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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
3
Dr Craig, a veteran northern district veterinarian, carries a wounded bear cub in a sack after a night ride home. A bear mother closes in as the buggy overturns on a corduroy road, and the surgeon climbs a cedar to safety while the cub yelps and the mother circles nearby.
In a perilous pursuit on a moonlit road, Craig battles a raging bear up a tree using a medicine case as a weapon. After a dramatic sequence, the bear collapses and dies from ammonia exposure, while Craig and Peter return with reinforcements and recover the scene.
A traveler describes Yezd as a vast salt desert city in central Persia with 50 000 to 60 000 inhabitants. Homes and even furniture are mud molded and sun dried, and most residents have little contact with the outside world or other towns. Mud is used in shops ovens and everyday items, with some residents eating mud and gaining a muddy complexion.
Percy's rural dialect clashes with Agnes's demand for standard US speech. The exchange highlights language tension, with Agnes urging clearer articulation and Percy resisting conformity.
Greencastle residents hear about meetings and social events. The Needle Craft Club meets Friday at 2 30 with Mrs William Inman on Elm Street. A Maple Heights ministerial candidate seeks guidance on a marriage plan and a funeral in Clover dale prompts travel from Parke Street.
Smith has issued invitations for events on the upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday. Details on times and venues were not provided in the fragment.
At Mrs. Tuckers home on Vine and Poplar streets a noon gathering occurred. Miss Mary Lazwell returns from DePauw University to Owensboro Kentucky for the remainder of the school year. Indiana Portland Cement Co near Limedale to restart repairs and firing boilers Saturday to ease unemployment. funeral of Mrs. Roscoe Lisby held at College Ave M E Church with Dr. Salem B Town of DePauw University presiding. burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Hog receipts totaled about 8,000 with steady to 10 cent higher opening prices. Heavyweights led gains with bids from $8.60 to $9.10 and pigs up to $9.00, while sows fell to $7.25. Cattle and calves showed softer bids, calves down 50 cents to $13.50, and lambs $13.00 for top offerings.
The Government biological survey brands the rat an expensive grain eater and arsonist, gnawing valuables and spreading disease. It calls for execution warrant by the Agricultural Department, as the public awaits methods to kill the rat.
The article reviews granite, brick, bituminous, asphalt and wood pavements as preferred options in America and Europe. It notes each has its own utility, but a pavement must have a strong foundation, be well laid and maintained. It cites some local criticism and claims St. Louis leads in modern street ideas.
Public sentiment and police efforts once curbed slumming parties. Some privileged individuals still seek the seamy side of life, but cynicism grows as excuses are scrutinized. Most residents should avoid the underworld to prevent danger and preserve respectability.
The adage that good Americans go to Paris after death is challenged by reports of several wealthy individuals buying homes there. The behavior raises questions about their current virtue and future memorial plans.
Oliver Stringer transfers two lots in Belle Union to Walter W. Kellar for 1150 dollars. United States transfers eighty acres in Monroe Township to Pearcey George.
The first regular Teacher's examination of the year will be held in the High School building next Saturday January 26 under the supervision of County Superintendent Frank Wallace. The examination will begin at 8 o'clock.
Household Chemical Co announces Koal Save a coal saving product with promised 30 percent savings. Advertises profitable home business with exclusive rights. Enclose a stamp for full particulars at 180 E 8th St St Paul Minnesota.
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.
Muskegon man James Hudson reports relief after twenty years of indigestion constipation with Nerv Worth. The ad claims rapid benefits including improved digestion sleep and regular bowels without artificial aid. Drugstore policy offers money back if first bottle fails. One dollar per bottle available at R P Mullins drug store. Suitable for women and children with pleasant taste.
A set of numbers and times appears including No. 46 No. 2 No. 16 with 3 35 a m 9 19 a m 1 39 p m and notes that operations run daily except Sunday.
An OCR fragment lists times for a traction telephone service with various stamps such as A. M. 12:25 6:00S and 5:15 P.M. plus late entries 12:55 1:20L and 12:38L 1:52.
The Presbyterian Church invites attendees to a prayer meeting this evening at 7 30. The event is open to all members and followed by a brief fellowship period.
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