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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
4
A witty excerpt contrasts balloons with aeroplanes and airships. It notes a balloon’s harmlessness even at high speed, while an aeroplane lacks balance. The quip suggests landing when an airship gets the drop on you, reflecting curiosities about early flight.
The head of a large business explains a preferred method to inclose a stamp for a reply. Use a stamp from the sheet’s outer row with blank margins, then stick the stamp in a center damp spot so it remains usable. This avoids losing or spoiling the stamp and keeps edges ready for adhesion.
A obituary notes Dr James Morris of Scotland dies at Dunferm line aged long time practitioner. It recalls his jubilee and a record of 50 000 patients treated 10 000 chloroform administrations with no fatal results 5 000 births 1 000 000 visits and 500 000 miles travelled.
A resident describes Chinese children’s schooling in treaty ports with fathers teaching basics and private schools limited in value. Girls receive home training while enlightened Chinese send daughters to mission schools when possible. The piece also surveys Australia’s northern territory Palmerston, its Chinese presence, harsh climate, Aboriginal people, potential farming and mineral wealth, and early stock market interest in local gold mines.
A survey notes American fortunes owning jewels and relics tied to historic figures like Marie Antoinette while also recounting a Red Bank battle monument find a 700 pound cannon from 1777. It covers a Swiss murder trial where a father and son faced life sentences and a dramatic execution of a dog.
Indianapolis market reports hog receipts at 7500 with prices roughly steady as bids held. Early sales showed steady pricing with 3000 hogs sold and top pork around 8.50 for pigs. most under 8 dollars for 200 lb hogs. Cattle and calf prices softened slightly while sheep and lambs moved slowly with top lambs at 12.50 and sheep at 3.50.
The S C C Club met bi monthly at Mrs Louis Carpenter on South Loc ust Street. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Miss Ethel Daniels, Vice President Mrs Delilah Thomas, Secretary Miss Hazel Rambo, Treasurer Miss Helen Browning. A social time followed with refreshments.
A City notice says Mayor Zeis invites all taxi drivers and chauffeurs to assemble in his office at 7:30 this evening. In other items, Mr and Mrs Arthur Loring and their daughter Ann visit Mrs Loring's parents Dr and Mrs G W Bence. The Country Reading Club meets Thursday at 2 PM with Mrs Daggy at 302 East Washington Street. meeting place changed.
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