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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1922
Page
3
A Pittsburg Dispatch quote condemns militant zeal in believers who push their ethos on others. It contrasts rigid single-mindedness with restless, controversial egotism and warns against neighbors who never stay quiet, likening aggressive partisans to rogue elephants.
The piece discusses Berlin reports on crawling exercises for ailments and deformities. It argues humans retain a stooped ancestry despite Upright posture. cites Darwin and Metchnikov on spine adaptation. notes crawling may aid digestion and posture if practiced, though seen as odd or like a joke.
The article recalls old army practice where ration funds supported a regimental band and the company commander managed company funds. It notes two ounces from four went to the regimental fund, and that some funds paid a captain's whisky bill. It concludes that current practice changed and soldiers still buy food, then may seek liquor elsewhere.
The text argues that one can judge a person’s character by their walk. It claims a subtle link between mental attitude and bodily movement, noting that alert minds and determined spirits produce energetic, purposeful motion, while lazy, lifeless posture signals failure.
The American consul general in Paris warns travelers against dying there due to costly official red tape. He urges Americans to avoid dying in Paris and to find other arrangements if they must depart this life abroad.
A St. Louis judge delivers a decisive ruling in a local dispute described as a knockout blow to the Ananias Club. The decision follows a call between involved parties hinting at further action to come.
The National Association of Audubon Societies mobilizes schoolchildren from New York to the Pacific coast to shelter feed and protect wild birds. Pupils repurpose kettles boxes milk cans into cat proof bird homes facing south or west to lure nesting pairs and curb insect destruction.
The American consul at Monterey notes widespread music love among locals from laborers to orchestras. Guitars and mandolins rarely made locally, with imports mainly from the United States France and Spain. Violins mostly from Germany, pianos and organs primarily from the United States, and a brass band instrument niche shows little US presence.
The piece extols the superlative value of truly good men. It contrasts genuine virtue with brief celebrity and financial prominence, urging readers to seek and know men of sterling worth who are generous, diligent in good works, and never inclined to bad deeds.
The text describes three Chinese dragons the lung of the sky the I of the sea and the king of the marshes. The Iung is favored with a composite head and features and serves to guard and support the mansions of the gods acting as the emperor's symbol.
Multiple items detail social updates in Greencastle including civic changes with Mr. Tincher sworn as county judge in Louisville area, Mr. Tincher’s holiday visit, local births, a near fire at Frank Allee’s home defused by neighbors, and citizenship for Carl Hartnagie. Also notes on visitors, school staff, church events, and community activities around December and early January.
Classified notice states Samuel Ray will operate at 117 North Indiana Street on Wednesdays and Saturdays through season end. Boys urged to bring furs for appraisal before selling elsewhere. Also highway license blanks and truck plates available from Hazel M. Lear Notary Public at Herald Office.
Albert Shuey of Greencastle announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk, subject to the Primary Election decision. The statement flags his intent and location without detailing a campaign platform.
Marion township candidate Paul Coleman declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for county clerk. The notice is accompanied by a string of classified items including clothing prices from C J Crews, quick service garage ads, sewing at Hill Factory Auburn New York, a Duesenberg stock sales pitch, and a farm for sale inquiry from John J Black Chippewa Wisconsin with contact details.
A historical summary traces early ideas from 1826 when Sir John Herschel proposed showing both sides of a coin via a mirror and rotating coin. Babbage, inspired by the concept, collaborates with Dr Fitton to create a working thaumotrope.
Mayor Charles F Zeis began his term by presiding over the assault and battery case of Alonzo M Smith charged with striking Walter McQurry on the square last Saturday night. Smith was fined 85 and court costs totaling 15 dollars.
The article reports a shift in Greek baking from traditional wood fueled ovens to forest protection. Bakers in Athens have changed their ovens to reduce wood use, lighting fires in the lower compartment and removing brushwood after heating. The practice aims to conserve forests while maintaining bread quality.
A historical survey notes key milestones in wireless and electrical communication from 1842 to 1885. Morse signals on the Susquehanna, Lindsay’s transatlantic wire concept, Maxwell’s wave theory, Hughes microphone tests, and Preece’s cross-UK and cross-channel wire connections illustrate the progression toward wireless telegraphy and long distance signaling.
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