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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
5
A Worthing area farmer sold a kicking mule to a horse buyer last spring. The farmer later joined the National Guard supply corps but could not pass the test. He served driving teams, went to North Carolina, and found the same mule in government service, the one his father sold.
A child confesses a fight with Bobby Smithers and contemplates asking his father or the Lord for forgiveness. The exchange centers on whether the boy’s beating of Smithers was wrong and how a father's guidance might resolve the dispute. The dialogue ends with the child planning to wait for his father’s return for judgment.
A simple home technique describes brushing wallpaper with water containing dissolved alum to loosen and remove the paper from walls. The method relies on alum in the solution to soften adhesive and facilitate peeling without heavy effort.
American interest surges as International Products Co of Maryland forms to develop 1.49 million acres in Paraguay, including grazing lands and quebracho forests. The firm operates near Puerto Pinaseco with riverfront access and a 25 mile rail frontage, planning a meat packing plant at San Antonio and a Central Products subsidiary to process 250 to 500 head daily, aiming for 500 later.
The North Carolina ceded territory in East Tennessee became the unrecognized state of Franklin. Led by Governor Sevier, opposed by Colonel Tipton, the quarrel with North Carolina ended with a return to NC control and little bloodshed.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports satirical quips about minstrelsy with trenchant blackface jokes and stage banter. The piece notes provocative lines from a show including gags about brakemen ministers and organists, ending with a morbid punchline about a bathroom death.
The court hears Uncle Rasmus accused of disturbing the peace after he ran and shouted along Mill River road at 1:30 a.m. He claims the conduct stems from religion, prompting the judge to question a Holy Roller stereotype while Rasmus defends his actions as not ashamed of his faith.
Flowers with woody stems travel long distances by mail and arrive in good condition if stems are inserted in small cubes of raw potato before packing. The moisture from the potato keeps the blossoms fresh.
A writer recalls Paradise alley in Greenwich Village near Sixth Avenue and Patchin Place where John Masefield once tended bar. The piece highlights the alley’s odd charm and the poet’s songs that baffled the boss’s wife but lulled the boss’s baby, who never cried during his performances.
Sir Eric Geddes argues that sighting a submarine gives seven to three odds of escape for the vessel. He notes seven of ten attacks succeed when sighted, eight of ten when not sighted. The piece recalls Sir Alfred Yarrow’s proposed bonuses for detecting submarines and cites the recent sinking of an American destroyer where the submarine was not discovered before torpedo impact.
Berlin reports cited by the New York Times indicate Germany will cut malt for brewing to 10 percent in North Germany and 15 percent in Bavaria for the coming year. After army and munitions needs are met, civilians may receive about one third of their peace time beer, described as thin war beer, amid a poor barley harvest and higher use of barley for food.
In 1927 George Pipwhistle brings home a quirky haul after his wife buys items at a bargain sale. He displays corkscrews a stuffed owl brushes a cloth bound book walking sticks a toasting fork tin openers and a roasting jack. The couple share a moment of light triumph over the found treasures.
William G. Whittemore of the American News Company notes American manufacturers now produce about ninety percent of domestic toys. He predicts the industry will stay put after war ends, citing firms’ strong grip and efficiency in meeting demand. He spoke while in Germany during the war, prior to peace.
R C Hodge trustee of Mill Creek Tp presents the 1917 receipts and expenditures totaling 1829 48 dollars in various funds. The itemized list includes teaching hauling coal supplies janitorial and road work by numerous individuals and firms with interest and note payments to Central Bank and others. Final balances show balances and receipts across Road Special School Tuition and Dog Funds with a total balance on hand of 1148 44 and cash in depository 1829 48.
Look over old clothes and dye them with Dy-O-La Dye to refresh wardrobes. The modern dye promises ease, colorfast results, and no wrong-goods harm, with a color chart and directions from druggists. Dy-O-La offers sixteen colors including Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and more from the Des Moines company.
Monroe Township trustees announce weekly hours at Bainbridge Cloverdale offices. Cloverdale and Floyd Marion townships list trustees at homes or stores with scheduled days. Clinton Washington and Floyd area trustees specify locations and Friday or Tuesday slots for township business.
Effective Feb 1 1917 west bound timetable lists morning hours for Limited Trains with stops at Greencastle and Highlandes including 6:00 7:25 8:15 8:55 10:15 3:20 4:24 and notes limited service with through connections for westbound travel.
Louisville to Chicago and Lafayette routes list northbound and southbound trains with numbers, scheduled arrival and departure times, and notes on daily operation. Pullman sleepers on night trains and parlor dining cars on day trains are noted. local freights do not carry passengers. For full time cards and fare details, contact the Petis Agent.
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