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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
2
Dew Ponds of Neolithic Britain Liquid Water Reservoirs
Among Britain’s ancient archeological remains are dew ponds dating to the Neolithic era. They provided drinking water for cattle by a hollowed surface covered with straw and clay and stone, cooling overnight to condense moisture from the air. Some ponds remain functional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Praetorian Guard: Augustus Troops and Power
The Praetorian Guard was a select body of ten cohorts of one thousand men each, chosen from Italy, protecting the emperor. After sixteen years they retired with a pension around 500 dollars, and every member held the rank of captain in the regular army. They were gentlemen like Louis XIV’s bodyguard and grew into a powerful force capable of deposing or elevating emperors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praetorian Guard
Augustus
Italy
Louis the Fourteenth
Constantinople
Aluminum Mask Proposed Against Mercury Vapors
An Italian savant Signor Tarugi proposes a protective mask made of aluminum wire to render air safe by absorbing mercuric vapors. The device would be worn over the face by miners and workers in glass and mirror factories to reduce inhalation hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Tarugi
Children to Aid the Birds in National Habitat Plan
The National Association of Audubon Societies enlist millions of schoolchildren to shelter feed and protect wild birds. Pupils nationwide will build cat proof bird houses facing south or west to attract venues for nesting and reduce insect pests threatening crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Audubon Societies
New York
Pacific Coast
Audubon
Music in Mexico a consul notes strong love of music
The American consul at Monterey reports that almost everyone in Mexico enjoys music and many laborers play in orchestras. Guitars and mandolins are mainly imported from the United States, pianos are popular, and US brands dominate organs. brass band instruments offer future export potential but current sales are low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mexico
America
Comemon
Geniue
United States
France
Spain
Germany
Europe
Man of Sterling Worth Seeks True Character
The piece holds that real men are defined by consistent goodness and diligent charitable acts. It contrasts fleeting public figures with genuine, unselfish individuals who dedicate time to worthwhile deeds and are sadly missed when gone. Seek to meet men of sterling worth.
Three Chinese Dragons and Their Imperial Symbolism
The passage describes three kinds of Chinese dragons the lung of the sky the If of the sea and the ktall of the marshes. The lung is favored and is depicted with features including a camel head deer horns rabbit eyes cow ears snake neck frog belly carp scales hawk claws and tiger palm. It guards the mansions of the gods and represents the emperor.
Bronson's Kind Gift Changes a Poor Singer's Fortune
Bronson, an eccentric philanthropist, secretly buys Avis Brayton a pendant after hearing her lament at a jewel counter. Two years later Avis, now famed for her voice, learns the gift helped her career and hints she may reward him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
van Wilde
Deatehman
Jimmy Rogers
Miss Brayton
Avis Brayton
Mr. Bronson
Local Greencastle News Briefs From Friday Reports
John Robinson travels to Indianapolis on business. Duos Russell Harper and James Werneke begin two to fourteen year terms for forging checks on Dodge and Heiby at the state reformatory in Jeffersonville. Lawrence Rout and William Little face $50 fines for possessing liquor. Rout pays, Little's fine stayed. Col. and Mrs. J D Thomas welcome a daughter born Wednesday. Maple Heights prayer meeting planned at Mrs. Malinda White’s home tonight. Friday’s coldest morning this winter: 10 degrees at 7 am. warmer later. Ethel Daniels Pearl Scroggins and Irene Welch seen in Indianapolis. DePauw Acting President H B Langdon rode to Indianapolis. Greencastle High girls beat Cloverdale 20 to 1. Christian Church choir practice Saturday at 7. County Supt Frank Wallace back from State Wide Educational survey in Johnston County. Earnest McHattie’s condition worsens in Indianapolis hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Judy
Robert Watson
Russell W. Harper
James H. Werneke
State Reformatory
Dodge & Heiby
Jeffersonville
Automobile license blanks and truck license blanks for sale
Hazel M. Lear notary public offers license blanks at the Herald Office. Also notes plates available before the rush. Bring certificate of registration to order. FOR SALE 1921 Model Ford Coupe. WANTED gentleman 40 to 50 with business ability. see Manager at Nance's Creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
Hazel M. Lear
Nance’s Creamery
Local Birth Announcements Include DePauw Player Visitor
Hardd Laughlin a Phi Gay and a DePauw forward will spend the weekend with his parents at Bedford. Mr and Mrs Henry Patton colored near Greencastle report a son born Friday. A O Robbins of Blocher Indiana visits Mr and Mrs J E Cash. Mr and Mrs Roy Earnest colored north College Avenue are parents of a son born Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardd Laughlin
