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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
3
The Putnam Circuit Court extends the May Term 1920 to finish business and adjourns until July 5 1920. Clerk Harry W Moore notes the reconvening date and official seal on June 28 1920. The notice lists adjournment dates July 2 3 6.
Luther Moore, a US Government fish hatchery employee, caught a record 16% pound sand-locked salmon at Greene Lake by hook and line. The fish sets a new eastern Maine mark, with one Bangor report noting a 15 pound earlier catch at the same lake in the distant past.
Rev HW E Phipps of Oakland Avenue M E church spoke to Sharon youths about choosing health over crime and urged boys to exercise daily. He joked that if sixteen again he would pursue athletic sports to build strength and happiness through fitness.
In Falmouth Kentucky a Solomeon is sought to settle ownership of a turkey gobbler claimed by C C Bailey and Elijah Moore neighboring farmers. The writ sent the dispute to court amid considerations of farm size and productive labor. The text notes selling eggs to merchants and calls for quality cran section.
Mr. Fox praises every mother’s babies creating envy among Mrs. Squirrel and others. She schemes to have him judge a show, but he vanishes that night to avoid selecting a winner. Mr. Owl replaces him, citing poor daytime vision, leaving each mother convinced her child is cutest.
Paul Day of Kankakee Illinois visits his father Lon Day. James Hill of Indianapolis tours Greencastle on business. Several residents travel to Indianapolis French Lick and Brazil for leisure and family events. Mrs. Max Smulyan moves from Greenfield to West Franklin Street with Rothberg Products ties.
A United States Department bulletin explains how farm reservoirs store irrigation water and stock supply. It covers types of construction, sources such as wells springs lakes and flood runoff, and planning to avoid pollution and stock trampling.
An Eel River camping party including Talbott Christie Edward Coffman and others stays for several days. Mayor Bartley urges citizens to report unlicensed trucks to the Marshall or mayor for prosecution under motor license laws amid reports of many trucks operating without plates. Elmer Sherfey and Frank Stephens visited Brazil Monday night. Miss Mary Skelton of West Terre Haute stayed with Miss Gladys Quinton over the weekend.
A testimonial ad extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless preparation that removes mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The maker promises one dose proves effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by R P Mullins and druggists nationwide.
Mr and Mrs L L Priest of Little Rock Ark visit Mr and Mrs Ed Hibbitt. Hibbitt and Priest sisters plan a Bainbridge relatives trip then join friends in Crawfordsville before driving to Michigan for several weeks. Miss Hazel Fox Marie Merryweather Florice Runyan and Frank Grismer spent Monday evening in Brazil.
Classified notice promotes RAT SNAP for pest control with three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00. Claims a family camping incident with rats outside a tent and urges farmers storekeepers housewives to use the product. Sold and guaranteed by R P Mullins John Cook Sons J Sudranski Co.
J P Strong testifies he suffered sleeplessness indigestion and nervousness before using Argo Phosphate. He claims improved sleep appetite and overall well being after use. The ad asserts no medical equal for indigestion rheumatism nervousness kidney and liver ills and lists R P Mullins and other druggists as sellers.
A promotional blurb explains bed bug reproduction and advocates a product called Pesky Devils Quietus P D Q as a supposedly safe and economical way to kill bed bugs roaches fleas and ants. It claims hospitals hotels and railroads endorse it and offers pricing and purchasing details from Owl Chemical Co and local pharmacist R P Mullins.
Public sales announce fall reductions on all pairs of low shoes at the store. The notice lists contact details for Dobbs and Vestal with office over Central National Bank and residence phones 168 and 771 along with office phone 179.
Brown and Moffett advertise farm loans with plenty of money. Warnings include wanted to rent housing near Greencastle and a permanent tenant for Sinas family. John KR Hard lists 1042 Van Buren Street, South Bend, Indiana.
An OCR fragment shows a salesman quoting a Europe battlefield simile about rats killed by RAT SNAP. It mentions prices 25c 50c $1.00, sellers John Cook & Sons J. Sudranski & Co R. P. Mullins, and local business notices for car washing at R. E. Knoll Co and a furnished room to rent. It also lists a 1920 Ford Truck for sale by Christie-Thomas Auto Sales.
An old night watchman boasts of ridding a mill of rats using RAT SNAP within six weeks. He claims dogs would not approach the pests and notes nightly killings. The ad lists sizes and prices and names local dealers.
Public notice items list a job opening for a girl at the ald office and a lost pair of tortoise rim glasses in a metal case. Finder urged to return to Professor F. C. Tilden.
Rats steal grain eggs and chicken likely cause health hazards and property damage. RAT SNAP promises rapid control with three cake sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and R P Mullins.
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