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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
2
Public notices outline charges for obituaries and cards of thanks at Greencastle Indiana post office. Obituaries cost 1 dollar each with 5 cent per time poetry surcharge. cards of thanks priced at 50 cents each.
A mother hushes after a lively Fourth of July as four year old Douglas and three year old Madelaine play. He stages a pretend explosion by declaring he is “setting off” his sister, prompting comic shrieks. The piece riffs on quirky anecdotes and social observations from a Boston reader, including fashion trends and ancient Roman holiday satire.
Jenks warns against wearing ear-laps as useless while Binks questions the idea. Jenks recalls a past incident when a man offered a cigar and he did not hear him, imagining a drink might have been offered and shuddering at the thought.
A juvenile art exchange features a pupil Willie explaining he will finish his drawing of God despite the teacher’s doubt. The dialogue captures a child’s bold insistence on completing a bold project in class.
In a brief overheard exchange a worker notes that Bill died under a collapse when three tons of cement fell on his chest. The remark highlights a longstanding vulnerability cited as his weak spot. Authorities investigate the accident and safety practices.
The article surveys how encirclement has decided battles from 1870 Sedan to Port Arthur in the Russo Japanese War. It notes how Napoleon and other generals trapped armies with rings of artillery and troops, forcing surrender amid starvation and supply failure, and cites Stoessel’s fate after Port Arthur.
The New York Medical Journal editor sought brain workers who stayed vegetarian. Benjamin Franklin and Herbert Spencer both pursued vegetarian diets but abandoned them. Franklin doubted killing animals for food yet ate cod. Spencer weakened after six months and resumed animal food.
From petroleum an English chem jet has produced a substitute for that most costly of perfumes, attar of roses, promising a lower cost option with similar fragrance qualities.
United States Department of Agriculture researchers report that apple scald in storage can be prevented by occasional ventilation of the storage room. The study shows apples breathe and require air, with high humidity not causing scald if airflow is maintained. Poor ventilation leads to scald, affecting appearance and flavor and increasing storage risk.
A United States Department of Agriculture guide outlines equipment and material for home potting tasks. It covers soil mix, drainage, pot sizes, proper depth, watering, and handling to ensure successful indoor plant establishment. It also notes shifting to larger pots as plants grow and advises teachers to contact the Relations Service for the full floriculture document.
The U S Department of Agriculture notes advantages of buying ewe lambs rather than breeding ewes for new farmers. Lambs from the West are crossbred, offering a first cross to grade up toward the Lincoln type. Ewe lambs cost about five dollars less per head, with wool income offsetting the first year’s keep.
The piece explains that underfeeding pullets during fall or excess care in winter delays laying. It advises a substantial varied ration, increased quantities especially of corn, and ensuring adequate exercise. Move pullets to winter quarters about a month before laying starts.
Jimson weeds harbor pests harmful to pols tows tomatoes eggplant and other vegetables. The U S Department of Agriculture entomological service notes the weed hosts the red spider among other pests.
USDA investigators report dried pressed potatoes mixed with protein rich seeds produce rapid gains and high finish in swine. The finding comes from Bulletin 596 describing an experiment on surplus potatoes. Also advised is making front yards fit landscape schemes of the neighborhood.
P D Q a golden colored chemical by Dr. Price claims to rid infested homes of bedbugs fleas and eggs. A 35e package makes a quart of strong bugkiller and cheaper than old poisons. Includes a patent spout for hard to reach places and saves juice. Available from The Owl Chemical Co Terre peddled.
The passage notes vegetables and fruits stored in hot damp poorly ventilated bins hasten wilting fermentation and decay. It highlights risks from improper storage, stressing the impact of environment on produce quality and shelf life.
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