DePauw
Bedford
Henry Patton
Greencastle
Cemetery Road
A. O. Robbins of
Blocher, Indiana
Mrs
J. E. Cash
Roy Earnest
North College Avenue
Willard Service Station Adds Vulcanizing Outfit
WM McDonald proprietor of the Willard Service Station announces installation of a complete vulcanizing outfit and a generator and starter service. He is now in a position to give best service in these lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. McDonald
Willard
Money Found Belonging to J. R. Hornbrook
Found money is reported belonging to J. R. Hornbrook with a notice to the owner to call at the Herald Office for claim. The item is linked to the local Herald publication and marks a public recovery effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hornbrook
Herald Office
Koal Save Offer Promises 30 Percent Coal Savings
A classified-style ad from Household Chemical Co claims Koal Save guarantees 30 percent coal savings for users. It invites men or women to start a profitable business with exclusive rights and asks readers to enclose a stamp for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Chemical CO
E. 3Rd. St
Gypsy Camp Banned From South Jackson Pasture
A company of Gypsies camping south of Emmett Green’s home on South Jackson street was ordered off by Deputy Sheriff Sam Ham Friday morning after repeated warnings. Their horses had damaged the grass and residents complained, prompting the eviction with Sheriff’s intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Green
Jackson Street
Sam Ham
Mayr's Remedy Wins Bet Over Stomach Ailment
A skeptic loses a $50 wager when Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is praised by a friend for curing stomach trouble. The remedy is described as simple and harmless, removing catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and easing inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Bulldog at Large Owner Sought in Greencastle
Paul Minnesota notice offers $2.00 to the first person identifying the owner of a big white female Bulldog currently at large in Greencastle. Signed by E. Shipley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Minn
Greencastle
E. Shipley
Remedy Claim Promises Cure With One Dose
An old advertisement proclaims a single dose cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with money back if not satisfied. Distributed through leading druggists nationwide.
Nerv Worth Claims Fast Rheumatism Relief
A Federal style ad touts Nerv Worth promising relief from rheumatism with a money back guarantee after one bottle if unsatisfied. It cites a Richmond Indiana case of Geo Williams who reportedly eased rheumatism and stomach troubles, calling Nerv Worth a superior stomach and bowel remedy for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Mullins
Richmond
Ind
Geo. Williams
Mrs Fdna Arnold Lockeridge Visits Peoria Family
Mrs. Fdna Arnold Lockeridge travels to Peoria Illinois to visit her sister Mrs J L Scripps and family. Mr White speaks on Blood Transfusion at the Presbyterian Church at 7 30 tonight with a follow up on Knocking at Closed Doors Saturday night. Miss Lillian Cook Hollan Martin Martha Allee and Eunice Taylor plan a Terre Haute trip to see Green Castle and Garfield High basketball and will stay with Judge and Mrs A L Miller for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fdna Arnold Lockeridge
Peoria, Ills
J. L. Scripps
Mr. White
Presbyterian Church
Lillian Cook
Hollan Martin
Martha Allee
Eunice Taylor
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Garfield
Miss Cook
A. L. Miller
Card of Thanks for Support After Loss
Being unable to thank personally all the friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of my beloved husband I am deeply grateful for generous flowers consoling words and comforting prayers I. O. R. M. aid pallbearers and those who lent cars. Mrs J E Champer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Brother Pegram
Jso
J. E. Champ
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LC Limited
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Music In
Avis
John Robinson
East Washington Street
Indianapolis
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William Little
National Road
Here
Zeis
Rout
Little
C. D. Cooper
J. D. Thomas
Clinton Falls
Maple Heights
Malinda White
Crown and
Ohio Streets
Joe Allen, Jr
Ethel Daniels
Pearl Scroggins
Irene Welch
Allen Brothers Department Store
H. B. Langdon
DePauw University
Greencastle High School
Cloverdale High School
Christian Church Choir
R. C. Sloane
Frank Wallace
Johnston County
Earnest McHattie
Methodist Hospital
North Illinois Street
O. M. Thomas
Crawfordsville
East Side Square
Kemp
School of Thrift
Edward Bicknell
Francis M. Lyon
William B. Peck
Charles P. Broadstreet
Treas
Mati
John E. Dunlavy
Henry Bicknell
James P. Hughes
Greencastle Savings and Loan Association
Ford Lucas
Greencastle Gas. Co
Indiana Loan Company
Donner
G. B. Walsh
Ladoga
Indiana
A. J. Duff
E. A. Browning
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