola, cattle crossing the Delaware on the ice. A recent West Tuxedo incident showed a missing fourteenth car, with adjacent cars re coupled. this mirrors Mott’s historic tale and shows modern brakes reveal the loss quicker.
Dr Henry Williams argues in Motors that motoring offers threefold benefits: physical mental and volitional. The winds and oxygen boost digestion and elimination for all riders, with driving providing direct calisthenics for the arms torso and heart and indirect gains for digestion and the nervous system.
The Westfield community unveils a public statue of General William Shepherd honoring his pre revolutionary service in the Old French War and his rise from private to lieutenant colonel under Washington. The piece notes public statues curb forgetfulness of deeds and recalls historic memory.
A west door neighbor borrows a puppy to prove its behavior but fails to supervise. The puppy chews apart a cherished Christmas toy, prompting the boy to declare no more pups and demand a ten year old dog.
A landlady plans a famous humorist and cartoonist as a guest. He arrives, isolates himself, draws the table to him, faces the wall to eat, and refuses to share humor. Guests find him a sad, disappointing sight as the encounter unfolds.
A sharp exchange unfolds as a wealthy patient asks a doctor for home treatment for a bad cold. The doctor scolds the patient, calling him a gold brick and telling him to leave, asserting nothing is truly wrong.
General Carlos F. Prestinary reports discovery of a new plant in Costa Rica near Guanacaste with 82 percent edible matter. North American experts will review the claim before production begins. He expresses optimism about Costa Rica amid difficult times.
A humorous debate contrasts old-fashioned courtship with modern publicity driven dating. The speaker laments today’s public attention in the motor court era, noting that every dealer within fifty miles knows about the romances.
A serious constituent asks what one would do again in life. Senator Sorghum says he would learn the violin and notes that careful thought and speech offer little shield from criticism, adding a bow can draw cheers despite a person’s character.
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a singer forgetting the final half of a verse before leaving the stage, apologizing to the audience and orchestra for the mishap.
Stanford Chaparral notes a stern exchange as a father accuses a young man of improper conduct while the youth retorts claiming his companion struggled, highlighting social tensions in a campus moment.
The piece notes chronic constipation stems from overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that deplete body water. It praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that eases bowel movement without worsening the condition.
Timet Trowne and a fellow auto fan discuss machines on a hot day when a rear tire strapped to Browne's car explodes after being pumped up too hard in extreme heat. The blast interrupts the chat and underscores the danger of overinflated tires in high temperatures.
Advertisement promotes Begg's Mustarine made from yellow mustard with added pain relievers as a hotter, cleaner alternative to traditional plasters. Claims fast relief for rheumatic pains lumbago backache arthritis pleurisy bronchitis sore throat chest colds and other aches through heat. Available at druggists or by mail from S. C. Wells & Co LeRoy New York.
Mrs. Clayton guides daughter Lucille and son-in-law Myron Bradley to live at home and reduce costs after confessing their deficits. She directs a strict budget plan, teaches thrift, and steers the couple toward stability under her roof, with Myron praising the arrangement.
London reports reveal Marconi telling the Daily Mail of mysterious undeci pherable wireless sounds heard in England and America. He notes Morse letters appear more often, signals at New York and London match in intensity, origin unknown, possibly natural solar disturbances, with no definite message yet. He does not rule out alien contact but demands further study.
Miss Tcheng, sent by the Chinese government to represent Chinese women at a conference in the United States, intends to study American life. She has resided in Paris eight years and is a graduate lawyer who studied there.
Professor Carnoy of Louvain university Belgium backs English as the best universal language in reply to the Northern Peace society. He argues German and French waned after the war and praises English as a hospitable compromise between Latin and Germanic tongues, simple and spoken by most progressive nations with a fine literature.
Anna Gould of New York acts as godmother to the Kosciusko squadron on the Polish front. The Duchess donated 1000 francs to support the American aviators who receive only 25 dollars monthly with limited food and winter clothing. The pilots refused higher pay offered by Poles, preferring the same stipend as their comrades.
The article stresses careful selection of a children's cough medicine. It favors a pleasant tasting option without harmful drugs and highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a long trusted choice for curing coughs and colds.
The report notes a popular choice praised by many mothers, highlighting its broad appeal and enduring favor. Strong audience appreciation suggests continued success and wide acceptance among attendees.
Two girls gossip between acts at a Broadway show about the prince of Wales and his future kingship. They discuss his potential to abdicate, his brothers to succeed him, and his wartime stance, while a nearby man mutters that kingship isn’t what it once was.
In a terse dispute Miss Blank accuses LT of bitterness over past refusals that left two men she rejected wealthy while LT remains poor. The exchange highlights class tensions and long standing resentment within a strained marriage.
A father explains gravity to his son Bennie who wonders what people did before the law. The playful exchange highlights the concept of gravity as a governing force and prompts reflection on historical understanding.
A comic exchange unfolds as Mrs. Torkins objects to a jab at a strike while Charley defends a troubled umpire. The dialogue hints at light domestic discord over a sports moment and the odd contrast between appetite and protest.
A brief squabble erupts as a catty remark targets Mabel about her appearance. The exchange centers on her decision and hints at judgment over her looks rather than substance.
A brief exchange shows Mamma Pobby questioned for cleaning shoes on a towel while a man asks why he wiped his face and lands on it. The dialogue highlights a domestic dispute over cleaning habits and personal space.
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